Dun Cow Inn in County Durham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We have been eating here for years. The service is always friendly and efficient. The menu varied, the food is consistently good and portions are generous. If only everything was as reliable as The Dun Cow!

My wife and I booked a table in the restaurant for Sunday lunch on the previous Tuesday, our only stipulation was the table to be as light as possible as my wife is registered blind and I have recently lost a good portion of my sight through a number of strokes. On arrival we were put in the bar area which is difficult to access because of steps and very poor lighting. The table server was informed that we had booked the restaurant but we were told we had been allocated the table in the bar because we had a dog. The dog in question is my wife’s guide dog. The drinks order was duly taken and menus just thrown on the table. It was clear we both had sight issues and no effort was made to provide large print menus or help in reading the menus. Soft drinks delivered still in bottle again no offer to pour them for us. The owner did come over and apologised and gave an excuse why we had not been placed in the restaurant and that in future he would make a concession and allow my wife’s dog in the restaurant clearly unaware of the Equality Act. The food was acceptable but the chips were found to be hard. There was no ice available for our drinks, so all in all a poor service provided and if your not in a wheelchair your not disabled

Having not been to the Dun Cow for many years, we thought we would give it a try as we were hosting family for the weekend. Having read some reviews, I was a bit nervous as to what it was going to be like. I needed not to have worried....what a fantastic evening we had. Very attentive and polite staff, who couldn't do enough. The decor is very traditional, and hasnt changed much in the last 30 years, but that just adds to its charm. Lit candles on all tables, and roses too. Some had lovely white table linen - not ours forcsome reason - but that was no problem. As for the food...all I can say is WOW! It is a long time since I have had such amazing food. Warm bread and butter was brought to the table while we chose our menus. Starter of smoked salmon, which was a very generous portion and was delicious. Main course was chicken breast with black pudding and peppercorn sauce. Quite simply one of the best meals I have ever had....was just disappointed I couldn't finish it! We were a group of 10, and every single main course was piping hot, and clearly freshly made. The owner was in the restaurant all evening checking everyone's meal was OK for them. I highly recommend giving the Dhn Cow a try. We will certainly be back in the near future.

What a great restaurant we came for a family reunion a group of 10 of us in total . Lovely welcome and we were all seated on a long table by a very friendly member of staff . The atmosphere in this restaurant is very warm and with lit candles and dark wood it was like going back in time. Most of us had starters and if I knew they were going to be so big I would have shared it but I ordered breaded Brie and enjoyed every bit . I then ordered the seabass which was cooked perfectly but certainly couldn’t eat a dessert but a few people in our group did and they looked amazing . I can’t praise this restaurant enough so Thankyou so much for doing such an amazing job your staff are a credit to you and a lovely man who we presume was the owner also went to every table to check everything was alright . What a great place and well done .

We decided to try the dun Cow again for Food after Previously being disappointed, because It is such a lovely Pub….. but once again very poor food. I had the Thai green curry with king Prawns which the minute it arrived I knew I wasn’t happy with it. In hindsight I should have sent it back however we had waited a while for food as it was quite busy (the sun was out) and we were hungry. There was no Curry sauce as such, mainly vegetables with rice. I nearly asked For More sauce however no one came and asked if our meal was ok, so by then I’d Sort of Picked around it. I have to say the king prawns saved the day but there was no Sign Of curry sauce. Very disappointed again and I really wanted to enjoy the food here as we eat out several times a week and are local. The staff couldn’t be More Helpful behind the bar however the waitress Didn’t seem interested when I told Her about My Food. I’m Sure my Comments would Not have been Passed on To the Chef. In hindsight I Shudnt have tried it and just send It back. I Knew from the off it wasn’t good.

Hadn't been for a while, after being dissapointed with previous visits, thought we'd try again for a family meal, wish we'd never bothered, food underwhelming and overpriced. Your ok as long as you stick to fish & chips, everything else meh !

Such a lovely welcome and lovely staff . We had a great lunch and super breakfast . About 5 minutes from sedgefield race course . Andrew and team looked after us after a little mix up and dealt with the problem 110%. We hope to return . Big thank you again Claire & Steve

Booked Sunday lunch having not visited for a number of years. Pleasantly surprised. Food was very tasty. Even though it was busy we were served without any lengthy wait. All the staff we spoke to were pleasant and attentive. Will certainly be visiting again soon.

Had Sunday lunch this evening. Just lovely. Everything so nice and fresh. Loving Sunday lunches lately. Also good red wine. Primitivo fab.

Staff need training on the basis. Rude, no care about the local community. Only care about profit. Clear from the other posts as well about shocking service.

Staff were great, but I wasn't too impressed with my food. But in fairness I think I chose badly as everyone else was very happy with their meals, especially those who went for the fish and chips.

Booked for mid-week lunch for a group of eleven ex-work colleagues (retired).Table set up as pre-requested and different orders placed both from the lunch menu and the specials board.All meals arrived promptly and served by pleasant waiting staff.Everyone of us enjoyed our meals and will probably return at some point in the future.All in all a nice experience in a nicely appointed pub.

I have been going to the pub for a number of years now but after this mornings appalling treatment will never stop foot in again. Three of us arrived at the premises just after 9am for breakfast. As we walked through the second entrance door I heard a female voice say "And these can sod off". I didn't think much of it as didn't believe she was referring to us. We went into the bar area where there was a female member of staff who's face was like thunder. There were people eating in the restaurant but we were seating in the bar. After a few minutes the same female staff member approached us and gave us three forms and a pen and was told to fill it in (this was for us to select what we wanted, clearly for residents staying B&B). The female was stood at the bar talking to a male who appeared to be cleaning the pipes. I then heard her say to the male, in a loud voice "She needs to get more staff in, does she think I'm an octopus!!" and then walked off. I assumed she was referring to either the manager or owner. I completely understand the pressures of working in hospitality industry but to make comments in front of and to customers is a disgrace. We then decided we were clearly not welcome so left. We then went to The Pickled Parsons where we enjoyed a superb breakfast.

Had an evening meal there . The food was good quality and well prepared and there or there abouts on price given the quality.The service , took about 15 minutes before our order was taken and then only because a guy on another table managed to raise awareness. Seemed a little disorganised . Other than that it was okBar prices a bit heavy for the area at well over £4 a pint for ordinary type beers. Would I use it again..yes if I was passing.

Called in here minutes before the kitchen was due to close. Staff were really friendly and helpful and weren’t stressed by our late arrival Food was lovely, fresh and full of flavour. Happily eat here again

What a delightful pub! We were passing through for dinner and fell upon The Dun Cow Inn. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was so tasty, I ordered the lasagne which I totally recommend and my husband ordered the gammon which I think he would have licked the plate if it wasn’t so bad mannered . Do not hesitate to eat at this lovely pub

Great place...great food great atmosphere......food was very good staff very helpful . Will defiantly re visit when back in the area.

Fish and Chips, amazing food, the fish was really fresh and delicious. Half portion £6.55, very good value.

We were in the area and looked for somewhere for Sunday Dinner, the sign said serving from 12 til 6 so in we went, it was about 3 when we got there. Went to the bar, where we ordered our drinks and were asked to take a seat and someone would come over and take our order. We sat, and sat, and sat, watched others come in and have their order taken, and sat some more, until eventually the barmaid, it wasn't her job, came out and took our order. Food arrived promptly, word of caution, if you don't like to much gravy ask for it separate so you can add what you would like, the meat was deliciously tender, the veg was fresh and tasty and the portions were a decent size, good value for money in a nice local pub, and even thought there was a delay in ordering we would return, the pub was very busy and it didn't look like there were many staff about, the ones that we saw were all busy..good effort.

Great service by Richard and his team for Barbara's birthday last night. No stone unturned and happy to have us decorate the table. Food and service wonderful as always and special mention to the staff for bringing out the cake and joining the singing. Great night out and wonderful to know that even 30 years on Jeff and his staff continue to maintain their highest standards. Still the best eating experience in the village.

Great service, bar staff were friendly, helpful and cheerful, food was amazing - compliments to the chef! Scampi, salad and 'real' chips - delicious, huge portions - perhaps a little too large. Always busy, always great service. Parking a little tricky, otherwise a great place to eat out.

We have just had Sunday lunch at the Dun cow again. As usual it was very good. I had resisted giving a good review before in case we turned up and not be able to get a table. we have been several times and never been disappointed it only seems fair to let people know.

The food here is always amazing and portions are very large too - something to take into account if you don't have a huge appetite. The only downside is the place itself is starting to look a bit tired. Whereas it once looked charmingly rustic, the shabby carpets, tables and chairs (in the bar, I can't speak for the restaurant) are in desperate need of a makeover.

What a lovely place. We sat in the restaurant area in a lovely window seat for lunch. Staff attentive, friendly and helpful. Very good menu with good mix of light bites, fuller meals and specials. Enjoyed the oven baked croissant with smoked salmon and scrambled egg, plus chips .. all excellent. Bottomless coffee to follow ... very good value meal.

If you eat here you have to try the steak pie. Absolutely fantastic and one of the best I’ve ever had. Add in friendly servers and it’s a winner. Well recommended and will be back again.

So many Restaurants/Pubs could learn so much from ‘The Dun Cow Inn’. All the basics are more than covered here. Selection/value/service/quality home cooked food/atmosphere etc. Being somewhat geeky when dining out, I always ask for scores out of 10. When all four of us scored each course 10/10, it says everything. Couldn’t fault it. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Visited here for another family birthday meal. All 10 of us thoroughly enjoyed our main maps, which ranged from beef lasagne and salmon to pork in bacon, butter chicken and steak like the one pictured. The majority of us also had dessert. I got a HUGE portion of sticky toffee pudding as pictured and they were almost as generous with the other desserts including a pistachio brownie, bakewell and bread and butter pudding. The Dunn Cow is proving to be a very reliable place, where everyone in the group is guaranteed equally good food and we can't wait to return.

Visited here today at lunchtime. It was fairly busy but we’d booked and got shown straight to our table. We were given the lunchtime and light bites menus but there are chalkboards near the bar with all the other main meals on, and there’s plenty of choice. I had the braised chuck steak and it was superb. Very tender. The others all went for the Christmas turkey dinner and they said that was really nice also. At around £13 a meal I think it was great value too. Will definitely return. Service was very pleasant.

Went for lunch with friends, very busy as just before Xmas.Ordered and expected to have a long wait , however didn't have long to wait for our meals which were very nice. Will probably visit again ( The only thing putting me off is the price of the drinks, eg a small glass of coke from a dispenser was £2.45, glad I didn't get a pint of the stuff )

Have been a few times mainly in large family birthday groups, Went a few sundays ago for lunch. Food good, service abysmal, drink prices ridiculas. Went with wife & daughter arrived 2pm left at 4.30pm that is the time we waited to be served. We were sat at table went to bar ordered drinks, I had a pint of Morretti lager £5.50 never ever anywhere paid that much for the same drink. No one came to table to take order so went to bar and asked if we could be served and barmaid said she would send someone over to take order. When I went back to the bar for the 3rd time she was so embarrassed she took the order herself. Food then arrived quite quickly all good apart from the roast potato's as they were dont know how tough as old boots??? Finished that, no dish's cleared so had to go back to bar to order desert's. Basically we sat two & a half hours to be served this meal, Tables either side of us one ordered a desert and the other coffees both went to the bar to pay there bills with neither having received these. That's at least three very disgruntaled patrons due to no service.

A group of us visited recently for a pre Christmas meal. The food was selected from the Christmas Menu.The service could not be faulted in any way.The food is basic pub grub, served in a timely fashion.Enjoyed what I had but nothing spectacular.Will try it again after the Festive period.

Had our small wedding here. We were totally disorganised and literally booked it a couple of weeks before the wedding. Richard could not have been more helpful. Chose a menu to suit us, opened up early to fit in with our wedding. The staff were amazing, they put in the time and effort to give us a wonderful wedding meal. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. The quality, as always was excellent.

Not as good as the numerous reviews suggest.Lots of other places in the area I would give this a miss.

We often have a look in this pub when we are in the area and have never been disappointed , the menu is varied and appetising with lots of choice, also for the beer lovers, they offer a good selection.The bar area could maybe do with a bit of a facelift, especially the carpet which seems to have many "airmiles" under its underlay!

Go to this place a lot as it is good value for money and the staff is great. Hours have changed recently so it has been somewhat chaotic but that will not deter us. The Mussels are to die for andthe chicken wings terrific but the fish and chips is the masterpiece.

This place is consistently excellent. We eat here regularly and the food is always delicious, reasonably priced and the service always good. A lovely country pub with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

We stayed at The Dun Cow and also ate here every evening. We were not disappointed with anything we ate. The service and staff were spot on. I would highly recommend the oven baked salmon with mango and chilli jam served with fennel salad and hassleback potatoes. Faultless.

I have eaten at this restaurant many times and had dinner here on the last two Saturday evenings with members of my family.Big thanks to all the staff who put themselves out for us on our most recent visit. We'd decided to try the 'Impeccable Pig' and had a disastrous experience. We called the Dun Cow and asked if they had a table at very short notice and quite late in the evening. We walked the 50 yards or so to the Dun Cow and our table was ready for us, the food was superb and we ended up having a terrific time in the Dun Cow.I'd recommend this to anybody. Top class.

Attended today as a large party with family and friends. 9 adults, 2 kids and 3 infants. The gentleman that took our orders was fantastic. However, when it came to the infants needing a high chair it was a problem. All two high chairs that I could see were being used. One by a kid studying for her GCSEs on an iPad. She jumped in and out of the chair faster than a rabbit on ecstasy. I understand it’s rare to probably get a table with three kids under 18 months. We improvised took a chair with arms off an unused table. The child had an accident in the chair which was cleaned up; the waitress saw she was not entertained. Made us feel wrong for taking the chair. Huffing and puffing over the incident. Ding ding round 2- the mains. All our mains came out,except one which we’d ordered to come with the starters. When enquiring about the missing meal to the blonde male waiter, he snapped back,’it’ll be on its way out!’ Rude. The meal wasn’t on the way out. Clearly it hasn’t been made up. Moral of this- if you’re a group of more than 4 with no children you’ll have a great time. The staff are rude can’t cope with a high pressure environment.

Visited at lunchtime with friends following a recommendation and the Dun Cow didn't disappoint. The menu was very varied, the portions were generous, the quality was good and everything was reasonably priced.On the negative side and only a minor criticism the restaurant is looking very tired and the carpet has definitely seen better days!

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch today in this lovely pub. I rang first to see if we take our 2 small well behaved dogs inside. We were told that they would be welcome in the snug. The service was very attentive by all the staff who served us ( Hannah was especially friendly and asked jokingly for a mention in the review I promised) I had a steak and ale pie with fantastic homemade chips. Everyone in our group expressed total satisfaction with both the food and the service. Portions are generous and only a couple of us managed dessert which was delicious . I definitely recommend it to others and if we were in the area again I would look forward to eating here.

Always popular, old world country style pub. Offer lunchtime lite bites too @£7. Staff very attentative and I’ve not had a bad meal, recommend the chilli

Fantastic food and fantastic service. We were staying for 1 night in the area and decided to eat here. Luckily we arrived early, (18.00), which was a good job as it was already getting busy. Staff were so friendly. Food order was taken at our table and arrived very quickly. Very impressed. Would certainly visit again if we were in the area.

Absolutely first class hotel and restaurant. The food and specials are mouth watering and rooms lovely and cosy. Would never hesitate to stay here and they do a great breakfast.

Found the Dun Cow using TripAdvisor while travelling home after weekend in Northumberland. Very friendly staff and really good food, with lots of choice from both the menu and specials boards. Highly recommended. Thank you.

I love having a little trip for lunch and a chat with my friends for a friday . The food is always spot on . If you fancy a lite bite there is plenty of choice and if your abit more peckish then there is a larger menu to choose from (unless your famished only have the medium chicken Caesar salad as the portion is a good size ).RIGHT i have to mention the staff .......... yes Jonathan i very dare !!! and Charlotte (secret W I mafia ) you can be named and shamed aswell ,if they are reading this i can hear some sweary words mumbled :-$ Do not worry the staff are amazing , they always have a smile and despite it quite often being busy they always have time for a little chat and are always helpful, well sometimes , now and again, err maybe more training needed . Just JOKING all the staff are marvelous . For me its the best pub in Sedgefield .

Visited here for a family birthday and my only dissapointment was that I'd never been before. The food was absolutely stunning. My partner and I both had fantastically thick belly pork with absolutely perfect crackling and a delicious gravy. The rest of the group ranged from sea bass to salt and pepper chicken and no-one had any complaints. I finished with a gorgeous bakewell tart with some of the best custard I've ever tasted. Can't wait to go back!!

I visited this evening with a group of friends. The atmosphere was friendly. The menu extensive. The food was delicious. The staff were very courteous, polite, helpful and knowledgeable. It is certainly worth a visit.

Too lazy to cook on Monday night we had an amble around sedgefield and decided on the dun cow.its the first time we've been here and it's very nice.quite a few people in both dining and just having drinks.a very comprehensive selection of starters mains +deserts,I would imagine there's something for everyone.we only had mains.i had the salt+pepper chicken wth rice+chips and my partner had pork stroganoff.both very tasty +plentiful.we would have loved to sample a desert or two,however we were both full up.price wise it was a little expensive but it was very good.we will definitely return,maybe for a special occasion or something.its a lovely rustic building,lots of character and charm.all of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Went here on fathers day not my choice first of all drinks over priced £1 dearer than anywhere else for not so good lager; 7 people got a table which could have done with a bit more light meal was ok but not for the price £13 65 for Sunday roast mash extra peas extra which i thought was part of a Sunday lunch! Been to better 2 miles away for half the price some people will disagree as it it was full ( maybe father's day had something to do with it)try a place at BM? enjoy the MASH at no extra cost

Great food, good prices, but, place needs a very new interior. Carpets are showing their age now and especially with new restaurants opening in Sedgefield they need a refurb urgently. BUT, food is best value in area.

Visited with visiting family for evening meal, we had booked which was just as well as it was very busy when we arrived at 7 pm. The staff were friendly but rushed, we were seated quickly and given menus, drinks ordered but took quite a while to come. Meals arrived in good time, and all together which is not always the case when there are a few of you eating. Food was very tasty and well cooked, portion size adequate for price paid. Enjoyable evening, food very nice but bit slow to get served at the bar on this occasion

We booked a table in the restaurant for a mid week dinner as my wife had been previously with friends . The food was very good albeit rather large portions with some dishes . The Scallops starter was very fresh and light and the main course dishes were also fresh but a little too much . Overall the menu was quite varied and a very large selection , wine was pleasant for house choice by the glass . The pub was quite full for bar meal customers but the Restaurant quite empty which was a pity as the cost and choice were of better value . The cost was pleasantly low 2 starters 2 main courses and 3 glasses of wine came in at less than £70 which we feel was value for money . The décor is of a good Pub Standard in both the bar , lounge and Restaurant with attentive and friendly but not overbearing staff .

We attended as a family on 19/6/2018, as a celebration. Only one member of staff smiled, or was polite during the whole visit. . Of the seven people who ate, one meal was inedible and had to be sent back. No apologies were made and the meal was taken away very rudely. The staff member in charge came over about 5 minutes later (she was the only polite one) and asked if something else was wanted instead, but this was declined. We had to wait ages between courses and was never asked if any drinks were wanted after the first order, which they got completely wrong. Unfortunately I did not check the bill until after I had paid. They charged me for 1 drink we never got and the meal that was inedible. When I noticed this I asked for the meal to be refunded and was told no. I asked why and was told "chef said other people ate the same meal and theirs was fine so he said we had to pay". Unbelievable. I insisted on the refund and was again refused. Absolutely appalling experience after many good visits. Will never be going back and would advise all to check your bills carefully. My dispute is now in the hands of the legal department of my bank.

We have been here before and been very impressed but less so this time. The young man taking the booking on the phone was rather abrupt as he was with a couple of our party when we arrived. The manager and other staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was good but the back room is very dark and is in need of decoration. Overall, a disappointing visit.

Visited Sedgefield for a May weekend. Had dinner on friday night at the Dun Cow Inn. Enjoyed the food and the atmosphere so much that we went back on the Friday night.

Been here don’t know how many times now and can not fault it absolutely lovely food highly recommend

My first visit to this traditional pub but I'm sure it won't be my last. Excellent friendly service and a varied and tasty menu. Thank you for a lovely evening

Stayed here last night ! Richard was very welcoming. The rooms are a good size slightly old fashioned but very acceptable. Huge shower and loads of hot water. Very busy pub downstairs, very food led food was ok ? Pleasant staff.

Little things means a lot . . .

I'm from Belfast and one of my old friends from University (originally from just outside Durham) now lives in Sedgefield. A few of us were over to visit him and go to a concert in Newcastle upon Tyne and he wanted to show us around his new home town first.

Unable to book table in restaurant as there was a birthday party in there. Got there 6pm and got a table in bar. Restaurant and bar lounge got really busy but our starters and main meals came quite quickly. Starters were quite large and so were the main meals, Really pleasant staff. Meals were lovely and we can recommend the Argentinian Malbec wine, which we have had there several times. No room for puds.

I hadn't heard much about this place before I came for a work dinner and I was very surprised to come across the fact this place is extremely popular across Teesside also because of Tony Blair taking George Bush out for dinner here. Beside the pub's background I must say the food is very good. The smoked salmon I've had was very fine and delicate. Service is extremely professional and attentive either which is always good.

We were advised of this place from the local Travelodge. What a wonderful place to eat and drink. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. The food choice on the menu is extensive and the range of specials on offer is vast. Superb Quality food with a fine range of real ales. Great experience and Highly recommended.

Went for Sunday lunch today as was passing, had heard good things. The food was actually good but three young lads who are obviously regulars as they knew lots of people in there decided to become abusive as I left with my wife and two girls. They were mouthing obscenities, laughing and blowing kisses out of the front window of the pub as we were walking to my car. I wanted to confront them but my wife told me to get in the car and my two young girls told me to come back as I started to walk to go back inside and confront them. I am Asian and clearly this was racist and I would have confronted them if my family wasn't with me. The landlords will lose custom if they allow this behaviour and this type of customer as a regular. Spoilt what was a good afternoon and upset my wife and daughters.

We took our dog to this pub on a wrndddsy night. We sat in the bar and had two steaks and one fish and chips. All were fantastic. Best steak and chips I have had in ages. The peppercorn and wild mushroom sauce were also wonderful. Our dog was given some water and some fuss! She had a great time.

Pure luck that we got a table here on Sunday gone. The whole place was packed out with lots of families and all ages. Food is fresh and locally sourced and it didn’t disappoint. I had the smoked salmon to start and my wife had the prawn cocktail. They boast plump Greenland prawns and they were correct. They offer 2 types of roast beef - Topside is well done or Sirloin which is medium to rare. Mouthwatering

We had to eat in the bar as there was a wedding reception in preparation in the main room. The pub was very busy so we had to wait a while for our food. We were given a menu for the lunchtime meals but there were lots of other food choices written on blackboards which were not too east to understand when everyone was moving around them. We eventually decided on fish & chips which were o.k but spoilt a bit by lots of mushy peas, a slice of dried up lemon & the tartare sauce was not very tasty.

We are regular visitors to this pub. It’s very traditional with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. They have a good menu with plenty of choice, and clearly mark the choices available that are gluten-free. This includes starters, main courses and deserts. The food is always good - and although I generally always have steak and chips - they are fantastic, and getting real chips is such a treat for someone who requires a gluten-free diet.

Booked in advance for 2 couples. They were very busy as usual, but no delay in food arriving. Drinks order taken straight away. Very pleasant staff. Quite a large menu to study. We all enjoyed our meals of starters and mains. The portions are very generous, and nicely presented. Nice coffee afterwards.

Food is top class if a little expensive. Bar meals seem to be same price as restaurant meals. However, staff are wonderful and quality is outstanding. Just really needs new carpets and furnishings.

This was our first vist with friends who recently moved to Sedgefield we all had a great night food choice was great we all tried different dishes every meal really good. Nice atmosphere gets really busy on Saturday eveningd so you will have to book

I used to live in London and the price they charge for a strongbow cider in there is on par with Southern prices £4.30 wow!

Arrived for lunch today with the family although this incident didn’t involve me or my family, but over heard a member of staff at the reception desk whilst dealing with customers being rude to another member of staff.

We had family visiting the North East and so wanted to take them somewhere they'd enjoy before they headed back home. We remembered our last visit here and knew it would be good.

Visited on a Friday evening when it was busy. Took the staff a while to ask us if we wanted drinks then a further delay before ordering food. Starters arrived about 20 minutes later - acceptable as they were busy and obviously everything is made fresh. Really lovely food. Gap between clearing starter plates and bringing mains was ok. Delicious food. Plates cleared, desert menus brought promptly and order taken fairly quickly. 20 minutes later we enquired where deserts were, waitress apologised but didn't say what had happened. 10 minutes after this we told them we didn't want them (to do this my mam had to get up and go to a waitress as they kept walking past the table not doing anything but ignoring us). Someone came and apologised and said we could have the deserts and that she had taken them off the bill however by this point (30+mins) since ordering them we really didn't feel like them so we declined their offer - no other compensation was offered and we were told that the 'girls' would be spoken to.

This is not a typical Inn serving food. most Inns will serve a small selection well but the Dun Cow serve a huge range excellently..

Expensive pub food... and the place could do with a major clean.... its filthy!! Busy on a Saturday afternoon....so expect a very long wait for food.....40mins plus!

Food was beautiful, cooked to perfection, served quickly, staff very polite and helpful.the ambience was lovely too with fresh flowers and a lit candle on the table, lovely white tablecloth too.

We visited for a meal on a cold December evening and we weren't disappointed by this classic British pub. We got a seat by the window and there was a nice friendly atmosphere. The bar staff were polite and friendly, and the menu offered a nice range of food. We ordered an omelette with chips and a side salad and a pasta dish. Both were absolutely delicious, the omelette in particular was one of the best I've had. We would definitely recommend this place and will be stopping by again next time we are passing!

We went for Sunday lunch having phoned two days before and booked for the restaurant, when we arrived they could not find our booking and offered us a table at the bottom end of the restaurant. It was so dark we could not read the menu so we decided to eat in the bar. Husband went and paid for drinks and after choosing of food ordered at the bar. When the Sunday lunch arrived he requested more gravy , the meal was OK , not many vegetables. Yorkshire pudding was good.

A menu with something for everyone - and very reasonably priced. I cannot fault the service or the meals. One word of caution.... The car park is tiny, so you might want to park up by the library- which is just a minute or so walk to the pub.

I have been visiting this pub on occasions while in UK and for five or six years. The food has been consistently good and today’s fish and chips and bangers and mash were no exception. Beer selections are also good with the Black Sheep being a very good pint. If the pub/ hotel has a problem it tends to be service and there is always an undercurrent of conflict behind the bar that I recall on each visit as barmaids glower at each other. It made a change from the false politeness back home in US so I did not consider it detrimental.

We used to visit here often but hadn’t been in a couple of years so booked a family meal at Christmas. We ordered from the Christmas menu, which had a good selection. The food was good apart from my Mother who ordered the fish, which came very over cooked. The only other downside was the we were given the desserts menu but no staff returned to take our order so didn’t end up having anything.

We booked a family meal here for after visiting the Christmas Santa experience not far away.

Had booked weeks ago only to be told we would have to sit in bar , I refused whereupon they sat us in a little cubby hole with low ceiling so after eating our meal we had to move as was uncomfortably hot . The service was ok , nothing special , was that dark could hardly read the menu so just ordered the first thing we came to that we fancied . Finished our wine and left . Food was tasty but that’s the only plus .

Was not happy with our last visit as standards were lacking but it was the end of a busy Sunday so said we would return at a different time. Glad we did as it was completely different from last visit staff more relaxed and helpful, sharing a joke, table clean and situated in a nice spot, food of a high quality all in all a really positive experience. So glad we gave it a second chance.

We booked a table for 12 on a Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum's 92nd birthday. We were given a lovely square table, meaning we could all chat, and it was beautifully laid out and with lit candles - it looked really special. We all chose a variety of things from the menu - some of us had the traditional roast, whilst others had fish or the veggie option. Without exception, everyone's meal was delicious, with extremely generous portions. Special mention to the glorious desserts! But what made the meal really memorable were the staff who looked after us. Even though the place was heaving, we never felt rushed and they couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Thank you so much, we had the best time.

We went to this restaurant as the menu looked diverse to suit everyone. We were seated ok but took a while to get drinks so ordered from the bar. Food came in a reasonable time. 3 out of 5 enjoyed their meal, however, I ordered the steak pie and some of my steak was chewy. The other meal was a shepherds pie and was very runny. We asked the waitress if we could order more drinks and were told you need to do that at the bar but can do it this once. Not a good response from a waitress. Seemed to be busy and full of other happy customers. I would say try another spot first.

Stayin in the travel lodge near by and walked into Sedgefield. Came across the dun cow inn on a Saturday night. Very busy but managed to get a cosy table for 2. Had the scallops and black pudding to start, best scallops I’ve ever tasted, melted in the mouth. Mains where the home made chilli with rice & sea bass & lemon potatoes. Not had such a good meal for ages sea bass was lovely.

The food here is great, especially the Sunday lunch, which I would highly recommend for people to try. Great place- and the owner is lovely. My family love it here. I would suggest to book in advance as it can be really busy!

Visited the Dun Cow as myself and my family felt like treating ourselves on a Tuesday night , after all why not . We have visited before but mainly for Sunday lunch and more than often the Sundays are crazy . On arrival we were greeted by a lovely female who seated us, took our drinks order then very promptly came back with drinks.

Booked for 4 of us for a Saturday evening meal. Warm welcome, very good service, comprehensive menu. Well served, reasonably priced, wine not too expensive. As seasoned diners we could not fault the place. We will certainly be back.

Good menu, prompt service, great food, decent price. Would we go again....yes. Very friendly atmosphere despite being busy.

Have visited here for several meals over the years. Our most recent visit was for an early evening meal. My wife had the duck which she said tasted delicious - well cooked and nicely presented. The veg (honey roast) were also lovely. I opted for steak pie - in terms of the taste of the filling there was plenty succulent and tender meat with very tasty gravy - this was probably one of the best pub pies I've ever had (second only to the Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge imho) I wasn't as keen on the puff pastry - it wasn't bad, but just a bit average.

Called in for a lunchtime meal for my birthday,quite busy,so waited approx.45mins for meals,which I think is enough time to wait.We both had the peri peri chicken,with chips and side salad.Chicken was delicious,fat and tender,lovely sauce etc.Only downside the salad/coleslaw had cucumer mixed in,which I hate,but no hassle picking it out!Just aswell we'd ordered extra chips,as the bowl wouldn't have been enough for 2.Couldn't fault the bar staff/waiters,very polite and pleasant chaps!!The bill was very reasonable,would certainly go again!!

We dined here as a family whilst staying in Sedgefield.

Was just driving past and popped in for quick lunch. Not been before. Extremely pleasant and welcoming staff. Food was delicious; good old fashioned home cooking! Big portion sizes-set us up for the day. If I'm ever back in the area, will definitely be back again.

Went here Sunday 24th September as a party of 6. It was packed throughout the restaurant and pub. Three of us adults and a child ordered fish and chips which was good. Two of us however ordered the supposedly lean beef traditional Sunday lunch. It was dreadful. The meat was very tough, grisly and not in the least tender as described. The service was abysmal. We waited a long time for our main course then eventually were asked if we would like to see a dessert menu. The menu hadn't materialized after around 45 minutes so we asked a passing waitress who gave us menu's. After another very long wait, it would seem no one was going to bother to come back to take our order so we decided to leave. On paying the bill, my husband saw a customer and his family in distress. The man was clearly choking. My husband went to his aid and sorted the issue however, we did not see one member of staff go to this family to ask if they were ok. The whole family were right there in a place they could not be missed and were clearly distressed and crying. Sadly another case of profit over service. Understaffed or badly organized, just wonder how many orders they lost because of this. We would not bother going here again.

Staff are lovely people and I have to say it is the best pub food I have ever eaten , all homemade and fresh absolutely delicious, compliments to the chef and the lovely staff would definitely recommend 👏🏻