Traditional Hospitality at The Tawny Owl

Of all the pubs in Darlington, The Tawny Owl is one of the best places to enjoy the crackle of a real fire, a fulfilling winter meal and the treasured company of family and friends. Soak up the warmest of welcomes and explore some of the most popular pub food menus in North East. Try one of our satisfying seasonal dishes with a glass of fine wine or sample a rewarding pint of our regularly changing cask-conditioned real ales.

A Little Pub History

The Tawny Owl is one of the oldest buildings in Darlington, a town steeped in history. Beginning as an Anglo-Saxon settlement on the River Skerne, it was later taken over by the Danes, a fact that explains the number of place names in the area with a Viking origin. The Tawny Owl provides the ideal setting to relax, eat and drink, surrounded by history and heritage.

Around The Area

If you're visiting Darlington, let The Tawny Owl take you under its wing. Originally The Bit & Bridle, this is one of the oldest buildings in the area, its wooden beams having witnessed the happenings of centuries.

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The Tawny Owl in Darlington is a member of the Cask Marque Trust in recognition of its excellence in the service of real ale.