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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
  • Visit BritainWe're Good To Go We're Good To Go 2020

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
87 reviews
  • Travelers Choice 2020
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Food
    4 of 5 stars
  • Atmosphere
    4 of 5 stars
  • Excellent
    46
  • Very Good
    26
  • Average
    7
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  • Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

  • Clayton1967
    Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
    Eat Out to Help Out
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 5th September 2020
    Lovely little pub / restaurant. Tables well spaced out. Nice atmosphere with a friendly service from waiters/waitresses. Home made pub grub and with the discount cheap as chips. Prices very... Read full review
  • E6537SDandrewh
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Meal
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 1st October 2020
    I have to leave a comment on here as I live in Bishop Auckland and it was my first time in the saxon tonight and it was beautiful all measures taken for covid exseptional food and 1st class service... Read full review
  • CoventryFoodie76
    Coventry, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Business
    Third Business Stay Here
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 3rd November 2020
    Absolutely can't reccomended this place enought. Paul and his team are so friendly and nothing is to much trouble. The rooms are spotless and cleaned everyday and the breakfast and dinners are super... 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

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021)
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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The Saxon Inn, Escomb 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. 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…

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