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Morritt, Greta Bridge

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greta bridge, Greta Bridge, DL12 9SE (View on Google Map)
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Situated on the important A66 route across to Scotland.In Roman times there was a large settlement at Greta Bridge and today is hotel is built upon its ruins. In fact the ramparts of a Roman Fort support part of the present-day

Through the 17th Century and the rise of the mail coach, Greta Bridge was the second overnight stop for the London-Carlisle coach, bringing with it a considerable number of visitors.

In 1839 Charles Dickens visited Greta Bridge to research Nicholas Nickelby and highlight the hardship inflicted on their boys by certain Yorkshire schools. Infamy came to Dotheboys Hall in Bowes, which is still visible today along with the headmaster's grave in Bowes church cemetery. Dickens stayed at one of the inns in Greta Bridge - possibly The Morritt - and in the novel was the meeting point between Nicholas and Wackford Squeers.

Information for this venue is provided by the Darlington Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
04/11/2024
Last surveyed
01/11/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DAR/2075
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Probably dating back to the 18th century, the pub is notable for the intact bar from 1946 with the walls covered in murals of Pickwick-ian characters painted by J. V. Gilroy of Guinness advertising fame.

The curving bar counter, bar back and marble and wood surround fireplace all date from this time (as does the stuffed bear say bar staff !). This bar has its own separate entrance at the far left of the hotel. Another small bar, now for food service, is from the 1950s. Splendid early 20th century stone fireplaces can be found throughout the hotel, along with parquet floors and a carved wood fireplace. The main gents retains old massive urinals.

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General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Mithril - A66
Mithril - A66 Session Golden Ale • 4%
Mithril - A66
Mithril - A66

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice

Source: National

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Function Room Function Room
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3m SE of Barnard Castle, off A66.

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