Located in Cowpen Bewley, not far from Billingham, the Three Horseshoes is an attractive country pub with a real emphasis on food.

It was refurbished in November 2006 and the new leaseholder is also the chef. The choice ranges from speciality sandwiches through hearty comfort food to dishes with a real international flavour such as Thai spiced roast salmon with rocket salad, red chilli jam and tempura onion rings.

Local produce is used wherever possible and there are various menus to choose from -- a la carte, a good-value 'family favourites' set menu served lunch and early evening, a lunchtime sandwich menu and a specials board that regularly features house favourites like Chicken parmesan and Steak & ale pie.

The Three Horseshoes runs occasional family fun days and BBQs in summer when you can expect the sangria to flow.