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Queens Head, Bishop Auckland
Cockfield
Postal town: Bishop Auckland
DL13 5AA
Reviews of Queens Head (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about Queens Head
One of a couple of pubs in the quiet village of Cockfield, I noticed a sign on the door stating that no pets were allowed. However, on entering, I was instantly jumped upon by Molly who was presumably the pub dog. Whether it was the dog from the Black Horse at Waterhouses she could smell, or perhaps the cat from the Black Lion at Wolsingham, I'm not sure, but this was a day where animals were seemingly attracted to me!
My visit here was far from comfortable. TVs in opposite corners were both in with the sounds competing. One had Now 80's playing tracks from Jane Wiedlin, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan & Fuzzbox, whilst the other had Sky Sports News on. Things could have been worse, as a large projector screen was not in use.
There is a dartboard on a raised area to the rear. Various trophies and shields could be found for a number of games, such as dominoes. Furnishings are red and the walls are painted quite vividly with red on the lower part and yellow on top. A few old black and white pictures of the local area added more of a homely touch.
The 2 cask ales were Doom Bar & Southwold Bitter. My Bitter was £3.60 for a pint and was in good condition. The cider was Magners.
On 11th September 2024
- rating: 5
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Will Larter left this review about Queens Head
Slightly set back from the road - I completely missed it when driving through the village and had to come back to look for it - this former GBG pub is a moderately sized community pub with a multi-roomed (though not necessarily original) layout. There's a pillar in the centre of the room, with the bar to the left. The furnishings and decor are traditional, with mostly carpeted floors, plush-covered banquettes and wooden tables; furniture polish was the dominant smell. Pop music was playing, and racing was on TV with the sound down. On the bar were two hand pumps, with Sharps Doom Bar and Tetley's Bitter. I had the latter, which was in very good condition.
Date of visit: 10th September 2021
On 25th October 2021
- rating: 6
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: Queens Head - whatpub.com
Bishop Auckland, 7.02 miles, 2 hr 15 min walk (show)
Shildon, 8.25 miles, 2 hr 39 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 25 October 2021 by Will Larter
- Car Park : Yes last updated 11 September 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Darts : Yes last updated 25 October 2021 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 11 September 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 11 September 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 25 October 2021 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 30 October 2013 by Moby Duck
- Real Cider : No last updated 11 September 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
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