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Nº 654 in 1489 in County Durham

Nº 111 of 228 Other cuisines in County Durham

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Food and service was excellent. Will definitely be returning. 😋👌💛

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Chris Spence . 2024-10-21

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Always a great Sunday lunch. Lovely staff too

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Kay Dover . 2024-10-06

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Booked a table for a small birthday meal, 4 of us. Very good meal. Lots of choice, one person used rhe gluten free menu and commented about how good the options were. Would recommend a visit but you should book a table.

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Nick Middleton . 2024-09-30

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Great good well worth the money

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Julieanne Kennedy . 2024-09-29

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The meal choice is good wholesome food. My choice was the steak pie and real enjoyable meal. No room for a pudding.

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Dennis Stoddart . 2024-09-24

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Vile! Everything is processed, nothing fresh at all. The food was cold when they asked if the food was ok I said no and it fell on deaf ears apparently. This is after I had to send food back as it came wrong in the first place. I hope the owner/manager sees this as they should be embarrassed serving such a disgusting plate of luke warm processed crap. Not to mention the collection of dirty glasses stacked at the end of the bar just sitting for guests to observe whilst not enjoying their meals. Just scruffy in my opinion. I'll not be back and I'll be warning others off too!

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M H . 2024-09-22

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Food was lovely. Piping hot and so reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit.

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Sue Stone . 2024-09-22

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Went today for lunch, staff were lovely, helpful and friendly, constantly observing customers but not hassling all the time. Food was beautiful... Good size portions and great for the price. Waiting staff constantly on the go, either serving food and drinks, cleaning tables or keeping ontop of housekeeping in general. Lovely atmosphere, light music in background but not too much. Overall, it was brilliant!!

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Louise Hopper . 2024-09-20

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A really lovely meal tonight. It was very busy but we were quickly found a table and the service was excellent, all the staff are lovely. Our meal was piping hot and very tasty. We particularly liked that our dishes were served with nicely cooked vegetables. We ordered Belly Pork and Salmon

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Sandra Goldsmith (Creative Heart) . 2024-09-19

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Beautiful food but could of had pork meat on yorkshire passing huge cauliflower cheese to die for

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Jacqueline King . 2024-09-13

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Bar itself was messy and covered in old drink. Food was okay, but bar had a weird smell.

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Tommy Williams . 2024-09-12

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I've been here a couple of times now when visiting up North and I can't fault it! Welcoming, helpful and friendly staff every time. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Katherine Thompson . 2024-09-10

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Go regularly with family great food, service and atmosphere. Book in advance as always busy.

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Adam Davis . 2024-09-08

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Thanks to wiss and all the staff you go above and beyond to make my day can't thank you enough meal and service top class pleased to be one of your locals and appreciate all you do for us

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Billy Kennedy . 2024-09-01

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Sunday roast delicious as usual

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Eileen Robson . 2024-09-01

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Met up with mates here for a lunchtime catch up and was met by a waitress apologising for the wait but she said it's Pensioner Bingo on a Wednesday. She even invited us to join in! The place was packed out with pensioners, all waiting for a game of Housie. In spite of all that, the service was excellent, the food very nice and the staff were lovely. We didn't stick around for the bingo. There was a queue of ladies with their dabbers waiting for our seats but this is a valued community event which draws in people to enjoy an afternoon out, so well done to the managers for organising it.

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Dave Wallbanks . 2024-08-28

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Very nice place and a good menu and atmosphere good outside area Carvery was really nice 👌

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Stephen kay . 2024-08-26

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Great food nice seating area outside seemed popular and friendly

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Nicola Arnold . 2024-08-24

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Carvery is lovely plenty of choice fresh vegetables. Selection of meats. Normal menu plenty of choice

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kaye Little . 2024-08-17

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£18 for sirloin steak it was disgusting

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Mags Collins . 2024-08-17

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Read the reviews and they weren’t wrong. Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Good atmosphere friendly efficient staff and outstanding value The carvery was to die for. Even at my age I’ve never had a carvery What a place to start it’ll take some beating I’m sure Top marks to all Just mind the step into the gents. Nearly broke my ankle ! could blame old age. Only saw the sign on my way out lol 😜

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FABIA VRS . 2024-08-14

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If I could leave a zero star I would, Little woman with grey hair and glasses who served was nothing but rude snapped at us stating that carvery was off…fair enough. I ordered orange juice which came warm as if it had been out of the fridge for ages, when I asked for a fresh one it was the same. Food was cold after waiting 1.5hours. Not worth going.

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Pat Upex . 2024-08-10

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Lovely hot food from the carvery

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Carolynne “Lexiemarkone” Hutton . 2024-08-10

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Went for the takeout Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious the meat was melt in your mouth everything was top notch

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victoria price . 2024-08-04

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Superb sunday carvery @ a fantastic price. Would recommend booking a table as it was absolutely ram packed

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Graham McBride . 2024-08-03

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Brilliant pub and very attentive staff, over hearing them taking care of the older generation making sure they can manage the steps and there roast dinners, great Job!! I had beef parmo and my cousin had fajitas and both thoroughly enjoyed it ,serve time was quick to! Will defo be back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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debbie pearson . 2024-07-31

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637129 Lovely food as always, excellent service Our Sunday carvery’s had great choice of meat and veg very fresh High chair available and clean Will definitely go back again

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Nathan C . 2024-07-31

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Very busy for a Wednesday which is good food good and service fantastic been here a few times never disappointed on a evening or lunch xxx

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James W . 2024-07-31

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Always a good place to stop for a mid bike ride meal and drink, nice outside seating area and friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend the chicken and potato skins !

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Ryan . 2024-07-31

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Went up on an extremely busy night. Staff worked hard , food didn't take too long and was piping hot. Baron of beef and the spicy chicken parmo we had. Very nice and very tasty. Well worth a visit. Very reasonable prices.

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chris dixon . 2024-07-29

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Fantastic selection of food and children menu friendly helpful staff and competitive prices. Outside seating area Dogs allowed. Definitely will be back.

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Kevin Forster . 2024-07-28

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Love this place! Just a random find when looking for a place to eat while on holiday. The service was great, the food was delicious (can highly recommend the chicken parmo) and generous portions too, you definitely get your moneys worth. There was also plenty to chose from on the menu. We would definitely go back if we are in the area.

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Caroline S . 2024-07-25

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Had a great meal here. A couple of us had the carvery which they really enjoyed, (no parsnips which one of our party loves) everything else was lovely. The rest of us had pizzas which were very nice but we could only eat half, so took rest home for brekkie! Great service here too😊 Well worth a visit.

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Tool Man . 2024-07-25

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I visit here on a regular basis the food is always very good. Tried the new pizza menu and was not disappointed 10 out of 10. Always made to feel welcome by the friendly staff

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Andrew L . 2024-07-22

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Right here goes Jolly Drovers Booked the jolly Drovers for my sons 18th birthday 4months table was for 16 adults & 2 children,pre-ordered food in advance so it would be easier(So i thought ):boy was i wrong ....,when we got there we were put on 2 separate tables which had my back up immediately as you all know me and Billy are divorced and it looked like Billy's family on 1 table and us on another which I absolutely hated, then my granddaughter who is 13 couldn't get up the steps as she's in a wheelchair chair which I told them when i booked 🤬so she crawled up the steps which made all her dignity go out the window as the place was packed in fact too packed & she had to be carried back down the steps , we waited over an hour for pre-ordered food my granddaughters and friends food didn't come out till we were nearly all finished ours 🤬 then to top it off my Niece pre-ordered tofo fajitas which came out as a bowl of stir fried vegetables and had no tofo on it at all ...when she questioned this they said they had ran out of tofo ...but didn't think to tell her just served a dish of veg 🤬 not sure how you can run out of something that was pre-ordered like but to serve a dish of stir fry without saying anything to her left me speechless....The so called CHEF 👨‍🍳 must have been pissed or on something that night...the whole lot was an absolute disgrace from start to finish.....my sons 18th special birthday meal was absolutely ruined & will never ever be back 🤬🤬🤬

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michelle g . 2024-07-21

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Portion sizes are massive I made the mistake of getting a starter and couldn't finish my main so had to box it up to take away food was great and the prices are not expensive at all

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Andrew Crombie . 2024-07-16

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Wonderful menu, excellent food at affordable prices. Totally recommend

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Dawnie 45 . 2024-06-30

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Food was great, piping hot, & a good selection on the Sunday Carvery. Pork & beef was excellent. It was a busy time of the day so noise levels were high which is to be expected: I prefer a quieter atmosphere.

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N Griffiths . 2024-06-26

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Great food, service and atmosphere. Very impressive 👏

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Philip Bell . 2024-06-23

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Beautiful fresh food served daily. Good menu selection and great service.

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Chris Todd . 2024-06-23

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Wiz the “manager” is a bully, he is aggressive towards young girls who work there being intimidating, abusive and rude. I approached him (recorded the full conversation) he laughed in my face and became very aggressive and cocky thinking it was funny to cancel a shift 15 minutes before the shift started, despite it take 45 minutes on public transport to get to their. He found this hilarious, his manner is disgusting and I feel this needs to be addressed immediately.

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Abby-Jade Sonnenfeld . 2024-06-20

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Been quite a few times. Always excellent food, friendly staff. Would recommend

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Hyper Diaper . 2024-06-16

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Absolutely fantastic food and really friendly staff

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Matt Blake . 2024-06-09

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The meal was disgusting it was cold ,this was a birthday treat for my husbands birthday will not be going back ina hurry

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Maureen Bell . 2024-06-06

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Friendly staff, Efficient service and lovely Carvery. Good selection of vegetables. Yorkshire puddings were great and meat was perfectly cooked with beautiful gravy.

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Jan Walsh . 2024-06-01

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Food was lovely as always and the staff are friendly and helpful

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Sarah Jane Rowell . 2024-05-31

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The best Carvery I've ever had, staff lovely and wasn't too busy when we were there. Dog friendly too.

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Ange Salxx . 2024-05-30

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Honestly the jollies have gone down hill over the last couple of years. The food was just okay.... The veg was hard and way under cooked the beef was the only good thing on the plate. The service was terrible we had to physically ask someone to take even our drinks order after they'd sat another table down and took their order first who came in after us then just went to walk straight past. It's not somewhere I'd recommend anymore.

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Kelly Parker . 2024-05-28

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Had steak pie and wash and my dad had the steak, food was 10/10 unbelievable! Highly recommend!

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Steven Mears . 2024-05-27

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Car parking is abysmal with one entry and silly people blocking the entrance ... wont be back and seen about 10 cars do the same and drive off. Shocking parking options with dumb customers parking and blocking entrance lol

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Phil Harrison . 2024-05-26

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I had the Asian salmon with noodles and vegetables. Will be back.

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louise wilson . 2024-05-21

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You can book or walk in. Small car park. Toilets clean. The service is quick. Dinner was nice, but vegetables were a bit hard. The drink ordered was wrong and asked for NO ice cubes every time they still put them in. Plus, staff came to the table about 7 times and asked if we needed anything. Then, while eating, staff started to move about 5 or 6 tables and chairs for a booking coming in. People standing over us. Very uncomfortable and stressed. We were a head and bottom on seats count. Put more notices up, please, about children running around someone is going to get hurt.

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Jill Hughes . 2024-05-17

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The food, service and atmosphere is excellent. Food is always cooked to perfection and doesn't take forever to come out. Food and drinks are a little more expensive than other places, but you pay for what you get.

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Andy Moffatt-Clayton . 2024-05-13

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The place and service is great. Was very disappointed with my burger. All I could taste was BBQ Sauce, the onion rings were terrible. You bite it and all the onion comes out, leaving you with loads of greasy batter left. Drink was nice. If I was then I’d give up on the burgers. That 2 I’ve had that were worse than a McDonald’s one at 15x the price.

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Annfield Birds . 2024-05-06

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Lovely meal staff were very nice

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Catherine Watson . 2024-05-05

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Beautifully cooked, fresh and tasty food

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John Bosson . 2024-04-28

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Pleasant, helpful staff. Good service and a large portion. I didn't have a starter and I still couldn't finish it! Good parking facilities.

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Ms Dee . 2024-04-17

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Good food, friendly staff, could do with some Real Ales.

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Paul Hewitt . 2024-04-11

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Amazing food as always! Thank you!!

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Holly Richardson . 2024-04-11

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Great carvery attended on Easter Sunday.

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Kaylee- Ann Davidson-Olley . 2024-04-10

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Went for 1st time and will definitely be back. All of our food was delicious and the staff were so friendly.

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Jan Jol . 2024-04-09

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Excellent service, great food large choice including a carvery well worth a visit.

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James Moore . 2024-04-08

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10/10 I have been here a couple of times and it’s amazing. The food is top notch, fresh and good portions. I’m always asking for a box to take away leftovers because there is so much. The desserts are lovely. Such a good selection on the menu. Will be going back soon.

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Lynn Bowman . 2024-04-07

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Last time we visited it wasn't nice... But will try again as was the first time we had bad meals. Will be trying again in the near future. I didn't write this review to get vouchers. Been back since and food and service spot on as always.

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Gary Kenny . 2024-04-04

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Best place for a good meal every thing perfect staff nice and polite food came very quickly and hot very good parking 🅿️

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Robert Wright . 2024-04-03

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Nice pub. Had my first ever parmo! Was not disappointed. Got a 4 'cause I had a burger before there that wasn't great, but that's probably a personal taste thing. Was very busy which is unsurprising given it seems popular.. But there's plenty of room and staff were attentive. Beer choice could be better, lacking in ales, but they had guinness. Seems family friendly and a tad expensive but overall pretty good.

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Barney B . 2024-04-01

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Nice food, was very busy. Service was good and reasonably quick given how busy it was.

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Rachel B . 2024-03-12

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Always a top service, the food is always excellent, the staff are friendly and go above and beyond.

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michael graham . 2024-03-10

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This is just gorgeous. Great food great atmosphere and the staff are amazing x

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Hannah Oneill . 2024-03-08

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New menu so had lasagne and chips. Was a large size, ended up leaving some but was lovely. Staff were friendly.

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Angela Clare . 2024-03-07

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Got a parmo for the first time and can safely say I believe it'll be the best parmo I will ever have. The menu all looks amazing so will be back to try other meals.

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D Ren . 2024-02-25

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This is the first time me and my wife have dined here, and we were not disappointed, a great variety of food on the menu for every appetite, we WILL be returning very soon, and I recommend that even if you visit the once , you won't be disappointed.

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Ian Maughan . 2024-02-24

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Great carvery. Pie was huge and spot on. Nice pub on the whole.

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Peter Connell . 2024-02-20

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Great place, first time we have been and will return. Staff were brilliant. Could not fault one thing.

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Johnny Downes . 2024-02-19

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Had a lovely birthday meal with my mam dad and heather. Food tremendous

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David Pritchard . 2024-02-16

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Bit chaotic on Sunday lunchtime - if you book first I don't think you should queue with people who have just turned up hoping for a table - should be a quick book in system for those prebooked. Carvery was lovely though.

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Karen Furness . 2024-02-12

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I’ve honestly never had a bad meal here I’ve been eating here for about ten years it’s certainly my go to place for a Sunday carvery it can get busy on a Sunday but it’s because everybody knows how good the roasts are,the service has always been good also the staff are always trying to go the extra step to ensure everything is ok i honestly can’t fault the staff despite how much there rushing about they will always take 5 minutes out to ensure your ok. I’ve been in hospitality for over 30yrs & i can honestly see they have a great team here!

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Stewart . 2024-02-06

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Excellent Carvery. Fabulous selection of food. Attentive Staff. Highly Recommended

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Jo Hudson . 2024-02-04

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Lovely friendly pub, food was delicious, good prices and large portions! Definitely going to be a regular!

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Tina Richardson . 2024-02-02

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Food was nice, good value pub food. Service was OK too. Pub decor is a bit dated... but for a reasonable meal it's OK. Decent sized car park. Easy to get to.

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tracy Spence . 2024-02-01

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Lovely little gem. Staff were excellent and friendly. Food was excellent 👌

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Ronnie Allaker . 2024-01-22

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All the staff I encountered were very friendly and efficient, particularly nice as they were young which can be hard to find sometimes. I finished off my stay with a beautifully cooked breakfast, great ingrediants and a perfect poached egg. Delicious, thank you.

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Len Double . 2024-01-22

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Went for lunch, and although busy there was plenty of room I had the Steak pie which was full of steak and the mashed potato was nice and creamy. In actual fact I could not manage to eat all of the Steak because I was stuffed full. The staff are great and it was money well spent.

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Leslie Maughan . 2024-01-22

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As always Jolly is amazing this time for quiz night 1st time and it's was brilliant, food is amazing!!!

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Joe Oliphant . 2024-01-12

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Lovely food as always. Great service 🙂

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Carin Hayne . 2023-12-31

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We decided to treat my mother and cousin to The Christmas Day meal that was available this year. From the initial phone call to book the table to the day itself things ran very smoothly, additional help being able to pay for the whole thing in instalments after the initial deposit was paid. The day itself was beyond my expectations. Friendly reception after walking through the door into a very nice open layout. Quickly sat at our tables and then the day started. Starters arrived promptly after the drink order was taken. The queue for the carvery part of the meal progressed at a decent speed given how busy the Christmas Meal bookings were. The food was cooked well, the serving staff were readily talkative which helped my mother (chatterbox I swear). Left with smiles on our faces and no space in our belly's for even the smallest snack. Highly recommend!

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DaHelix . 2023-12-25

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Superb food, excellent home cooking, fab portions. Can't praise it enough.

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Scott Henderson . 2023-12-23

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We had tea with Santa tonight and it was incredible. The food was amazing, the staff were fantastic and everyone went above and beyond to make it magical for the children.

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Laura Davies . 2023-12-22

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First time here, it's a lovely place. Really good food portion sizes, good quality food which also tasted delicious. The staff were really friendly and the place is cosy and warm.

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Litia . 2023-12-10

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Decent carvery food. Kids enjoyed their dessert. Carry out available also.

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Graeme Hopper . 2023-11-12

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Lived in the area for almost 2 years but hadn’t been.. came midweek (no booking) got our table really quickly.. Food was lovely and will definitely be returning.. Homemade chips are absolutely lush!

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L E W . 2023-11-06

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Whenever I visit my Dad's in Leadgate, I have to visit. It's my favourite place. The food is fantastic and very reasonably priced, most meals are about 12-13 quid. The Steak Pie is so good. I realised they do carverys too so I'll be trying one next time, the Yorkshires are massive!

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Dean Parkin . 2023-11-01

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Gorgeous food and staff really friendly. This was our first visit and won't be the last.

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emma copley . 2023-10-23

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Absolutely packed, but the service was very quick for the carvery. I went for a takeaway it was delicious... You could serve yourself with veg etc.. I will return.

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Marianne Bailey . 2023-10-15

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Lovely staff, very friendly and welcoming, service was fantastic. Food was delicious, the chips were amazing. Only marked down a star for a few little things like my friends mentioned the bread on their subs was dry and my chicken was a little dry too. Still thoroughly enjoyed my first visit and would happily return.

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Becky Coates . 2023-09-20

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The staff are the best I've ever come across, anywhere, they're welcoming, polite, attentive & nothing you ask or request is a bother to them. The carvery is lovely too, very tasty & even the chefs are friendly! It's a great family pub & always very clean & tidy. They're also very keen to support & help those less fortunate, especially the homeless & donate food to a charity food kitchen, who are always extremely grateful.

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Nadia Sheffield . 2023-09-14

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Lovely food, I got the hot beef sandwich with fries, had a choice of them or chunky chips. Great service the staff were friendly, on the ball to notify us thst there was ongoing work and apoloized for noise. Definitely will be back.

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Mollie . 2023-08-18

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Lovely carvery and bingo friendly helpful staff

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Gillian Chamberlain . 2023-08-02

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Fab place food excellent service fab

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Sylvia Sav . 2023-07-13

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Good food and plenty of it although not very hot. plates were cold so maybe the reason. Friendly efficient staff.

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Ken Allan . 2023-06-21

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