Stables Bar & Restaurant Beamish

Background 

Image taken by Aiden Dawson at Stables Bar & Restaurant in Beamish

This restaurant is established in a 18th-century style stable block at the back of Beamish Hall. As you enter the restaurant, you first walk through the outside courtyard where there are plenty of sheltered seats and tables. The main entrance takes you straight to the bar area. Inside the building, you have a variety of small tables for two people and larger tables for families, including booths which used to be some of the stable stalls. 

Around the restaurant, there is plenty of antique décor including the great big wooden beams on the ceilings, grand fireplaces, leather couches and oak wood coffee tables, and rustic-style features including cast-iron light fixtures and oak barrels. The restaurant spans across three main rooms, the central bar area and two larger high-ceiling halls at either side. You have a combination of wood flooring in the bar and stone flooring in the dining halls.  

All of the courtyard is paved with flat stone and features a trickling fountain in the centre among the many different tables for sitting and eating/drinking outside. There is patio heaters and parasols along with giant potted palm trees for a tropical vibe.  

Location 

The Beamish Hall Hotel is just a 2-minute drive down the lane from Beamish Museum and the Stables Bar & Restaurant is actually part of the hotel, situated towards the back where the old stables used to be. You don’t even have to visit the museum or stay at Beamish Hall to come to this restaurant as it is open to the public. Not only is the restaurant located right next to the museum and Beamish Hall, it is also surrounded by plenty of woodland with lots of forest trails and footpaths to go on walks. The Beamish Golf Club is also on the way between Beamish Museum and Beamish Hall.

Food/Drink 

Their food features carefully selected local produce. Not only that, but the menus also offer a wide choice of meals and drinks. You can choose anything from a light lunch to a hearty pub classic. Not to mention they have dessert menu. There are also nibbles and sharing platters which include cheese and artisan bread. In terms of food choices, you can get paninis, wraps and sandwiches as well as chips, salad, pies, and other options including steak, burgers and fish and chips. 

The drinks are not limited either. There is always a selection of cask ales, draught lagers, and cider. There are also low-alcohol options including soft drinks and hot drinks like tea and filter coffee. Drinks can be ordered at the bar or when the waiter comes to the table.  

Click here to check out their menu in more detail. 

Afternoon Tea 

As well as being able to come for a meal out and a drink, other experiences that the restaurant offer include afternoon tea, which includes sandwiches (hand-picked), scones, preserves, cream and cakes. The afternoon tea experience can be booked online on their website.

Celebrations 

The restaurant will also accept bookings for private events, whether it’s a birthday party or even a baby shower. You can also book accommodation at the Beamish Hall Hotel. Click here to check out Beamish Hall accommodation booking details.  

Gift Vouchers 

You can purchase gift vouchers. Vouchers include afternoon tea, 3-course meals for two, and vouchers for the restaurant. To find out more about gift vouchers click here. 

Accessibility 

The Stables Bar & Restaurant has accounted for wheelchair and pushchair users, families with children and dogs, and more. 

Wheelchair Friendly

There are no steps to get in/out of the indoor seating areas. Inside, the flooring is flat and even and there are no tight corners or narrow spaces/doorways. The route from the car park to the restaurant has a slight hill and is roughly a 2-minute walk to the entrance through the outside seating area in the courtyard. The courtyard is also wheelchair friendly as it is all evenly surfaced with flat paving slabs and there are no cobbles. All of the venue is on one level (there is no upstairs). 

Toilet Facilities

There is a disabled toilet near the bar area. The main toilets can be accessed out the back exit, clearly signposted as “Toilets” with an arrow pointing to the door. Turn left as you come out the door, and the ladies and gents’ toilets are located upstairs up a flight of steps.  

Parking

There is parking near the doorstep to the restaurant (this is also the parking for the hotel). Accessible car parking spaces nearest to the Stables Bar & Restaurant are located at the top end of the car park, opposite to the end where you drive into the car park. All the parking is free of charge.  

Dog-friendly

The pub is dog-friendly, you can bring your pooch with you when you go for a bite to eat or a pint. Assistance and guide dogs are also allowed of course.  

Child-friendly

For children, there are plenty of kid-friendly options on the menu and there is always soft drinks and juice. Highchairs for babies and infants are also available and can be found at various points around the restaurant. There are no restrictions on using mobile phones and/or tablets. There is Wi-Fi available.

Inclusive Menu

The menu takes account of people with all needs including dietary requirements such as gluten-free and dairy-free options. The staff are able to help with inquiries around allergens. There are also plenty of vegan options too. 

Public Transport

A bus service does operate to the main Beamish Museum, but doesn’t go all the way to the hotel. You can get off the bus just before the entrance to the museum and it’s a roughly 10 minute all downhill walk to the restaurant. Taxis can be hired to take you back home and/or drop you off right outside the venue. Unfortunately, there is no train station or rail service nearby (the nearest is Chester-Le-Street).  

Atmosphere

The restaurant has soft lighting and a smouldering fire. There is gentle music playing in the background. The restaurant can get busy during weekends and on evenings, especially during school holidays. Booking a table in advance is recommended if you want to dine or drink inside during any busy period. Waiters/waitresses are available if you have any other issues.  

Conclusion

We hope this listing has helped you in planning your day out at Beamish. Hopefully it has given you more insight into accessible restaurants in the area. Beamish Museum is just nearby – view the listing for Beamish Museum here!

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