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Ye Olde Cross Inn, Ryton

Ryton Village
Ryton
NE40 3QP

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Real Ale Ray left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

This pub is the first community-owned pub in the Tyne Valley, where 300 locals invested to buy it from the formerly owned Enterprise Inns.
This is a good sized Edwardian half timbered pub overlooking the green and the original Cross dating from the mid-19th century.
The interior had a good sized main lounge area and bar, along with a separate smaller front lounge across from the front hallway. There was a further function room on the first floor which can be accessible from a lift the locals had installed.
Five cask ales on handpump, Fyne Ales Jarl, Hadrian & Border As You Were Best Bitter and Moonage Hazedream, Northern Monk Eternal and Tiny Rebel/Old Peculier Chocolate. Their two ciders were Abranalls Ad Dry and Pulp Mango and Lime. There was also a good selection of craft beer in cans.
Bar snacks included pork pies, scotch eggs and samosas.

On 4th October 2023 - rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

The Olde Cross was still closed the last time I tried to visit in spring 2019. But just over 18 months on and I was back to find it open.

The pub is situated in a bit of a dip overlooking the village green. The interior is bright and airy, with many of the tables reserved on our Saturday afternoon visit. But we found the space we needed.

I was suitably impressed by the number of real ales in this community-owned pub. Timothy Taylor Landlord is the regular ale and there is normally a beer from Firebrick. On this occasion, this was their Pagan Queen. In addition, there were 3 guest beers - Fyne Jarl, Anarchy X-Ray Eyes & BoJo's Brewhouse Tier 2. My only criticism would be the lack of a dark ale.

As I normally try to do, I'd paid for our drinks when we received them. So, it was a bit perturbing to be approached to pay (again) as we left. There appeared to have been a communication breakdown!

On 1st November 2020 - rating: 6
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Ian Young left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

Reopened a few months ago. Now owned and managed by the local community

On 24th June 2020 - no rating submitted
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hondo . left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

bought by villagers who aim to reopen it in the spring

On 13th February 2019 - no rating submitted
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Sarah Moore left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

Ye olde cross changed hands in December 2013 and what a brilliant job the landlady has done, it's beautifully located ... Gorgeously decorated... Fantastic food ...Family run business, Friendly staff what more could you want at your local pub!!
Me and my family have all out party's / gatherings here and must say all have been spot on, always take their catering service too, well worth it! Sundays lunches seem a big hit the pub is always full, certainly the best dinner around the area. Keep working hard Alison and the team you are all doing fantastic. thanks for everything. Sarah S x

On 15th May 2014 - no rating submitted
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andrew clarke left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

An excellent pub, best pint in the area! The food served here is fabulous,serving sunday lunch and currys on a Tuesday is an absolute must! Great staff and friendly locals

On 8th January 2009 - rating: 10
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Bruce Allinson left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

fantastic home cooked Sunday Dinners are an absolute must in this traditional country pub with friendly staff and locals.

On 30th September 2008 - rating: 10
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Al Inshearah left this review about Ye Olde Cross Inn

Great landlady and all the better now that sky sport has been fitted. Great pub during the world cup where free food and spirts (when England scored) where given out. Proper country pub feel and a great resturant upstairs for huge amount of sunday lunch at resonable prices. Always something going on, BBQ, Bouncey castles, quiz nights, and best of all Carol singing at Xmas

On 9th October 2006 - rating: 8
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