Linthorpe Hotel in Middlesbrough

A friendly pub with with a nice outdoor area.

Sam Smiths pub in Boro, been open as long as I can remember, great outside beer gardens, comfy indoors, what's not to like ....

The best pub in Teesside in my opinion: great staff, superb landlords, and the Taddy is second to none. Highly recommend for groups or loan folks looking for new pals…

Great but not the same place I loved in the 80s though I met a few of the old faces & old is definitely the word for all of us.

You'll always bump into to someone who you don't really know and talk rubbish ...but then you bump into someone who you do know from years ago and talk "auld" rubbish . Make your own mind up

Nice place. Drink selection was a little limited. The place is against using phones and other devices which is a little odd in this day and age

Cheap pint, and electronics banned. Great pub to remind you how to socialize without a phone. Highly recomended. Even Guiness substitute was drinkable, and I'm quite fussy about my pint.

Worst pub ever been 2 barstaff so uninviting went for first time last night saturday my mam bought double vodka and lemonaid their was no vodca in bar man big fat lad said she must ov drank it off the top how rediculas never again so unenviting staff want sacking

Friday night, fairly quite, faces from years ago still using the pub, that must say something, but still places to sit. Warm weather, people sitting outside in a spacious beer garden. Good pint of OB,not as inexpensive as it was, staff ok. Large gently sloping ramp makes wheelchair access easy. Dog friendly.

Littraly got kicked out for talking to somebody bad place would never go again

Cheap drinks, good service and interesting encouragement for not using mobile phones and talking instead. Crowd and atmosphere was a bit mixed but decent enough.

Great place to unwind. It's a samual smith establishment so it abiles by the no phone rule. Great lager and views right in the center of linthorpe.

Not the linthorpe of my youth, but still a good pint and one of the best pubs for a sunny day 🌞

Service very very slow. Needed more staff on than 2 and a manager on a baking hot day with a large beer garden. Great venue but needs to adjust to the needs of the customers nowadays with different selections of beers and ciders. Very dated

Cant beat the sunday lunch here good service great beer and a friendly atmosphere. Claire and her family run a real local

The lack of music and a tv makes having a friendly conversation much easier. Well priced drinks means it's easy on your pocket. All in all, a place for a convivial night out.

Lovely pint of Sam Smiths, hold a quiz there Thursday nights 8.30.

I help to run a walking group we meet twice a week in the linny ,we love it ,and the staff are brilliant ❤️❤️👍🍺

Was chucked out for being on my phone. It was on silent and wasn't bothering anyone however the manager felt necessary to make a scene over it. He didn't care the table next to me were rolling joints and the pub stank of weed but it was terrible I was on my phone.

Poor pub - too many rules - very spartan - wont be rushing back

Lovely atmosphere, cheap pints and not too busy for a Friday night.

It the day this place rocked. Barman was pleasant, no atmosphere as there were some silly rules around the use of mobile phones by the owner of the pub (a rule in all Sam Smith's pubs). No photo taken...because I wasn't allowed to use mobile phone.

Absolutely gorgeous food all fresh and the pork crackling lush, Paul is a credit to Sunday dinner well worth a visit 😋 for 9.95 xx

Lovely pub very welcoming staff the land lady is so friendly. Recommended highly to everyone food is also available

Was once the best pub in the boro, but like all his pubs, the looney that owns Sammy's has ruined it. No wifi (not that u can use your phone inside) cash only and over charged. It was cheap and cheerful now its expensive and depressing. If u wanna kill some dreams bring them here

Larger still good but seems to be loosing it’s touch. Premium pricing without premium service and still cash only, really?

Please avoid.... I have been a couple of times, but i am not hoing back. Beer always tastes like dish soap. Morning after drinking here you will wake with your gut in tatters. Staff (especially who i assume is pub manager) are like school teachers checking you have not got your phone out.

Always loved this pub growing up. Reasonably priced beer with a great atmosphere. Lost its buzz recently, it was almost empty last time I visited. Such a shame for the legendary local venue.

Such a shame its lost it's soul. This place was a massive part of Middlesbrough pub scene and now the heart and soul have been dragged out by the brewery. Its drab, its dull and its boring. Such a waste of a beautiful venue!

Beer absolute dire at £3.40 a pint I expect a decent pint however met with the indifference of ooo it's the glasses and considering the Master Cooper up the road offers great service and a good pint ! Rabbit gone here ! Will miss this one for a while !

Enjoyed a tipple with friends. Friendly staff. Table service at present. (Dogs and children Friendly till 7pm)

Fab as usual, lovely friendly service whilst being safe

It was great in summer outside but got no music on in bar

Bar staff need to smile miserable

Sam Smith's pub strong beer reasonably priced.

It's the Linny, Boro institution. It might not have music (& look a wee bit run down being honest) but on a sunny day here it's the best pub to be at. Huge grassy area outside to sit on plus the benches give it a bit of a festival feeling in the sun as folk chill all over as good vibes flow all round. Long as you can handle Sammy Smith's brew you'll not find a better pub when it's sunny. All about the grass to sit on, love sunny daze here

Nice selection of beer but it's a 'mans' pub. Could be made alot nicer, has potential for cocktails and even nice gin glasses. We always come when visiting from Liverpool. Lovely outdoor seating area ♥️

I love the Linny, top notch beer and the beer garden is beautiful but, two Achilles heels and the reason i don't give it a 5. The bar staff haven't got a clue who to serve next and tend to favour the young and attractive and Chav's! I mean who likes them!

Friendly atmosphere and lovely beer garden

Its got no TVs its basic but clean and for drinking with mates having a chat

Lovely place to relax with friends

Good beers and lager staff friendly and serve you very quickly. Only problem on Sunday tea time they ran out off glasses. But quickly started serving again.

Weather was expected. Bank Hol. Stopped serving for half hour because they had run out of glasses "Seriously "!!!

If you are looking for pub to chill out in, no music, no TV and not one distraction from the finish you're in, the Linny fits the bill brilliantly. Well worth a visit. Good beers great prices.

Cheap drinks, best local anyone could ask for!

Been drinking in this place for 25 years, always a good pint if you like the samual smith brands, good setting and grounds dog friendly.

The Linthopre Hotel (lovingly referred to by locals as 'The Linny' ) is almost a right of passage for the people of Middlesbrough. It is a bar only! NOT a hotel! There are no rooms available so this review is a BAR review. It is owned and run by Samuel Smith Brewery and follows their rules, such as having no TVs or Music and now does not allow swearing. The rules are laid down by the brewery for all of ther establishments. Some people dislike this, in which case this pub may not be for you. However, it does create an excellent atmosphere for sitting and talking to people. It is very comfy, friendly and the regulars (whom have been there since the dawn of time) are happy to talk to everyone. Due to the fact that it is brewery owned, the managers may vary over the years, as is common with managed houses. There are two bars on the premises; the main bar at the front through the double doors and a smaller bar at the back. The Back Bar is closed most of the time due to the fact that there isn't enough business during the quiet periods to staff it. However, the back bar does have a pool table and dart board. I am unsure whether the pool and dart leagues are still in operation. The Main bar is large and spacious, with an open fire and 3 'snug' areas. There are Games machines as well as Ladies, Gentlemen and Disabled loos. The bar is wheelchair friendly. The outside space may be one of the largest pub gardens in Middlesbrough (though I don't have statistics to back that up). There are plenty of benches, trees and grass areas as well as a sizeable car park. It is also one of the most budget friendly establishments around as the prices are set by the brewery. You will typically pay between £2-£3 per pint depending on the beverage, with the 'Pure Brew' lager being more expensive. If you want wooden-cask ale or average lager, expect to pay around the £2.30 mark. Cash only! There are no card readers! Drinks are to be ordered and paid for at the bar, which is standard practice in wet-only pubs in Middlesbrough. The staff are usually well trained and effecient. There is no flare here, you order a drink, you pay, get your drink and you're off. If it is quiet, the staff may engage in conversation but speed is a priority here, which isn't bad if you come for your beverage! So, the possible positives of this pub are: -Affordable Prices -Usually quick service -Homey Atmosphere -Friendly regulars - Huge Outdoor space -Wheelchair accessable -Large car park -Good selection of products -No TVs or Music or Swearing (if that's not your thing) -Open fire -Plenty of space HOWEVER, there are some things to consider when visiting the Linthopre Hotel... Cleanliness/maintenance. Sometimes, I feel like I need to wear a Hazard suit to use the ladies room. There is thick dust on the lamp shades and the paintwork could do with a touch up. The other common issue is customer service. There isn't any most of the time. The emphasis is on efficiency. The pub is either quiet, so the staff can get on with cleaning duties or the pub is SUPER busy, so they need to get drinks out as fast as they can. On the other hand, this is a boozer, not a fine dining restaurant. The 'Kick out' time is very strict. Since the laws surrounding drink up time have been abolished, the time the pub gives customers to drink up is very short. It used to be 20-30 minutes, and now is between 5-10 minutes. Last call is 11pm Mon-Sat and 10:30 on Sundays. Samuel Smith Policy is to lock the doors half an hour after last call, however, the Linthopre Hotel starts kicking people out the door 5-10 minutes after last call and locks the door 15-20 minutes after last call. This can mean that people can buy a pint at 10:59pm and expect to have half an hour to drink it but the pub only allows half that time. So, all in all the negatives are: -No TVs, Music or swearing -Only Samuel Smith Products -No Alcohol Free 'Beer' -Very Strict 'Kick out' times -Little to no customer service when busy -Needs some TLC

A traditional nicely furnished John Smith pub, set in well maintained grounds with outdoor seating, a little gem & a great nice meeting place, taddy lager always served in great condition

Rubbish beer but at least it's cheap

Decent beer as all Sammy smiths are. Bit of a secluded pub so the atmosphere is between you and who you are with.

Traditional no frills pub. Most of the stock is 'own brand' cheap and good quality and value. Staff are pleasant and attentive.

Linny Pub is a Sam Smiths brewer pub hence beautiful ales, very enjoyable.

Linthope is ok. But the toilet need updating. And the seats are in need of fixing. Also needs a new carpet's

The best place to drink in middlesbrough in my opinion

My local for over 40 years. Beer not great, too cold, but very cheap. Sam Smiths, so no "entertainment"

Great beer at a great price. Good company

Cheap, good drinks and a good atmosphere. Mixers are a bit ghetto, but for the price you can't complain. Toilets are an absolute treat, tho 😂

Great friendly and cheap watering hole 👍

Always a bit of fun. Drinks are very good with even better price tags

Cheap, great place to go for a few pints. Friendly staff and clientele..

Proper drinking pub. No frills just good beer and service

Nice place for a couple of drinks.

Great for a drink and a conversation, but no food or entertainment or sky sports GRRRRR

Overall a pretty decent and cheap pub that is perfect to drink at on a beautiful summer's day; huge grass area to chill out on and truly enjoyed a pint in the sun with a group of friends

Cheap Sammy Smith's pub with a variety of age groups who frequent the place

Great place to have a rest at all time!

Good outdoor seating, but otherwise very tired-looking

Good beer but not a family place any more

Full off shirtless Chavs in any hint of sunny weather

Class on a hot day to take ur thirst away