
The Hammer and Pincers
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About The Hammer and Pincers
The Hammer and Pincers is a country pub on Preston Ln in Newton Aycliffe, with a campsite and caravan site attached for overnight stays. The campsite has a security barrier at the entry and exit, and its pitches are grass or hard standing. In the kitchen, a specials menu runs alongside the full ordinary menu. Sunday lunch brings roast beef, pork or chicken with mash, roast potatoes, homemade Yorkshire pudding, mixed veg and gravy. A hot shot parmo is also on the menu, and Black Sheep cider is on draft. For weddings and parties, a big tent stands in the large beer garden at the rear, and a private dining room gives groups a space of their own. Dogs are welcome. Parking is limited on busy nights.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, belly pork, chargrilled chicken with prawns and campsite beer garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, belly pork, chargrilled chicken with prawns and campsite beer garden.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch is the draw most reviewers return to, with roast beef, pork or chicken served with mash, roasties, homemade Yorkshire pudding, veg and gravy, described as tender, tasty and very reasonably priced. Close behind are the belly pork and chicken burger, a hot shot parmo, and chargrilled chicken with prawns and chorizo in a creamy garlic sauce, called unbelievably filling. Reviewers also mention a lunchtime fish deal, black sheep cider on draft, and desserts, with death by chocolate recommended by one. Staff are repeatedly called friendly but not pushy, with drinks kept topped up and tables found quickly for walk-ins. Others describe birthdays, a wedding and camping stays hosted here. The one recurring caveat is practical: one reviewer notes limited parking on a busy night, and another says the campsite looks dated and would welcome some TLC, though work on new paths and pitches has started. One reviewer, too full for pudding after the roast, still found the wait short.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch is the draw most reviewers return to, with roast beef, pork or chicken served with mash, roasties, homemade Yorkshire pudding, veg and gravy, described as tender, tasty and very reasonably priced. Close behind are the belly pork and chicken burger, a hot shot parmo, and chargrilled chicken with prawns and chorizo in a creamy garlic sauce, called unbelievably filling. Reviewers also mention a lunchtime fish deal, black sheep cider on draft, and desserts, with death by chocolate recommended by one. Staff are repeatedly called friendly but not pushy, with drinks kept topped up and tables found quickly for walk-ins. Others describe birthdays, a wedding and camping stays hosted here. The one recurring caveat is practical: one reviewer notes limited parking on a busy night, and another says the campsite looks dated and would welcome some TLC, though work on new paths and pitches has started. One reviewer, too full for pudding after the roast, still found the wait short.
Featured reviews
- Karis Mackenzie
“Had my son’s birthday here today and the staff couldn’t do enough. Amazing food and service. Always our go to place, love it!”
- Freddie Douglas Events
“We recently styled a wedding here, the venue and staff were amazing. Very friendly. Low Fell Hire 5ft wooden light up letters looked great here and did suit the rustic vibe”
- ANNE KING
“Lovely people. Food is really delicious and a very good price. Specials menu as well as full ordinary menu so lots of choice. Great parking”
- Peter Swann
“What a lovely find a campsite with a pub that serves fantastic food. We both had chargrilled chicken with prawns and chorizo in a creamy garlic sauce. Chips, tomato and mushrooms served with all grills. Delicious, completely different but perfectly spiced and favoured ,and unbelievably filling - I could not manage a desert and I eat a large dinner. The rear of the pub has a fabulous beer garden with a beautiful large “tent” that is ideal for weddings, parties etc. Lots of outdoor seating and a child friendly area. The campsite has a security barrier entry/exit and grass or hard standing pitches. Optional metered EHU. Fresh water. A grey and black drop point - no drive over MH drain. Bin area. Separate male/female toilet/shower room with good hot showers. The site looks dated and would welcome a a little TLC. Work has started, new paths and hard standing pitch updates. It’s a popular site and everything works well.”
- Andrea Vajda
“We travelled from Birmingham and visited The Hammer and Pincers on a way home.The staff was very helpful and immediately made a table available for us. The food was very delicious and came shortly after was ordered. Great customer service,we will return if in the area next.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
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- Friday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Country pub, restaurant, caravan and camping site, weddings & events.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Private dining room
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Hammer and Pincers
- The Bay Horse Middridge4.51,5423.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, fish and chips, stroganoff
- White Heifer That Travelled4.31,4064.6 mi
katsu chicken burger, southern fried chicken burger, fish and chips
- The Mowden4.57575.6 mi away
sunday roast, quiz nights, chilli beef starter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammer and PincersReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6712 | — | £10–20 | sunday roast, belly pork, chargrilled chicken with prawns |
| The Bay Horse MiddridgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,542 | 3.2 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, fish and chips, stroganoff |
| White Heifer That Travelled | 4.31,406 | 4.6 mi | — | katsu chicken burger, southern fried chicken burger, fish and chips |
| The Mowden | 4.5757 | 5.6 mi away | — | sunday roast, quiz nights, chilli beef starter |
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