Red Lion

Dogs no longer allowed inside. After reading fantastic reviews about this pub and how dog friendly it is, we travelled here from outside the area but were very disappointed to find dogs are no longer allowed inside. Although there was no problem sitting in the beer garden it was too cold and wet so we left after 1 pint.

We went in the Red Lion a couple of times whilst staying in Romaldkirk in May. We shall be returning as the pub and landlord Richard were fantastic. Proper real ales, friendly locals, a warm welcome for our dog and excellent prices. If you are in the area this hostelry should not be missed.

This local ale house is kept in the old way no TV no Music just plain speaking folk I have visited this place for the last three years on my trip up North. The ale is kept and served by the Landlord since 2002. You are welcome wind or shine but leave your muddy boots at the door. So if you are walking or driving check the hours as he needs his rest, come and taste his fine ales.

My sort of village pub. Cracking local real ales in excellent condition. Has a lovely friendly community feel to it that welcomes all visitors. (Pity it doesn't open until 1900 as the last bus to Barnard Castle leaves a few minutes later! ).

Better late than never. Just a great big thank you to Richard and his mam for the delicious christmas dinner he served to me and my family, ( 27 or was it 25 no maybe only 23 in total ) We came away full to the top and very merry. Cotherstone is a fab place to live and we will stay here forever. Thank you again Richard XX.

We Teesdale Motor Club, use the Red Lion as our venue for our monthly club meetings (the second Sunday @ 19:30hrs every month), we always get a warm welcome from Richard, great beer and good old home cooking, its great. Prior to making the Red LIon our home, we tried other venues, non of which came up to scratch, we wont be going anywhere else other than the Red Lion, its part of our club! .

A wonderful village pub, that welcomes everyone equally. Be it a local customer or passing trade Richard never fails to make all feel welcome. His beers are kept to a high standard and vary greatly from month to month! We are lucky to use this pub pretty frequently and love the atmosphere, of this little gem of a Cotherstone pub.

I couldn't believe my luck! A trip back in time to an original pub where excellent real ales are offered in a warm welcoming bar filled with visitors and locals enjoying great conversation and banter over a pint. Yes I'll be back soon.

We go to this pub if we are staying at doe park caravan park. It would get a higher score however we feel the landlord is a bit aloof and tends to just grunt hello at casual trade from the Caravan park who probably keep his pub afloat but has a big welcome for locals. The prices are good and the real fire is a delight. UPDATE With hindsight probably my description of "grunt" was off the mark and unfair Its probably the pub up the road ( Fox and Hounds) where the Landlord is a bit unwelcoming thats why we would rather drink in Barney.

Great village pub, serving a good choice of local well kept cask beers. Always a warm and friendly welcome from the landlord Richard.