 The
Red Lion started life 250 years ago as a farm, which then
became a way station for the drovers from Weardale on the way to
Bishop Auckland market.Now owned and managed by Keith and Carole
Young, who specialise in serving up superb food in their lovely
restaurant. Serving from light lunches to A la Carte meals on an
evening.
The pub is warm and friendly and revered by locals for the good
beer, serving four real ales, which are mentioned in the Camra good
beer guide and the good pub guide.
With a combined experience of 20 years plus in the trade, you can
be sure of a great evening with your hosts, with friendly efficient
service from a highly dedicated team, comprising of Christine in the
kitchen and waitresses headed by Christine.
Beers include John Smiths Smooth – Guiness on
Draught – Magnet - Carling – Stella – Thatchers Gold Cider – Carling
extra cold
2 permanent cask ales Black Sheep Bitter and Timothy Taylors
Landlord – 2 other cask ales change weekly.
Open from Lunch – Tuesday – Friday 12 –
3pm
Saturday – 12 – 3pm
Sunday – 12 – 4pm (2 sittings 12 – 2)
Evening Times open from – 6.30pm
Meals served on a Lunch Tuesday – Saturday
12 – 2
Meals served 7 – 9pm and Sunday.
Quiz nights every Wednesday, North
Bitchburn cricket club cash prizes & raffle.
Red Lion Quiz every 2nd Sunday of the
month.
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