Discover The Grand Hotel in Bishop Auckland, a 4.5-star gem offering friendly service, live entertainment, and a delicious Sunday carvery in a welcoming atmosphere. Join us for open mic nights and local music events every week.
Recent guests highlight a welcoming environment, attentive staff, and quality homemade meals, making this hotel a standout for social events and local gatherings.
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The Grand Hotel is a delightful gem nestled on S Church Rd in Bishop Auckland, UK. With a commendable rating of 4.5, it has quickly become a favorite local spot. The hotel recently transitioned to new management, breathing fresh life into its already welcoming atmosphere. Guests find the staff to be exceptionally friendly, ensuring a warm experience from the moment you enter.
One of the standout features is the lively entertainment schedule. Every Friday night, the hotel hosts an open mic, creating an inclusive space where local talent can shine. Saturdays are equally vibrant with live bands performing. As highlighted by loyal patrons like Alison Whitham, the absence of an admission fee for these events makes for an ideal local night out, allowing everyone to enjoy quality music without breaking the bank.
The Sunday carvery at The Grand Hotel is a must-try. Visitors like Barbara Foster have praised it for its fresh, homemade dishes, served in a cozy and inviting environment. The carvery is not just a meal; it's a delightful experience filled with flavors that evoke feelings of home-cooked comfort. Customers rave about the incredible value, particularly the two-course lunch for just £8.50, which Christopher Jacques admits to being among the best he’s ever tasted.
The hotel’s charm extends beyond its meals and entertainment. It serves as a gathering place for the community, creating lasting memories. Whether it’s hosting a family event, as shared by M E regarding their father’s funeral refreshment, or just gathering with friends for a drink, The Grand Hotel proves to be a supportive and accommodating venue.
With an awesome environment marked by genuine camaraderie, The Grand Hotel stands out as a real local pub. Patrons like Garren Harris and Arthur Billingsley echo similar sentiments, emphasizing the friendly atmosphere that awaits newcomers and regulars alike. The owners and staff work tirelessly to maintain this sense of community, making guests feel right at home.
For anyone seeking a charming, vibrant venue with excellent food, live entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere, look no further than The Grand Hotel. This establishment encapsulates the essence of local hospitality, inviting everyone to come and enjoy the delightful experiences it has to offer.
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A lovely place under new management. Friendly staff and people. Their open mic on each Friday night is great fun
There are live bands every Saturday night with no admission fee. Drinks are reasonable, staff are very friendly, what more to ask for on a local night out.
Have just been here for the Sunday carvery, lovely atmosphere staff very polite friendly and welcoming everything on the carvery was fresh home made absolutely delicious highly recommended 5 *****will definitely come again
At a glance you might think its not a very good place for lunch but one Sunday all the power was of so we went there for Sunday lunch it was amazing all food was fresh and no frozen food unlike other places it was the best carvery av had and the price was fantastic only £8.50 for 2 courses
April 28th 2017, we held our dads funeral refreshment at the grand, this were our dad had his 1st and last pint over the year, val & derrick were perfect hosts for the day & paul & val made a wounderful buffet to suit what we wanted also what our dad would of enjoyed. Would recomend to anyone, thank you all of you, many times over Marion & Sarah. X
Awesome environment, real local pub! Good host and staff
1st time in there . A proper pub . Friendly owner and his friends . Had a great crack Cheap prices . It would definitely be my local if I lived nearby .
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