Crows Nest in County Durham

Absolutely fantastic! This brilliant family pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with incredibly helpful staff. They host wonderful community events throughout the year at an affordable price, which is especially appreciated during these challenging times. It’s truly a treasure to Seaham. The highlight was Santa Claus—he was amazing! He really engaged with the children, making the experience magical and memorable for everyone. A perfect place for families to gather and create special moments together.

I had chicken and bacon salad . It was disgusting lettuce was brown tomato's where soft and mushy . I just couldn't not eat it .

Lovely staff, great food and so welcoming to your canine companion to. They even do a doggy menu! Will be going back when we next go sea glass hunting.

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, good food

Food was great, prices very reasonable, serving staff were very friendly and nice, will definitely come again.

Absolutely loved our little lunch visit today. The lady who served us was so pleasant, food was fab and great value, the place was clean, great atmosphere. Massive thank you!

Lovely child free day out and service was lovely Nicola made sure are day was fabulous

Great food and atmosphere, staff were absolutely brilliant and couldn’t do enough for you. Also very disability friendly. Highly recommend.

First visit to this establishment after eating at other restaurants in the same group We went for Sunday lunch and we were very disappointed with the food .the roast lunch was at best tepid and the veg provided was truly overcooked We should have sent the meal back but chose not to.compared to other Marstons restaurants the quality of the main meals would only score a 4 out of ten On the bright side the staff that were serving were polite efficient and happy .

Sunday lunch today was beautiful the staff were excellent and good pint of Guinness and carling

Great pub and great food staff were top notch decent location also will defiantly be back

Good service, food was served hot, drinks OK. Used the voucher. Good value, staff really friendly. Improved since last visit. Only one small fault, advertised as 12 Scampi, only got 11.

Great atmosphere, Nicola was amazing and really friendly made our evening incredibly enjoyable. Food was delicious and they had a great drinks selection.

As always this is an honest review firstly I have not commented on the food for two reasons we are both vegan and the menu is very limited in that area and also it is very expensive, and this is my main issue with this establishment we called in on Saturday and it was fairly busy and we were served promptly with a warm welcome which is always the case here but this is not the issue the huge issue I have is with the price I ordered a large glass of Malbec and a 330 ml bottle of beck’s zero alcohol which came to an eye watering &13.85 that is absolute daylight robbery for standard drinks it is not as if they were anything flash, we left and went to weatherspoons which was absolutely rammed full and ordered two large glasses of merlot and two bottles of becks blue zero alcohol which came to &9.85 which is &4 cheaper for double the drinks I hope the management and owners read this review you should hang your heads in shame as you are clearly overcharging people and could so easily reduce your prices and be more competitive your prices are absolutely disgraceful it is a real shame people and places have to be so greedy as this is a lovely place with great staff but until it changes it’s exorbitant pricing policy we won’t be returning

Amazing place will always visit when here

Visited the Crows nest with a group from work for a leaving party. We had reserved a table which was set for us arriving. We had a quick check of the menu to see what was available. Me and a colleague decided to share the Chicken Platter. The food arrived quickly for everyone. The platter offered a good variety and was rather tasty. We stayed for a few more drinks and the pub had a nice atmosphere.

Diners can be confident of good food and service at this venue.

We always enjoy our meals here, especially the burgers and Sunday dinners. Today I tried a salted caramel brownie for the first time and it was so delicious! The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the pub is situated in a lovely spot close to the beach and sea.

Had popped to the beach with the dogs on the first lovely sunny day of the year and decided to stop for a pint and some lunch on the way back. Brilliant place the dogs were very welcomed with a nice big bowl of ice cold water. the food was very good A and the staff were brilliant.

Well visited the crows nest again and as usual lovely food and lovely staff nothing is to much bother even to the extent of amending my order to suit my dietary needs. Love this place from the minute you enter to the minute you leave you are looked after

All-round nice place 2 eat and drink

Have been visiting the Crows Nest for many years and will for years to come. Even though it is a number of miles from our home, we class it as our local. Right on the seafront and plenty of tables outside to enjoy the view. Always made to feel really welcome. Very chilled out and a great menu. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Quiet, comfortable and pleasant

Great food, served very quickly and perfect for families!

Really nice experience. Thank you

Pizza 🍕 was tremendous! The kids ate them so fast I didn't get a chance to get a photo. They said it was the best pizza they had had in ages... and they are pizza addicts! Service was really friendly and efficient. The dough balls came a bit undercooked for our liking so they brought us fresh ones without a second thought and they were delicious! Great value anyway but we also had a 30% off voucher so total bargain. Dogs allowed in the bar area which was perfect for us It's definitely a local pub so lots of friends meeting there as well as visitors. Not our vibe but each to their own so no criticism.

Everything was done very well 10/10

Friendly and helpful staff will cater to any needs, nice food, beautiful views of the sea if dining outside. Enjoy visiting

Love coming here with my family well mannered staff food always lush and presented well and very family friendly

Fish and chips are a great pub classic from here! Abbie and Lauren very friendly and positive. Will return. Dog friendly also, such a bonus! My dog got so much fuss from the girls. Very sweet. Fresh water and treats.

Food,good,reasonably priced.The staff were very friendly,attentative & served with a smile.Enjoyable.

Pop in for few drinks from time to time, pup grub just ok..

Had chicken pie and chips it was lovely and it was hot aswell

excellent service and superb food as always, would highly recommend the Crow's Nest

Food was really nice. Very professional and friendly service from Nichola which made us feel very welcome.

Had lunch and the food was delicious . The staff super friendly

Had an amazing lunch. They had a separate gluten free menu and the food was exceptional. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend the gluten free chicken tikka and apple crumble and custard. Will definitely be coming back.

Quick service and super friendly and warm. Loved it! Food was really tasty too

Amazing service, great atmosphere

Lovely pub / restaurant, food is so nice and the staff are always so friendly.

From walking in to leaving Becky was a joy thankyou for wonderful food and service....pizza was amazing

My first time visiting here but my wife has been before and said the food was excellent? Well she wasn't wrong!!! A fantastic menu choice and great quality food at reasonable prices. We both had a main and desert which were excellent. Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere with the tables spotlessly clean. I highly recommend you should pay a visit to The Crows Nest 👍

Great food and great service. That’s all you can ask for when you go out

Becky, who served us was very friendly and welcoming. True asset to your company. I can highly recommend the beef chilli, absolutely delicious. The neck oil is also top drawer. Very impressed

Absolutely fabulous staff, great food, good vibes. Quickly become our favourite local. Dog & human friendly! Good outside area with sheltered tables and dog bowls. Always receive a warm welcome from Nicola & Eve.

I came here for the first time with my partner. My partner said he came years ago and it was really good ! . I chose not to get the Sunday lunch because it all looked frozen veg etc. My partner got the Sunday lunch. It was big enough for a baby, I got the hunters chicken . This had frozen chips and onion rings. Was very poor. Portion sizes very very small- prices not reasonable So many amazing places in tbe north East for food . We will not be coming back . Service was good and my partner said the pint was good. My lattee was nice but again very very small ! . FROZEN OR TINNED FOOD SERVED

Staff were kind however through no fault of their own the standard of Sunday lunch was very poor, veg was not fresh, meat flavourless, gravy watery and flavourless and chewy microwaved yorkshire pudding all what can be described as a child's plate. Sorry to say

Nice food and drink friendly staff

Food was really lovely and the staff were so friendly, will definitely be visiting again!

Me&my wife had a light lunch food and service was fantastic very friendly staff. Thanks again be visiting back shortly again.

The food was good and the lady serving us earlier today was absolutely bonny. Near the beach, and the area is lovely.

Visit this venue quite often and as usual sevice and food were outstanding Had a sirloin steak and a surf nd turf and 2 glasses of wine for less than £35 !!! Cannot fault the freindlyness and service from all of the staff Well done folks ,keep it going

Food not served as stated on menu. This happened at another marsdens pub the dancing betty at murton. Management stated opened at 10am for breakfast it didn't open till 11pm.

I was served by Olivia, she was so pleasant and friendly. Excellent service

Super nice food and friendly staff :)

Great place very friendly whoooosh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🐕♥️👍

Always a friendly relaxed pub experience at the Crows Nest. Staff are excellent & the food is lovely. If ever there's a problem the caring staff are helpful & considerate to the needs of the customer. We love coming to this pub. All credit to the staff for making it a quality place to eat out. Many thanks.

Nichola and Eve were behind the bar during my visit both super friendly and there recommendation was incredible.

Excellent service by the girls Food well priced and presented

The staff were so helpful - my mam was in a wheelchair and we had the dogs with us - they could have not been more helpful and friendly - we had a family reunion and it was made alm the better by the great service - thank you so much

Had a nice meal, great staff and atmosphere, nice and clean! Can't go wrong.

Lovely pub by the sea. Nice food and nice friendly service and great atmosphere

Absolutely one of our favorite places ever staff truly amazing and food perfect as usual we are never ever disappointed x thank you xx Michelle xx

Absolutely disgusting tonight people allowed to vape 😤

Great service. Very polite staff Food is fantastic. Great place to eat.

Staff were great especially Becca

Place at which we lunch regularly. Plenty free parking. Good menu and service Recommended.

Zena was amazing really recommend!

Had the managers special beef baguette and fries. It was delicious

Amazing family and dog friendly pub food is amazing all staff was very helpful couldn't ask for better service

Lauren and Zena were excellent with their service and took care of us all night, i would highly recommend visiting

Amazing staff, very friendly and want to give a huge shout to Lauren and Zena as their service was second to none

Lovely warm atmosphere, the 2 ladies working are so nice and checked all OK let us know when the food would be out, the pizza we ordered was very nice and fresh and worth the money. The ordering from the table for drinks was nice and easy and the lady who served us (I don't know her name) but very very friendly and could not do enough for us.

Another lovely lunch enjoyed at the Crows Nest! We received a warm welcome as always & both chose the very tasty & satisfying Hunters Chicken followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake from the lunch deal menu, which for the price is great value. We regularly visit on our trips to Seaham & will continue to do so.

Really nice food, definitely worth the price and a great relaxing atmosphere definitely recommend

Staff, we're very helpful but food took half an hour to come to the table

Heating off, everyone have there coats on, no staff in have to wait fior drinks. Manager only works days . Good job if you run the pub

I've been coming here for years. Friendly staff, reasonable pricesteps, and good food.

Pizza was great, my friend loved his burger, would definitely recommend the food here!

Cute dog friendly pub on the sea front. Clean, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Lauren and Olivia were very sweet.

Food was absolutely amazing and best chicken gravy 😋

Nicola and the team at The Crows Nest were very welcoming, friendly and helpful The atmosphere is warm and homely. Compliments to the chef our meals were delicious.

Nicola and Eve are so present friendly and we love coming into here

Staff are amazing . Really friendly staff . . It’s nice to come to your local with such a nice atmosphere. Food is always spot on . Clean and happy place . Manager is a five star at customer service . “ I’ll be back “

Meals lovely, service excellent overall atmosphere spot on.

Met friends here on Saturday for food and drinks. We were served by Zena and Becky they were friendly and welcoming with a great atmosphere. Would definitely come again. They are a great asset to your team.

Went here yesterday for food for an 18th birthday meal and ordered the hunters chicken, it was bland no flavour a tiny bit sauce with frozen chips. I have been up all night with stomach pains and diarrhoea. Also my wife’s food was the lasagna and she’s had stomach pains all night as well. We can’t understand as we’ve had food here before and it was good. The why has massively dropped

Had a lovely time here due to staff , becky and zeena , made us so welcome and very friendly food was lovely, well done you 2 because we will be back 😀

Wonderful friendly staff, service fantastic, food was lovely, Becky and Xina were fabulous hosts!! Would highly recommend, prices very reasonable. Lovely atmosphere

Enjoyed a lunch here Been several times and always enjoy

Me and my husband took our grandson for a meal. He got the pepperoni pizza it was lovely.I got steak it was lovely hubby got hunters chicken great. Lovely service.meal hot no faults

The staff are all very helpful and joyful and the food comes quickly and always tidy.

Myself and my wife, had a fantastic meal at The Crows Nest on Monday 4th November 2024. I had the mixed grill and she had the gammon steak, both followed by apple crumble. All the food was delivered quickly and our huge portions were both delicious and piping hot. To make things even better, I got 30% off the main meals...amazing. The whole setting off the pub is clean, relaxing and well presented. A lovely setting right on the coast. The 2 girls who served us were efficient and extremely friendly. The music was too loud for my wife, and after asking other pub users, who stated they weren't bothered about the music. I asked one of the staff members, who immediately turned the music off. So helpful and considerate. I can thoroughly recommend the food, staff and location of the Crow's Nest. We'll definitely be back. 10 out of 10. I'd give 11 if I could.

Nice pub with a great selection of beers.

Lovely pub for a meal whilst visiting Seaham. Good ales on tap. Pub grub freshly cooked. And Lauren spoilt our dog rotten! Thank you xxx

Nice table and lovely atmosphere. Good selection on menu and cooked great. Good selection of drinks and friendly staff.

Was booked in for sunday lunch at 1pm and was informed there was a 45 min wait for food, there hardly seemed to be any staff working.

Great service,welcoming staff and atmosphere. Lovely food

Great food. Friendly and clean environment with nice view of the ocean.

A warm welcome and care and extra help for our 'less mobile' friend. Service excellent and delicious food. Thank you.