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Crown And Crossed Swords Pub | Restaurant | Rooms
Shotley Bridge
Family run
To book please call us on 01207 502006
(393)

A little trip out of the pub 🍇🍷On Tuesday, we were lucky enough to be invited along to visit Lanchester Wines.We were gi...
15/10/2026

A little trip out of the pub 🍇🍷

On Tuesday, we were lucky enough to be invited along to visit Lanchester Wines.

We were given a behind-the-scenes tour of Greencroft Bottling, where we got to see the whole process, from the enormous w**e tanks to the bottling, sealing, labelling & packaging.

It's something we've never really given much thought to before. We order our w**e, it arrives at the pub and we pour it for our customers. But seeing first hand just how much work goes into getting that bottle onto our shelves was a real eye opener.

And of course, we couldn't leave without a little w**e tasting! All in the name of research, naturally. 😂🍷

We've come away with a whole new appreciation for the w**e we serve, and even managed to find our next guest w**e along the way. Watch this space!

A big thank you to everyone at Lanchester Wines, especially Derek and Alan, for taking the time out of their day to show us around and share their knowledge.

its fantastic to see a family run business doing what they do on such an impressive scale.

We've put together a few photos of our day so you can have a little look behind the scenes too. ❤️

FRESHLY MADE & OOZING WITH GOODNESS 🥧Fresh slow-cooked beef mince in rich gravy, wrapped in pastry and topped with a flu...
14/10/2026

FRESHLY MADE & OOZING WITH GOODNESS 🥧

Fresh slow-cooked beef mince in rich gravy, wrapped in pastry and topped with a fluffy dumpling

These mince pies are absolutely delicious, hearty and packed full of comforting flavour and have certainly been amongst today’s favourites!

Thank you all, for such a successful launch day ♥️

Today we launch our brand new menus 🎉Our new lunch menu has been incredibly popular so far, we thought we’d introduce so...
14/10/2026

Today we launch our brand new menus 🎉

Our new lunch menu has been incredibly popular so far, we thought we’d introduce some of the lunch times dishes.

Meet our new Wrap Collection! 🌯

🍯 Bangkok Sticky Chicken

🌶️ Malaysian Spiced Chicken with yellow curry mayo

🌱 Beetroot & Falafel with lemon & garlic vegan mayo

All served with our house-pickled salad and fries, and all part of our £12.95 midweek lunch menu, 12–4pm!

And that's not all... our brand new Main Menu and Homemade Pizza Menu launch today too! 🍕

Tables available for lunch and dinner today. Give us a call to book or simply pop along!

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🛍️This evening between 7-9pm Tropic Skincare comes to the Crown & Crossed Swords function room. Come along try products and see this years Christmas gift range 🎁

🍕🔥 NEW MENU LAUNCH PART 2! ✌️ PIZZA NIGHT IS HERE! 🔥🍕We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and trust us… Wednesdays at The ...
13/10/2026

🍕🔥 NEW MENU LAUNCH PART 2! ✌️
PIZZA NIGHT IS HERE! 🔥🍕

We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and trust us… Wednesdays at The Crown just got a whole lot tastier! 🤤

Introducing our upgraded homemade pizza menu, packed with delicious flavours, from the classics you know and love to our brand-new signature pizzas. 🍕❤️

And the best bit? PIZZA NIGHT IS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 4PM! 🎉

🍕 Any homemade pizza of your choice
🥔 A portion of our delicious potato skins
💷 JUST £14!

Available to enjoy in our restaurant or main bar – the perfect excuse to get your friends together, grab a drink and make Wednesday your new favourite night of the week! 🍻

🎉 BUT WAIT… WE’RE CELEBRATING WITH A GIVEAWAY! 🎉

We’re giving ONE LUCKY WINNER the chance to enjoy 2 pizzas + 2 portions of potato skins with their favourite pizza partner TOMORROW EVENING! 😍🍕

Want to be in with a chance of winning? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… 👇

❤️ LIKE this post
🗣️ TAG the friend you’d share your pizza feast with
🔄 SHARE this post to spread the pizza love!

⏰ WINNER ANNOUNCED TOMORROW AT 11AM

📍 Find us at The Crown and make Wednesday your new pizza night!

Good luck, everyone!

IT’S TIME 🎉🍂 Our brand new Autumn & Winter menu is here! Starting tomorrow, we’re welcoming in the new season at The Cro...
13/10/2026

IT’S TIME 🎉

🍂 Our brand new Autumn & Winter menu is here!

Starting tomorrow, we’re welcoming in the new season at The Crown & Crossed Swords with our brand new Autumn & Winter Menu.

We’ve been busy behind the scenes giving the menu a proper refresh, with plenty of new dishes and a few new ways to enjoy your time at the Crown.

From hearty seasonal favourites to a couple of highly anticipated returns, there’s something for everyone this autumn and winter.

So gather your friends, bring the family, grab a table and come and see what’s new at The Crown & Crossed swords ⚔️

Part 2 of our new menu will be posted tonight 👀 Here’s a little teaser 🍕
Oh and expect another competition, because who doesn’t love a give away 😃

A place for everyone, all year round. 🍂

Think we're just about the pints & pub food, Think again! 🍻 Our curries are a firm favourite, and we're proud to serve u...
10/10/2026

Think we're just about the pints & pub food, Think again! 🍻

Our curries are a firm favourite, and we're proud to serve up something a little special.

👀 click the photos for more information, the last photo might excite you ✨

📍Front St, Shotley Bridge
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08/10/2026

This video genuinely brought a tear to our eyes. 🥹

Before Covid, before the refurb, back when the pub looked a little different, but was filled with so many familiar faces.

Sometimes we really do miss those days. That old-fashioned sense of community, when stopping for a pint on the way home from work was just part of everyday life. Same faces, same seats, the usual conversations and plenty of laughter.

The world has changed so much since these days. Life seems busier, people don't always have the time they once did, and those little everyday traditions seem to be slowly disappearing.

But one thing we hope never changes is what a proper local pub means to its community.

A place where you can walk through the door on your own and still feel part of something. Where there's always room for another chair, another conversation, another familiar face. Somewhere everyone is welcome, no matter their age or walk of life.

Because when we look back at videos like this, we're reminded that it's never really been about the building, the decor or even the pint in your hand.

It's always been about the people.

Watching this back is especially emotional because some of these wonderful people are sadly no longer with us, and what we'd give to have just one more afternoon in their company. To hear their stories, listen to their wise words, share a laugh and put the world to rights over a pint.

They were a generation with so much life experience, so many stories to tell and so much wisdom to pass on. The sort of people who helped make this pub feel like a community, simply by being themselves.

It's funny how time changes your perspective. Back then, these were just ordinary afternoons with familiar faces. Looking back now, you realise just how special those moments really were.

We might not have realised it at the time, but we were lucky to have known them. And they'll always be remembered with such fondness and respect.

We're so glad someone thought to capture these ordinary little moments, because looking back now, they were anything but ordinary. ❤️

06/10/2026

Not one, not two…. But FIVE reasons to come and see us this week 👀

📹Ava’s taken over the socials to give you a little rundown of what’s happening at the crown this week.

🌯 Join us 12-4pm every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday to enjoy our brand new lunch time menu
🇻🇳 To celebrate National Curry week we’ve brought back a much loved favourite ‘ Vietnamese Curry ‘ alongside our main menu curries.
🎙️Open Mic night is TOMORROW, we host these music nights to support local talent and it’s just a nice little pick me up mid week, we hope you’ll come along.
🫚October cheesecake is 👌 if you’re a fan of rhubarb & ginger be sure to save room for dessert !
👀 Last chance to enjoy our current menu before the brand new one arrives next week 🎉

So, if you’ve been saying “we need to get down to the Crown soon” … this might be your week.

Thanks for the update Ava, isn’t she a natural 😍♥️

A little home from home in the heart of Shotley Bridge 🛏️We received this lovely review from one of our recent guests an...
06/10/2026

A little home from home in the heart of Shotley Bridge 🛏️

We received this lovely review from one of our recent guests and it really made our day. Being described as a “home from home” is exactly what we hope people feel when they stay with us.

With 9 en-suite bedrooms above our family-run pub, we’re a handy little base for visiting friends and family, weddings and celebrations, working in the area, or simply spending a few days exploring this part of the North East.

Come downstairs for a drink or something to eat, then head back up to your room. and if you’re staying Bed & Breakfast, we’ll have a freshly cooked breakfast waiting for you in the morning.

And a little tip if you’re planning a stay with us…

Book direct with us for our best prices. ❤️

If you have friends or family coming to the area, we’d really appreciate you keeping us in mind or sending this their way.

⚔️Crown & Crossed Swords
📍Shotley Bridge
🛏️ 9 en-suite bedrooms
🍳 Bed & Breakfast available
🚲 Popular stop for those taking on the C2C
🚘 Onsite parking - obtain your free permit on arrival 🅿️

ABSOLUTE GOLD 📸Can we just take a moment to appreciate this photo from our Sunday Soul afternoon last week with Fraser. ...
04/10/2026

ABSOLUTE GOLD 📸

Can we just take a moment to appreciate this photo from our Sunday Soul afternoon last week with Fraser.

That’s Ken on the ice bucket bongos. 🤣

Where else do you pop in for a pint, pull up a seat and somehow end up providing percussion on an ice bucket?

It’s photos like this that make us smile. You couldn’t plan it if you tried, just one of those brilliant moments that could only happen down the pub.

Our regulars, our characters and the moments you never see coming. This is exactly what gives a local it’s character ♥️

Address

Shotley Bridge
Consett
DH80HU

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 11pm
Tuesday 3pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+441207502006

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