The Pollards Inn
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About The Pollards Inn
The Pollards Inn is a gastropub in Bishop Auckland at 104 Etherley Ln, open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays. Most menu items can be made gluten free, so guests who avoid gluten can order across the menu instead of from a short list. Homemade chips arrive in large portions, and the kitchen's big plates can be taken home as leftovers. The bar serves four real ales, and dogs are welcome in the bar area. A fire sits in the dining space, which gives the room a focal point on cold evenings. Booking is needed.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention huge portion sizes, homemade chips, gluten free options and real ales.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention huge portion sizes, homemade chips, gluten free options and real ales.
Customer Review Summary
Huge portions of well-cooked pub food draw the most praise, with diners singling out a big steak and proper homemade chips that one reviewer says are reason enough to visit. Close behind are the lovely staff and the warm, cosy atmosphere, including a fire. Several say booking is needed because the place is busy, and one found the car park full by early evening. A gluten free diner found most dishes could be adapted, and one reviewer notes the bar area is dog friendly. Four real ales also get a mention. Not every visit landed. One reviewer found their dish average and wished the chips had been homemade, and another describes chicken that looked watery with blood spots, says a waitress answered that meals are temperature tested, and reports that a replacement was offered only after the complaint. Another reviewer notes leftovers can be taken home, and one recalls staff setting up birthday balloons ahead of a family meal.
Customer Review Summary
Huge portions of well-cooked pub food draw the most praise, with diners singling out a big steak and proper homemade chips that one reviewer says are reason enough to visit. Close behind are the lovely staff and the warm, cosy atmosphere, including a fire. Several say booking is needed because the place is busy, and one found the car park full by early evening. A gluten free diner found most dishes could be adapted, and one reviewer notes the bar area is dog friendly. Four real ales also get a mention. Not every visit landed. One reviewer found their dish average and wished the chips had been homemade, and another describes chicken that looked watery with blood spots, says a waitress answered that meals are temperature tested, and reports that a replacement was offered only after the complaint. Another reviewer notes leftovers can be taken home, and one recalls staff setting up birthday balloons ahead of a family meal.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely food and atmosphere, food is amazing and brilliant value for money, if you can't finish it you can take it home to finish later, but a lovely pub as a night out as a couple of with family.”
- Google user
“All 6 of us enjoyed every morsel of our food. Served by lovely staff. This was our second excellent meal here. Will definitely go back.”
- Google user
“Food is always fab here. Never had a bad meal. Recently found out I’m gluten free & they were very accommodating. Made my first meal out since finding out easy breezy. Plenty of choice on the menu & most things can be made gluten free. Dog friendly in the bar area too which is also a bonus for us. A great all rounder. Booking needed however, as these guys are always busy & there’s a reason why 🩷”
- Google user
“Visited tonight for a birthday meal with friends…. Two of us got chicken, when I cut into mine instantly knew something wasn’t right! Not at all tender, you could feel it tear and looked watery with blood spots …. A blonde waitress came over and asked if everything was ok? So I told her I wasn’t happy with the chicken I said it’s not cooked. For her to answer with an attitude and say yes it is everything gets temperature tested…… wow Well that customer service wasn’t what you expect ! No attempt to change or do anything to help…. So my reply well pet when I’m poorly and reporting food poisoning on your head be it…. Awful attitude Then realised and said well if I have to I can change it ! Hahaha nah it’s fine damage done now I won’t be back …… such a shame as the other dark haired waitress was so lovely 🥰”
- Google user
“Outstanding food and service first time there and will not be the last would highly recommended”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Pollards Inn
- The Copper Mine4.79614.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sticky chicken with sesame, steak pie, hot shot parmo
- The Poachers4.51,9967 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
enormous portion sizes, sunday beef dinner, chicken sizzler
- The Stonebridge Inn4.41,0038.4 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday lunch, generous portions, dog-friendly visit
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pollards InnWheelchair accessible | 4.6652 | — | — | huge portion sizes, homemade chips, gluten free options |
| The Copper MineReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7961 | 4.1 mi | £20–30 | sticky chicken with sesame, steak pie, hot shot parmo |
| The PoachersReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,996 | 7 mi away | £10–20 | enormous portion sizes, sunday beef dinner, chicken sizzler |
| The Stonebridge InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,003 | 8.4 mi away | £10–20 | sunday lunch, generous portions, dog-friendly visit |
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