Fleece Inn in County Durham

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

Proper pub ---- great beer !!

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.

My local really good pub beer great x wine.

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.

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.

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

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.

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