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The Saxon Inn

1 Saxon Green
Escomb
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7SY

Tel: +44 01388 662256

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Whether you're a local or just visiting why not take time to enjoy the wholesome cooking, good beer and very good selection of wines at The Saxon Inn, which is set in the wonderful village of Escomb off the A689 close to the market town of Bishop Auckland.

Paul Hope takes justifiable pride in the quality of the food and in the new dinning extension, with well priced menus that cater for all tastes. The steak pie is a favourite and the other options include snacks, steaks, curries, lasagne and much more. The Inn which dates from 1671 is at the social as well as the astronomical heart of the community.

A pleasant beer garden is to the front of the pub offering views of the Escomb Saxon church.

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Quality Assured TasteDurham Quality Assured 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars
176 reviews
    • Service
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.2 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.2 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      105
    • Very Good
      41
    • Average
      10
    • Poor
      14
    • Terrible
      6

    Recent Reviews:

    • john s
      Trip Type:
      Business
      I’m sure it can be a really good place but needs some work ok for leisure but not business
      2 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 20th March 2025
      Nice looking place came for three nights could only last for two, bedroom walls too thin , noise from other rooms and bar area downstairs wasn’t good. Tea and coffee making facilities were not there... Read full review
    • MARK JOHN R
      Spennymoor
      Sunday lunch
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 1st April 2025
      Went for Sunday dinner was fairly busy v attentive staff dinner was nice desserts v good nice atmosphere and first visit good looks v popular plenty of choice M Read full review
    • Professortimmy
      London, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Delightful inn. Great rooms and food.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 16th June 2025
      Lovely modern and tastefully decorated room. Had all mod cons, powerful hot shower (and bath). Fabulous food in the evening, especially the Steak and Ale pie. Breakfast good quality and very... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Guide dogs permitted
    • Ramp / Level Access

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Catering service
    • Licensed
    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Serve afternoon tea
    • Serve breakfast
    • Serve evening meal
    • Serve lunch
    • Special dietary requirements catered for
    • Take away service

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Children's menu
    • Highchair

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Payment Methods

    • Booking essential
    • Can be packages by 3rd parties
    • Delta accepted
    • Groups Accepted
    • JCB accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Solo accepted
    • Special group rates
    • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Available for wedding receptions
    • Exclusive hire of restaurant
    • Garden/patio for guests use
    • Live music
    • Number of covers - 70
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • Al fresco dining
    • Village Location

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Thursday08:00 - 23:00
    Friday - Saturday08:00 - 00:00
    Sunday08:00 - 23:00

    * Lunch 12pm-2pm; Evening Meals 5:30pm-8:30pm (7:30pm Sundays)

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    Double bedroomThe Saxon Inn, EscombWhether you're a local or just visiting why not take time to enjoy the wholesome cooking, and a great selection of drinks at The Saxon Inn. Set in the idyllic village of Escomb off the A689 close to the market town of Bishop Auckland. We have recently extended the property to incorporate 9 well…

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