The Samson Inn, Gilsland Community Pub

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

05/09/2026

🏴‍☠️ 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? 🏆🏴‍☠️

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

30/08/2026

🍺 GOOD B**R. LOCAL BREWERY. GREAT MUSIC. 🎶

We’ve been lucky enough to have some wonderful guest singers join us throughout the festival period, and this weekend we’re adding something extra special to the bar…

🍺 CORBY BLONDE from Great Corby Brewhouse is making its FIRST appearance at The Samson Inn!

The team at Great Corby have been absolutely brilliant, and we’re really proud to be working with such a lovely local brewery. Having great ales being produced so close to us is something we really want to support — and we’re looking forward to sampling and offering more of their b**rs in the future.

At The Samson, good ales are right at the top of the agenda. Our team are cellar trained and know their stuff when it comes to looking after and serving our b**rs. Because quite simply…

You can’t beat good b**r! 🍺

And there’s plenty more happening today…

🎤 Nikki singing this afternoon
🔥 BBQ food
🍺 Great local ales
☔ Come rain or shine, we’ll be here!
🎤 Dubble Up closing the Festival 7-9

So come and support local, enjoy some brilliant music, grab a bite to eat and sample a pint of Corby Blonde.

See you at The Samson! 🍺🎶

29/08/2026