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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.

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 🔥

04/09/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER IS LOOKING VERY GOOD AT THE RED LION! 🔥

We’ve got a whole month of drag, karaoke, live music & big Saturday nights lined up! 🍹🎤💃

💋 EVERY MONDAY – MON-GAY!
Join our fabulous hosts Roxie Trix & Lavender Love for a Monday night with a difference! 🌈✨

🎤 WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY • FRIDAY
KARAOKE FROM 6PM every week!
🎶 Pick your song
🍹 Enjoy our fantastic drinks offers
💃 Then hit that dancefloor!

🎧 SATURDAY NIGHTS
DJ Jules from 4PM – Motown & classic grooves
➡️ DJ Callum from 8PM – party anthems & going-out tunes! 🔥

🎙️ SUNDAY SERVICE – LIVE FROM 5PM
Followed by Karaoke from 7PM 🎤

📅 6th – Teri Mac
📅 13th – Jennifer Jane
📅 27th – Ronnie Richmond

So whether you fancy a sing, a dance, a drag-filled Monday or just a few drinks with your favourite people… The Red Lion is the place to be this September! ❤️🦁

📍 The Red Lion, Darlington
🍹 Great drinks. Great people. Great nights.

Tag your mates, pick your night and get yourselves down! 👇🔥

03/09/2026

🍻 THIRSTY THURSDAY at The Red Lion! 🦁

The most dangerous night of the week is back... and it's bigger than ever! 😈🎤

🔥 ANY 2 BOTTLES for just £6.50
🍺 VK • Smirnoff Ice • Budweiser • Corona • Asahi

🥃 Double up on spirits for just £1

💥 Any 4 shots for only £10
• Baby Guinness
• Tequila Rose
• Sambuca
• Lady Guinness
• Jäger Bombs
• Firebombs

🎤 KARAOKE from 6PM 'til late!
Whether you're a superstar or just singing for the laughs, grab the mic and keep the party going all night long! 🎶

🍺 Great drinks. 🎵 Great music. ❤️ Great company.

📍 The Red Lion

02/09/2026

🎤We are already half way through the working week and KARAOKE NIGHT IS CALLING...📣

Warm up those vocal cords, our fabulous DJ bringing the tunes from 6pm tonight!

Expect singalongs, dancefloor classics, and always one emotional ballad!

📍 Red Lion
🗓️ Every Wednesday
⏰ From 6pm

Its not about sounding good, its about sounding like you are having a good time! 👍

01/09/2026

☀️✨ SUMMER 2026… WHAT A RIDE! ✨☀️

Pride, parties, packed dancefloors, hands in the air, glasses raised and memories made! 🏳️‍🌈💃🍾

From drag glam & karaoke chaos to those moments when the whole room is singing, laughing and dancing together… this summer has been one BIG celebration! 💋🎤🪩

So many incredible nights. So many familiar faces. So many moments we’ll be talking about for a long time to come. ❤️

31/08/2026

💜 Bank Holiday Monday calls for a little lavender, a lot of smiles, a touch of cheek… and absolutely nothing on the ‘to-do’ list! 😏✨

The RED LION is where the party’s at! 💃🌈

Bring your best Monday energy, your sassiest smile and your favourite people, and let’s give this long weekend the send-off it deserves. 🍻💜

A little lavender, a little mischief and a LOT of good vibes. 🌿☀️

Happy Bank Holiday Monday, gorgeous! 😘

30/08/2026

✨ SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE RED LION! ✨

Keep the weekend party going with an evening packed with feel-good music, Motown classics and plenty of singalong moments! 🎶🍻

🎤 JENNA HIGHFIELD LIVE FROM 5PM
Bringing the Magic of Motown to the Red Lion!

🎙️ Then from 7PM… KARAOKE!
Your chance to grab the mic, pick your favourite song and become the star of the night! ⭐

🍹 Great music
🎶 Great vibes
🍻 Great drinks
❤️ Great people

Sunday 30th — don’t miss it!

📍 The Red Lion
Come for Jenna… stay for the karaoke! 🎤🔥

29/08/2026

☀️🔥 END OF SUMMER. ONE LAST BIG PARTY. 🔥☀️

Is this going to be the BUSIEST SATURDAY OF THE YEAR?! 👀

Let’s make it happen! 🍻🎶💃

The Red Lion is turning the volume up and bringing the big end-of-summer party vibes — great music, cold drinks, packed floors and plenty of madness! 🔥

🎵 Music
🍹 Drinks
🕺 Dancing
🎤 Singalongs
🔥 BIG Saturday energy

Grab your mates, get here early and let’s give summer the send-off it deserves!

THE RED LION — LET’S MAKE THIS ONE TO REMEMBER! ❤️‍🔥

28/08/2026

🔥 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE RED LION 🔥

The LAST weekend of summer deserves one thing… a NON-STOP PARTY! 🍻🎶💃

🎤 FRIDAY – Karaoke from 6pm with DJ Callum

🎶 SATURDAY – DJ Jules from 4pm with Motown & karaoke, followed by DJ Callum from 8pm bringing the BIG NIGHT OUT ANTHEMS!

🎤 SUNDAY – Jenna Highfield keeping the party going with live music from 5pm followed by karaoke

💜MONDAY – Lavender Love finishes the bank holiday weekend in true party style!

Three days? Nope… FOUR DAYS OF PARTYING! 🔥

Great music, great drinks and the perfect way to finish summer with your favourite people. 🍻🎶

📍 The Red Lion

Get your mates together — we’re making this bank holiday weekend a BIG CRAZY one! 🎉

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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