The Samson Inn, Gilsland Community Pub

14/09/2026

🎨✨ HADRIAN’S WALL ART TRAIL – LAST CHANCE! ✨🎨

It has been such a treat for us at The Samson Inn to be one of the venues displaying artwork as part of the Hadrian’s Wall Art Trail.

We’ve met lots of lovely people who have popped in to view the art, enjoy a drink or something to eat, and explore everything our area has to offer. ❤️

We’ve also really enjoyed getting out ourselves and visiting some of the other venues — there is some fantastic artwork and talent on display across the trail! 🎨

It’s on again next weekend — Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm–4pm.

As well as The Samson Inn, you can visit:

🎨 The Threshing Barn Green Croft Arts
🎨 The Field Shelter Field Shelter CIC
🎨 Irthing Park
🎨 And other venues across the trail

So if you haven’t joined the art trail yet, this is your last chance! Come along, explore the venues, discover some amazing artwork and support our local artists and businesses.

🎨 12–4pm | Friday • Saturday • Sunday
📍 Hadrian’s Wall Art Trail

Why not make a day of it — enjoy the art, explore the area and pop in and see us at The Samson Inn too! 🍻🥾❤️

13/09/2026

🏴‍☠️🌴 AHOY, MATEYS! IT’S CARIBBEAN NIGHT AT THE SAMSON INN! 🌴🏴‍☠️

Fancy a taste of the Caribbean? 🌶️🍗🍹 Come and enjoy our Caribbean-inspired menu, then settle in for a night of pirate fun and our Caribbean Quiz! 🏝️

But there’s treasure to be won… 💰🏴‍☠️

Which team will be clever enough, crafty enough and maybe just a little bit sneaky enough to win the KEY that unlocks the treasure chest? 🗝️💰

And who knows who might be wandering through the pub… 👀
Captain Jack Sparrow himself will be here meeting and greeting! 🏴‍☠️⚓

So grab your crew, dig out your best pirate fancy dress and join us for a proper Caribbean night at The Samson Inn!

🍽️ Caribbean food
🏴‍☠️ Pirate fancy dress
🧠 Caribbean quiz from 8pm
💰 Cash prizes
🗝️ Treasure chest challenge
⚓ Meet Captain Jack Sparrow

Saturday 19th September
📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland

Book your table for food 5pm–7:30pm, then let the battle for the treasure begin!

Bring your crew… the treasure awaits! 🏴‍☠️🌴💰

10/09/2026

🏴‍☠️ AHOY, QUIZ CREW! 🏴‍☠️

Get ready to test your knowledge and join us for our Samson Inn Quiz Night! 🍹🦜

This month we’re taking things Caribbean style with a night of pirate fun, Caribbean food and plenty of questions! 🏴‍☠️🌴

Captain Jack Sparrow will be here to welcome you to your Ship and offer out the Rum! If we can get it off him!

📅 Saturday 19th September
🍽️ Food served 5pm–7:30pm – book your table
🧠 Quiz starts at 8pm
💰 Cash prizes for the winning teams!
🏴‍☠️ Pirate / Caribbean fancy dress encouraged!

Our quiz night takes place every third Saturday of the month, so get it in the diary and make it your regular night out!

Bring your best quiz team, your competitive spirit and maybe your inner pirate! ☠️

Book your table for food or just come along and join the quiz from 8pm.

📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland
🍹 Caribbean vibes • Great food • Great drinks • Great company

Who’s walking the plank with the trophy this month? 🏆🏴‍☠️

09/09/2026

06/09/2026

🍂 As we reach the end of our summer season… 🍂

We just wanted to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing team. ❤️

This summer we’ve had a brilliant group of people working with us, including some of our school and college youngsters who have absolutely worked their socks off throughout the busy summer months.

From busy shifts and long days to keeping smiles on faces, helping each other out and throwing themselves into everything we’ve had going on — they have been fantastic. 👏

Now, as summer comes to an end, many of them are heading back to school, college and university. 🎓📚

We want to wish every single one of them the very best for the year ahead. We’ve been incredibly proud to have them as part of our Samson team and hope they realise just how much they’ve achieved this summer.

And it’s not just us who think they’ve been amazing…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Here are just some of the lovely reviews our guests have left about our brilliant team.

We couldn’t be prouder. ❤️

Thank you for all your hard work, commitment, energy and good humour this summer. You’ve been a credit to yourselves and to the Samson Inn.

Good luck with the next chapter — and we’ll see you when you’re back! 🍻❤️

Sean & Amy x

06/09/2026

At The Samson Inn, we believe that nobody should have to compromise when dining out.

That’s why we’re proud to offer a dedicated Gluten Free Menu, carefully designed for guests living with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. Dining out should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, and we’re committed to ensuring that gluten-free guests can enjoy the same quality, flavour and choice as every other customer.

From comforting starters and handcrafted burgers to hearty pub classics and chef-prepared mains, our gluten-free menu has been created with care, attention and respect for dietary requirements.

We understand that for many people, gluten free isn’t a lifestyle choice – it’s a necessity. That’s why our team takes preparation seriously, working hard to provide a safe and welcoming dining experience for all.

Whether you’re local to the area, walking Hadrian’s Wall, staying with us, or simply looking for a place where your dietary needs are understood, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting at The Samson Inn.

📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland
🍽 Gluten Free Menu available daily from 5pm–8pm
📞 Book your table today - 016977 44188

02/09/2026

Hadrians Wall Art Trail starts this weekend.

This looks amazing 😍✨

01/09/2026

Book Club starts this week.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

We have a copy of the reading list for us to choose from on Thursday. Please see the link below.

https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-03/reading_group_titles_26-27.pdf

30/08/2026