What are the opening hours?

Monday 11am - 12am Tuesday 11am - 6pm Wednesday 11am - 12am Thursday 11am - 12am Friday 11am - 1am Saturday 11am - 2am Sunday 12pm - 12am

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Red Lion

A pub at the heart of the community. A catch up over a drink with family, friends or like minded sports fans. There is always something going on.

A pub at the heart of the community and proud of our heritage. A quick catch up over a drink with family and friends, or catching all of the live action with our great sports viewing. There is always something going on in your local pub with a great atmosphere and value for money.

14/09/2026

✨💋 MONDAY NIGHTS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT CHEEKIER… 💋✨

Give a BIG LOVE to the fabulous Lavender Love as she brings the sparkle, sass & superstar energy to The Red Lion! 🌈🎤💃💜🦄

🎤 Karaoke ALL night
💃 Disco vibes
✨ Fierce performances
🍹 Fab drinks
⭐ And YOU are the star of the show!

Get those vocals warmed up, grab your mates and come ready to sing it, own it & werk it! 💅🔥

📅 TONIGHT — Monday 14th September
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Because Mondays were never meant to be boring… 😉🌈

❤️‍🔥 See you at The Red Lion!

13/09/2026

🎤✨ SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE RED LION! ✨🎤

Get ready for a brilliant Sunday night of live music, karaoke and good vibes! 🍻🎶

🌟 Jennifer Jane LIVE from 5PM
🎤 KARAOKE from 7PM ’til late
🍹 Great drinks
🎶 Great music
🥳 Great company
🔥 And plenty of chances to grab the mic and show us what you’ve got!

Whether you’re coming for the live entertainment, fancy belting out a few classics, or just want to enjoy a great night with friends — The Red Lion is the place to be! ❤️🦁

📅 This Sunday
⏰ Live from 5PM | Karaoke from 7PM ’til late

12/09/2026

🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE RED LION! 🦁🔥

We’re bringing you DOUBLE THE DJs. DOUBLE THE FUN. 🎶🍻

🪩 4PM — DJ JULES
Kicking things off with the very best Motown & Soul — get those dancing shoes ready!

🎧 8PM — DJ CALLUM
Then we turn it UP with all your favourite party anthems and Saturday night bangers! 🔥

Expect big tunes, big energy, plenty of singing, plenty of dancing and a dancefloor that’s ready for you!

💃 DANCE. SING. DRINK. REPEAT.

Round up your mates and get yourselves down to The Red Lion.

Saturday nights are made for this 🦁❤️‍🔥

11/09/2026

🎶 ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER… AND ROLLIN’ WITH THE RED LION! 🍻🕺💃

You know it’s a GOOD night at The Red Lion when even the bar staff can’t resist joining in! 😂🔥

The bar staff, DJ and the extended Red Lion family all having a dance behind the bar — because here, NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND! ❤️

We’re talking crazy, loud, chaotic, full-of-laughs nights out where you come for a drink… and somehow end up dancing behind the bar! 🤣🍻

That’s what we’re all about — great music, great people and absolutely no shame in having a good time! 🎶

If you’re looking for a night out where you can let your hair down, have a laugh and dance like nobody’s watching…

👉 THE RED LION IS THE PLACE TO BE! 🦁❤️

10/09/2026

🔥 THIRSTY THURSDAY at The Red Lion! 🔥

Looking for the perfect way to kick-start your weekend early? We’ve got you covered! 🍻🎶

🎧 DJ Callum takes over the decks from 6PM, bringing the biggest tunes and karaoke all evening!

🍹 Quench your thirst with our AU Vodka Pre-Mixed Variety Bucket – just £35!

Inside you’ll get 8 refreshing cans:
💙 2x Blue Raspberry
🍒 2x Cherryade
🍍 2x Pineapple Crush
🍑 2x Juicy Peach

Perfect for sharing with friends… or keeping all to yourself! 😏

Join us for Thirsty Thursday night done right at The Red Lion! ❤🦁🍻

📍 The Red Lion
🕕 DJ Callum from 6PM
🍹 AU Variety Bucket £35

🍻🎶🔥

09/09/2026

🔥✨ WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT THE RED LION DARLINGTON! ✨🔥

One venue. Five nights of big vibes, big tunes and even bigger party energy! 🍻🎤💃

🎤 WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY • FRIDAY
Karaoke from 6PM with DJ Callum 🎶
Every night is a PARTY NIGHT — grab the mic, pick your anthem and sing like nobody’s watching! 🙌

🪩 SATURDAY
From 4PM — Motown & Karaoke with DJ Jules 🎶
Then from 8PM — BIG ENERGY DANCEFLOOR FILLERS with DJ Callum 🔥
Two DJs. One massive Saturday night. 💃🕺

💖 SUNDAY SERVICE
From 5PM with Jennifer Jane ✨
Then from 7PM — KARAOKE! 🎤
The perfect way to finish the weekend.

🍻 Great drinks
🎶 Great music
🎤 Plenty of singing
💃 A dancefloor ready for you
❤️ And the best people!

If you’re looking for somewhere to go this week… you’ve just found it. 👀

📍 The Red Lion, Darlington
Come for a drink… stay for the party! 🦁✨

08/09/2026

🎉 Looking for the perfect venue for your next celebration? 🎉

The Red Lion takes bookings for private venue hire.

Whether you're planning:
🥂 Engagement Parties
🎄 Christmas Celebrations
🎂 Birthday Parties
🎉 Private Parties
💍 Anniversaries
🎈 Baby Showers
🍾 Corporate Events & Social Gatherings

We have the ideal space to make your event special.

✨ Seats up to 60 guests or smaller area for 20 guests
✨ Private function room available or Snug bar for private section of main bar
✨ Warm, welcoming atmosphere
✨ Tailored packages to suit your needs
✨ Catering and entertainment options available

From intimate celebrations to larger gatherings, we'll help you create an event to remember. Just message us for more details 👍🏻

07/09/2026

✨💜 MON-GAY IS BACK AT THE RED LION! 💜✨

Get ready to start your week with a whole lot of glam, glitter, karaoke and fabulousness as Lavender Love takes over the Red Lion! 🌟🎤

🎶 KARAOKE ALL NIGHT
💃 Disco vibes
👠 Fierce performances
🍹 Fab drinks
✨ YOU’RE THE STAR OF THE SHOW!

📅 TONIGHT — Monday 7th September
⏰ Doors open 7pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Bring your friends, bring your best vocals and bring your Mon-Gay energy! 🌈💜

Who’s grabbing the mic first? 👀🎤

06/09/2026

🔥 SUNDAY SERVICE IS BACK! 🔥

Get ready to ROAR into Sunday night at The Red Lion! 🦁❤️

🎤 TERI MAC LIVE from 5PM bringing the tunes, the vibes and all the Sunday feels!
🎶 Then from 7PM, it’s KARAOKE TIME! Take the mic, sing your heart out and keep the party going LATE! 🍻🎉

Who’s coming for the music… and who’s brave enough to grab the mic? 👀🎤👇

Tag your karaoke partner and let’s hear what song you’re singing! 🎵🔥

📍 The Red Lion
🕔 Teri Mac LIVE — 5PM
🎤 Karaoke — from 7PM

See you Sunday! ❤️🦁🎶

05/09/2026

🎉 SATURDAY NIGHTS AT THE RED LION! 🎉

Start your evening with DJ Jules from 4pm, spinning all your favourite feel-good tunes to get the party started.

Then from 8pm, DJ Callum takes over with the biggest dancefloor anthems, party classics and all your requests to keep the celebrations going all night long! 💃🕺

Your Saturday nights just got CRAZY...and it all started at The Red Lion 🔥

Address

37-38 Priestgate
Darlington
DL11NG

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 12am
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 12am
Thursday	11am - 12am
Friday	11am - 1am
Saturday	11am - 2am
Sunday	12pm - 12am

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