The Samson Inn, Gilsland Community Pub

31/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN AT THE SAMSON INN! 👻🎃

Who says trick or treating has to stop once you’ve knocked on the neighbours’ doors?! 🍬🍭

Once you’ve finished terrorising the village, head down to The Samson Inn to warm up, show off your sweetie stash and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of your favourite country pub! 🔥🏡

🍕 FREE PIZZA FOR THE LITTLE MONSTERS! 🍕

Between 6:30pm and 8pm, all our little ghosts, ghouls, witches and zombies can enjoy FREE PIZZA! Because even monsters need feeding! 👻🍕

🍻 AND DON’T WORRY, GROWN-UPS… WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED TOO! 🍻

🍊 Old Mout Spiced Clementine & Cranberry C***r – We’ve got it chilling and ready to enjoy, but fancy something a little more warming? Ask us to serve it hot! 🔥 Whether you like your c***r refreshingly cold or warm and comforting, this one’s a proper autumn treat! 🍎🍊

👻 Theakston PORTERGEIST – our spooky salted caramel porter, fresh on cask and guaranteed to help settle those nerves after seeing a village full of ghosts, zombies, witches and whatever else Gilsland has unleashed tonight! 😂🧟‍♂️

Whether you’re out trick or treating, escaping the madness or just fancy a cosy pint by the fire, there’s something for everyone at The Samson Inn! ❤️

🎃 Come for the treats, stay for the atmosphere… we promise the only spirits you’ll findu behind our bar are the good ones! 👻🥃

📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! 🎃🦇

27/10/2026

🎃👻 TREATS GALORE THIS HALLOWEEN HALF TERM! 👻🎃

🧡 HALLOWEEN IS ALL ABOUT THE KIDS AT THE SAMSON INN! 🧡

We’ve got some spooky treats lined up for our little monsters this half term! 🧙‍♀️🍕🎃

🍔 KIDS EAT FOR JUST £1!
Wednesday–Friday this week!
That’s right, kids can enjoy a meal for just £1 when an adult purchases a main meal. 🙌

🍕 FREE PIZZA ON HALLOWEEN!
Out trick-or-treating? 🎃 Pop into the Samson Inn afterwards to warm up, show us your spooky stash and enjoy FREE PIZZA FOR THE KIDS! 👻

Bring the little ones along, enjoy some family time and let us take care of the treats! 🧡

🕒 OUR OPENING TIMES THIS HALF TERM

🎃 Monday–Wednesday: 3pm–11pm
🍽️ Food served 5pm–8pm

👻 Thursday–Sunday: 12pm–11pm

Whether you’re joining us for tea, grabbing a bite after trick-or-treating or just popping in for a cosy family visit, we’d love to see you!

📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland
❤️ Your family-friendly community pub!

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26/10/2026

We will draw the winners of the gift vouchers on the 30th. Last chance to nominate any charities. 😄

🎁🎄 GIVE THE GIFT OF THE SAMSON INN THIS CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎁

We’re excited to launch our Samson Inn Gift Vouchers — the perfect present for friends, family or someone who deserves a little treat! ❤️

Give the gift of great food, quality ales and a warm welcome at your local community pub. Vouchers are available to buy now and can be used within 6 months.

🎅 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD & GIVE BACK! 🎅

We’d love your help to get our vouchers out there, so please LIKE, SHARE & TAG YOUR FRIENDS in this post!

We’d also love to support our local community by donating vouchers to charities, schools, community groups and fundraising events for raffles and fundraising efforts.

💛 Know a charity or fundraising event that could benefit? Comment below and tell us who they are and what they’re raising money for.

🎁 We’ll choose TWO nominations at random to receive Samson Inn vouchers to help support their fundraising!

📅 The draw will take place on 30th October.

Let’s spread a little Christmas cheer, support some fantastic local causes and help everyone find a gift with a little local love behind it.

📩 Message us to order your vouchers or pop into the pub!

Thank you for supporting your community pub — it means the world to us. ❤️

Amy & Sean
The Samson Inn, Gilsland 🍻

25/10/2026

25/10/2026

🎄✨ 🎅 FINAL CALL FOR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR STALLHOLDERS! 🎁

Our Christmas Craft Fair at The Samson Inn is filling up fast, and we’re looking for a few more talented stallholders to join us! 🎨🎄

The fair is being organised by the very talented Michelle Hodkinson, and if you’ve visited the pub recently, you’ll have seen how she’s already brightened up our walls with some of her amazing artwork. 🖼️❤️ We’re so lucky to have such creativity right here in our community!

🛍️ Fancy showcasing your handmade gifts, crafts or festive creations? Now’s the time to get booked in before all our tables are gone!

🎁 A LITTLE EXTRA CHRISTMAS MAGIC! ❤️

We’re delighted that £5 from every table booking will be donated to Gilsland School 🏫❤️ So by joining us, you’ll be supporting our talented local makers AND helping our local school!

📩 To book your table, contact Michelle directly:
📧 [email protected]

Or get in touch with us here at The Samson Inn.

🎄 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
📅 Saturday 21st November
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland

Let’s make this a fantastic festive event, support our small businesses, and raise some money for our wonderful local school! ❤️🎄

Tag someone who should have a stall! 👇🎁

21/10/2026

🎄🥂 CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS AT THE SAMSON INN! 🥂🎄

It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas celebrations! Whether you’re organising a works Christmas party, a get-together with friends or a festive family gathering, come and celebrate with us at your local! ❤️

✨ THREE FESTIVE PARTY NIGHTS TO CHOOSE FROM! ✨

🎤 Friday 27th November – Live music with Marc Le Bone, Chef Adam’s dad! 🎸

🎶 Friday 4th December – Another festive party night, with Liam Tanner bringing Magic and Music to the Samson Inn

🎤🪄 Friday 11th December – Get ready for singer Kate Jay and Magician Scott John for a brilliant night of entertainment!

🍽️ WHAT’S INCLUDED?

🥂 Welcome drink on arrival
🍴 Adam’s amazing festive 3-course menu
💷 Just £35 per person
🍻 Amazing drinks offers throughout the night
⏰ Happy Hour from 5–6pm – so why not start the party early?!

🎉 Minimum booking of 4 people, with tables for up to 10 – perfect for getting your favourite people together!

Make a night of it, enjoy great food, fantastic entertainment and a few festive drinks with us. Celebrate Christmas with your local community pub! 🎅🎄

🏨Accommodation Available

🚕Ask us about Transport

📩 Message us or pop in to book your table. Book early to avoid disappointment!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️

21/10/2026

The W**e Tasting Event this Friday has now sold out.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Piers from Corney & Barrow will be starting at 7pm.

Thankyou

The Samson Inn Team

19/10/2026

Christmas at The Samson Inn.

We will have lots to shout about this Christmas.

Here are a couple of our confirmed events.

Please book in for our events via message / call / email.

More info to follow.

17/10/2026

🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT… WITH A PIZZA TREAT! 🍕🧡

Heading out trick-or-treating this Halloween? Pop into The Samson Inn afterwards to warm up and enjoy a spooky little treat! 🕷️🕸️

🍕 FREE PIZZA FOR THE KIDS! 🍕

🕡 Saturday 31st October | 6:30pm–8pm

🎃 Warm up after trick-or-treating
🍕 Grab your free pizza
🖍️ Enjoy some Halloween fun with table games, colouring and spooky music!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Show us your stash, warm up by the fire and make The Samson Inn part of your Halloween fun! 🧡🖤

📍 The Samson Inn, Gilsland

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