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Welcome to The Black Bull

Autumn Savers Have Landed

The leaves are falling, and so are the prices! Warm up your week with these tasty Autumn deals:

🥪Light Bite + a Drink – Perfect for a cosy lunch or early tea, with your choice of tipple included

🍔Any Burger + a Drink for £2 extra – Big flavour, even better value

Come hungry, leave happy – and keep a few extra coins for your next pint.

Where Christmas Feels Like Home

This Christmas we are your home for festive cheer. We’re bringing all the sparkle, all the flavour and all the feels. Whether it’s a work’s do, a catch-up with mates or a festive family feast, our pub is where Christmas truly feels like home.

A traditional family-friendly pub

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Kirkby Stephen. We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.

We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again! We are also dog friendly!

Seriously good pub food

There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

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RAISING THE BAR

Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.

Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.

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STAY A WHILE

The Black Bull Hotel is host to nine comfortable rooms for a place to rest your head after a day exploring the nearby stunning areas of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District or the North Pennines.

The perfect retreat for walkers and visitors alike looking to make the most of their visit to Kirkby Stephen and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Find Us

The Black Bull is located on Market Street, right at the heart of the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen.

Just a stone’s throw from the Upper Eden Visitors Centre, you can enjoy the hustle & bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the high street or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.

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🎃👻 Fun-Filled Saturday at The Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen! 👻🎃 Join us tomorrow (Saturday) for a day packed with fun for all ages! 🧒 Kids Halloween Disco – 3pm to 5pm Bring your little monsters for an afternoon of spooky fun! 🎶 Music, 🖌️ Face Painting, 🎲 Games, and 🎁 Goody Bags for every child! Fancy dress is encouraged – we can’t wait to see your costumes! 🎤 Then, from 7pm to 9pm… By popular demand, the wonderful David Hutchinson returns to entertain us with his fantastic live music! 🎸🎵 Come for the disco, stay for the music, and make a night of it at The Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen! 🍻 Great drinks • 👨‍👩‍👧 Family fun • 🎃 Halloween vibes all day long!

Last chance to get those places booked for our Halloween disco, we have face painting, disco and party games and every child receives a goody bag 🎃💀

🔥 Now Hiring: Experienced Cook – Join The Heart of Kirkby Stephen! 🔥 The Black Bull Hotel – Full-Time Position | Wage Negotiable Are you a culinary wizard with a passion for hearty, honest food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where every plate tells a story? The Black Bull Hotel in Kirkby Stephen wants you on the team! We’re on the hunt for an experienced cook to bring flavour, flair, and finesse to our kitchen. From classic pub favourites to seasonal specials, you'll be serving up dishes that keep locals and travellers coming back for more. What’s on the table: 🍽️ Full-time, permanent position 💷 Competitive wage (negotiable based on experience) 🏡 Work in a friendly, lively environment in the heart of a beautiful market town 👨‍🍳 What we’re looking for: Proven experience in a busy kitchen (minimum 2 years preferred) A strong work ethic and a cool head under pressure Passion for good food and quality ingredients Ability to work as part of a small, supportive team Bonus points if: You’ve worked in a pub or hotel kitchen You know your way around traditional British fare with a modern twist You can start ASAP! Sound like your kind of gig? Pop in with your CV, call us on 07716334714 or email us at info@sspropertdevelopment.com to apply. 👉 Come cook with us and be part of a place where good food and good people come together. The Black Bull Hotel – Kirkby Stephen Traditional. Welcoming. Delicious

🎶 Live Music This Saturday at The Black Bull Hotel! 🎶 Join us for an amazing evening of live entertainment with Vic & Dom performing from 6pm – 9pm this Saturday, 18th October! 🎤🎸 Expect great tunes, good vibes, and the perfect atmosphere to kick off your weekend 🍻✨ 📍 The Black Bull Hotel 🕕 Saturday 18th October | 6pm – 9pm Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a night of fantastic live music — see you there! 🎶🔥

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