Kimble's in Stockton-on-Tees

Server would not allow swaps on breakfast menu. Reluctant to call manager. Manager also refused swaps saying this had been stopped by head office. When told other pubs were still allowing it he said it was due to price difference between swap items. When pointed out that they were same price ( poached and fried eggs) he resorted to Head Office instruction. I subsequently checked with Head Office customer service who said they had not issued any such instruction. Swaps were at managers discretion. THE GUY WAS SIMPLY LYING

Ordered 2 coffees at 11.30, turned up at 1.20pm!

Food seems pretty good and mostly good prices. Music too loud. People therefore too loud. Often kids playing in the pub. I got hit in the face with a ball.

Met by a girl named Lucy, happy to introduce me as a patron, amazing service for me and my partner, other staff members very polite also! Only popped in for one but will be returning! Only purchased a neck oil and spirit but props to the owners for the freshest pint this side of the North East!

I normally nip in here for a few when I go to the shops or am passing by and fancy a sneaky beer or 2. Decent bar, bit expensive. I was excited when I saw they had Guinness on, as it's 5 min from where I am - however, it was a bang average pint, it even tasted a bit sharp and bitter, not sure what that was from, but at £6,20 a pint, that is robbery. Guinness is my "go to" , and I'd consider paying that, if I were getting the same quality as in Ireland, but it was miles away. There were also a couple of folk the other night on the sniff and created a bit if an awkward atmosphere, not sure I'll rush back now. I will say all the staff are very good though.