Quirkyowner is a good crack if you dont mind a bit of
Richard Ashton
Really loved it What you see is what you get my type of Pub.
Journey21936064752
This place is like Faulty Towers run by Ken Dodd, inside the bar looks like they have been ransacked and probably hasn't been cleaned in a while, however Paul the landlord is completely bonkers and hilarious, if you love banter and are not offended easily then please visit, we spent hours here talking to Paul and some locals and laughed from the minute we got there until the minute we left, we will definitely be visiting again.
Peter Murray Level67
How all Country pubs should be like...
Peter M
We walked into the Kirk Inn and were welcomed by Paul the landlord. If you’re looking for a friendly, welcoming, honest pub that makes you feel like you want to be there, then this is the place. Don’t expect bells and whistles, but play your part and engage. The result will be that you walk away and feel you have genuinely made a friend or two and will want to return. The weather turned while there and when we reluctantly left, Paul’s daughter, J, gave us a lift back to our campsite. I can honestly say that this place made me feel that I’m missing something from the places I usually go to, and if you’re in the area, go to the Kirk. This is the total opposite of what a chain pub has on offer. Try it, why not?
Neil Agar
Different, rustic, great.
carl stocks
Bit offputting on entering but soon forgotten by chat with landlord interesting,a bit eccentric, well kept beer and two welcoming dogs, definitely worth a visit.
dhenderson1956
Absolutely great. This is a not to be missed pub. A proper public house totally unspoiled unlike so many other places. Colin the landlord is a fascinating character and very engaging. I wish there were more places like this.
itsverygrimupnorth
Excellent pub for a drop in to drink real ale and have a snack or more. My wife and I would thoroughly choose to revisit next time we are in the area. Local bus from Barnard Castle on weekdays.
Paul Taylor
First class atmosphere. Dog friendly. People friendly. But superb Beer. Paul the landlord is a top man too.
Stopped for a pint today, was a great pint and great banter, will definitely be back
Paul D
Over the years I have visited a few proper old school real ale pubs, The Kirk Inn is now top of the list, the pub is very original and quirky and the one cask ale that is available was excellent at a very competitive price. Paul The landlord and his two dogs were excellent company my wife and I had a great time sitting in front of the log burner enjoying a few beers and discussing and debating various topics ( especially classic cars ) If you are in the area pop in and give it a try. Next time I’m passing I’ll certainly pop in for a beer.
Chris R
What ever you're doing. Getting married, having a baby, Bar mitzva etc. Cancel it and go and visit the kirk Inn. This is an absolute MUST. Read all the reviews and you'll get an idea. We've been to many of what we consider proper old school /last of a dying breed pubs. This is top tier. Paul the landlord is brilliant, beginning to end. Salt of the earth, full of banter. Great with my two kids. His two dogs are so so friendly and gentle. We had no cash and bless Paul he gave us his address and said just send it to me. There was one beer a bitter. A brilliant pint to boot! Left feeling like I want to bring all my friends and loved one's back to visit with us. A true wonder of the world.
Paul Mayfield
Excellent Pub, the landlord is a real gentleman. The real ale was fantastic, lovely, kept well and local.
DurhamWalker15
Paul the landlord is a legend and the pints are fairly priced, what more can you ask for? Proper beer, good crack and nice dogs. If you don’t have a look in you’re missing out!
Quirkyowner is a good crack if you dont mind a bit of
Really loved it What you see is what you get my type of Pub.
This place is like Faulty Towers run by Ken Dodd, inside the bar looks like they have been ransacked and probably hasn't been cleaned in a while, however Paul the landlord is completely bonkers and hilarious, if you love banter and are not offended easily then please visit, we spent hours here talking to Paul and some locals and laughed from the minute we got there until the minute we left, we will definitely be visiting again.
How all Country pubs should be like...
We walked into the Kirk Inn and were welcomed by Paul the landlord. If you’re looking for a friendly, welcoming, honest pub that makes you feel like you want to be there, then this is the place. Don’t expect bells and whistles, but play your part and engage. The result will be that you walk away and feel you have genuinely made a friend or two and will want to return. The weather turned while there and when we reluctantly left, Paul’s daughter, J, gave us a lift back to our campsite. I can honestly say that this place made me feel that I’m missing something from the places I usually go to, and if you’re in the area, go to the Kirk. This is the total opposite of what a chain pub has on offer. Try it, why not?
Different, rustic, great.
Bit offputting on entering but soon forgotten by chat with landlord interesting,a bit eccentric, well kept beer and two welcoming dogs, definitely worth a visit.
Absolutely great. This is a not to be missed pub. A proper public house totally unspoiled unlike so many other places. Colin the landlord is a fascinating character and very engaging. I wish there were more places like this.
Excellent pub for a drop in to drink real ale and have a snack or more. My wife and I would thoroughly choose to revisit next time we are in the area. Local bus from Barnard Castle on weekdays.
First class atmosphere. Dog friendly. People friendly. But superb Beer. Paul the landlord is a top man too.
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Stopped for a pint today, was a great pint and great banter, will definitely be back
Over the years I have visited a few proper old school real ale pubs, The Kirk Inn is now top of the list, the pub is very original and quirky and the one cask ale that is available was excellent at a very competitive price. Paul The landlord and his two dogs were excellent company my wife and I had a great time sitting in front of the log burner enjoying a few beers and discussing and debating various topics ( especially classic cars ) If you are in the area pop in and give it a try. Next time I’m passing I’ll certainly pop in for a beer.
What ever you're doing. Getting married, having a baby, Bar mitzva etc. Cancel it and go and visit the kirk Inn. This is an absolute MUST. Read all the reviews and you'll get an idea. We've been to many of what we consider proper old school /last of a dying breed pubs. This is top tier. Paul the landlord is brilliant, beginning to end. Salt of the earth, full of banter. Great with my two kids. His two dogs are so so friendly and gentle. We had no cash and bless Paul he gave us his address and said just send it to me. There was one beer a bitter. A brilliant pint to boot! Left feeling like I want to bring all my friends and loved one's back to visit with us. A true wonder of the world.
Excellent Pub, the landlord is a real gentleman. The real ale was fantastic, lovely, kept well and local.
Paul the landlord is a legend and the pints are fairly priced, what more can you ask for? Proper beer, good crack and nice dogs. If you don’t have a look in you’re missing out!