Fleece Inn in County Durham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Traditional pub, friendly people, beautiful views. Bar is cash only.

What a wonderful friendly pub this is. The owners spoke with us asking us about our travels in the camper and even helped us out with a local place to park up. The local people were so friendly too really lovely evening. The owners then told us yo help ourselves to a cheeseboard that they had laid on for no cost! How very kind of them .

Friendly landlady, landlord, not so much. After saying that, I like to pop in there when we are up that way and will be back

Nice little local pub, nice pint with a reasonable price.

Lovely little classic pub with great views at the rear, we drove past on way to derwent manor, would be a great stop off for any bikers etc. Bombardier beer on tap is lovely

Proper old pub lovely atmosphere great pint and lovely staff xxx

Arrived to an empty bar with 5 other people after a lovely hike in the surrounding area. The Landlord did not make us feel welcome, actually didn’t say a word. Also it was ‘cash only’ at the bar, which may catch some out who visit. There are some beautiful views from pub at the rear, I will never return !

Been coming to the village for something like 30 years never been in the Fleece until yesterday evening walking the dog. Unlike a previous review I had a warm welcome from landlord & landlady as well as the friendly "locals". Also a splendid view of the sunset over the Fells.

Real pub with good ale and lager

Called in for pint, good beer, nice log fire and dogs welcome. Locals friendly and welcoming.

A simple, no nonsense, old English pub. The fire was lit and the drinks were cheap. Very quiet - perfect for a pit stop along the A68. Great if you like an old-school inn from days gone by. Cash only.

Wanted a little beer after a walk and it was dead as a dodo, didn't feel particularly welcomed by the person behind the bar, and it was cash only which we didn't have. Who does not accept card these days?? Unbelievable! Had a lovely fire burning bright which is worth the 1 star!

It is at the end of the village you can go in for a drink but they don't sell food, It runs by a husband and wife who are elderly.

Was on holiday in the area and nipped in for a quick drink. The landlady is super lovely, very welcoming and took a genuine interest in us., the locals were friendly as well. Great view over the valley from the back of the bar, its dog friendly and the cheapest pint I have had in the UK in about 5 x years! Yes its not the type of place to get a dirty martini, but its a nice wee village pub and we will be back next time we are in the area. Thank-you for making us feel very welcome.

My local really good pub beer great x wine.

Excellent views from conservatory good pint friendly locals

Doesnt deserve the 1 star but cant leave it blank. Not friendly at all, popped in for a cold drink on a hot day was told after being ignored for 10 minutes that they didnt take cards. Didnt feel welcomed at all by the barman who was abrupt and gave the impression we were not welcomed or wanted there. We wont be returning ever again and judging by the empty bar we arent the only ones who feel this way.

Love it .Di and Richard are wonderful hosts

A nice local pub, good for a couple of pints after a long day out. Land lady very friendly and chatty. All things in place for Covid rules.

Real English pub. Been there for ever

Must have been good. Don't remember being there

Doesn't do food, nor tea n coffee. Middle of the day I don't want a pint. Otherwise the view is grand.

A great place to have some good ales with a fantastic view of the valley from the extended lounge bar, with the evening sun streaming in.

Oldy worldy pub for locals, dog friendly, 2 regular dog visitors we named meet and greet. Because that's what they do.

Only a stranger the for the first five minutes . . after that and for many visits since, one of the loveliest little places to stop by. Welcoming, warm and friendly. Long may it stay and we'll be there again this afternoon. Many thanks

Visited The Fleece regardless of the one adverse comment and what a pleasure it was. The landlord was welcoming and informative. He told us some of the history of the pub going back to as far as 1820. The drinks were reasonably priced and The Bombardier was exceptional. If you are staying at The Derwent Manor it’s a lovely local just down the road. The locals were chatty and very pleasant, the views from the conservatory over the local countryside were beautiful.

Nice traditional, quiet pub with friendly owners.

2 stars as it was open and the drinks are reasonably priced. Did not feel welcome, no smile from the landlord who was busy watching the TV, when his programme was finished he switched it off. Did not feel comfortable so drank up and left. Only one other person in the bar.

The best beer in the north east if not the country.

Have seen this pub for the last 6 years or so on my way to derwent manor and always wanted to try it. Walked there today from derwent manor and its a Lovely little pub with great views over the hills from the conservatory, roaring fire and very reasonable prices, but really didn't feel welcome at all. It's a shame as there's beer mats promoting local pubs and saying how many local pubs close a week, not surprising if the welcomes are as cold as this. Maybe it's different if you're a local but if your a stranger it's quite an uncomfortable atmosphere

Excellent food and good service , well recommend

Nice quaint pub, lovely couple who run it

Impolite staff, very unwelcoming and couldn’t even pay by card, won’t go back

Encargado parece correr este lugar como un bar hobby con ningún interés en los clientes. He estado en, chistaba( dijeron que no podía sentarse en escaños (otras personas iban a llegar y que se sentaba en esos escaños) y he tenido la luces encima de mi mesa. No volveré.

We visited as we are staying in the local area on holiday & it was the nearest pub!This is a very small and quiet pub with absolutely stunning views from the conservatory at the back!

Landlord makes atmosphere uncomfortable like your a unwelcome stranger in his own sitting room. Not a nice experience a bit on scruffy side too and a strange oder.

The pub was very dull and in serious need of a lick of paint. It was also cold and totally lacking in atmosphere. The beer was ok!

Very welcoming and friendly hosts, reasonably priced and a very good pint and also within walking distance of where we were staying.