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Based on 1.234 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 135 in 385 in Darlington
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Lovely food, great service and atmosphere. Great service and friendly from Oliver.
Kelly Smith . 2024-11-10
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Food good but the vegetables were undercooked - peas and broccoli. Service was friendly and efficient. Good meal with good friends.
Josanne Hall . 2024-11-09
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Amazing service. Lovely and speedy. Delicious food.
Sonia Hanfrey . 2024-11-03
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Large group of us and nothing was too much. Natalie was brilliant and super friendly. Food was delicious and service was great. The team are lovely and it’s a lovely atmosphere. Thanks for a nice experience.
Kirsten Yates . 2024-11-03
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Had Sunday lunch and it was terrible! The vegetables were not hot, the meat was bland, and roast potatoes were not light or fluffy/crispy. The “stuffing” was abysmal and indescribable. The whole plate of food didn’t hold any heat and became cold really quickly. The prices for a Sunday lunch was steep for the fodder that was served!!
Nick L . 2024-10-28
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Gorgeous food and lovely staff. Our first time here and won’t be the last.
Kate . 2024-10-26
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Lovely Sunday lunch , very friendly staff , will be back to taste the evening meal menu
Margaret Baker . 2024-10-20
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Great food. Sunday lunch was delicious and Debbie, our waitress was very friendly. I'd recommend the food.
Linda Chesworth . 2024-10-20
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Superb food, great drink and hospitality was second to none. Carly was professional and polite.
Scott Cudmore . 2024-10-19
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Very pleasant Vintage pub. Service was quick and friendly, food was good and arrived quickly.
Martyn Hole . 2024-10-18
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Called here sat afternoon for a coffee & quick bite to eat, as we have done on many occasions. We were told by the gentleman behind the bar that they were busy & we would have to wait 1/2 an hour. We didn’t mind that, but then we were informed that there’s no where for us to sit, despite there was only 2 of us & our observations of many vacant areas to sit. We felt very unwelcome even for a drink. We went straight up the road to The Old Farmhouse where we were welcomed & treated as a valued customer.
Demitra Coulson . 2024-10-12
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Lovely, dog friendly pub which we visit whenever we're in Darlington. Good menu and wide range of food choices, good drinks range and great service. Spacious and light and just a nice relaxing experience
John Grimbaldeston . 2024-10-05
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A very pleasant morning at the Tawny Owl. Lots of food, teas and coffees. The atmosphere was very friendly and it hoped the lots of money was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Austin Bates . 2024-09-28
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Visited for the MacMillan coffee morning as we do every year. James, Paula and team host a very successful coffee morning every year and have amazing support from regulars to The Tawny Owl Another very successful event well done team Tawny👏👏
Karen Gordon . 2024-09-27
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Daughters 18th meal was not a great experience. One staff member was lovely, others could not really be bothered. Food was mediocre except for pudding which was lovely Birthday girl was refused an alcoholic drink even though she was with parents and eating a meal. She was also served last throughout the meal. This was for a special occasion and it did not feel special at all Will not be returning sadly.
Tracie Stockton . 2024-09-23
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1st year anniversary dinner at Tawny Owl on Sat 21st Sept. Food and drinks were excellent, service from Charlie was attentive and overall a fantastic visit. Been a few times when we visit Darlington and will continue to return.
Iain Gibson . 2024-09-22
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Ordered Sunday dinner through Uber eats like we do most weekends, Sirloin of Beef Kids turkey and sausage Chicken nuggets kids meal Food arrived but without the Sirloin Phoned to tell them what had happened - spoken to the manager and she said well we put it in there, there’s nothing we can do. Asked if I put my order in correct. Then asked other members of staff which said yeah it was in there because it was “ticked off” so you’ll have to sort it with Uber eats. They said it was in the tub with the roast potatoes (which came in a bag) Didn’t ask me my order number or what I actually ordered, she wasn’t interested at all. Instead of apologising or offering for us to even collect the missing beef, she basically called me a liar 😂 Won’t be going back now, customer service terrible.
Hannah Hammond . 2024-09-22
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Once open we were seated quickly and hot drinks were also quick in arriving
Robert SHEARDOWN . 2024-09-12
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Excellent ambience. Fantastic staff. Clean tidy spacious. Delicious food and drinks.
graham butler . 2024-09-10
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Roast sirloin was very poor, chef ruined the meat, potatoes were chewy and broccoli was hard.
Amanda Hender . 2024-09-10
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Lovely service, the food was okay but a little on the expensive side for the quality.
Rachel Trenouth . 2024-09-08
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Lovely little pub, great location and atmosphere(decorations. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for!
Normal Man . 2024-09-04
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Had the set menu, was nice. Service was good
Christine Budds . 2024-09-03
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Lisa service today was outstanding as always,customer service is always 5 stars and always looks after us when we visit .dinner was lush as usual, cauliflower cheese cooked differently today and totally enjoyed it even more , ended the meal with empty plates
Gillian Rome . 2024-09-03
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Always a favourite when visiting family in Darlington. Service is always good and the food nice
Dave Robinson . 2024-09-02
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A very pleasant evening, the staff are most hospitable, a big thanks to Oliver, Steven & James for the service & the excellent food *****
Derek “Dez” Porteous . 2024-08-30
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Oliver was very courteous and the food from Steven and James was as good as ever! Our go-to restaurant.
Mike Hughes . 2024-08-29
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Enjoyed a very tasty lunch at the Tawny Owl on 29th August 2024 served by Debbie and cooked by Steven. The food, service and overall experience was faultless. We’ll be back!
Andrew Buchanan . 2024-08-29
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Excellent food. Good value. Very attentive and excellent customer service. We really enjoyed the whole experience. There are good gluten-free options, so please make them easier to find ! The e-menu was ambiguous in places.
Liz Morrish . 2024-08-29
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Great time at the tawny owl like always, service from charlotte was exceptional. thanks!
Elliot Cook . 2024-08-27
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We came for the car show tonight and stopped to have food. It was lovely, we had fishcakes, fish and chips and the green and grains salad with added prawns. we also had some mini puddings which were just the right size. we were served by Lottie, Charlie and Paula and James Simone and Stephen in the kitchen. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!
Becky Hill . 2024-08-27
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Thought the food and drinks were expensive for a pub
Aileen Chaplin . 2024-08-27
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Just love this pub, such a friendly atmosphere and always super efficient service with a smile from all the staff. Recently had our first meal here and certainly wasn't disappointed, steaks were perfectly cooked and my veggie curry was just right. Will certainly be back for more.
Elizabeth Lidster . 2024-08-26
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Tawny Owl Darlington is a fabulous restaurant. All the staff are outstanding. Debbie, lottie , Abbey, Lisa ,Natalie Paula ,jimmy James The atmosphere is always fantastic,don’t like going anywhere else
john nellis . 2024-08-25
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Best pub in Darlington the Tawny owl fantastic Sunday lunch brilliant staff great atmosphere since my last review a have been back on many occasions every time the food/service and sfaff have been excellent ..special thanks to Lisa always friendly and excellent service from her..she's a real star
stephen rome . 2024-08-25
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Lovely friendly greeting and atmosphere when entering . Charlie, Debbie and Lottie, our servers, were efficient, helpful and professional. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Small dessert and a drink idea suited us perfectly.
P Gee . 2024-08-24
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Sent a app for a free birthday bottle of prosecco spent 216 pounds for 5 people and told we had to pay for the prosecco 22 pounds
Sue Thompson . 2024-08-22
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Amazing staff, really tasty food and a varied menu, great atmosphere. Will definitely return
Si Morgan . 2024-08-21
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Great place. Stopped here after going to see a show in Darlington Hippodrome. Just managed to catch last orders for food. We ordered a couple of sirloin steaks, and they were spot on. Really tender, juicy, and very tasty. Staff were polite and helpful, and service was pleasant. Gareth was very friendly and great to talk to. We will definitely go back. Thank you.
T A . 2024-08-18
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Wow! Hidden Gem 💎 After going to Darlington Hippodrome, we went here for a meal. The minute you walk in, the staff are very attentive and polite. We had mushrooms to start with, which were really nice, followed by steak. We like steak rare 😋 and can honestly say they were cooked to perfection 👌 During our meal, the staff came to check everything was alright with our food. After our meal, we got talking to Gareth. What a great guy 😁 The staff are an absolute credit to the place. We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend this place. Many thanks, Trev & Jane, very happy customers 😀
L J . 2024-08-18
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A beautiful little pub just outside Darlington. I met friends for a few drinks and a bite. I was disappointed that a few of my first choices were unavailable so settled on gammon. A classic pub meal done well. The pub was quote busy so service a tad slow but overall very nice
Martin Barry . 2024-08-06
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Served straight away, very quick service, had Sunday lunch which was very nice. Will be returning.
James . 2024-08-04
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Great food and fantastic service from all of the members off staff!
Matthew Wimbury . 2024-08-03
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Great place to eat if you are in Darlington area. Friendly staff and good food
ronald crowther . 2024-08-02
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Visited a few times over the past year. Always a positive experience. Food has always been very nice, service is excellent and very nice atmosphere. Parking is always available when I've visited and I have been seated straight away.
J_x _x . 2024-07-31
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Very good meal out, a quiet and cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. We came here because my sister loves (and is obsessed with) owls. Thank u Amelie.
Daniel Harrison . 2024-07-31
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Read this if you are planning to use an offer from Vintage Inns. I spotted an offer that if you register for the Loyalty Card you got £10 off if you spend over £40. On that basis I took my family the following day after the voucher appeared in the app. Having read the terms and conditions that did not state when it was valid from but said it expired in Sept, we went to the Tawny Owl. Its a lovely pub, great food and the waiting staff are great. Until it came to redeeming the offer made to me. The code didn't work. I explained the situation but they insisted that i must have just downloaded the voucher, stating i had to wait 48 hours. Nothing in the terms and conditions support this 48 hour rule. Being very disappointed i paid the full amount now £10 out of pocket and feel scammed. There was no flexibility from the manager and no attempt to see what the issue was. Not good at all. This is a real shame for a pub we like. Beware of offers for this pub chain they likely have unreasonable terms or are a scam Shame on them.
William Walker . 2024-07-29
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Food was quite good. I would definitely eat here again. Service was good too.
Eddie Ndlovu . 2024-07-18
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First time we have eaten lunch here and we were very impressed. The service and food was excellent. We were well looked after by Debbie who was very attentive & such a lovely person.
Elaine Perez . 2024-07-14
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Poor amount of veggie/vegan options. My wife and I had the Margherita pizza which was undercooked, bland and too expensive for the poor quality. We wouldn't come back.
Made by DBM . 2024-07-14
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We visited most recently on Saturday but we regularly come down because the food is delish and the team are just fab. We were served by the lovely Shona and the service was great! Very friendly, always chatty and smiley - our go-to place for food or drinks! Ellie and Michelle x
Ellie Allinson . 2024-07-08
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Delicious meal with family. Professional and friendly service 👌
Allan Hodgson . 2024-07-04
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Good food, good service, good value
Geoff Kell . 2024-07-01
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This was my first visit bere in a very long time. We had a really lovely meal here. The service was very good. We will go back
Jayne Tidd . 2024-06-30
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We have just been for a family meal and we could not fault a thing. Honestly, the food was so delicious and the service second to none. Special thanks to Lottie who served us, she was fab and so attentive. Everyone on the table loved what they had, and honestly no complaints anywhere. Huge thanks again xxx
Yvonne Richardson . 2024-06-30
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Roast beef Sunday dinner. Very tasty but was cold
Lou Kay . 2024-06-29
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We went for a meal on Father’s Day to celebrate Father’s Day and a birthday celebration in two. Our starters were good but my partner got the seabass main, he had a few prawns and then felt instantly sick, he went to the bathroom to be sick. We explained this to the waiter and she told the chef, the chef came back and advised nothing was wrong. As well as this experience with the food, one of our parties discovered a piece of glass in their glass of wine, thankfully it wasn’t swallowed. We highlighted this and no action taken. We used to dine at this restaurant monthly but due this this we unfortunately will not be returning.
Chloe Coates . 2024-06-16
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Come here every few weeks with our dog and always get fantastic service, love that theyve brought out a little doggy menu too 🐶
Amie Ferrey . 2024-05-19
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Had a lovely meal with fantastic service. I great spot!
AC464 . 2024-05-19
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Lovey meal today and great service. Oliver was great, quick friendly service.
Paul Moir . 2024-05-18
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Staff were lovely. Food delicious. Will definitely be back
Jan Ellis . 2024-05-17
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Excellent evening, food, drinks. Pleasant, helpful staff!
lee stephenson . 2024-05-13
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Arrived slightly early and our table was ready, Debbie our server was a pleasure and looked after us extremely well. Lunch menu was a good selection of dishes and good sized portions, well cooked and very quick from taking our orders to serving them, a very pleasant setting and we will certainly be happy to come again.
Harry Hudson . 2024-05-08
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Ordered sirloin steak but convinced it was rump! Chewy and fatty, not what you expect from a small piece of sirloin wiv approx 8 chips at £21.00. Staff lovely but chef n food over haul needed. Very disappointed and will think seriously before dining there again.i certainly don't expect that from a sirloin.think chef Cook wrong meat!
sue pickering . 2024-05-05
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Absolutely amazing. Staff and food excellent!!!!
Andrew Smith . 2024-04-29
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Great place for atmospheric Sunday lunch, lovely staff and decent food choices including non Sunday lunch menu for those who fancy beef and ale pie or fish and chips. Good range of drinks including decent lagers and wine..overall came away feeling that I enjoyed my experience and really loved the food. Staff really kind and welcoming. I did not feel rushed at All, nothing seemed too much trouble 😊
gary smithowen . 2024-04-22
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Had a great meal there. The service was fast and the food was fantastic
Rob Ryan . 2024-04-21
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Lovely food great friendly staff. Nice and quiet so we oldies could hear each other speak
Hazel Moon . 2024-04-18
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I absolutely don't agree that you allow dogs to sit on the seats! It's very unhygienic in my opinion and I won't be back!
Stuart . 2024-04-16
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Great lunch, excellent service and nice atmosphere as usual.
Carl Wright . 2024-04-13
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What a lovely find. Large car park fir starters (as walking there really isn't an option at the moment). Superb atmosphere with such nice friendly staff. Menu's catered for all dietary people. When the food came to the table, it was piping hot. It's definitely on our list for a revisit (as it would have been odd having 3 or 4 deserts!!)
Keith Hildred . 2024-04-13
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Fantastic food, lovely venue and dog friendly Well worth a visit
Susan Hutchinson . 2024-04-12
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Overall pleasant experience for our first visit.
Allan Bell . 2024-04-07
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Food Service Ambiance Cleanliness It was all good!
Clare Williams . 2024-04-05
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Comfortable, clean, dog friendly, good food, realistic prices, great service. Ample parking and tables available outside.
Phil Kirkham . 2024-04-01
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Good service friendly staff and nice food
RONALD BLEWITT . 2024-03-27
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Great pub that allows dogs, has Doom bar beer on draught, and decent fish and chips. Good craic with the staff too. Highly recommended.
Craig Shaw . 2024-03-26
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As always the service is great and food is lovely, Not loving the updated menu as hardly any changes, we eat here a lot and it’s starting to get repetitive… the banoffee choux bun is not great, bring the pie back, larger sandwich options needed for lunchtime as it is limited really and not great options, all in all a great place with good food but a few tweaks could make it fantastic… Staff are superb!
Wendy Maleary . 2024-03-26
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Lovely food & a nice cosy atmosphere, real log burner lit which was nice on a cold dark night. Allow dogs in the bar area too.
James Ford . 2024-03-22
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Lottie our server again tonight was fabulous like always would highly recommend the signature burger.
Shona Jackson . 2024-03-22
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Lovely place to come for lunch, staff were very friendly and food was delicious
Eloise Clare Harrison . 2024-03-19
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Warm welcome as usual. Service was great, food was amazing and Charlie our waitress was so friendly and helpful.
Pamela Simpson-Howard . 2024-03-17
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Great food and Charlie was brilliant
Adam Simpkins . 2024-03-16
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Food not good service terrible will not be go there again 😥😢😢
graham colgrave . 2024-03-16
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Lovely pub. Eve was a fantastic server and made sure everything was ideal. Will definitely be back :)
Mel Grimbaldeston . 2024-03-16
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Went today party of 6 ,husband got the fish and chips ,batter was burnt,son got the trio of lamb which consisted of shepherd's pie which looked like it had been under hotplate for a long time and lamb very fatty and over cooked after asking us how we would like it ,said pink but was overcooked ,will mot return after spending over 110 pound wish we had gone to mcdonalds
Deborah McConnell . 2024-03-16
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Excellent customer service, lovely environment, extremely cosy. Food was superb, we will definitely be back. Thank You
Lee Murcott . 2024-03-13
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Our waitress was excellent, helpful and friendly. She made us feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. The food was mainly decent and enjoyable without being extra special. Major drawbacks were the undercooked vegetables and part raw new potatoes.
Richard Wheatley . 2024-03-11
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I’m a regular at the Tawny Owl and visit at least once or twice a week. Always impressed with the food and service, hence why this is always my go to place.
Chris Vardy . 2024-03-10
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Server Lottie was fab . Lovely mothers day meal. ❤
Dawn Kennedy-McCallien . 2024-03-10
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Great service and lovely food as always
Francesca Cosstick . 2024-03-10
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Lottie was very polite and friendly
Marc . 2024-03-10
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Came for mother's day, lovely food, beef was slightly gristle, rest was spot on, service friendly
suzy harrod . 2024-03-10
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We came for mother's day and had the 3 courses and it was lovely. Shona served us and was lovely.
Mark Dillon . 2024-03-10
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served today by the lovely Lottie, service was excellent and food was great
Georgia Eales . 2024-03-10
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Food was fantastic, service by Lottie was great. Overall great experience
Chelly Louise . 2024-03-10
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We were served by Lottie. The service was quick and efficient. Good pub food.
Tom Brindle . 2024-03-10
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Server Natalie was great nice and polite? Lovely food often come here! We were here for Mother’s Day this time!
Dawn Holliday . 2024-03-10
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Great service and atmosphere. Food was ok today as I have had better food here at other times. Bit disappointed with the sirloin but belly pork was excellent and so was fish and chips
Sheila Msami . 2024-03-10
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A great service from Lottie, and delicious food from Simone & Bradley. Thanks very much for a great Mother's Day lunch.
Richard Samuels . 2024-03-10
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Food was good but not hot. I don’t have a clue what was going on but we ordered a late lunch on a Saturday and it took an hour to get to us. Mum had a pie; I think maybe they did the rest too soon then had to wait for that? Was obviously great quality food and lots of it - I had the pork and bacon and would recommend it - but nobody explained the wait and the food really wasn’t hot. Lovely place but a bit disappointing.
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Went in for a quick snack after a long day about town. Service was great. Food was fresh. Had the most lightest nan bread. Looked like a fluffy puff of cloud. :D JUST THE WAY I like it. Been to many restaurants around the UK. This is was best. Loved the naga spiced sauce with the poppadoms. The Tandoori grill had heat and warmth. Rice and curries were light with bags of flavour. Children were paid attention to and given drinks of their choices, topped up constantly. As a native asian, who cooks curries at home, I'll will still be back again when I want to have a break from my own cooking.
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Went to Lindisfarne festival with my partner, who has coeliac disease. There were very few options for gluten-free food, so we were excited to find GF loaded fries. After explaining that she can not have anything in the same fryer/even a crumb of gluten, we were assured the food here was coeliac safe. After 15 minutes, my partner was violently ill. We went back to let them know so that they were aware of the issue. They showed very little compassion for how ill she had been, denying any accountability and not even offering an apology. Staff were incredibly condescending. Advocating for yourself and your dietary needs can be difficult, so to be disregarded in this way was really disappointing. For the rest of the festival, my partner was unwell. Perhaps all ingredients/methods need to be reconsidered when offering truly gluten-free food.