Seven Stars Inn in County Durham

If I could give this hotel 0 stars I would, informed on the day of arrival that the restaurant and bar was closed and breakfast would be unavailable although it is priced into the rate for the room, hence paying for a product we could not utilise. There is no service at this hotel, and you have to contact workers at a nearby “sister” pub 0.5 miles away. There is no WiFi included at the hotel either Upon arrival to the room, it was in horrific condition, with minimal facilities, understandably a “3 star hotel” however what was not expected was the rather large hole in the bathroom door from where a previous customer has presumably punched the door? Dirty cups and mugs, a dirty shower and a bed with hairs over it? Along with this there is only one latch on the window which is also broken and barely holding the window shut? Not a very good experience and definitely not good value at this establishment I would not recommend staying here. Further to this upon contacting the sister pub I was told that breakfast was not available and that I could come to the sister pub and pay full price for a meal although I have paid the additional price for bed and breakfast

Once we'd got access to the room, everything was fine, but guests need to be better briefed on the remote check-in procedure. In order to access the building, you need to enter a 6 character code into the key pad on the wall. Then you need to know your room number and its specific key-box code to access the room key. In our case, I sense that some of this detail got lost in the various emails that we received via Booking.com, so we (and several other guests) were obliged to phone up the owners to get into their rooms, which was obviously frustrating. However, once we got inside the room was spacious, well equipped, spotlessly clean, and comfortable, so we were more than happy with our choice. There's a relatively short and scenic walk from Shincliffe into the centre of Durham, so it's pretty well located and, as my personal preference is to avoid large chain hotels, I felt we'd made a pretty good choice.

The very worst place we have ever stayed in. Booked because it said it served evening meals - it didn't. Breakfast was very poor. Uncomfortable bed in very small room. A member of staff said they were open until 11pm and directed us to another pub for our meal. When we returned we found we were locked out and the place was in darkness. No way to get in - we hadn't got our key as knew we would be back before closing time. Pouring with rain, we waited hoping another guest might arrive but didn’t happen. Walked back to pub we had eaten in and luckily they were open and were very helpful. They were able to contact someone whe gave us a key code number. Walked back. No outside lighting but eventually found the key code site and got in. The next morning a member of staff said she had heard about what had happened - she seemed to find it amusing - no apologies whatsoever. Absolute nightmare.

The bedroom has everything you need. Clean bed linen and towels. The bathroom makes a noise that can be disturbing at night. The location is probably the weakest point as the hotel is 10 minutes away by bus from everything (except the restaurant) and there aren't so many buses, especially on the weekend. The phone number isn't reachable... Apart from that, the area is calm and the hotel is easy to find. Good price.

Worst Experience! I reached there at 10:30 pm due to some emergency but Since Morning (checkin day )trying there number which is not reachable and when I reached the hotel nobody was there and number was wrong, I tried their sister premises The Ross inn that is also closed and number was wrong. Waste of money and waste of time 🙌🏻 . I’m requesting my full refund.

I was last week Hotel with 2 yers old baby. The room was so big, two big beds (comfortable, warm, clen ). Thanks very much for everything. I really highly recommend Hotel

Avoid as the pub is closed!!! Stayed here on 24/1 thinking I was going to get a good meal, drink and a good night's sleep for £50. Omg the pub has been closed since start of January so only rooms are available total sham, yet still listed as pub which isn't the case. Not manned and only available by phone from 1400hrs to 2200hrs. Rooms not much better unable to fill kettle up as it's too big to pour water into it, ended up using shower head. Nearest place to eat is about 20mins away.

Went for lunch only to find it was closed, only open BnB despite the sign outside saying they were open.

Total rip off! Have stayed here before when the restaurant and bar was open, which added some charm and made it an ‘inn’ They are both closed, so basically you have a room, with no where else to go. Entry is via the fire exit. Rooms very tired. Avoid at all costs

Looking at the photos on their website, I thought I was going to have a comfortable week. The price seemed adequate for the area and close to where I would be working. There are no staff on site and it’s self check in. The pub was closed, the restaurant was closed, the WiFi didn’t work and absolutely no phone coverage. The entrance door is a fire escape and up 3 or 4 steps. Inside the door, are boxes with your room keys in. When I got there, it was quite dark and no lighting to find your key. I used the torch on my phone. The stairs are quite steep up to the room floor. There are 10 rooms in total. Don’t bring too large a bag, as the hall ways are excessively thin. The room, Was very shabby. I’m ex forces and have stayed in some nasty places. The decor is extremely dated. The furniture was like painted home made mdf, but to be fair, the room was a small and odd sized. The bathroom was an adequate size, but, the toilet seat was not secured to the toilet, the toilet brush was stained and covered in rust. Cobwebs in the corners. The shower was looking dirty as in it looked like urine stains all over the tiles and grout. The shower head wasn’t really connected to the wall as the screws had come out. The hose from the shower to the head was all broken and black stained. The shower head itself was covered in black and brown what looked like mould. Water pressure was really poor. The carpet had debris over it when I entered the room on my first day. The bed frame was metal and very wobbly and noisy. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable and was an old spring type and quite thin. I could feel the bed slats through it and hear the springs twang every time I moved. Pillows were very soft. Bed sheets were clean as were the towels. A full size kettle in the room was too big to fill in the sink, but over come by using a cup to fill it from the sink. The window was an old type sash window. The locks were broken, but the window opened. The TV was very small and quite unwatchable as the reception was hit and miss. The room was cleaned during the week when I was out. For the £250 I paid for the week, I honestly feel robbed. Poor sleep and poor shower I truly feel the price I would have comfortably paid and been fair would have been £75 for the week. I wouldn’t stay here again.

We had Sunday Lunch today the beef was done just right and the veg was delicious. Desserts were yummy. Can't fault it staff very attentive all round best Sunday Lunch we,ve had in a while

This was the 2nd time we've been here recently, really relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, food was good, we'll definitely be back.

Just been for Sunday lunch. Poor. The mashed potatoe had raw bits in it, the beef was described as pink, it wasn't, plus there wasn't much of it. Brockley with cheese sauce? Kind of worked. The worst part was the service & staff. Very abrupt, asked for salt & pepper (you would assume would be on table) and asked if we wanted vinegar- with Sunday lunch. Veg boiler death, and waited ages for veg, then waited again for mustard and horseradish & again for gravy. It's hit and miss this place, but last two times have been a miss. Think will leave it for a while. Think the management team should take some time out and train the staff on service and front of house manners Disappointed.

Enjoyed a splendid meal here. I had fish and chips, the fish was perfect and the batter so light. I would highly recomend it.

Visited this pub by chance while in the area. Food was excellent, hot, fresh, well presented. All three of us enjoyed our meal. Staff were super friendly and kind to my father who has limited mobility. We all said we wished we lived closer. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Having dined here a year ago and found it to be a wonderful experience we revisited to celebrate our Granddaughter graduating from Durham University. Our welcome was warm and friendly, the Staff are incredibly pleasant, caring, professional, efficient and proactive without being intrusive. The quality of food is outstanding.....superbly tasty, well presented, served in a timely fashion and with generous helpings. Every aspect of our experience was, like their name, seven stars. Thank you and congratulations on making our evening very special.

Called in here for the first time in probably over 10 years. We were seen to instantly and taken to our table, drinks arrived quickly after ordering and as we had already looked at the menu prior to the visit we were able to order our food straight away. I opted for a steak, medium-rare. The steak arrived and it was cooked absolutely perfect - it amazes me how often places get this wrong but this was spot on. Will certainly be returning to try some more of the menu.

This is a very nice pub in the village of Shincliffe just outside the city of Durham. We had an excellent lunch here. They have a nice menu with varied and well-prepared food and some inventive dishes. Foodwise, it is well above standard pub fare, which we like anyway. They had two cask ales when we were there, in excellent condition. The place is lovely and comfortable inside. Service was friendly and efficient.

there is a Sunday roast and then there is this - best I've had for years - the beef is outstanding as it always is. My wife's scallops were fantastic. Booked immediately again for next time!! Great stuff! - staff also first class by the way; nothing a bother and very well versed in the menu.

Everything about our experience today was excellent. Great choice, exceptional food and amazing service. The best scallops I’ve ever tasted! Highly recommend.

Visited here today for Sunday lunch . My wife and daughter had the beef while I chose the belly pork. Couldn’t fault the belly pork and was probably the best Sunday lunch I’d had in a long time. My wife and daughter had a small issue with the beef but the guy who served us was more than happy to rectify this. Will definitely be returning.

This was lovely. So reasonable, so close to Durham. No complaints at all. Well looked after.. oh and rooms were sparkling clean.

Disappointing lunch. We had the lamb for which we paid a supplement. The lamb was dry and burned around the edges, sliced very thinly, not sure what cut it was. The meal was presented swimming in a sweet gravy., with roasties, slimy stuffing, parsnip, mashed...

We had a great Sunday lunch here. Food was really good, service was friendly - really attentive and very quick. Definitely recommend.

The food was delicious no over cooked veg here the meat was lovely and tender. The staff are really friendly. It’s somewhere I would definitely visit again

We recently had a short break at the Seven Stars Inn. The room was very nicely decorated and clean and the front of house staff were pleasant. We dined in the restaurant and the evening meals were tasty and filling. Two points worth considering however...

Visited for a birthday treat, 4 of us dined, all had different starters and main meals, all excellent and plentiful, would have loved to try the deserts but just didn't have the room - maybe next visit we'll get to try them. Only one downside...

Meal was poor, not up to acceptable standard, emailed owner and after initial contact never recieved anything else. Disappointing!

Last minute visit with two dogs in tow. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and the food was outstanding. If you're within 50 miles make a detour. This place is absolutely worth it.

Waited 20 minutes to order food as they were busy. Not a good start. Scallops for starter was very good. and possibly worth the £7.25 as scallops are expensive to buy. However, chicken livers for the same price is a rip off. Just a plate...

Called in without booking and they managed to squeeze us in. Very nice food, well cooked and well presented. Some thought went into the veg selection with 7 different types in the bowl. Excellent service from going in to coming out. Highly recommend.

A few of my friends and I dined at this Inn. Parking could be a problem as the inn appears to be popular. We were taken to our table and given menu sheets. The two ladies that took orders were very plesant and helpful. Drinks...

Just got back from a 2 night stay in a standard room. The room was well presented and very clean and had everything we needed . Breakfast was continental but there was plenty of choice only thing I found was that the coffee was too...

Service was very slow (not enough staff on duty) at one stage we had to collect our drinks from the bar as they had been stood for 10 minutes waiting for someone to bring them to our table

We were thinking of somewhere to go as the weather forecast wasn't the best. Picked friends up we met on our hols. I remembered we used to come here years ago on a Saturday afternoon and let's just say it didn't disappoint. Excellent service from...

Saturday evening was our first visit to the newly refurbished Seven Stars restaurant. When my husband made our booking for just the two of us, we were advised to come along slightly earlier as there were two large groups dining later, which we thought was...

What an absolute gem! They promise a warm and friendly welcome and yes it was. The service was excellent, caring but not overwhelming. The food was fabulous! For mains we ate steak and stilton pie, coq au vin and luxury fish pie Every dish was...

Brilliant elaborate menu which suits many different tastes and requirements including vegan and vegetarian. Numerous starters, mains, puddings, burgers, stakes, pies and fish options. The chips are also to die for!!! Very Healthy portions too. There are numerous seating areas within the pub too with...

Durham City has a lot of great places to eat & this must be one of the best. Wide choice of menu made it difficult to chose. Escalopes for starters that was beautifully prepared & very tasty.....Main course lamb shank looked popular coming out of...

Lovely lovely staff that set the tone for a really lovely visit and meal. Went for Sunday lunch and had a lovely time . Definitely recommend it and can't wait to go again 🙂

This is our 2nd visit in a short time. We booked for our daughters birthday Valentines day Once again Food amazing All 6 of us had different dishes. Food came out all together. We had 3 deserts which were delicious Waitress was lovely did not...

We’ve eaten here twice since it reopened under the current, new management, and we’ve been really impressed on both occasions. The Sunday lunch we had was excellent, the lamb just fell off the bone and everything else was very good. The evening meals we had...

Haven’t been here in decades! Living away and it has been closed. Lovely decor, good menu choice and great potions. I had the halloumi burger, fantastic other dishes, steak pie and short rib also rated excellent by group! Well worth a visit

The whole family commented that it was the best Sunday lunch we've had in a long time. We will definitely be back. Staff were attentive and the meal was delicious.

We visited here during a recent trip to Durham. A short drive (5mins) from Durham this is certainly worth a visit for the food. We had lunch. Portion size was large, and it was very good quality, and the price was great (very good value...

Lovely food and service. Newly opened after new ownership. Pub has a homely atmosphere. We will definitely return for another meal and recommend a visit.

Very disappointed after reading excellent reviews very clean - nice decor - no atmosphere ! Had Sunday lunch - seniors -£9.95 -chicken served on the bone -carrots raw - rest of vegetables overcooked with no presentation - will not be back !

Well what can i say What a fabulous family meal. It was my birthday and i had read some great reviews so thought we would give it a go. There was a family 4 adults and 2 children. Drinks order taken. They gave us time...

Food absolutely delicious. I had salmon starter than steak and Stilton pie. Everyone else said their food was divine aswel. All 7 of us had a 2 course meal, 8 bottles of wine, 7 shots and a few gins. We paid around £45 each. Amazing...

We've eaten here three times since the first covid lockdown eased, twice in July and once in October. The food both times was excellent, the prices extemely reasonable, and the beer very drinkable indeed. (Taylor's Landlord the first time, Black Sheep the second.) The welcome...

We went here for the first time for Sunday lunch and it was lovely! Very good portion sizes and was delicious. We had beef and the vegetarian option and both were very tasty. We will definitely be returning.

Have been there twice in the last week. Once for lunch and once for an evening meal. On both occasions things were top notch. Uncomplicated food that was tasty, hot, well presented, more than adequate portions at a reasonable price. We'll be back soon.

Called in at this quiet country Inn when roadworks closed my usual approach to Durham City Centre. The pub was very quiet, but the host most welcoming and happy to show us to a table for lunch. Excellent Social distancing and sanitation facilities, a very comprehensive menu (although the understandably photocopied sheets were a little dog eared) and overall an excellent lunch (simply wonderful chips). We will return!

Very pleasant environment. The Sunday lunch was excellent. Even though the manager was pleasant and urbane, the waitresses were rather insouciant.

Had a lovely meal tonight with nothing too much trouble for the Landlord Great value too The pub has a cosy feel, wonderful for a cold and wet Sept evening

Of the two pubs in Shincliffe, this used to be the 'posh' one, with both excellent service and very good food. The staff are still as friendly as ever, but the place has clearly fallen on hard times since one of the big 'pubcos' got its claws into it; the decor is visibly suffering inside and out, letters are falling off the sign at the front and even the old pay-phone has been trashed - always a sure sign that no-one cares much. Stay overnight and, while the price is not stratospheric, they can't even offer the simplest of breakfast - it's a B&B without the second B! There is reason to be optimistic that the worst of the damage can be reversed once the place transfers to less rapacious owners than Enterprise Inns, but in the meantime The Rose Tree looks a better bet.

We always visit on a Monday for a lunch treat whilst at work and the food is fantastic. Good solid, home cooked food.A couple of things we have tried which are worth giving it a go are the Seven Stars Chicken, Corned Beef Pie, English Breakfast and the Burgers. All fantastic. I did see someone eating the fish and chips which looked delicious (but huge) so maybe I will try them this week.

This is one of the nicest country pubs outside Durham we've been too and lovely walks along river wear and woods near by. Usually have choice of real ales and reasonable priced menu available lunch and evenings.

Had quite a nice meal here. Food was overall good although I found my gammon a little flavourless and was only just to say cooked. Better if it had been finished on a griddle. Service relatively quick. Restaurant has quite a dated atmosphere. Decor not really to my taste. Wouldn't rush back.

Have been eating here for many years, including Christmas Dinners and evenings events, parties etc., I just can't ignore any longer the depressingly consistently poor service that seems to still hold this potential goldmine of a village pub back.There are new owners and I really hoped this would push a new wave of life into it. But so far alas not. Candle holders sit on the tables - never lit, with no candles, and last week was told they were just decoration, they never light them. Lighting is either all on or all off, like an autopsy suite. I have lit my own candle on our restaurant table the last 3 times we have attended. No one cares. The tall gentleman who I think is part of the new team would be better at a wake than here. No smiles, no conversation, just points at the table and says here. Where is that wonderful country pub welcome??!! Because of this the rest of the team seem to follow. Menus are horrible wipe clean plastic and already on the table, meaning the staff do not need, and simply don't have any conversation. The table you book is just pointed at with little more than a "here" and then they're off - rushing back to huddle round the bar for a chat with themselves. Three times I've been lately - never had a smile, never had a "how was your meal" that was anything less than I've been told to say this, and never once been asked if I would like another drink. The bar staff just look at you until you've ordered then go and get on. Last Sunday lunch, food arrived "beef". Slam. "Pork" slam. Sauces? And that is it.There's a lovely little dining room I've had family events in before and the last couple off times, the lights have been off, the staff just stopping to look at themselves in the mirrors, meaning the dining room has this dark, soulless abyss at the side.The food remains reasonably OK and consistent which saves this place, but I sadly think this might be it for us. I can't take guests anymore as the service is so embarrassing and clearly from the top down, no one seems remotely interested. Surely the basics should be right - but these are also lacking. We had guests recently stay and all they could feedback was a grubby room with a very uninterested landlord. Fingers crossed things get better as I love this place and it should be the heart of the community though I doubt I'll be back for some time. I hope a lick of paint, a smile and a sense of community starts to develop.

Christmas Day lunch. Looked forward to it for weeks; we're fairly regular customers so our expectations were high.Sadly our meal was not up to normal standards - mashed potato was lumpy, although in fairness it tasted OK. The vegetables were underdone. Not al dente, but undercooked. The brussels sprouts which I love were rock hard and inedible. Small issues, I agree, but we paid well over £130 for our meal and I do think things could have been better. The service was excellent, the meal wasn't.

We have visited many times and enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We booked for a family get together in December. On the whole the food was good and most enjoyed a variety of Liver, deep fried Haloumi, Turkey dinners, pasta, pork loin and then disappointment with the Pork belly. Two people ordered these and stressed "without prawns". They turned up with prawns. As this wasn't to do with an allergy, both were quite happy to have the prawns removed. Then one of the joints of Pork was undercooked. We let the staff know and it was taken away, not sure if it was going to be re-cooked, but think another joint arrived. Overcooked and tough. By the time this arrived we had all finished our meals.Three members of staff dealt with this and not one apologised, they were just matter of fact. "Sorry", would have at least softened the blow. It won't prevent us going back, as it has always been a good experince previously.

We have been coming to the Seven Stars regularly for years. It has recently changed hands but the food standards have stayed the same and the little touches that have been recently added, a proper cover for the menu and the table decorations, have only enhanced the experience.On a majority the staff are fantastic and friendly, bar one waitress who seems to be working under duress, which is a shame, as mentioned, the rest of the staff are superb.We will keep returning as a couple, with friends and with family.

Visited for lunch and food was so good decided to try the Sunday lunch too . Food was exceptional and very friendly staff will defo return thanks so much

Great place to eat good quality food for reasonable prices friendly staff couldn't do enough and the atmosphere was good a nice relaxing place to eat highly recommend a visit we will be returning soon

I stayed here for a few days having on a previous occasion had a couple of lunches here, they were great lunches, decided on my visit to Durham to try the B and B, well worth it, I had a single room, small but perfectly adequate, I didn't spend much time in the room, it was clean and tidy, I had a couple of breakfasts here too which were excellent, would certainly want to stay here again, not far from Durham, it is near the bus stop into the City, although it is supposed to be within walking distance, but a bit far for me, but plenty of people would find it easy enough, well worth a visit.

Didn't eat but called into the bar hoping the new leaseholder would offer a friendly local pub and restaurant.At 8.15 pm on a saturday evening we were the only two people in the bar. During our 25 minutes in the place we received less than ten words from the tall miserable male who apparently holds the licence I ordered the drinks - he said nothing but ' £6 Pounds', I Asked, have you just taken over? response - 'Three weeks ago'That was it!!Potential for the establishment is huge but not with this person. Seems to have similar pedigree from other pubs he has been involved in.

I visited here with my family for Sunday lunch, the food was delicious and the seating area very cosy, it is also perfectly located for a trip to the local garden centre.

As the place was under new ownership, we thought we'd see if things had improved. It is pleasing to say that things are much better. The service was good, the food was good and the costs reasonable. We'll go back.

We had a family lunch at the Seven Stars and have nothing but good things to say about it. We used to be regular visitors but, after moving home, haven't been in the area for a while.

Fortunately the chef and some of the servers who worked for the previous owners remain so the standard of the food is unchanged and the old staff are friendly.

This place is a hidden gem went tonight pre holiday meal as we had been recommended

Delicious food... we had specials and steak, and other meals off menu. Great service and drinks, lovely staff and lovely to hear the place is now open all day, 7 days a week...will definitely be back.

We stayed a few nights here after an AirBnB flat and it honestly didn;t feel very different. The pub obviously wasn't very busy and didn't stay open in the evenings so we often returned to a darkened hotel. It meant there wasn't any life in the place and whilst that wasn't really an issue for us it might cause others issues, especially if you're not comfortable with letting yourself in or staying somewhere where there's no obvious staff presence. That said, parking was fine and the quick and cheap bus into Durham left from virtually outside the door.

If you are visiting the Durham area Seven Stars is a little gem. Nice rooms, delicious food and very friendly staff what more can one ask.

As a student at Durham Uni it can be hard to find new places to eat in the centre. I visited here twice, once with my mother and once with my boyfriend.

Durham is a really unfriendly place for dogs so we chose this pub because it is dog friendly. It turned out to be a good choice. There was a good choice of both sandwiches or main meals which we could not resist, especially as they are on special offer. The steak and ale pie with a suet crust was delicious, lovely pastry and tender beef. The vegetables were also good. Service was friendly and efficient.

Such a great place to stay. A proper old pub full of character. Very comfortable rooms. Food is amazing, really tasty. Customer service is second to none. So so friendly and helpful, made my stay. Looking forward to going back. Fully recommend.

Good range menu so there is something for everyone. Good portions- very tasty and well presented. Separate restaurant and bar area which I like. Will definitely be eating there again.

No compassion what so ever shown by management, booked in for two nights

My wife and I called in for lunch. My wife had the small plate but the portions were large. Very tasty Greet service Parking on street. Prices very good

My wife and I were up early today for a flight from Alicante to Newcastle .

Josh and I had a great lunch last week. Josh was spoilt with extra chicken and pork. He slept well in front of the fire after lunch. He always gets a special welcome by the staff. Thank you xx

All staff were very friendly and helpful from check in to check out, even ringing me to say I had left a pair of boots and then dropping them off in town to me! The pub is full of character and the food and drinks were excellent. Despite being on a main road, it was very quiet. Free car parking on a quiet side street, a decent pub/restaurant a short walk away and a decent bus service

Came for lunch with friends who had stayed here before. Lovely feel to the place. The lady who looked after us was really friendly from the start. We ordered mains 3 of us had the beef pie and my partner had liver. The chips were the highlight for me. We then decided to share and sticky toffee pudding and it was excellent I’d say the best I’ve had. Would definitely recommend and will definitely visit again if we’re in the area.

I have visited here a few times over the years, most recently in October 2018. It's in a nice location in Shincliffe village. Very cosy bar and good beers. In the past I have also eaten and even stayed here, all good experiences.

We had lunch here on Jan 31st 2019. The restaurant is split between two rooms increasing the intimate atmosphere. Where we ate the panelling enhances the character of the old building. Staff were attentive, obliging and friendly and our orders arrived promptly. The food was good and reasonably priced. Go there and eat - you will not regret it

Went for a meal with my mate and his dad visiting from Yorkshire, Gaddy, really nice atmosphere and great staff, food was delicious and served a good pint of Guinness, good value for money, would definitely return.

Enjoyed lunch here - good choice of starters - plenty of vegetables with Sunday roast; located in a pretty village with lovely walks nearby

We enjoyed a yummy Sunday lunch having been disappointed by 2 other local venues. Excellent hospitality and a wide selection of choice which is good to see on a Sunday. We enjoyed delicious mains including a child’s portion of generous amount. Pudding was a highlight for everyone !

Consistently friendly welcome offered by staff.

Our two star rating reflects the poor accomodation, certainly not the friendly staff and great meal. The carpet and shower were both dirty and the bed was terribly uncomfortable, a real shame. When we mentioned this to the fellow in the morning he said it had been booked four times in the last week without a complaint...what does that mean?

Stayed at the Seven Stars following a recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were very friendly and super helpful. Room very clean and comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the food, special mention to the liver and mash and the best bakewell tart ever, the cinamon ice cream served with the pud was inspired. The Seven Stars is situated in a beautiful, quiet village, I'm sure we'll return.

Completely faultless stay at Seven Stars Inn. Our room was lovely and quiet, overlooking fields where we weren’t disturbed at all. Bed was comfy, had all the amenities needed including ensuite bathroom. Breakfast was 5*, plenty of it to keep us going and full English was really delicious. Didn’t have dinner at the pub though if the breakfast is anything to go by it would be great! Very easily accessible; we got a taxi from central Durham for not much more than £5, otherwise there is a bus stop right outside the hotel, we got a bus within 5 mins of walking down there even on a Sunday! Would highly recommend.

Came with Dad & brother for lunch. Never been before & wanted to try something new so we picked here. The menu had lots of choice & there was also a special lunch menu which is what we ordered off. I chose the deep fried Camembert with Cumberland sauce whilst the other two got bacon, chorizo & black pudding salad. All got the thumbs up. To follow I ordered the wild boar sausages with mash & onion gravy & the men got fish & chips. Mine was delicious & an extra jug of gravy was no problem to the staff. The fish & chips also went down well & both commented on how good the batter was. Very attentive & efficient staff also. A great find.

The Seven Stars was recommended by friends who live locally, when I was struggling to book in Durham city centre for a University Graduation lunch celebration for the family. We had a lovely time with excellent food, great service and all very relaxed and unhurried even though we were in the last lunchtime service slot.

The food was excellent and the staff very helpful. We found the staff attentive without being over the top and the food delicious and very reasonably priced. A really lovely place with a great atmosphere. Would happily eat there again.

My wife and I eat here every other Sunday lunchtime and it never disappoints. The food is consistently very good with frequent “specials” introduced such as lamb shank or this week was chicken with a delicious mushroom sauce. Service is consistently excellent despite a recent review in our local Sunday Sun suggesting otherwise. I am a stickler for service standards particularly as I provide financial services to the public and have done so for 30 years and I pride myself on good service.I don’t tolerate poor service and would not return if that happened. Contrary to the Sun review, my wife and I have noticed there are many repeat visitors for Sunday lunch a situation you would not expect if service was substandard. The Sun review was complimentary of the food, as it would be, I can only think their Mr And Mrs Eats were having a grumpy day. I will be returning Wednesday 30th may with an elderly relative who loves lunch at the 7 Stars. Our thanks to Noreen and her fantastic staff for ALWAYS providing such high standards of service and food.

The five of us dined here and were blown away by the friendliness, excellent food and value for money. The staff and chef went the extra mile to accommodate the dietary needs of one of our party that has a nut and egg allergy. The chef marked up a menu as to which items would be unsuitable and which were ok or could be adapted to be suitable. That’s great service. Two Haddock and Chips, Two Thai curries and one pork chop later. The fish were huge with a lovely light batter and great chips. The curries were delicious and spicy but not too spicy. The pork chop was super. If I could give seven stars as their name suggests I would. Bravo for making our dining experience complete.

I have been to the Seven Stars more than 20 times in the last year or so, mostly with my elderly aunt and uncle. Being a Durham City resident, I have also been to most of the other pub/restaurants in the area. The reason we keep coming back is, in addition to the faultless food and the generous portions, the care and attention given to the customer is exemplary. The staff are first class - cheerful and attentive, efficient and caring. The Seven Stars probably benefits from being smaller than most places we have visited: you get personal attention. It’s a lovely pub/restaurant in a beautiful village and we’ll be back many more times.