Mill Inn in Sunderland

First time at the Mill but deffo won’t be our last. The Sunday lunch is outstanding! Very friendly staff. Will definitely be back 👍

We came for dinner on a Monday. We were lucky to get a table as we didn't book. My wife had a small plate of steak pie and I had a lamb Rogan josh. The food was excellent and the portions very generous. One of our friends is vegetarian and had 2 starters as a main which she really enjoyed. The prices are very reasonable. They appreciate cash payments. My only criticism is our waitress could have been more friendly.

Tonight 31st August .. We had the steak and ale pie with chunky chips and hunter's chicken with side salad and fries followed by cheesecake & ice cream and ginger sponge and custard. The food was absolutely fabulous and the service excellent as always. We have tried other places if only for a change but every time we eat at the Mill we always leave totally satisfied (and full) and we both agree - there's no better place to eat.. Thank you.

We come quite regular as food is excellent staff are friendly and overall service is brilliant. There’s not much more I can say about the mill but I’d definitely recommend 100%.

The food is always tasty here, loads of good homemade grub on offer. I opted for the salt and chilli chicken with chunky chips and it was really good, the chips are honestly divine! Portions are huge, but I still made room for the cheesecake of the day, sticky toffee pudding 😍 two of the bests desserts merged into one, unreal! We landed on buskers night, which was a nice little added bonus. The drinks are a little on the pricey side, but nothing too outrageous. All round a great pub with lush food, well worth a visit.

We traveled from York to visit a great Aunt and wanted somewhere for Sunday lunch. Researched the area and the Mill looked good. We had our dog with us so had to eat in the bar (no problem) On arrival staff were super friendly, getting Freddy a bowl of water. We all choose our meals, 1 scampi, 1 steak pie and 1 small appetite roast beef. They arrived in good time and were hot and tasty. Portions are good and we all struggled to finish but it was all delicious. Very reasonably priced even with a bottle of fizz and 2 bottles of water. The staff here are a credit to their employer. Hospitality is a hard game to work in but everyone we met was so lovely…… well done. We will definitely be back!

Had a very tasty family meal yesterday. One of our party is gluten and dairy intolerant. The young server named Summer was extremely helpful in finding out with the chef what our family member could eat. Having to frequently return to the kitchen having more...

Brilliant night 6 of ate here all our meals were differant waiters are so friendly amazing.We making it our regular nightout.

Not my first time at the Mill and definitely not my last. First of all the staff are so caring and helpful would go back just for that experience alone. We took our disabled mam for Sunday lunch today however I hadn’t mentioned on booking...

Not my first visit, but had to write another review! 29 people for my dad’s 80th. They allowed me to go early to decorate the room and put balloons on the table. I had pre-ordered all the food. It came out on time and was...

We visited as a party of 12, we booked a table and they asked us to preorder food because of the size of the party which absolutely wasn’t a problem. We had a lovely table in the restaurant, starters arrived promptly for those who’d ordered...

Enjoyed an early even meal with friends just chilling out ,great food glass of wine pint for the men. Staff here are so pleasant helpful, even though they busy lovely people. I shared potato skins .Then my chilli chicken balls with curry sauce & chips...

My wife and i took 2 friends here for a meal at 6:30pm. Our friends were over the moon with the place, also said how friendly the staff were and the food was delicious. Asked us to bring them here the next time they are...

Called in on spec.for lunch, place quite busy with diners, had a nice atmosphere and friendly bar staff food very nice with ample portion size and good value for money, we will be back again.

Sadly the dark haired server lady needs a little extra training on customer service and not stotting around like she doesn’t want to be their. Meals just ok will not return but hey ho you will still do ok as was busy when we arrived.

15 of us visited for birthday meal, table was booked for 6.15. We arrived to ge ignored by member of staff that had passed us and clearly saw we where waiting to be seated, going to long long story short we had two young children...

Went to the Mill after a day out in Seaham and it was the perfect stop! We didn’t know the area and saw that the Mill had good reviews and they were right! Went in and were told due to it being busy they could...

Evening meal for 3 . All 3 meals of an excellent standard and plenty of food. Very efficient staff. Will certainly be eating here more regularly.

We were recommended this pub by a member of staff at a nearby hotel just a few minutes drive away. It is a bit off the beaten track so we wouldn't have found it on our own. The menu is enormous. My wife had mince...

Not from around that area and stumbled across the Mill pub, not booked a table but they accommodated us easily The food was exceptional! Home made chicken Kiev and the chicken supreme was absolutely beautiful Big portion size, served in good time, food was hot...

Well came here after months not visiting. Safe to say it has massively went downhill!!!! It's extremely over priced! Unexperienced staff who did not have a clue about certain drinks me and my partner requested. A woman ( who was short and black hair )...

Shared potato skins, which were ample for two. Gammon steak for my husband - best he’s had in a long time! Me - king prawns in a delicious sauce. Huge prawns. Well cooked and filling. Great food and lovely staff. We only live up the...

Was here Saturday afternoon for lunch with the hubby. The staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. I had cheeseburger which was home made served with chunky chips and salad it was delicious couldn’t eat it all. The hubby had steak pie chips and gravy...

Came to the mill on Thursday 2:30pm it was busy and asked if there was any tables after been told table 11 is available but we only have two chef’s and there’s a wait .. no problem so got two drinks in , a lady...

Was here yesterday for Sunday lunch and even tho we didn’t book they squeezed us in. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the lunch was beautiful and piping hot. I had roast pork with all the trimmings and a massive Yorkshire pudding. Hubby...

We booked a table for myself, my husband, my 3 year old and my baby. After waiting in a crowded entrance to be seated, we settled my toddler in the high chair etc only to be told we had been put in the wrong table....

The Sunday Lunch I had yesterday was excellent I arranged with the staff what time the meal would be ready to pick up and they brought it out on time to the car park for me to collect This is an excellent service where they...

My second time in here so been my 46 birthday I ask the waitress what she can recommend me . She say definitely sirloin steak. I go for it , plenty food in the plate but poor quality , I ask for medium rare and...

My family came here with my Auntie and Uncle who eat here regularly and sing its praises. We rang last minute to get a table and the lovely staff fit us in. The pub itself is beautiful with ample parking for its size. Toilets were...

Was here last Sunday for lunch with the family. The food is all home cooked and plenty of it I had pork with all the trimmings. The Yorkshire puddings were huge. The staff are lovely and friendly even brought a pudding out for my 1yr...

Had a few drinks with the hubby Friday night then we ordered the Yorkshire roll stuffed with chicken, very tasty. Huge portions so Caullam who served us most the night boxed it up so we could take the remainder home. He is an asset to...

This really is a great pub. Got to say if I hadn't been there for a family event, I would've driven by but it really is an old style pub. Two great bars, one with pool table etc, the other a nice relaxed bar. There's...

Having visited for the first time in a while tonight after regularly visiting over the last 20 years, it feels like a completely different establishment. We visited as a party of 6 on, granted, a busy Saturday night. We were seated, with no menus, which...

Visited last night for food and drinks, chose chicken curry, very tasty and huge portions! We were served by a lovely girl called Abbie, she couldn’t do enough to help, service with a smile indeed. We were made to feel welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our...

A on the spot decision to visit this pub after passing it so many times was definitely a good decision 😀 Atmosphere lovely and relaxed and staff so friendly! Extensive food choices and some offers to catch your eye. We had a Mexican burger and...

The food was amazing everyone cleared their plates even the children all the staff and management were very friendly and welcoming would definitely return again

Been here a couple of times and can't complain about the portion sizes or the taste of some of the food. It seems the more we come the longer we have to wait. The food was late coming out the second time we ordered. More...

The Mill is close to us and its couple years since we have been. What an awesome experience!! Steak pie and hunters chicken. Best meals we ever had. Chips were to die for-big brown soft chips!! Going again this week to try other dishes and...

We used to enjoy the food and atmosphere here but recently had a bad experience. Sat down and asked what draught beers they had but the waiter was 'new' and didn't know, just told us all the lagers on. Now I was taught when I...

Sunday lunch was okay ish . Seemed to go for portion size over quality with a comedy size Yorkshire pudding making it impossible to get to rest of food. Turnip mainly consisted of pepper salt and butter. Let down further by the service which was...

Worst Sunday lunch ever. If you like large portions and flavourless food and tough meet this is the place for you. Total waste of £70+ Won’t be returning ☹️

Service was absolutely shocking!!! Waited over an hour for food a different server went past and hadn’t even realised we had ordered food there was next to no one dining indoors and when finished took my partners plate away and let mine in front of...

Don't listen to any negative feedback on this place. The food is absolutely top draw. If you have a big appetite this place is for you, the portions are huge and very well priced. Visited Durham last weekend and enjoyed it so much on the...

If anybody is planning to come here Turn back around. Food was disgusting well over priced for what you receive. Staff were unfriendly and didn’t have a clue what was going on. They are not taking part in the eat out to help out scheme,...

Visited on the second week after reopening from lockdown, Table was booked in advance, however we still waited to be seated on arrival. 15 minutes after being seethed we were asked by a if we had ordered drinks yet - we hadn’t, and had to...

Ordered a takeaway last night for family of 6. Collected it and got home realised one meal was missing. Rang them up they apologised and offered to deliver which they did. Then realised the two chicken burgers we ordered were in fact beefburgers! Food was...

Just had a takeaway from here. I appreciate that these are difficult times, but the food was disgusting, frozen fries and cold EVERYTHING. A forty minute wait in the car park even after ordering 9 hours before hand. Loads of other people in the car...

Spotlessly clean environment with the friendliest staff you could wish for. After an abscence through ill health we decided to revisit The Mill for Sunday lunch again.We have been visiting for several weeks now and have never been disappointed. This must be ,without doubt, the...

Having only recently discovered The Mill, we have now catapulted it up into one of our top places for an evening meal. A great menu, a lovely lamb shank this time, my wife's lasagne maybe could have had a touch more meat in it, but...

Visited the mill today for fish and chips have to say the chips were ok fish tasted of curry and was yellow in parts when we sent it back the waitress informed us that chef used turmeric because the oil was new and the batter...

Took my team here for a team meal. Lovely food as normal and all staff were really helpful. Portions are huge for the price which is great. The parking is great and it is all on the flat so easily accessible.

Could not be better. My wife had been with friends earlier in the week and we called at tea time. It was busy. but the staff were very good throughout, very helpful, I had a fab home made corn beef pie with mushy pies and...

We went on Monday night for our anniversary meal and the service and food was excellent. My wife is vegetarian and her choice is very varied as well. All round good experience.

Really enjoyed the buffet at the gathering here after my sister's funeral, a good selection of dishes and hot food.

Always beautiful food served when I have been there! Generous portions, reasonable prices, great food / menu and the staff are lovely and very helpful!

Regular visitor to The Mill. Never disappoints. 6 of us visited in October for my mams 50th birthday, very quick service, excellent selection on the specials board and food came out very quickly. As usual, meals were delicious and very generous portions. Excellent value for...

Had booked a different pub for lunch only to find it shut down and without notice given! Arrived at the Mill in the hope of a table being available. It was packed but the delightful staff managed to fit us in. During the course of...

One of the few pleasures of moving house (if, indeed, there are any!) is the ability to investigate the decent dining out/watering holes in your new locality. We got off to a flying start this week when we called at The Mill in Houghton Le...

My friends and I visited the Mill Inn for an evening together. The atmosphere was relaxed. The staff are all friendly and attentive. The food was great.

Called in to our new local after recently moving to the area, had a quiet lunch food was spot on, very enjoyable nice pub as far as we know it is highly rated in the locality and further afield, after our visit we can see...

I've eaten here twice this week so a 2 for 1. On Monday night we went for the steak special which was excellent, we both had soup followed by steak and chips with all the trimmings. Fantastic value for money at £25 per couple including...

Glad I ignored some of the bad reviews on here, 1st time I'd been in and won't be the last. My mam an dad had gone a while back, so I said I wanted to try it, and I wasn't disapointed. I had the best...

Food not bad, but let down by the miserable robotic staff who seemed more intent on getting you in and out in the shortest time available. Landlord should be aware that these staff will dilute his efforts.

After having one surprise meal out for my birthday I was caught out again when I was taken to the mill to find family waiting for me. The staff were lovely and had again put balloons and confetti on the table we all had starters...

Had a lovely meeting with friends . Delicious FOOD. Very friendly service highly recommend. (Halloumi in batter) Vegetarian fish and chips with mushy peas then chocolate fudge cake and ice cream . 10 out 10

Beautiful food, four of us arrived for a bite to eat, I must say ,the food was lovely, the staff made us very welcome and made sure we were seen to promptly. Will be returning very soon. Lovely pub, lovely food, lovely staff.

I used to really love coming to this pub for a meal. However the last few times I have been the service from staff has been very poor. The staff prefer to hang around the bar, ignoring the fact that you have entered the pub....

Went for a family meal for my son's birthday, was a Monday night so the steak night was on, 2 steaks, 2 starters & 2 drinks for £24.95, food was excellent as we're the staff, great pub!

I can’t fault the food at all, yet the service at front of house was below standard. We were made to feel quite unwelcome when the waitress checked her watch (arrived at 1750 and they serve till 1900) when we arrived to see if they...

Food was disgusting the vegetable natchos only had cheese on with no salsa sauce. Curry looked like it had a bottle of oil poured over it

Been to the mill a few times always find food and staff lovely and friendly . Not sure what happened today waited 50 minutes for our food . When I asked staff when would our meal arrive we were told there was a 30 minute...

Fairly regular visitors to The Mill, we booked a table for 10 for 7 pm. Restaurant was very busy with couple of large parties and all tables occupied.Specials menu was very impressive with 2 course steak/chicken/salmon, a starter and a drink for 2 at under...

Visited on a busy Sunday afternoon and as usual the pace was busy. High quality food at reasonable prices. Recommended

Came here for lunch today while on my break from work and the food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back

Visited for the first time and found the establishment full, which is a good sign. Ordered drinks, at the bar, which were very reasonably priced. Waitress took our order and food delivered relatively quickly. Presentation good but not as piping hot as I like but...

Been here 20+ times over the years but have been out of the area for 2 years, & chose it for a special meet-up with friends. Thought it couldn't improve, but it has, new décor, new menu...the Staff were superb, from initial greeting to leaving....

Our regular pub for lovely grub and good service, been visiting for years and years,we love it there

Lovely pub, Great atmosphere and very helpful friendly staff. Good menu and reasonable prices. Usually book but the staff will always try to find us a table if we don't book. This is one of the best pubs in the area!!!!

Visited the mill last night for your steak night deal, which was amazingly priced. The service was second to none from the 3 lovely ladies on duty, matched by the great atmosphere. The generous portions and presentation topped off a fantastic and tasty meal and...

Visited with Ashleigh & Diane on a cold January day - after a warming drink we selected from the extensive menu and were content with the fare in terms of both quality & quantity. My homemade steak & ale pie was excellent, not a single...

After visiting a few times for drinks, we decided to try the food menu. We went for the steak deal, which you get 2 starters, 2 steaks and 2 drinks for 20. Food quality was really nice, service was great too. Would recommend!

party of 7 food was great and ample amounts served. Arrived about 6.30 and done for 8pm without bolting food down

Visit here on a regular basis. Service is always good with the staff being friendly and polite. Good selection on the menu and weekly specials. Generous portions and vegetables allways available as an alternative to chips.

Great local pub that serves excellent food , I'm sure this has got to be the best eatery in the area

We called in for lunch prior to going to the cinema and decided to try the pensioner's special. This was my first time here so was unsure of portions, quality etc. We both ordered the mince and dumplings as it was a chilly morning and...

Excellent food, great fast service, lovely staff willing to help, would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anybody.

Sadly beef was tough rest of meal was okay service was average will think hard before going for another meal

We use this pub regularly and have never been let down with the food choices. We booked a table in the small reception area outside of the main restaurant so we didn't have to relocate once we'd finished our meal. On arrival we realised others...

This is our local eatery and it never fails to deliver.Hubby had the special rib eye, Man had garlic chicken and I had lamb shank.Fab!! Rib eye was a perfect med /rare so tender and man size portion.Lamb shank fell off the bone and garlic...

Been a few months since we had been here but this place never disappoints food fab staff fab stella fab recommend this pub always

We visited on a Wednesday at around 2pm. This was our first visit to the area. Our first impressions were that the place seemed a bit disjointed, we entered from the car park and down a dim corridor, past the kitchen (door open lots of...

Nice place but the wait was far to long, I ordered baked potatoe and chilli, the chilli was more tomatoe than chilli, the potatoe must of been frozen before baked because it was watery, and the coleslaw was warm, sorry to say if we are...

Lovely place and lovely staff and we have ate here several times before and it's always good. Tonight was disappointing, burnt chips, very mushy peas and hubby's corned beef pie was dry and gravy out of a tub. disappointing,

Been here on several occasions and never complain, staff always friendly, food always tastes great and plentiful

Took my Sister for a meal at lunchtime. Both extremely satisfied with the choice the quality of the food served. Excellent value for money when prepared by a quality chef.

I go at least once a week when I'm home and have never ever had a bad meal. Brilliant varied menu. Something for everyone. Not sure about vegan but a few vegetarian options.

Took family here for lunch last week but only just got round to writing review. Staff were wonderful with the kids and they have been asking to go back ever since! Meals were generous freshly prepared and delicious- beer was good too. Defiantly one to...

You cannot beat the senior citizens menu for £5.95 for 1 course and £7.95 for 2 courses. This is served every weekday until 5pm. Marvellous value. The main menu and specials are also great value with a great choice. Thesteak night on a Monday night...

Went for Sunday lunch, food was okay though it was hit and miss with each of the food for everyone in our group. Staff were friendly though we were forgotten about a few times having to chase up getting our food orders and food and...

Visit here a couple of times a month. Food always first class. Lots of varied menu choices on a regular basis together with Chef’s Specials. Reasonably priced ( daily Pensioners specials between 12 - 5 pm weekdays). Sunday lunches very popular too. Extremely generous portions....