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Nº 133 in 385 in Darlington

Nº 22 of 55 Other cuisines in Darlington

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Fabulous Sunday roast! Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend 👌

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Linds Greenwood . 2024-10-21

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Food 100% worth the money. Service you won't get any better than lewis and his staff Atmosphere spot on always a laugh which ever pub you go into which lewis runs. Keep it going mate that's why we keep coming back. Many thanks Alistair & Amanda

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Alistair Hall . 2024-09-27

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Very pleasant pub, surprisingly quiet for a Saturday afternoon, we were sat at a table in the window watching the world go by, bit of friendly banter with the adjacent table, we were going to stay for one but I adore Aspalls so ended up having several as it was light, refreshing & incredibly tasty, lovely bar, friendly staff, definitely recommend!

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SharonJT67 . 2024-09-22

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A great stop off great food and helpful staff

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Peter King . 2024-09-14

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Third attempt at dining. Ordered buttermilk Chicken with garlic sauce. Very tasty and hot.Garlic dip was very Strong but I enjoyed it. My son had parmo with chips.. nothing spectacular the chips were the star of the whole meal 😋 Staff amazing x

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Gill Hughes . 2024-07-30

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The food is lovely and the bar man was really polite.

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Andrew Greiff . 2024-07-26

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Nice food. Good value for price. Quiet when we went. Beer ok.

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Jeanette Bainbridge . 2024-07-21

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Great lunch and very good value

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Darren Bennett . 2024-07-21

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Delicious food and great service. We had a very pleasant and friendly service done by Caio, the ginger guy with glasses😀 Thank you Caio. We'll definitely come back.

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Elis Teixeira . 2024-07-21

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Impeccable food here. Went for Sunday lunch and had the belly pork, with some pigs in blankets on the side. The portions were fantastic and the price was very affordable. The belly pork was beautifully done and full of flavour. The staff were very friendly and accommodating (we were being a tad difficult) and it was a wonderful atmosphere. We sat outside due to it being a very nice day and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I would highly recommend as it was the best Sunday lunch I have had in years.

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Max Wray . 2024-06-25

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Superb service & fantastic quality: a very decent size Sunday Roast - we had the Lamb & also the Pork Belly plus some pigs in blankets. The staff were lovely - they’ve just taken over from previous owners & we’ll certainly come again when ever we’re in Darlington.

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Ulrike W . 2024-06-23

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Went for Sunday lunch with family on father’s to the whole in the wall my wife ad seen good reviews so she thought we would try it, my wife got the belly pork it was delicious me and my daughter got the beef that was also good would recommend

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Tucker L . 2024-06-16

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Beautiful sunday roast, bunch canny lads

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Trudy Green . 2024-06-04

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Had Sunday lunch here with my family whilst struggling with what I actually like whilst being pregnant the service and the quality of the food was outstanding especially the belly pork and the cauliflower cheese only problem is I travelled far and now this Sunday roast is all I can think about would definitely recommend for a nice cheap dinner

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Olivia Cooley . 2024-05-30

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My wife and I have had lunch here several times. The menu is limited and expensive for what is simple food on this occasion. Not sure I would eat here again. £5.30 for a pint of Timothy Taylor’s ale. Pleasant staff though.

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David A . 2024-05-14

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Great prices and the food is stunning. The service is fast with a smile on everyone's face, always a happy environment within the pub.

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Stephen Harte . 2024-05-08

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Terrible spot for a pint. Smells weird as well.

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Ashley White . 2024-04-28

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Great Sunday Lunch will definitely go again

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Don Littlefair . 2024-04-26

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Nice place. Good service. Very cheap.

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Trevor Wells . 2024-04-25

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We had Sunday lunch here today and was absolutely beautiful! Meat was lovely and tender also plenty of veg and a variety too ! very reasonably priced ! Will definitely be back !

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Kim C . 2024-04-21

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The food was horrible and should not have been served. The atmosphere was poor at best. The only redemption was the staff were super helpful and friendly.

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Aimee Nugent . 2024-04-20

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Pub ok but toilets minging. Can smell them whenever you enter the main door.

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David Riggans . 2024-04-20

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Came here after recommendation from staff at local hotel Was very nice and welcoming will definitely be back again to try the food Thanks martain

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Martin . 2024-04-19

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Brilliant bar, staff friendly and great atmosphere.

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Stephen Purvis . 2024-04-15

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Where do I start Sunday lunch meat not cooked full fat Vegg not cooked cauliflower cheese hard not hot told staff said would have a word with chef would never go again visit this pub again money down the drain and still hungry .family 4 to go home hungry .

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Sharon Sanderson . 2024-02-25

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Different Menu is on the Web site to the one in the pub ,it was very cold definitely no heating on and no atmosphere,people were only coming in to use the toilets never again

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Auriol Hurst . 2024-02-11

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No more pies, different menu, but good service

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Maria Childs . 2024-02-07

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We had a very nice burger and chips. It was all quality ingredients and cooked perfectly. Presentation and service was excellent. All for around £8. I am personally not into craft beers but if you are there are loads to choose from. Excellent evening out. We have had more visits since... Still very good.

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Marc Barker . 2024-01-21

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Love this place, but has a fusty smell. Not tried the food but always looks lovely

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Sam Hobson . 2024-01-07

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Great place for a drink with a very good selection and service. Was quiet the day we stopped in for a pint but was welcoming and relaxing.

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Richie Ingman . 2023-12-27

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff and goid choice of drinks available.

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Katherine Mowbray Remote . 2023-12-19

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Paris served us and she was really lovely and very on top of a busy lunchtime service. I had the steak and ale pie which was brilliant and my friend had a teesside parmo that he loved. Prices are very reasonable and I can't say enough about how excellent Paris was, what a treasure.

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Despina Maratheftis . 2023-11-16

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Travelled down to get food, to be told they no longer served food. Disappointed.

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Jamie O . 2023-11-13

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Far to cramped with very poor service

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John . 2023-10-24

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This is the first time we have been to this pub and we will be visiting again and often. We stopped for lunch and had amazing bao buns that tasted excellent at a very reasonable price, even the coffee was good. Great atmosphere and a nice looking pub, definitely somewhere to visit any day or night.

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Michael Brown . 2023-09-30

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The hole in the wall has gone down in quality since it has been taken over. Popped in for the first time in a while yesterday for lunch, there was only one staff member on , took ages to get served then the food was bang average. Disappointing really since it was a favourite of mine a few years back

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O W . 2023-09-24

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What a rip off this place is down for the RTB festival and every time I went to the bar the price of the same round went up. Wont be back

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Keith Collinson . 2023-09-09

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Fish and chips was really good!

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Vaida Butkute . 2023-09-07

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We hired the top room for a private party and could not recommend more. The room was set up perfectly, speakers played our own playlist throughout the night. Roxanne hosted for us and she was the absolute best, went above and beyond and we could not have asked for anyone better to look after us xx

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Bethany P . 2023-09-04

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The hotel was recommended to us by a friend, as we are just passing through Darlington. The food was fantastic, but even more importantly, the service by Ali was exceptional. She went out of her way to help us choose our food, and upon noting we were tourists, offered us local recommendations for things to do and places to see. It really set the hotel apart from the rest.

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Gary R . 2023-09-02

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Really nice little pub. Good beer and really friendly staff

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Will Knox . 2023-08-30

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East 5 star friendly service and nice pint

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Canny Comps Ltd . 2023-08-11

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Nice selection of taps and the bar staff are excellent

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nicky Juan . 2023-07-17

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Lovely experience wonderful bar staff waitress was wonderful with my little boy today , and so pleasant honestly that girl needs a raise wonderful lady

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melissa hall . 2023-07-08

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Overpriced tables filthy toilets stink

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Wilf Graham . 2023-06-24

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Was ok. Beef on dinner a bit chewy👍

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Frank Garvey . 2023-06-07

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Excellent customer service and good food. Really friendly.

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Alf Williams . 2023-05-29

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Thank you. It is a great place to have few drinks 🍸

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Алёнка С . 2023-05-24

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The blonde lass behind the bar is the best barmaid in Darlington absolutely amazing and great at her job what an absolute credit to the establishment

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Scott Finnegan . 2023-04-20

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Disappointment. 2nd time here. Ordered an arrangement of tapas. The prawns, calamari and halloumi were all deep fried to a crisp not really eatable. Chef must have forgot them in the fryer. Surprised they still served it. Won't be back anytime soon. Feel really sorry for the bloke running the bar who is the waiter too and having to run up and down the stairs just to get customers a bit of tomato sauce or salt. Why not just have those condiments downstairs at the bar for easy access for him.

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Gareth Rossi . 2023-04-13

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1st time in Darlington,Easter Sunday Roast,Food was excellent and staff brilliant.

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Robert D Maiden . 2023-04-10

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Expensive pint and was freezing inside.

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Andy Jackson . 2023-04-06

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Great selection of beer & a friendly welcome, was pleasantly surprised. A nice place to be with great staff.

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billygG3599YV . 2023-03-11

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Bar staff was spot on and a decent beer

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Paul Churm . 2023-02-28

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Cold and wet Friday night, but lovely warm welcome. Barman was fantastic with good service and a sense of humour.

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Gary Hayton . 2023-02-27

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Had an amazing Sunday Roast Lunch in the Hole in the Wall. Highly recommend trying this popular bar for excellent food. Friendly staff and delicious food.

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PhilipT876 . 2023-02-26

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Decent pub nice relaxing seats beer was ok but I had just come back from prague so nothing compares to pilsner over there

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Michael . 2023-02-26

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Totally enjoyable experience and big thanks to the staff who looked after us

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Mike Davies . 2023-02-21

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Nice pub, good food, great choice of drinks. You need to book for the food. I'm not sure if upstairs restaurant is still open as couple last times we were eating at the bar are. One minus ➖️ always understaffed and poor guy in the bar running like headless chicken, making drinks, bringing food, cleaning tables. It's actually the same story with all pubs in the area that belong to Warren Kreft

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Anya A Lamb . 2023-02-18

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Stunning food, fabulous staff and a really relaxed and calming lunch. Will definitely visit again, simply excellent from the moment we entered... and pickled eggs too!

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Phillippa Lauren Scrafton . 2023-02-17

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Lovely traditional pub, nice choice of beers, and a great service

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Ian Ridley . 2023-02-12

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Excellent pub and really nice, friendly and helpful barman, great atmosphere, ordered Sunday roast, if the cabbage had been cooked and the cauliflower cheese not so hard and had a bit of cheese sauce and not just grated cheese, it would have been perfect

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gailn879 . 2023-02-08

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Brilliant place for Sunday lunch friendly staff would definitely recommend

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ryan lee gilbert . 2023-02-07

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We held a baby shower in the function room above the bar. It was a well kitted room, perfect size for the 15 of us attending. The staff were helpful and so kind. They were patient when we had requests and always served with a smile on their face. The Buffett served was hot, delicious and we'll presented. Everyone found something to enjoy, including the 4 year old who found the tasty caramel sauce and brownies. The team working on Saturday 4th February 2:30-7:00pm, you worked hard and have done Hole in the wall proud! 10/10, I would recommend you use their services for your small celebratory needs! Just bring your own boxes for any leftovers ;) special thanks to the staff who have introduced me to passion fruit cocktails!

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Michelle Foster . 2023-02-05

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We held a baby shower in the function room above the bar. It was a well kitted room, perfect size for the 15 of us attending. The staff were helpful and so kind. They were patient when we had requests and always served with a smile on their face. The Buffett served was hot, delicious and we'll presented. Everyone found something to enjoy, including the 4 year old who found the tasty caramel sauce and brownies. The team working on Saturday 4th February 2:30-7:00pm, you worked hard and have done Hole in the wall proud! 10/10, I would recommend you use their services for your small celebratory needs! Just bring your own boxes for any leftovers ;) special thanks to the staff who have introduced me to passion fruit cocktails!

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V5935LImichellef . 2023-02-05

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Nice place and good cocktails. Would recommend the passion fruit martini. Only downside couldn't have another as no ice left.

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Kat Inch . 2023-01-31

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Went in for 1 pint on a Saturday night when passing. Stayed all night, Music in background was really good bar staff where great and a cracking pint of beer. Highly recommended to anyone passing.

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Brian White . 2023-01-28

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Looked nice enough but it didn't have any seating for our 1 year old. We went for su day lunch. Tall seats near the bar would have been dangerous for our baby so we had to go elsewhere.

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Chris Wilczek . 2023-01-22

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Visited here for a Friday lunch. The bar was almost empty and we sat at a table overlooking part of the market square. Most of the tables are higher level with stool type chairs. The menu provides a wide range of choice, and food and drinks are ordered and paid for at the bar. The meeting of special dietary needs required a little investigation. It took some time for the meals to be served, but when received, they were very good quality and value. The service was pleasant and friendly. We would rate our visit as "Good" rather than "Very Good"

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Chris M . 2023-01-21

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Friendly welcome. Food was really nice & reasonably priced.

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Deb Wray . 2023-01-16

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All the food, including the dips, made in house and was fantastic. The chef clearly has a passion for food and everything was delicious. Highly recommended.

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Jon Keen . 2023-01-16

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Lovely cozy meeting place with great decor and attention to detail. Never went upstairs to the restaurant but will definitely go back

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Riana Craggs . 2023-01-11

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Popped in here for a quick lunch, on break, and was not disappointed at all Staff really friendly, music was great and the food was outstanding. Loving the new look as well

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rachelsZ7746QC . 2023-01-04

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Popped in here on our Christmas outing, Christmas decor was very tastful It was very warm and welcoming as were the staff Lots of options on the bar including 4 cask ales Lots of Gin and spirits (chocolate orange shots were amazing) A great place to catch up

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U4152GZchristineb . 2022-12-27

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Went there on Monday 19th of December after a bit of Christmas shopping Was looking forward to it as I had read so many good reviews On arrival was impressed by the quirky of decor But to say I was impressed by the food I was not , I had a parmo and my partner a chicken butter burger. Which were very greasy and tasteless.It’s was a long wait which we were told on ordering but expectations were not meet on the wait unfortunately

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J7596UMdeang . 2022-12-23

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Lovely little pub! Food was lush!

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Marc Scott-Pinder . 2022-12-21

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A nice pub, on the market square. Recommended.

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John Winstanley . 2022-12-07

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Nice pub with welcoming staff. Food is typical pub fayre but nicely cooked. Generous portions!!

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Peter Chadbourn . 2022-12-01

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Excellent food ,fab prices and friendly staff also excellent service well worth a visit

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Rachel woodcock . 2022-12-01

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Has a nice morning with a colleague in here last week very relaxed vibe & warm. Coffee was great the bar lady said it was a festive bean, honestly one of the best coffees I have had. We didn’t eat but the food looked good passing us by.

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sarahbB5803YL . 2022-11-25

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Had our car in garage, so we ventured into the town and stumbled across this warm welcoming pub. We opted for lunch here and there was quite a few in dining when we arrived. Partner opted for a Beef Pie - That was Huge and came with mash, greens gravy & proper chips. whilst I thought I was playing it safe with a club sandwich - I was wrong that was also a large dish as it came with chips salad coleslaw. very reasonably priced for the size of portions we will be visiting again

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Gr-Ryan-1989 . 2022-11-24

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Hot nice meals, friendly service.

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Ruth Allan . 2022-11-24

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Haven’t been to the Hole in the Wall in a while so we decided to pop in for tea - always had good experience in the past. But this was the first time visiting since it has been taken over my new owners and 1 word disappointed. I Ordered Bao Buns (sweet chilli)- meant to be served with coleslaw, fries, garlic Mayo, salad and coleslaw. The sauce was not correct - no coleslaw and the driest salad ever. Practically dead. This was taken back so my partner ate by himself. My partner ordered ‘The hole’ burger, with nacho cheese, pigs in blankets, salad etc. No pigs in blankets, no coleslaw, no cheese. Wasn’t great. As you have to pay before you eat - just left with crap food and might as well have eaten separately. Only reason I gave 2 stars is I felt sorry for the only member of front of house on the floor - doing bar, running food and clearing tables. Give the place a miss!

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HLTennick . 2022-11-23

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Great selection of Real ales available. But the food is outstanding. Don't forget to ask for a doggy bag because I bet you can't finish what you order. Staff really friendly and helpful as well. Splendid find in Darlington Hope to be back there soon.

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Neil Armson . 2022-11-17

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I don’t think this place is advertised as well as they should? You walk into a pub end off then Upstairs is a lovely restaurant. The food is amazing as are the staff. This place really needs to sort their advertising campaign out. Outstanding!!!

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Wendy O'Reilly . 2022-11-12

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We visited for a drink,nice place but everybody needed to have our coats on ,no heating on, overall bartender was polite and helpful and drinks were nice

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Thalia Zaimaki . 2022-11-10

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Enjoyable atmosphere, good pint

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Paul Francis Morrell . 2022-11-02

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Good atmosphere with quality food. The venue is small and not everyone is dining.

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Iain Audsley . 2022-11-01

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Very disappointed food not great and over priced

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susan noble . 2022-10-29

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Huge and delicious Sunday lunch

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Oliver Campbell . 2022-10-21

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love the new hole so much it has become our favourite, nice to see that it has been kept as a pub and the decor is clean & crisp. Friendly staff, great drinks selection & great bar snacks, your on to a winner 🥇

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davidjM637IX . 2022-10-21

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Poor meal - My husband's gammon was over cooked and my sausage was practically burned. There was only one member of staff serving at first and he did the best he could but it was a poor experience. I would not recommend.

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Millie Moo . 2022-10-20

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Been coming here since taking my new in darlington, its my favourite watering hole. Staff are great & the selection of realales are good, regularly get there scotch egg its amazing, if your in the area you must have a visit

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tomjM8456RY . 2022-10-20

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Great bar with excellent music.

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Richard Laycock . 2022-10-10

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Top notch Sunday lunch today was so so huge as well and mine was a child’s portion still couldn’t eat it all. Took it home for later in a takeout box for beef sarnies. 5 slices of meat I got!! Staff where so polite and...

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Aliceskelter . 2022-10-09

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Nice pub,food not so,parts of our food we're missing, coleslaw.mayo also,it was a v,dry beef baguette.

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Anthony Bell . 2022-09-28

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Couldn’t believe they stopped serving food at 7pm midweek.

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Michael Kimber . 2022-09-27

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Visited here today for lunch, Staff were very friendly and welcoming, food was beautiful the beef was cooked to perfection. Not a long wait and big portions - definitely get your monies worth. Would highly recommend if you have been before.

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fredsU6882AL . 2022-09-25

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Went in on the eve of the Queens funeral. Had a round of their expensive drinks in a very cold bar. As it was approaching 8pm for the minutes silence we thought we'd stay so we could observe it. Did order a round but also...

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Kassie34 . 2022-09-23

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Homemade chips what a treat. Value for money. Quick service. Enjoyed our lovely Mocktails. Shame I was driving otherwise we would have had the 2 cocktails for £12 offer.

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sharon Roe . 2022-09-21

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