A PUB has reopened following a major refurbishment.

The Tawny Owl on Neasham Road, near Hurworth, part of the Vintage Inns group, has been revamped and now has an outdoor dining area.

Landlord James Gordon said: “We wanted the new look to provide guests with a cosy pub where they can enjoy dinner, have a few drinks after their busy day or simply to relax with their four-legged friends and read the Sunday paper.

“The Tawny Owl is in a fantastic location in Hurworth Moor and we hope that all of our guests, both regulars and first-timers love the transformation.”

The Tawny Owl celebrated the reopening with a new menu.

It also held a ‘taste of vintage’ event last night where guests could sample the new dishes, talk to Mr Gordon and his team and celebrate with bubbles.

The pub, near Mowden stadium, is thought to be one of the oldest buildings in Darlington.