Crown And Crossed Swords

Crown And Crossed Swords Pub | Restaurant | Rooms
Shotley Bridge
Family run
To book please call us on 01207 502006
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08/06/2026

If there was ever a day for a Monday afternoon bevvie this is it. 🍻😎
The sun is splitting the trees, the beer garden is open and the pints are ice cold.

🎉 Happy 17th Birthday to our Fraser! 🎉Always smiling, always singing, and somehow always full of energy no matter how bu...
07/06/2026

🎉 Happy 17th Birthday to our Fraser! 🎉

Always smiling, always singing, and somehow always full of energy no matter how busy the shift gets, Fraser is a joy to have around. His love for drama definitely shines through – whether he's serving tables, entertaining the team, or treating the kitchen to an impromptu performance between orders there’s never a dull moment.

What we love most is the positivity he brings. Fraser has a way of making people smile, from our customers to everyone he works alongside, and that's something really special.

To top it all off, he chose to spend part of his 17th birthday celebrating with us over lunch today, which made the day even more special for us. 🥳

Fraser, thank you for being exactly who you are. We hope your birthday is filled with lots of laughs, good food, and all the happiness you bring to everyone else.

Please join us in wishing him a very happy 17th birthday! 🎂🎈❤️

We don't usually share political posts, preferring to keep things focused on great food, drinks, and the welcoming atmos...
05/06/2026

We don't usually share political posts, preferring to keep things focused on great food, drinks, and the welcoming atmosphere here at The Crown & Crossed Swords. However, this is one issue that feels too important not to highlight.

🍻 What would we really lose if local pubs disappeared?

We've put together a short slideshow to show what a pub means to us, and hopefully what it means to many of you too.

When people talk about hospitality, it's easy to think it's just about food and drink. But pubs are so much more than that. They're places where families gather for meals, friends catch up over a pint, local musicians perform, visitors stay, and local people find work.

This isn't just about pubs either. The same challenges are being faced by restaurants, cafés, hotels, breweries, suppliers and hospitality businesses across the country.

The hospitality industry is currently carrying one of the highest VAT rates in Europe, at a time when costs continue to rise across the board. That's why campaigns like are gaining support throughout the sector.

If you agree that local hospitality businesses deserve a fairer chance, please take a moment to support the campaign and consider signing the petition.

Most importantly, keep supporting your local pubs, cafés, restaurants and independent businesses. They play a much bigger role in our communities than many people realise. ❤️

Please consider signing the petition ➡️ https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

Have you tried our NEW midweek lunch menu yet? Served every Wednesday , Thursday & Friday 12-4pm. Freshly prepared meals...
04/06/2026

Have you tried our NEW midweek lunch menu yet?

Served every Wednesday , Thursday & Friday 12-4pm. Freshly prepared meals for only £10.95

📸Featured is our pork & black pudding stack

✨ Stay. Relax. Dine. Explore. ✨Nestled in the heart of Shotley Bridge village, we're more than just a pub.Whether you're...
04/06/2026

✨ Stay. Relax. Dine. Explore. ✨

Nestled in the heart of Shotley Bridge village, we're more than just a pub.

Whether you're joining us for a meal in our restaurant, relaxing in our beer garden, enjoying a drink in the bar, or staying the night in one of our rooms, there's plenty to enjoy right on our doorstep.

Step outside and you'll find beautiful riverside walks along the Derwent, woodland trails and stunning countryside views, with Northumberland just a stone's throw away for those looking to explore even further. The village itself is steeped in history, once famous for its world-renowned swordmakers, and still full of the character and charm that makes it such a special place to visit.

So whether you're planning a weekend away, stopping by for lunch, meeting friends for drinks, or simply exploring the local area, we'd love to welcome you.

📍 Stay.
🌿 Relax.
🍽️ Dine.
🚶 Explore.

All from the heart of Shotley Bridge.

🎤🎶 Our favourite Wednesday of the month is back...Open Mic Night returns tonight 7.30pm ! Whether you fancy getting up a...
03/06/2026

🎤🎶 Our favourite Wednesday of the month is back...

Open Mic Night returns tonight 7.30pm !

Whether you fancy getting up and performing, bringing along an instrument, or simply coming down to enjoy a few drinks and some live music, everyone's welcome.

Get yourselves down for a night of great local talent, good company and the brilliant atmosphere that always makes Open Mic such a special evening.

We’re open from 12 noon serving food all day! Walk-ins welcomed up until 5.30pm although we have space tonight we do recommend booking in advance!

Hope to see you 👋

Spot anything new at the bar? We’ve recently made room for a couple of new arrivals, replacing some of our slower seller...
02/06/2026

Spot anything new at the bar?

We’ve recently made room for a couple of new arrivals, replacing some of our slower sellers.

🍓🫐 Rekorderlig Wild berries has joined the line-up- just in time for the warmer weather. served ice cold it’s the perfect drink for sitting out in the beer garden 🌞

🍺 We’ve also welcomed Worthingtons to the bar. A proper pub classic that many of you will remember, bringing a bit of nostalgia back to the pumps.

We hope you will enjoy our new arrivals 🥂

🍻 One Year of Will! 🍻Somehow, despite spending the last year right under our noses (and behind our bar), Will has manage...
01/06/2026

🍻 One Year of Will! 🍻

Somehow, despite spending the last year right under our noses (and behind our bar), Will has managed to slip under the radar on our socials... which is quite impressive for someone who regularly serves half the Village! 😅

Away from the bar, Will has just finished his first year studying Photography at the Northern School of Art in Hartlepool. He's really found his thing in music photography and spends a lot of his time photographing local gigs and live events. If there's a band playing somewhere, there's a good chance Will's there with his camera.

As part of his course, he's also worked on documentary photography projects, including one looking at how our local area has changed over the years by recreating old photographs and comparing them with the present day.

One thing anyone who knows Will, will tell you is that he's one of the most easy-going people you'll ever meet. We're fairly certain we've never seen Will stressed. A packed bar, a queue at the pumps and three people trying to get his attention at once, and he's still as calm as ever.

But more importantly, he's just a genuinely great lad. Always willing to help out, never complains, gets stuck in when needed and is a pleasure to have on the team 🍻

Thanks Will, we’re lucky to have you 🙌🏽

We'd like to take a moment to share this lovely review from some recent guests:💬"We stayed for 6 nights bed and breakfas...
30/05/2026

We'd like to take a moment to share this lovely review from some recent guests:

💬"We stayed for 6 nights bed and breakfast.
Wow, what can we say? Fantastic
accommodation, clean, everything you need.
Food is great. Kirstie and the staff were polite and worked really hard. Even when busy, we didn't have to wait. Highly recommend."

Reviews like this mean the world to us.

Not because they're perfect, but because they recognise the people behind the scenes who work incredibly hard every single day to make your stay special.

From the early breakfast preparations to the busy service periods, our team gives their all to provide great food, comfortable accommodation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Seeing that effort noticed by our guests is something we're truly grateful for.

We know we're not always going to get everything right but we’re really proud of what we offer, and while we know we can't please everyone all of the time, we can promise that we genuinely care and always do our best to give every guest a warm welcome, great food, comfortable accommodation, and friendly service.

Thank you 🙏

Nothing beats a tucked-away beer garden on a warm weekend afternoon. Just pure, unmatched relaxation. ✨Walk-ins welcomed...
30/05/2026

Nothing beats a tucked-away beer garden on a warm weekend afternoon.
Just pure, unmatched relaxation. ✨

Walk-ins welcomed between 12-4.45pm no bookings required for food

🌺Beer garden 🍺main bar & 🍔Restaurant open from 12 noon Crown And Crossed Swords🙌🏽

We have tables available for this evening & lunch tomorrow call us on 01207 502006 to book 📖

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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