Rose and Crown in County Durham

This was our second visit. The first, between Christmas and New Year, was perfect. Wonderful food, great staff and super atmosphere. It was pretty crowded then. As a result we decided to take our daughter and her fiancé for their birthday meal as a special treat - it’s an hour away from where we live, but we felt it was worth it to get a really special occasion. It wasn’t. Although it was no more crowded than before, we were put in the main bar (we had our dog) so constantly had a queue behind us. People were calling to each other over our heads and the serving staff had trouble getting to us because of people waiting to be served at the bar. There were also lots and lots of flies. The food was fantastic but the atmosphere was not. We had booked many months before to get a place but it seems not early enough to be able to secure a decent location to eat. It was a very disappointing experience on a day that was supposed to be special. We won’t be back. Our advice is to avoid this restaurant on a Saturday, especially if you have a dog. We felt very sorry for the servers so gave an additional tip (on top of the automatic service charge) because they had a pretty hard time getting to us. Our table in the bar rather than the rather nice side room where we’d been before (also with our dog) was simply not fit for a place like this and certainly not a good place to serve food of this quality.

Truly excellent. As a party of 12, we pre booked for a midweek dinner. The place itself is beautiful, warm, welcoming and dog friendly. A varied menu, catering to all tastes and vegetarians. Locally sourced produce and excellent food. Great service and very friendly staff.

Called in for lunch while visiting Eggleton hall gardens. Really lovely. Worth every penny. Had a sharing platter . Quality locally sourced ingredients. Lovely staff. Everything was perfect. Beautiful village. Highly recommend.

I love coming to this place and booked a table have to have a family meal. Sat down in a near empty room but so close to the next table that I had to sit at the side of the table. First thing first the waiter asked do you want any drinks, as I only drink bottled beer I asked what do you have? We only have non alcoholic bottles of beer!!! No thinks I will drink water!!!! A restaurant with no bottles of beer !!!

Best roast lunch ever! Amazing roast beef and puddings. Great service. Excellent choice of wines. Wouldn’t change a thing and can’t wait to go back.

We were staying in Durham and the restaurant we had booked cancelled due to the threat of riots, so we decided to look further afield. We found two restaurants - one was The Bay Horse in Hurworth-on-Tees and the second one this restaurant. On Tuesday we went to The Bay Horse and were blown away by the food and service etc and on Thursday we were expecting the same. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite work out that way. The atmosphere was less friendly, but the menu looked promising. I had the roasted tomato soup, sour cream, Parmesan croutons, tarragon oil, which was delicious. So far, so good. I had wanted the venison and beef pie, but that was sold out, so I opted for the treacle marinated pork chop, creamed spinach, anise carrot, triple cooked chips and charcuterie sauce. This looked lovely, but sadly did not deliver on taste. The carrot was the star of the dish - the pork had barely any flavour and was chewy and the spinach was barely seasoned. I had high hopes for the sauce, but it was watery and tasteless. I was so disappointed and nearly didn’t order a desert, but having looked at the menu I was tempted by the rum and coconut posset, pineapple gel, brown sugar roasted pineapple and lime sorbet. The posset was like rubber, not light and creamy as I was expecting. It had no flavour at all and there were large lumps of hard sugar mixed in with what looked like cut up pieces of pineapple rings, a little bit brown. I sent it back and it was taken off the bill. I had overhead another couple asking for a cappuccino, only to be told that they only served filter coffee, so didn’t stay for coffee. I don’t think it helped that the chef had a friend in and was busy cooking him and his partner taster courses and kept popping out to see what they thought. So maybe he was just bit preoccupied and forgot to season the food! If you don’t want to be disappointed onto the Bay Horse! I wish we had gone back on the Wednesday instead….

Sunday lunch was quite disappointing. Side vegetables and beef were both lukewarm. My lamb was better but overall we expected better at the prices they charge. We did not stay for a sweet course.

We visited after reading good reviews as were staying in nearby Barnard castle. The food was amazing! One of the best pub meals we have had. Definitely not your standard pub food. Really nicely decorated inside and the staff were lovely. Loved we could take our little dog with us too

Smart, tastefully and fairly luxuriously done up bar, dining room and downstairs (we didn't stay.) We had pints (very good,) and lunch. Lunch was just small to medium sarnies with a bit of salad, and a little expensive, but *very* good, so well worth it. The staff are very nice, helpful and friendly. Interesting photos and handsome prints everywhere, and comfortable rooms downstairs. Guests get their brek in a beautiful, pannelled dining room.

The Rose & Crown is a very lovely place to be! Both restaurant & bar are cosy, quaint & romantic, the latter boasting an open fire. And the village of Romaldkirk is totally, quintessentially English chocolate box. The welcome was typically Northern (warm & genuine) & service attentive & chatty. Starters & mains were excellent, but puds, sadly disappointing, hence the 4/5. This wouldn’t stop us returning or recommending though.

The food was great but don’t go unless you are willing to share the bar/dining room with dogs. We were seated in close proximity to a couple with a large, smelly dog. We like dogs, were brought up with them, but please leave them at home when you are going out for dinner.

Quality meal in a something special environment. We were lucky to eat in the lovely old dining room and the food came up to expectation. We had beautifully tender & tasty pork & lamb which we understand was locally sourced as indeed all ingredients. Yorkshire puds crispy, gravy spot on and the cauliflower cheese was delicious as were all veg. We just managed share a luscious sweet which melted in your mouth - top marks. It may be a little more expensive but worth it . Lovely village surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Dropped in for lunch after a local walk. Very warm welcome and a superb lunch with excellent service. The stand out meal from our trip to this wonderful part of the country. Hope to use the Rose & Crown as a hotel break next winter.

What a lovely country pub with an impressive restaurant.The menu was short but the food was excellent. Really looking forward to going again.Slightly on the priicy side (but one remember the quality long after one has forgotten the price)

This was our first visit to this beautifully located country pub to meet friends that have frequented many times. A warm welcome on a cold day was nice with friendly members of staff looking after us. The menu was varied with light bites, main meals and nibbles all on offer. Order of the day was the burger with salad and triple cooked chips that were delicious and a sausage light bite too. All the food was amazing and the pub, although quiet when we arrived was quite busy. Loved the whole experience and would revisit if going past that way.

We had a fantastic meal in the Bar on Friday evening. The five of us all chose different meals and were all singing the praises of the kitchen staff. The two course meal with beers and a bottle of wine including tip came to under £50 per head. For such a mouth watering meal in a warm relaxing atmosphere it was well worth it. I highly recommend a visit.

The food was outstanding - great flavour combinations, perfectly cooked meat and beautiful presentation. The service was friendly and prompt with small touches like tap water ready on the table and fresh bread and butter (really delicious bread and butter at that) before the starters that just take it up a level. The food isn't cheap (around £9 for a starter or desert and £20-25 for a main) but we felt the quality warranted the price. Overall, we had a lovely evening and would definitely go back/recommend it. We were advised to book in advance and would endorse this suggestion as it was very popular so you seem unlikely to be able to get a table as a walk in.

This is a gorgeous country pub with a mouthwatering menu and my whole group were excited to try it for lunch. The food is locally sourced and was nicely cooked. On the face of it this was somewhere I would normally be keen to visit again however the service was so poor, not only would I never eat there again, I feel compelled to leave a negative review. The service wasn't slow or inefficient and no mistakes were made with our order but the waitress was surly and downright unpleasant. We were spending over £140 for a main course and a drink and we were made to feel incredibly uncomfortable. I would guess that the server may have been experiencing some sort of personal crisis that rendered her incapable of speaking civilly or raising a smile, however the barmaid was almost as miserable. We couldn't get out of there fast enough.

Visited for Sunday Lunch with friends. Setting and dining room were very nice. Food was ok but expensive. £9 for a bowl of soup is excessive. Sunday lunch mains range from £18-20, again quite expensive considering the cost of vegetables. I had the pork, which was very dry. Friends had beef, which they thought was tough. Decided to have pud at home, as again £9 for a brownie or sticky toffee pud seems excessive. Liked the setting but think they are overcharging for the food.

Delightful old world atmosphere, excellent food and service. We celebrated my wife's birthday there and she loved it. Romaldkirk is a small unspoiled village with spaceous village greens and many beutiful mature trees. The Rose and Crown overlooks the village green, well set back from the not particularly busy main road. My only criticism is that despite the lovely summer's evening, the curtains covered a good half of the windows, so the dining room seemed quite gloomy. Even the not very bright wall lights did not dispel the gloom.My enquiry as to whether the curtains could be adjusted to let in more light was met with "That's how the boss likes them". Consequently I has to read the rather faint light gray print on the menu by the light on my phone. Wouid have given 5 stars had it not been for this.

Exceptionally good food and lovely ambient atmosphere. Menu is limited but there is something for everyone. Wine list is a little pricy but beer selection is an option and exceptional. A good place to eat, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays as most places are closed. We were not disappointed. Better than our first choice which was the Forrester in Middleton-by-Teesdale. Highly recommended.

Visited with friends staff very good on hand when required but not in your face Drinks wise in my view expensive Food wise Starter £9 Main meal £24 Pudding £9 I personally didn’t have a starter but did have main meal and pudding Main meal chips steak pie and a whole carrot Pudding sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of ice cream Did I think it was value for money NO I can see why people go but people who enjoy a pub with food tend to return Can’t say I would at the prices It is extremely hot in venue to the point of it being uncomfortable

Lovely setting and nice serve. Unfortunately really expensive. The humous starter was excellent but pricey I felt. The burger was nice, but served only with frozen chips for the price it was, really disappointing. Most likely visit in Summer for a drink outside as lovely setting

Just spent a fantastic New Year’s Eve at the Rose and Crown. The meal and service were outstanding. Well done Dave and the team!

Decided to try pubs called the Rose and Crown wherever I take a weekend break. This pub lived up to the menu. We had the vegetarian starter followed by fish special and vegetarian main course, both excellent. My only criticism is our own willpower, having had 2 courses we could not try the sticky toffee pudding, maybe next time. Great atmosphere and friendly engaging staff. Very very dog friendly.

Couldn’t of been happier, impromptu first time visiting this area and came across this lovely restaurant, such a brilliant find.. service was super and the food was so tasty. Highly recommend

We booked a table at the Rose and Crown on the recommendation of a friend and it did not disappoint. The service was exemplary and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the smoked mackerel pate and the chargrilled burger. Both were on point, my partner had deep fried prawns and 12 hour braised steak, which melted in your mouth. Testament to the food, we had no room for a dessert. I would thoroughly recommend the Rose and Crown if you are looking for somewhere to eat that has just taken it up a notch.

Without exaggeration, this was the best Sunday lunch we’ve had in years. Beautifully cooked, succulent roasted beef and pork, served with cracking Yorkshire puddings and a rich gravy. Vegetables were also excellent, and the cauliflower cheese with crispy topping was to die for. Top notch, cheery service and dog-friendly, and super housekeeping too - we felt truly spoiled. We loved the emphasis on local and British produce, and we can now see why The Rose & Crown has always been fully booked whenever we tried to visit previously!

The menu is not extensive but oozes quality and variety. Specials everyday. We visited 4 consecutive nights this week and our taste buds danced away with delight and satisfaction. The attention provided by all members of staff was exemplary. All this in a building almost 500 years old which helped us to appreciate our experience even more.

Ate an evening meal here in April 2022 as a birthday treat and can highly recommend the Rose and Crown as a place to eat.

We enjoyed a lovely dinner here last night. The setting is really delightful, nestled in the centre of a little village. The building is beautiful, and the dining room where we ate was very nicely presented. A tempting menu promised delicious food and did not...

Had a bar lunch and left feeling as hungry when I came out as when I went in. Husband had steak and ale pie. Disappointing. 3 pieces of meat filled out with mushrooms. I had stuff3ed aubergine which was more like a starter as it...

Good food, reasonably priced and all fresh ingredients are locally sourced. Fish from Hartlepool, meat from the butcher in Barnard Castle, bread from a local bakery. Recommend the sharing meat/cheese platter for lunch.

The food in this lovely place is superb, can’t get enough of it Had the steak and beer this is the best pie I’ve ever had. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert to Die for. Think will be heading up there most of the summer. Thank...

The food was of very high quality! The staff were fantastic, each and every one of them was friendly and attentive, impeccable service. Loved the fact that this place is dog friendly, very cosey in the bar, perfect for a cold evening! Great selection of...

Managed to book in on Wednesday night during our stay - had a lovely meal and beer was excellent - welcoming friendly experience

Recent two night stay, excellent in all areas. Great welcome upon arrival from friendly staff. Bedroom well appointed and very comfortable. Delicious food served in the bar and restaurant. Dogs made very welcome, lots of good walks in local area.

We booked a table for lunch based on a recommedation. The staff were friendly, it is a classic village pub, wooden beams etc., just what you hoped for. We both chose the fish platter which was listed as sharing for two as a starter or...

After a visit to the lovely Eggleston Hall Gardens, we felt the call of the Rose and Crown for a cold beer and a bite to eat. It's an extremely handsome and well kept building,in an equally bonny village and on a warm July afternoon...

Food excellent, staff excellent, lounge excellent, company excellent. A good choice of food and a good wine list. Ample parking in a beautiful village.

We pre-booked a table for 2 for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. For starter I had the prawn cocktail and my partner had the charcuterie and both were very good - the meat on the charcuterie was fist class and clearly sourced from a...

Stayed for two nights and enjoyed dinner in the hotel restaurant both nights. Had a pre dinner Gin and Tonic in the hotel bar pre-dinner on the first night but that was a bit underwhelming. I think it was a single measure and it was...

We came across this lovely country pub by chance, staff very friendly the food I,ve got too say was amazing. Dog friendly as it has many dog walkers and walkers alike. Not far from Barnard Castle where we we staying. Would definitely recommend this lovely...

We chose the meat and cheese platter following a staff recommendation. We expected something quite special following her description, however the platter consisted of 6 pieces of chorizo, 2 of pieces of salami and 2 of ?Serrano ham, an egg, small portions of coleslaw, tomato,...

Booked a table for lunch, walked from Cotherstone. Lovely dining room where we could take our dogs too. Our food was gorgeous, high quality, plentiful, beautifully presented. Fish platters for the boys and mackerel pate and smoked salmon sandwiches for the girls FABULOUS !!! Wainwright’s...

We visited for a late lunch and the menus was limited to help with gradual reopening post pandemic. The food was very good, especially the fish platter which was enough for two people.The setting is lovely and the staff look after people well keeping the tables outside turning over so customers do not have to wait too long.Wainwrights draught beer very smooth.

Had to book in advance as very busy but enjoyed a good Sunday roast of beef and Yorkshire pudding.A very nice draught cider to wash it down with.Sensibleprecautions in place staff fine although very busy.

This place never disappoints and once again I'm left looking forward to my next visit. Getting to The Rose and Crown is a bit of a trek for me but it's well worth it. It's been a while since my last visit, mainly due to the dreaded COVID and I had tried a couple of time to book a table in advance but found that slots were being snapped up rather quickly. I suppose I could have just turned up but I'd rather have the peace of mind knowing I had a table than risk chancing it. With all that is going on right now, and who knows what is around the corner, I could think of nowhere better to while away a couple hours and sample some fantastic fayre, great service and top notch Black Sheep. Till next time!

Stayed here for 3 nights as part of a Dinner B&B deal. The accommodation is excellent. Comfy bed, spacious room (with dressing room!), lovely modern bathroom with walk in shower. Nice little touch providing a mini flask of fresh milk rather than those horrible cartons. Wifi seemed to work well.The food is fabulous - just loved the mushroom/spinach goats cheese breakfast as well as the varied evening menu. Portion sizes were spot on for us. Plenty to eat, but did not substitute quality for quantity. A lot of attention to detail and everything served at a good pace.The quality of service from the welcome, to the bar, restaurant and housekeeping is excellent. the staff are clearly well trained and knowledgable.Needless to say, Covid precautions were good and thorough, including a detailed email before arrival, tables well-spaced.

Stopped here for lunch while out for a walk with friends. The food was excellent and the service lovely and friendly. The main courses were delicious and freshly cooked and the place was well organised in these difficult Covid19 times.

We visited the Rose and Crown on one occasion previously whilst in the area for drinks in 2016, so always vowed next time we were in the area we would eat there. Myself and my wife booked a break in Mickleton in July, so were disappointed to find that the Rose and Crown was not opening till August. We were however returning with family in September, so 3 weeks before arrival i went online to book to find no availability. I contacted the pub and they said they could accomodate us in the bar on a particular night. We were pleased on arriving to find we were in exactly the same spot we had sat in on our visit 4 years earlier. Five of us enjoyed a leisurely 2 hours with excellent food, drink and service at reasonable prices. We look forward to another visit when we are next in the area.

We had heard about the R & C’s reputation but not had tried anything other than a sandwich lunch (good) and early pre-dinner drinks (ok but staff weren’t welcoming). Booked Sunday lunch in the restaurant for my partner’s birthday and I can’t remember a better experience from the moment we walked through the door to leaving. The service and the food were absolutely top drawer. The combination of the two makes it a must visit location. We advised one of the staff that lunch wasn’t good - it was superb.

Food was AMAZING - we had a 3 course meal here every night for 4 nights. The standard menu here is very very good (we tried the lamb and the seabass) but the daily specials were out of this world! We would highly recommend this restaurant.

We stayed overnight in this lovely country hotel . Room was very nice, great walk in shower loads of storage with walk in closet. Bed really comfy, tea coffee and biscuits in room. Dog friendly . Had a lovely meal and drinks. Staff are really nice. Gorgeous little village .

We had a beef pie which had not been cooked as the pastry was all in a clump! The staff were very pleasant but sadly the food did not live up to the service!

Drove down from Durham city for a special lunch today booked through open table . Arrived and was very surprised to find they had no record of our booking despite the fact I had email confirmation . Unfortunately there were no spare tables so we had to sit outside with people who were obviously dressed for outside dining. The sun was shining so we decided to make the best of it . Food was excellent. By the time we ordered desert the rain came and very kindly they allowed us to sit in the residents lounge . The staff could not have been more apologetic and we did not pay a penny for our meal ! I am writing this review really to say that the staff could not have been kinder to the point that we felt guilty for not paying for a lovely meal ( disappointing not to allow our son the chance of enjoying the beautiful interior for his birthday lunch) but also to suggest that people always confirm bookings directly with restaurants to avoid these mistakes which the rose and crown admits do happen.

Visited recently whilst staying in the village, once at lunchtime and then again for an evening meal a couple of days later. Not sure if we were just unlucky but everyone in our party left by commenting that the staff were not very welcoming. The food was good, tasty and with some unusual options and as ever the roaring fire makes for a very cosy and traditional pub but a friendly smile, an attempt to make conversation or even some eye contact would have been appreciated and would have elevated our experience way beyond average.

Stayed one night for DB&B with our dog and friends and it was a delight. Food really good and though not vegetarian I was impressed that there is a separate vegetarian menu and ended up choosing starter and main from this menu. Our dog appreciated, as did we, the sheepskin rug by our table for her to lie on.Staff all very helpful and attentive and the location is great for walks. It is on our list of paces to revisit.

I knew we were going to enjoy our lunch as soon as we entered the calm, ordered bar and saw a table with a small blackboard and "Reserved Kirkwood" on it. This is a wonderfully efficient old English pub and with excellent food and service, all of which makes it well worth its reputation.The Sunday lunch menu was essentially roasts. The cauliflower cheese and giant, light, Yorkshire puddings were particularly good. (Could perhaps have done with a tad more beef, though.) The lemon posset with orange sorbet and raspberries dessert was superb too. Two courses cost £21.Our mains came within 10 mins of ordering and we were back on our walk within the hour. By the way, the pub is fine for walkers. Yes: it is posh but not so posh that you'd feel out of place in outdoor gear. (We walked from Cotherstone then, after lunch, continued over the bridge at Egglestone and back on the far side of the Tees. Highly recommended.)You definitely need to book. Nothing was available on the day. You can book online, another example of the pub's efficiency.

We live close by and are regulars as we appreciate the high quality but unpretentious food, the friendly and professional service and the relaxed atmosphere. They have a varied and interesting menu - and their pies are "proper" pies- not just pastry top.

A lovely place, cosy and quaint with very comfortable rooms set in a pretty and peaceful village. The bar area with its crackling fire is gorgeous and the ambience of the whole place very relaxed and peaceful.

Have eaten here before so I knew it was going to be good I booked the taster menu for myself and nine friends. The chef, Dave Hunter, discussed with me beforehand what sort of food I liked and went into great detail (he did however also give us the option to leave it to him) and he then came up with a menu that really suited me and my guests. He had listened to everything I had said and designed it around that. The food was outstanding with every course a taste sensation. He really put his all into it and when he came through to explain each course his love for his food just shone through. The staff were attentive and friendly and even though we were a table of ten nothing was too much trouble. Amazing amazing night. I would highly recommend eating here and not just the taster as the rest of the food is so so good. Well Done Dave Hunter and the team at the Rose and Crown!

Took my partner and my stepson for dinner. The food was amazing! Both boys had the specials starter (Korean Chicken) and main (Pheasant). The starter was apparently the best they'd ever had, a 10/10. I had the grilled sea bass which was divine. We've been for lunch before which was lovely but the evening meal was delicious! We'll be back soon.

Booked a table for a special Sunday lunch but weretold it was in the bar. No drinks order taken. Went to the bar to ask for menus; they knew we’d thought we were in the restaurant so would have thought menus and drinks would have been more forthcoming. The starters had by a couple of us -Charcuterie platter were lovely but the soup really wasn’t. Main beef and lamb were delicious but rolledBelly pork was dry and had overpowering garlic paste rolled into it (which we scraped off). The accompaniments were all very delicious. We enjoyed the brownie and cheeseboard.

This delightful pub is set in a picturesque area of the Pennines and the building is equally charming oozing a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu is not overly varied but food is well cooked and presented by equally freindly staff who make for a delightful evening of dining out at. During our week's visit to the area we enjoyed our meals here the most.

I have walked through Romaldkirk so many times and wondered about the catering provided by the Rose and Crown. I need wonder no more - it is nothing short of magnificent.We started with the smoked salmon and marie rose prawns and there was enough provided to satisfy the largest of appetites - just simply wonderful. A slice of bread and butter would have been nice. Simpsons Beef was just mouth wateringly delicious. Red in the middle and just fell apart in the mouth.Yorkshire Puddings just like mother used to make and cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection. And the carrot - not just a carrot but sensationally cooked . The folk on the next table chose the cold meats as starters and they were well pleased. The Puddings looked tempting but they were beyond our stomach capacities even one pudding and two spoons.

The website of the Rose and Crown promises "a warm welcome". However, when we checked in for a one night stay, the young man at reception was not particularly "warm" or "welcoming" and, pointedly, did not offer to help us with our luggage, even though we are no longer young. He indicated the steep and narrow staircase and left us to get on with it.Our room overlooking the village street was large, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was small, but cleverly designed to make the most of the available space and generous amounts of good quality toiletries were supplied.However, after our long drive, we would have liked to make ourselves some tea, but there were no such facilities in the room. A note in the information folder informed us that we could phone down for a tray, but we didn’t want to put that young man to any trouble, so we did without. In the circumstances, the convenience of making our own hot drinks would have been most welcome.That evening we enjoyed our dinner in the beautiful oak panelled dining room. The place was busy, but service was efficient and polite. The portions were generous; my starter of smoked salmon with a smoked salmon mousse was heaped up on the plate and so large it was more of a main course than a starter. Smoked salmon is quite rich and, as a starter, half the amount would have been plenty, but that's just my personal opinion.After a good night’s sleep our breakfast next morning was excellent, my partner in particular thoroughly enjoyed the haddock omelette with Cotherstone cheese sauce.On the whole, this turned out to be a pleasant place to stay, despite the initial off-hand “welcome”.

We booked the Rose and Crown in Romaldkirk a couple of Sundays ago while we were visiting in the area. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant bar, table was already set and reserved for us when we arrived, the staff were very helpful and responded to requests from customers. Choice of Sunday roasts, we both went for the Teesdale lamb, local to the area, huge crisp Yorkshire puddings with all roasts, little pan of gravy which kept hot, together with mixed vegetables and my husband was amazed at the delicious cauliflower cheese. After this lunch wasn't sure we could manage pudding but couldn't resist the sticky toffee pudding with sauce and ice cream - to die for! We will definitely be visiting here again, hopefully over a couple of days, walking routes in the foyer for us to try, and sample the evening meal menu.

We booked the Rose and Crown in Romaldkirk for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago whilst we were visiting in the area. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant bar, a table was already set and reserved for us when we arrived, the staff were very helpful and responded to requests from customers.

Enjoyed some very nice sandwiches yes pricey but look at the quality of the fillings no cheap paper ham here packed with tasty thick hand carved meat. What more can i say. Facilities very high standard and staff very friendly hanks for a very nice lunch.

Superb food every visit! The quality of food is first class, the staff a delight and a relaxing atmosphere.

Visited here several times and had an enjoyable pint so decided to have Dinner. We were advised to book, which we did. The food is well above average for a pub, but the price does reflect this. Rather off putting (for me) is the sign that says 'No Muddy Boots Beyond This Point' as you enter the pub, which is in the middle of a walking area. However, it is a hotel and not all guests are walkers. Staff are very well presented in waistcoats and ties, which I haven't seen in many a year! I would advise booking for food and it is not the cheapest pub in the area but our food was excellent and worth the cost.

Sunday Lunch very disappointing and very expensive £17 for main course only and food not that great. Service was ok but booked for a family of 12 and were squashed into one corner as if we were unwelcome

While visiting the UK, we drove 45 minutes for dinner, after being recommended this restaurant. The staff was brusque and seemed in a rush. I ordered the lamb chop, which arrived very quickly, and had no meat, only fat. The kale wasn’t cooked. When I mentioned this to the server, she said she would tell the chef. No apology or attempt to correct the situation. Then we were ignored for quite a while until we had to go to the bar and ask for our check. Again, rude, cold service. No apology of any kind or offer of a discount. A complete waste of time and money.

Visiting in the area and went for Sunday lunch having been here before. Bar is cozy and a good atmosphere. A good buzz about the place. Serving staff efficient and attentive. Food was good, prepared in good time and good portions. Would go again.

We were staying a few doors away for a month and thought this would be our “local” for the duration.

Disgustingly overpriced , got charged £3.20 for 2 small orange & sodas , most expensive in the area , was going to be £4 until we questioned it, and then waited nearly 20 mins to use the toilet ( only one loo bty) had to come away and go back again , we will not be back !

The food was delicious, and a cut above many pubs. It is expensive, though - £18 for a main and £8 for starter or dessert. There is a children’s menu but no option for children’s desserts - we felt that £8 for a dessert for a young child (the same cost as their main course!) is unreasonable- maybe offer ice cream on the kids menu and increase the price to a tenner? We very much enjoyed our mains but be aware that vegetables are generally a side order - what it says is what you get. If you want veg too you will be spending over £20 for the main course alone.

We had a superb lunch in the traditional restaurant with it's original, period interior. The food was mouthwatering and service superb. If in Teesdale, don't pass The Rose And Crown by. The soup of the day didn't sound delicious, but it certainly was. We all love the main course but too full to manage one of the appealing deserts.

Booked a table in the bar. The veggie mezze sharing plate was great. My steak was first class. All local produce. Good service

Quality of food was excellent plus the service was as good as a top restaurant.

Really busy but very good. New menu since last visit including a very good steak and ale pie and a lamb barnsley chop. Fab chips. Good beer.

The Rose and Crown is, without doubt, a very nice pub and restaurant. Good quality food and beers etc.

Struggling to find a restaurant open on a Sunday evening (while staying in Barnard Castle) we found the Rose and Crown. Quite dark and candle-lit inside. Hated the over-loud background music: Adele! Yuck! Starters and puds a bit pricey, but mains reasonable and warm bread comes f.o.c. I had a very nice prawn cocktail, followed by a reasonable 'Barnsley Chop', which came with veg and chips (why not boilded spuds?) and plenty of gravey! The £8 special pud of the day (brownie) didn't seem that special, plus the icecream was nothing to be amaised by. All in all: good but not brilliant.

Thought we would give this place a try as we have almost exhausted every eating establishment in and around Middleton-in-Teesdale, my partner had the fish platter for main and I have steak and chunky chips , both of which were above average , steak was cooked to perfection (rare) for me which I usually find it’s more medium, it this was top notch , well presented with a small pan gravy which was a nice touch , chips were proper home made chips not shop bought , the platter was very good but maybe more of a selection of fish or a fish cake as loads of smoked salmon, service was brilliant, definitely would return for a 3 course meal as we unable to this time , over all a great place and in the summer this place would be amazing as it’s off the beaten track

Very enjoyable evening, nice ambience, friendly helpful staff with a very enjoyable food for us all !

Finding myself both hungry and nearby I returned to the Rose and Crown knowing that it is always busy and not always able to accommodate every spontaneous arrival. However I was lucky, and enjoyed the very large fish platter, a lovely glass of unoaked Chardonnay and the prize - the St Clement Posset and Chocolate Ice Cream. Good wholesome portions, friendly staff and moderately priced

This is a really lovely place to spend a lunchtime/evening. The menu appeals to all tastes and the meals are plentiful and well cooked. It is always an enjoyable experience to eat here. The rooms are really cosy and it is worth the journey

Myself and my husband visited the R&C; for dinner for an anniversary celebration.

What a lovely place! We stayed here overnight at the weekend. My sisters, our respective spouses and our Labrador thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

A big thank you to Cheryl and all her staff who looked after us and our guests so well at our private lunch party for family and friends.

This was my Christmas present from my husband and we spent 3 very comfortable nights at the Rose and Crown. The room was lovely, well equipped and comfortable and the food each night was generous, well flavoured and tasty. Breakfasts were similarly good with a great selection of hot options as well as home made muesli and granola. The staff were friendly and polite, contrary to previous reviews, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay - thank you!

A Simple and easy booking process. A warm welcome on arrival in this lovely pub in the middle of a picture perfect pennine village.Very dog friendly with bowls, biscuits and dog towels.The bar was how your dream bar would look - big log fire and lots of real ales.

Excellent food, we both had venison pie which is incredibly rich and tasty. Staff and service very good. The Rose & Crown is definitely more restaurant than pub and with restaurant prices. I have no problem with the price as it is very good food but it’s not cheap so don’t be surprised.

After a beautiful journey on a crisp and cold but sunny winters day we pulled up at the Rose and Crown. A lovely quaint village with a beautiful pub. We were pleasantly greeted by two staff members behind the bar, where we ordered a drink and were handed menus and told to take a seat. We decided to go for the sharing charcuterie platter and share a Marie-rose prawn sandwich as we were torn between the charcuterie and fish platter, so hoped this was the best fonprimise. The food came out very promptly and everything was lovely and fresh. Treating ourselves afterwards we indulged into their sticky toffee pudding which was delicious. A great pub, well worth a find. The dinning room looked inviting for another return one evening.

As a party of three we had an amazing evening at the R&C; for the New Years Eve Dinner.

We were on a weekend away staying in nearby Mickleton and we thought it would be nice to walk into Romaldkirk and have a few glasses of champagne, after all we were celebrating a small group windfall! Anyways we walked into the Rose and Crown. I need to add that we were all dressed smart, age range from 25 to 62 so not a young loud group! As we entered the Rose and crown we walked up to the bar and asked if it was ok to come in and have a drink. The barmaid asked how many of us there were, we advised 7. She then rolled her eyes and said “well i don’t have anywhere for you to sit, i suppose you can stand round there at the bar”! And you need to imagine this being said with distain, she was rude, clearly didn’t want our custom , and when we politely declined her offer of “standing at the bar”, she looked over at some locals eating their lunch and laughed as we left! She knew the only other place to Drink was The Kirk, and she was fully aware it wasn’t an establishment frequented often, but we still went there and spent £100 plus. So it’s the pubs loss.

After booking a table for 5 we actually arrived with 2 extra friends.All they wanted was to have a drink and sandwich for lunch. They could fit on our table, The bar staff told us they were fully booked and could not take their order.The other tables in the room had reserved signs on them but were unoccupied the full time we were there. They served are friends a drink so what difference would it make if they had a sandwich.The staff were abrupt and not at all friendly. I would not encourage anyone to use this hotel. This is not the impression of our villages that encourages visitors.

Three of us went for Sunday lunch, one vegetarian, not always easy to accommodate in this area. The vegetarian food was delicious although there was only one ‘option’. The fish & beef also apparently went down well but all meals are high end in terms of price. Good to have local sourcing information provided & worth paying for. I’m well known for liking my vegetables on the al dente side but these sprouts were something else! I literally couldn’t get my fork in. Didn’t send them back though as they were edible & the roasted veg was plentiful & very nice. The beer went down well. Service was fine, no issues. Nice fires lit. General ambience pleasant.

Over all feel and atmosphere was good, food was good quality but slightly missed the mark as the fish was over cooked. Staff were friendly but we felt rushed through our courses, not something that you’d expect or want to feel given the prices.