Pub Heritage Three Horseshoes
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County Durham - Leamside
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed Status: Not listed
Pit House LaneLeamside
DH4 6QQ
Tel: (0191) 584 2394
Email: info@threehorseshoesleamside.co.uk
Website http://www.threehorseshoesleamside.co.uk
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/threehorseshoesleamside
Real Ale: Yes
Lunchtime Meals: Yes
Evening Meals: Yes
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This 1907-built pub underwent a major refit in 2007 but retains the character of a traditional Co. Durham pub. In the public bar, the counter is original but with a new granite top while the bar back was imported from elsewhere in 2007. A small lounge at the back was hugely expanded into a dining room and the bar fittings are reproductions (but the tiled fireplace is a 1920s survivor. A similar fireplace adorns the 'Select Room' which also has old fixed seating. Good original etched windows throughout - that for the former Out-Door Department is now in the door to the gents (which contain impressive urinals).
In an unlikely location, owner Daryl Franklin has converted an unspoilt pub into an out of town dining experience but still retaining the character of a traditional County Durham pub. Built 1907 with good, original etched windows and a mosaic floor to the former entrance lobby. The 'Out Door Department' by the front door has been removed and the door moved to the entrance to the toilets. Opened-up to the left is the 'Select Room' with original fixed seating and fireplace. The public bar has original counter with a newer Formica top and an original fireplace with Adam decoration but the bar back was replaced in the mid-1990s.
In a refit in 2007 an old bar back from from Andy Thornton's in Elland was installed and a polished granite top added to the bar counter. The small lounge at the rear was massively expanded into a dining room and contains reproduction bar fittings (no bar fittings there in the past); but it does have an original c.1920s tiled fireplace (similar to that in the select room). Plainer fireplace in the public bar. Even though the gents have been modernised and extended they have left the two old massive Shanks urinals in place and its door has the 'Outdoor Department' etched window.
Full Description
In a refit in 2007 an old bar back from from Andy Thornton's in Elland was installed and a polished granite top added to the bar counter. The small lounge at the rear was massively expanded into a dining room and contains reproduction bar fittings (no bar fittings there in the past); but it does have an original c.1920s tiled fireplace (similar to that in the select room). Plainer fireplace in the public bar. Even though the gents have been modernised and extended they have left the two old massive Shanks urinals in place and its door has the 'Outdoor Department' etched window.
