The Half Moon Inn

05/06/2026

Barnie (pub dog) will be 16 on Tuesday June 9th

05/06/2026

Did you know? We’ve installed a UHD TV ready for the World Cup… 6 days to go ⚽️

01/06/2026

Make the World Cup even more exciting with the Half Moon Predictions Game!

How to enter:

1. Download the fixture list: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4a5qbfih8z6es91ijklt3/Predictions-Template-Blank.xlsx?rlkey=iccp7n1ywx2wpidq0x5cod1s3&st=n629vgd2&dl=0
2. Fill in your predictions
3. Send it back via Messenger or email it to [email protected]

That’s it - you’re in. Pay your fiver next time you’re in the pub, or use the PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9p5jV7zWX4

We're aiming for at least 32 players we’re on 22 in so far. Please share widely and help us build the excitement.

Scoring
• 6 exact score
• 4 correct result + goal difference
• 2 correct result

Half the players go through after each round… until one champion remains.

20% of all entries goes straight into restoring The Half Moon, and the rest becomes prize money. A bit of fun, a bit of rivalry, and all for a great cause.

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

The Home of Table Football, and the world's best table

30/05/2026

Ex Junior World Champion Matthew Warr schooling the amateurs

30/05/2026

Ex World Champion Matty Warr

29/05/2026

Dark beer lovers, this one’s for you 👀

Udder Darkness is now on draft here at The Half Moon Inn.

This is a rich, smooth milk stout crafted by Three Brothers Brewing Company . It is known for its creamy character, featuring a malted caramel, toffee profile with a balanced, moreish finish.

🍺 Pop in and try a glass while it’s pouring!

28/05/2026

2026 World Cup Prediction Competition – Win Prizes & Support The Half Moon Inn!

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in just 30 days, and we're running a fun Prediction Competition, with a prize to be won and funds raised to support restoration work at The Half Moon Inn!

How It Works Predict the scores for all the group stage games, make a donation of £5 or more, and you're in.

20% of all entry fees will be donated to our charity-owned community pub, with the remaining 80% going into the prize pot.

How to Enter

1. Download the predictions sheet: http://bit.ly/42wTyGv
2. Save it, fill it in, and email it to: [email protected] (or just drop us an email to request the sheet)
3. Make your minimum £5 donation at: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9p5jV7zWX4

Scoring System Points are awarded for prediction accuracy:

6 points – Exact score
4 points – Correct result & correct goal difference
2 points – Correct result only

The Format At the end of each round, the bottom half of players will be eliminated, those remaining will be invited to submit predictions for the next round. Daily updates will be shared as the competition unfolds!

We're aiming for 100 players to make the prize pot as exciting as possible, so please share this with friends, family, and fellow football fans!

Thank you so much for your support, both for the competition and for helping us continue the restoration of The Half Moon Inn.

A paper version will also be available behind the bar

28/05/2026

🏆 Novice Table Football Doubles Tournament
The Half Moon Inn, Darlington
1pm · Saturday 13th June

Ready for a bit of friendly competition? Join us for a Novice Doubles Foosball Tournament perfect for beginners, casual players, and anyone who once had a table at home, loved the game, and might even be over 60 now!

Grab a mate, bring your partner, and dive in these afternoons are always brilliant fun.

📺 Match results on the big TV
🎥 Final live‑streamed on Facebook

You’ll play across two tables:
- Bonzini
- Roberto Sport

Tournament Format (World Cup Style)
- Teams drawn into groups of 4
- Top 2 progress to knockouts
- £5 entry per team (on the day)
- All proceeds to St Teresa’s Hospice
- Trophy for the winners 🏆

To enter, message this page or The Half Moon Inn directly.

If you’re a higher‑ranked or experienced player, let us know we’re planning a side event to run alongside the novice tournament if there’s enough interest.

Come along, get involved, and enjoy a brilliant afternoon of table football at Darlington’s oldest pub 🎉