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The Old Well Inn

15-21 The Bank
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8PH

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Welcome to The Old Well Inn a traditional 18th Century Pub/Restaurant and award-winning CAMRA Good Beer Guide

We have soups and sandwiches , salads and chips and steaks and pies and even curries and pasta. The lovely conservatory has a coffee bar and dessert counter with a delectable and ever changing variety of desserts. The pub is famous for it's real cask ales. You will almost always get a new range. Our staff are warm, friendly, welcoming and ever ready to assist you as best they can.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
185 reviews
    • Service
      4.3 of 5 stars
    • Value
      3.9 of 5 stars
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      3.9 of 5 stars
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      3.9 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Camper03572047034
      Outstanding service
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 2nd December 2024
      We planned to stay at the Old Well Inn for one night following a family wedding nearby. Our room was very spacious and clean. As it was November and quite cold outside our room also had an additional... Read full review
    • francisco f
      Sunderland, United Kingdom
      Couple in the Old Well Inn
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 25th May 2025
      Stayed the night :) Great place and excellent beer garden. Quality breakfast in the morning and the best masala chips ;) Read full review
    • Chris S
      Very dog friendly
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 30th May 2025
      We chose the Old Well Inn for lunch as we had two dogs with us and were delighted to find that it was genuinely and enthusiastically dog friendly. The food was excellent and attractively presented... Read full review
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    Open Christmas
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    Monday - Thursday18:00 - 21:00
    Friday - Sunday12:00 - 15:00
    18:00 - 21:00

    * Lunchtimes (Friday-Sunday) last orders 14:45
    Evening Meals last orders 20:45

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    The Old Well Inn DurhamThe Old Well Inn, Barnard CastleThe Old Well Inn offers excellent bed & breakfast accommodation in Barnard Castle – the gateway to Teesdale.

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