March Hare in County Durham

Came for Christmas day dinner. Food was faultless, very tasty and just enough without being wasteful. Service was amazing, so fluid, so helpful and all the staff remained upbeat and smiling throughout, which on a bit at day like Christmas day, must have took some doing, but credit to everyone. I even managed to secure some turkey for my dog (Loki). Who I left at home, but promised him his own Christmas dinner, which he thoroughly enjoyed too. We are March Hare regulars, but will certainly rebook for next Christmas Well done and congratulations to all..

Friendly atmosphere, Excellent service, good variety on the menu and food was delicious.

The food was lovely. Friendly staff. Clean. Good atmosphere. Quiz was fun

Loved the santa visit Totally blown away.

Lovely pub and polite, friendly manager and staff. Pub is festive, staff availability was just right, clean and tidy throughout and the market was so well organised. Lovely pub, will definitely return.

Waited an hour for meal to come. Natchos were horrible. Hardly any cheese on, very dry and sour cream was rank.

Had the mixed grill, meat done to perfection, just as requested, a good full meal, plenty of it, good value food.

Lovely place, we visit regularly and we never have a bad experience. The staff are so helpful and friendly, no matter how busy they are. The food is always beautiful and served hot and fresh. Its always clean and tidy and we are always welcomed with a smile.

Typical chain pub, cheap, order at the table via an app and quick service.

Great food, great hospitality made a great visit.

Lovely and friendly staff, food was really good with a great range of food to choose from. Tables and Pub was very clean and tidy.

Amber was epic as usual. Very good with the kids and very accommodating as a server ! Very allergy aware and very professional. Kev the chef makes epic meals and is super accommodating. Thank you

Good value, well prepared food and friendly staff. Good choice of menu.

Visited the March Hare a couple of days ago for lunch very enjoyable experience great service lovely proper cooked food and it was nice when staff can be bothered to come to our table and check if our meals were ok highly recommend this place its so much better than the White Heifer that traveled in Darlington will definitely be back again a big thanks to the staff .

We were made to feel very welcome and the staff were wonderful and made our lunch very special. the pub was very clean and very well managed and the food was perfect and beer was just as good. we will come here again and we have booked christmas lunch here now as well .

Standard chain pub. Staff are friendly, always clean, food is good. Better than some chains, but it's what you'd expect.

Came in last week with my wife and was greeted by Claire who was very welcoming,, we said that we would like a quiet table and Claire pointed us in the direction, we picked a table and looked at the menu then went to order and again Claire was very helpful,, food was really good and we will definitely be visiting again.

Although there were about 3 or 4 vegetarian menu options only one didn't have two chilli symbols beside it. I don't like food that is too spicy so I opted for a vegetarian burger but the taste was horrible. It's the worst one I have ever had. The cauliflower nuggets were lovely though. The chips were cold so I did ask for a replacement and they were okay and the ones that came were delicious. I told one of the staff when they came to clear the plates about my main meal and it turns out she is vegetarian and has tried all the options so I wish I had asked before ordering about how hot the veggie chilli was and I would have had that. She said I could have a complementary dessert given that I couldn't eat my main. I opted for cheesecake and that was lovely. Very friendly staff, there was a quiz on (it was a Tuesday) so plenty of atmosphere. It is a cosy pub.

Visited last week, our server was Claire, she's so happy and friendly, and very knowledgeable of your great menu, we will defiantly be back x

On my first visit, It was very busy, the online ordering system was offline and wait times were extended, that's all understandable. When my food arrived, it was the wrong order (chicken burger instead of spicy beefburger) I accepted it was a small error and ate it anyway, it tasted ok, no complaints about the quality. The second (and final) time I visited, the restaurant was relatively quiet, my order was correct but I waited a long time between starter and main (circa 30 mins). As there were errors on both occasions I visited, I absolutely do NOT recommend this bar/restaurant to anyone, and will never return, no matter what was on offer. The food was hot, it tasted alright, my partners order was correct and served in reasonable time on both occasions, though not mine. the service is rubbish.

Drinks and food way too expensive for what you get. Very small portion of mac and cheese. Wouldn't come back for food or drinks. We did not pay £5 we paid £13.75 for the mac and cheese not in the starters on the main menu yet it was starter size.

Wouldn’t go here again out of choice

Had a lovely meal was met by a bartender named Luke who was lovely and helpful couldn’t do enough for us

Food was barely warm and felt reheated, no Sunday dinners available on a Sunday…, restaurant was cold, staff wear pleasant

Our first time here, having travelled up from West Sussex for a weekend away. Louise looked after us so well and made us feel very welcome. Lovely friendly service with a smile. Very good food too at reasonable prices. I teach customer service and retail management for several very large companies and I was delighted with my visit today. Thank you 🙂

Brilliant service with great food and the drink I love Pepsi Max and not many Pub's do that.

We come in atleast once a month for food. Never been dissapointed. Staff are friendly and helpfull. Food is always spot on. Many more visits to come!

Quiet, food was okay. Pizzas including the garlic bread needed cooked a little more, quite floppy and the garlic bread was swimming in grease. Fish and chips were a solid 7. Thought I'd treat my man to his fav, sticky toffee pudding but he said it was definitely store bought and even with ice cream was way too dry. Iv never seen him leave sticky toffee pudding before but he did.

Ordered pizza and gammon steak when ordered arrived both where cold,took orders back to complain,a member of staff come over to apologise and said that we would get a fresh order,when the next order came,that was hot and was very nice,pity they couldn't do that the first time without having to complain ,but overall the experience will not put me off coming again.

Louise Turner was excellent at serving us! We also had food allergies which was catered for!

Recommend to everybody Good food and great atmosphere

Steak night for 2, Thursday 10 Oct 2024. The Rump Steak was perfection Medium Rare. Renaldo the Chef definitely knows how to cook a steak. Succulent, juicy, melted in the mouth 10/10. Can honestly say I've had a Steak from Miller & Carter and this was just as good. Compliments to Renaldo.

Great food Great staff Ryan especially so polite and helpful

Sunday lunch could have been hotter otherwise a great place to eat .

Lovely Sunday lunch, friendly helpful staff

Staff is very helpful and friendly and the food is excellent. The peas, in particular, were beautiful (and I never go into raptures about vegetables)! It was so very nice to sit in a restaurant without being forced to endure invasive, lound, highly irritating "music" (and I use that term in the loosest possible way). Lovely experience and will be returning more often from now on.

Expected a frozen meal but were surprised buy a lovely fresh homemade lunch. Service was fantastic thank you Louise

Luke was really helpful today and so friendly

We booked two tables in the dog friendly area for a family meal for our daughter’s 16th birthday (05.10.2024). Ryan and the team were fantastic and went out of their way to make sure everything was just perfect! I’d dropped a little birthday banner in and a ‘16’ badge, earlier in the week, and asked if they could be used to decorate the tables…however, when we arrived, Ryan had organised for a HUGE number 16 balloon to be there too! What a lovely surprise that was, and so thoughtful! The service on the day was faultless and the food was delicious! All of the 8 meals were lovely - my Dad actually said it was the nicest fish and chips he’d had in years! Thank you to everyone at The March Hare - we couldn’t have asked for more! 🫶🏻

Just had a lovely meal at the March hare, the staff including both the “Luke’s” were very kind and accommodating. Thank you

Haven't been here for a while, so tried today. Ordered the chilli chicken kebab. Chicken was thigh, not breast. But it doesn't say this on the menu. Thigh is fatty and awful. The waitress though was lovely and knew something wasn't right. She got my wife and I a chicken breast each which made up for it.

Probably the best steak I've had in years. Also amazing staff, from the bartender who helped my 89 year old mother, to the waitress who was just lovely. Will visit again.

Super venue food was excellent and service was great

We are regulars to March hare and always get warm welcome and staff always go above and beyond for everyone so 5⭐️ all the way

Must Visit!! I went here for a brief lunch with my family, ended up staying much longer than expected due to LOVING the place! Atmosphere is amazing, but nothing tops the quality of food. The Sunday Lunch blew me away, and for the price? I'd have it everyday if I could. All the staff are incredibly lovely and welcoming. I went for the Roast beef. upgrading it to a large and was simply stunned by the portion sizes, I was there for roughly 2 hours and still couldn't finish my plate! (Even though it tasted soooo good!) This is a must visit, must view location, I am so glad I stayed and want to thank the staff for the longlasting memories I made here. 10/10.

My husband was very disappointed no mixed grills available as he had really enjoyed this on our last visit definitely needs better food stock management.

Mini cheddars was fabulous.excellent service. Gave us lots of info. It was so good we have booked Sunday lunch today with her ⭐⭐⭐

Good pub, friendly staff. Let down by the microwave food. I wouldn't recommend this as as place to eat.

Lovely & welcoming Claire was very helpful

Food gave my husband food poisoning. He was violently ill shortly after the meal. Our drinks didn't come out to us even though they were on the same order, we had our meal without drinks even though we reminded the staff passing by our table twice that we still needed them. We then had to go up to the bar after our meal to get our drinks. Staff dropped cutlery and didn't pick it up, a knife and fork remained on the floor in a heavy traffic area for the majority of our meal which is a hazard. Whilst my husband was in the rest room, the staff took his half eaten meal, without asking anyone at the table if he was finished. My friend next to me was actively eating her chips left on her plate, before the staff started taking the plate, saying I will take that if you're finished, whilst actively removing it. Not giving my friend a chance to say no. Overall, the food was poor and so was the service.

Bad experience, taking the cutlery away just has I started my meal, had to go to next table to get a knife

Food amazing as always and so was our lovely waitress Louise. She is always so positive whenever we are in. She is always so lovely and welcoming. She made up for the other rude staff member (woman with blonde hair). Thanks again Louise for your lovely service!! You are amazing x

Pamula was a great server very pleasant and chatty

Lovely meal in a lovely place, very friendly staff especially Claire who was very helpful

Very popular place, called on a Wednesday day night and it was choc o block. Food was very average, but eatable. Would visit again

Pamala served us was lovely very nice to talk too

Lacking atmosphere not the best food

It was OK... nothing special about the food, weird spicy dressing on the salad which kind of spoiled it, but it was a friendly place with nice service

Lovely experience with my family here, food is wonderful and Brianna is such good help.

Proud to call this my local. Great grub, friendly staff and a fantastic quiz on a Tuesday night.

Came for quiz night and dinner. Ordered the light pizza. As good as any Italian, and a lovely salad too. Service quick and friendly. Will be coming again!!

Food and surroundings fine. Ridiculous method of ordering by joining a long single line of people waiting to be served pints with just one person at the bar. Online ordering from table never worked once. On first entering you have to join this long queue where elsewhere you are usually met by a staff member and you say I have a table booked and are taken to your table. This really needs looked into. I've not experienced this at any other pub. Reply to owner response 09/09/24 We spoke to a team member who said to join the queue. When seated we spoke to team member who said to use the web via scan at table which didn't work. When we informed them of this they wouldn't take the order but told us to join the queue again. You are digging a hole for yourself by lieing. Other tables were in the same queue too. 🙄

Only downside is the choice of ales. Could do with more draught ales. Lovely meal out with friends.

Absolutely brilliant staff and delicious food. It was incredibly busy so drinks took longer than expected but they apologized profusely and were very friendly

Louise went above and beyond to accommodate for our table of 13, we can’t thank her enough.

Did not like the idea of booking time slots,8-30pm-10-00pm then literally just ordered drinks,then the staff asking us to order food as soon as possible as the kitchen was closing at 9-00pm which we did not know about,we wanted to order a 3 course meal but ended p just having a main course and left the pub at about 9-30pm,not a great experience and won't be returning there again

Great service from luke, made me a special drink to request, "lukes tropical affair" and it was spectacular, service was amazing all around

Great food good prices and friendly staff always a pleasure

Even though the pub was busy the service was very efficient as were the staff. Friendly too. We all enjoyed the dishes we had.

Great service. Food spot on for the price

The staff are amazing! Very friendly and extremely helpful! We travel from Darlington to come here.

I’ve eaten here on many occasions and it’s always superb, the staff are great and very friendly, definitely recommend

Always a lovely visit. Food always very tasty and staff/kitchen staff always helpful if/when there are requirements to dishes. All the staff are always friendly.

Rebecca was amazing, very polite and very welcoming and food was great as always 😊

I come quite often and all staff I have encountered are extremely helpful ,the food is lovely too .

Excellent food and service thanks to Dale and team

Good food and very friendly staff…… Nice welcoming environment

Dale and staff were friendly and the food was great!

We were served by Dale and he was very friendly and even helped us use the app! Brilliant service and decent food!

Nice food and drinks. Friendly helpful staff. Not exactly cheap though.

Great food, great setting, great staff. Louise has us in stitches every visit.

Good food and drink, service was good, waited a little bit at bar to order food as there was only one person serving, asked what's the difference between an extra large Sunday roast (extra 2 squid) and a normal size, lad didn't know so asked kitchen, answer was extra slice of Beef and extra Yorkshire pudding (i recieved 2 decent slices of beef and 1 Yorkshire pudding) so would be interesting to see a standard meal and extra extra large side by side for reference. Anyway, like i said, starters were nice, and Sunday roast was nice. Better than Toby Carvery (Carlisle).

Excellent lovely place I travelled all the way from goole in Humberside just to bee there ever body needs to go its brilliant ..

We love the march hare, they're pet friendly and a chill atmosphere for the easily over stimulated, they're also pet friendly so we love bringing our cats and parrot here. Alex is particularly lovely, so easy to chat to, great with drink recommendations and amazing at decorating Christmas trees!

Pleasant atmosphere and great food

Louise is utterly fabulous, this beautiful lady is an asset, never let her go! Her personality is effervescent and it’s clear she enjoys her role. Thanks Louise we will return ( from Staffordshire) if only to see you 😘

Food is typical chain pub food. It's not too bad. Alcoholic Drinks are quite expensive. Was a while ago we went.

We visited the March Hare for my Mother in Laws birthday. It was the first time we had visited. We were looking for somewhere new to make memories. The menu was great for us as we knew that it had something for everyone. Some of us had a main meal and a few had starters for main meals. It was not a problem to be able to do this. The staff were very kind and friendly and nothing was any trouble to them. They are very accommodating. The March Hare is very clean and tidy. We felt comfortable where we were sat but we know it wouldn't have been a problem if we wanted to move seats. My daughter is visually impaired and it was great for her as it was well lit she could read the menu. The music was at an appropriate level to listen to whilst enjoying time having your meal. We ordered food for 8 people and it came out swiftly and all together. Nobody was missed out and the changes we asked for to the food were given. The food was hot and tasty. The cutlery and tables were clean and tidy. We all had dessert and they were gorgeous!!! Especially the blood orange brownie with ice cream !!! Overall a very clean, tidy, spacious, friendly and welcoming establishment. We are definitely coming to visit again on my daughters birthday. We are looking forward to it and we have recommended you to all our friends and family. Thank you and see you all soon.

Really good cowboy burger and fries, came with a pint of Pepsi Max on an offer £11.75 I believe ( other burgers and drinks available) Tasty food, fairly quick, staff pleasant, Pub,quiet today and a little bit sticky/ grubby on seating. Generally, I would recommend.

Used to have great pizzas - not sure what has happened but what was served up on Sunday night was poor. Small pizzas with hardly any toppings at all. Very poor VFM. unlikely to return

The experience was very relaxed and food was nice service was a little slow but put that down to being a big party

Took my 11 year old for dinner really nice food

Great service, Louise is an asset to the business. Very helpful and engaged. Only issue was an obnoxiously loud table of other customers.

Amazing food and drinks. I was away for the weekend with my friend and my two dogs. The staff were super accommodating and I loved that there was also a dog menu! My girls enjoyed their sausages! My meal was fantastic and the service throughout was great. The part that topped our visit was the amount of choices on the gluten free menu. My friend asked for the gf choices and was given a whole different menu. She said that from experience lots of places do not offer this, or will only have curry as their option. She had a fantastic meal and said it is the best gf food she has had in a pub/restaurant for a very long time. If we lived locally, we would definitely dine again.

We were served by Bryanna today with a nice manner and good attitude .food served was lovely we both enjoyed every bite thanku

Food was nice ok price and portion size

Luke, was the best thing since slice bread I've never encountered a service member of a pub that has ever made me feel comfortable and entertained as this man

It's a lovely gastro pub and has a very nice patio / beer garden to accompany. I dined with 2 others and we thoroughly mulled over the menu. My Mrs and I have been a few times and enjoyed the mega menu items. However, we settled on sharing items and mixed grills which were delicious. Very nice relaxed atmosphere in there and happened to a pub quiz night too. Both a positive and a negative, the staff were so attentive that they whipped away plates despite not all the party had finished which was a little awkward. Very nice and polite throughout mind you. The app to order failed too but we swiftly ordered at the bar instead.

Brianna Amber luke complaints to them all made our whole night worth will definitely be coming back again

Promote Luke to Manager and dale