August 2025 by Ashley Ward
We visited on a Sunday for Sunday lunch for a birthday before leaving the area to go home after checking out of a local holiday house.
Family of 14 and the food was amazing, service was great and the staff very helpful. Couldn?t fault anything.
Booked ahead and pre ordered due to the size of the party but it only had to be a few days before.
Thanks!
August 2025 by Ken Veitch
The food was lovely and there was great service by all staff!
Another highlight was Adam the chef who came out to chat with us.
The best bit was the home made ice cream.
Will definitely be back!
August 2025 by odin oldman
Stopped in here at the end of the first day hiking the wall with my kids, lovely place for a rest stop as it's right on the trail.
The staff were very nice and more than happy to help and answer questions. One staff member offered to fill our water bottles and filled it with ice cold water which was much appreciated in the heat
Price was nowhere near as expensive as I expected for somewhere right on the trail making me wish I ordered even more, lovely place, will definetly stop by again next time I walk along
August 2025 by Anthony Warren
Sunday dinner way exceeded expectation. We had 3 different mains, all good, and 3 different puds, even better.
Limited choice of real ale.
August 2025 by Mr and Mrs Mc
Walked in just before 7pm on a Saturday, several empty tables, all with reserved signs on them. You should never let people reserve tables, they?re holding tables for hours on end when they could be used. We are quick when getting meals, in and out within 40 minutes, but tables are being reserved for people who like to be there for 3 hours. It doesn?t make sense.
July 2025 by steve mitchell
Great staff and excellent food. Room was very nice and fairly priced. Very near Hadrian's wall and the Roman museum.
July 2025 by Brendain O'Riordain
Lovely country pub restored and run by its own community. Very friendly and welcoming.
July 2025 by Lou Gill
A great place to stop while walking the Hadrians' wall path. A lovely welcome with great food. The rooms were clean and spacious and the shower was fantastic.
July 2025 by iain bagwell
4 of us were really full after one of the best Sunday Roasts we?ve ever had. Huge helpings and more than enough to satisfy us all. Great, friendly service. Kudos to the entire team!
June 2025 by Amelia N
Stayed one night and ate at the pub. Rooms were worn, but the bedding was clean and it was fine for the night. Loved the outlook onto fields. The meals were exceptional. My partner ordered home made lasagna which was amazing. I ordered locally sourced pork sausage which was delicious. Slightly short on the vegetables, but the chef was quick to provide a delicious side of greens. Top quality food and nice place to stop over.
June 2025 by Matilda Holmes
Great home cooked food, friendly staff and good service
June 2025 by NoName
We visited twice, unfortunately the first day we just missed service (we hadn?t booked, rookie error) we could see it was packed and the food looked great so we booked a table for the following evening (so glad we did) The starter was light and delicious and the main was hearty/homemade and filling (so much so unfortunately had no room for dessert) The food was so delicious I passed my compliments to the chef and he kindly came out to chat with us which was lovely . Great pub, fantastic staff and gorgeous food @ affordable price . 10/10. If you?re passing through Gilsland on the walk, book yourself a table to eat here, you won?t be disappointed! Thankyou to all at The Samson Inn ?
June 2025 by Matt Barnett
I stayed here walking Hadrian's Wall, had dinner and breakfast before leaving.
It looks a little run down maybe, but the service was excellent, my wife and I enjoyed our meals (and I the beer). The room was fine, I gave 4 stars as the bathroom was where it was let down slightly.
Overall would stay again, food was also great.
May 2025 by Oliver Hinchcliffe
A great little pub. Very helpful staff. My partners favourite meal of our Hadrian's Wall walk holiday
May 2025 by Anneke Roberts
We came here as part of the Brampton and Marmagne twinning group, with 14 French visitors and slightly more from Brampton. I have never been before and cannot recommend highly enough. The food was really good, especially bearing in mind the amount of guests. Our French guests equally enjoyed the ambience and the food. Excellent Cumbrian hospitality and experience Thanks to the Samson Inn and Adam the chef!
