The Brinkburn in Darlington

We had a truly wonderful experience with Mandy and Mags at Brinkburn. Their attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism made our stay feel incredibly special. From the moment we arrived, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. You can tell they genuinely care about what they do, and it shows in every little touch. Thank you both for making our time at Brinkburn unforgettable — we couldn’t have asked for more!

I had the most excellent service, quick service with food and drink with a happy smile and attitude. Went to the bar to get a drink and charlie behind the bar with a great chatty attitude and happy service. Very satisfied time at the pub, 10/10

Excelente comida. Personal brillante. Nos cuidaron Leanne y Magdalena. Gran servicio. Muy interactivo y agradable. Sin duda recomendaría.

Got 3 classic meals today and 2 of them were lovely however the fish and chips were highly disappointing. Didn't state on the menu what kind of fish and was my fault for not asking but it's usually cod. To my disappointment it wasn't cod and it was tasteless and not very nice, had to leave most of it, my daughter also tried it and said the same so it wasn't just me. When asked the server she didn't know what fish it was so I had to go and ask the bar staff who didn't know either and went to the kitchen. They said it was something (pardon my spelling) called Taipei fish. Well I would not recommend it and I think it should state on the menu for future reference.

Went here on a quieter Monday. Bar and serving staff very pleasant. Had two meal deal at £12.49 for two. Meals excellent value and tasty too. Beer very good. Recommended.

Muy buena comida, buen precio, personal encantador. ¡Empezamos en enero y ahora vamos cada semana! Fish and chips mejor que cualquier chippie

Brilliant pub fantastic staff ausome food

agradable lugar amable , no sobreprecio , personal amable , buena elección en el menú , un montón de aparcamiento estaba ocupado debido al Día de las Madres pero todavía suena

Service at bar very good. Set Meals i added changes to from chips to salad all alterations (more than 3) were done as I asked. Food very nice ,All very hot friendly service Charlie double checked our food was OK.The bar made who served me was very good taking my food order.She also asked if our meal was as we expected. Always good food and friendly staff at the Brinkburn Darlington Very recommended to any one

Was ok place nothing fantastic would use again food was fair for price

Really good pub food with lovely friendly staff. Will definitely be in again

Came today for the first time 3 different dishes were ordered. Partner and sister had a mixed grill and a cheese burger both were pleased and tasted good. However I ordered a steak and ale pie with mash, from ordering it had taken 45 minutes to come out, mash potatoe was freezing cold and tasted microwaved the pie was vile the pastry was rock solid so completely left that the steak had a slimy texture to it and was completely bland had no taste at all. The gravy that came with it was so watery and also bland after waiting 45 minutes I decided to just leave it and left. Not a good experience unfortunately.

Always a good time at the Brinkburn

Friendly staff and helpful, stopped for quick bite . Belly full and off we go.

I came here under the impression Chris stussy ,b2b and also Josh baker where playing on the bogof event i was highly disappointed when I realised it was a scam and bogof only plays Thursdays (b2b being my favourite dj by the way ) all the best bogof

Brilliant service. I ordered sirloin steak which was tough. I said so to a waitress and it was taken away and another was brought to me which was brilliant. Thanks

Affordable and relaxing place, kind of tucked away from the busy streets with large parking space and easy access. Personally, staffs was great and meals didn't disappoint while remaining under £15 for full meal.

This visit turned out to be a very pleasant one, the food was very good value served promptly and the staff were polite. Would definitely come again.

Comfortable pub. Came out for bite to eat on a Monday night and good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Food was very tasty. Service was impeccable and staff went above and beyond. We asked for a sizzler platter to be changed to a plate (we hadn’t realised it was coming on a sizzler) and they instantly took the food and changed it to a warmed plate, and the alterations to our food were listened to. Food arrived in good time and all together, as we’d asked, despite having 2 starters, 1 child’s meal and 2 adult meals. The staff could not have been kinder or more helpful to us and the young people we were with.

A perfect place to go out for a casual meal.The extensive Menu will suit everyone’s taste. We love the sizzling plates,my favourite is the Rump Steak and my Husband has the Gammon Steak. Cooked to perfection. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Good value for money too.

Felt unwelcome from the moment we walked in the 2 lads watched us the whole visit like were some comedic act the chicken burger was dry staff were very rude will not be back here again the young lass who brought the food over however was spot on couldn’t fault her the 2 lads on the other hand are the main reason I won’t be back

Had a great night out with friends a quiz on when we arrived and though we didn't join in it was fun and not too loud that we could still chat

Consistently good Usually the local meeting place for a catch up with mates. Always seems to be the right balance between deathly quiet and ram packed. It’s busy enough to have an atmosphere but not so busy that you’re waiting ages at the bar. The beer garden is a sun trap in the summer months and always popular amongst fellow catcher upperers!

It was my daughters 17th Birthday so our family celebrated by having a meal here, there were 5 adults and 2 children Great choice of food for the whole family Great choice of drinks for children and adults Food arrived in great time Puddings arrived after main meal Price for quality food is fantastic Cost around £100 to feed 7 people including drinks and food!

Food came fast Staff where pleasant Plenty of parking

Staff very polite Lovely atmosphere Child friendly Great food and drinks

Friendly staff as always. Service brilliant even during busy periods. Food lovely and hot. Great place for families and friends having a catch up

Very friendly, helpful staff. Great atmosphere & the food was excellent. Highly recommend The Brinkburn 👍

Great pub. The food is typical English pub food.

I would highly recommend this to anyone.. food was unreal and service was great..

Since we arrive the staff has been great, they’ve made sure that we are enjoying the visit. Food has been amazing, as always.

It has now become a tradition to visit The Brinkburn with friends to try out the Christmas Menu. This year has been the best yet. Everything was fresh and cooked beautifully. We were booked in for the 12:30 sitting, but we were having such a good time. We didn't leave until 6:00pm. Big thanks to Leanne, Mags and Karen for always going the extra mile, to ensure we have a great experience. See you in the New Year ❤️

Went tonight for Christmas meal and Christmas quiz, food great, enjoyed the quiz, and everyone working there were so friendly and service was spot on. Thank you!

Great service, delicious food and great value!

Chick n mix, good value but chips luke warm. Nice pub though, busy at lunchtime too.

I always get the halloumi tacos and boneless chicken wings, they’re always delicious and the staff are polite and friendly

A warm welcome, excellent service and tasty, good value food.

Great pub, friendly staff, good service, and responsible prices. Great outdoor areas. Well, worth a visit.

Amazing service from start to finish definitely will be back. Thank you for everything

Yet again an excellent Sunday lunch, with friends, in the Brinkburn. Due holidays first time in four weeks, greeted and treated like old friends. Kim, Jack, Magdalena and all the team go that bit further to ensure the experience is as good as the food.

Very safe, good service from friendly staff

Sunday dinner not very good meat to tough

My wife and I have been calling in here for years and it is always good, great offers and brilliant staff. Hopefully we will be coming for years to come. Love it.

Brilliant service by the whole team at the Brinkburn,, nothing Is ever a problem for them ,,the atmosphere is great matched only by the food

Table of 9,prompt service all meals came out no waiting about, staff always friendly would recommend. I had all day breakfast wish it had mushrooms on but all meals looked great no complaints from anybody.

I was extremely pleased with the service the staff were excellent very helpful and friendly food was delicious fast and very efficient mandy was especially helpfull found us a lovely table for two and help with what we wanted made sure everything was lovely for us we will definitely be back thank you so much x

Lovely food, friendly staff and a good atmosphere

Family trip to the pub! Staff friendly as always and a great atmosphere Been before and will be back.

Food was nice, friendly staff and a good atmosphere

1st visit..Always brilliant, food is worth every penny. Drinks tend to be a bit expensive though!! 2nd visit....still nice food but drinks are a total rip off. Latte .. £2.69. 1/2 san miguel...£2.60!!!!!!! Maybe our ladt time!!

Fast service, beautiful food & child friendly.

Amazing experience from start to finish! So friendly & helpfully. Food was delicious not a fault. Adrain is a credit to the place, he made so much effort to make sure everything was perfect. Nothing was to big of an ask. Will definitely be back.

The Brinkburn Pub is a fantastic local gem with a welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service. The food is incredibly tasty, offering a wide variety of dishes that never disappoint. On top of that, they have great deals that make dining out affordable without sacrificing quality. The staff is lovely—friendly, attentive, and always ready with a smile, which adds to the warm, relaxed vibe of the place. Whether you’re there for a casual meal or a night out, The Brinkburn Pub consistently delivers a great experience. Highly recommended!

The Brinkburn Pub is my local, I went there to meet up with friend's and take part in Quizgo. Lots of fun. The staff are lovely and there is always a great atmosphere. The reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because the vegetarian and fish options are limited and of the ones that are, only the mac & cheese is delicious but I get bored of having that everytime I go in. I do eat fish, there is fish n chips and scampi & chips, both taste delicious but again it's limited compared to meat and poultry dishes where there is lots of choice.

Always good food never had a bad experience yet

Our server Melanie was lovely. Very helpful and the food was served quickly and with a smile. Will definitely be coming back.

Delicious food and lovely staff

Amazing 8oz rump steak, perfectly cooked by Callum B. Best service from Nina and Leanne, thanks x

We are a table of 4 and 3 of us have just had amazing steaks cooked perfectly by Callum B. Thanks for great service Nina and Leanne.

Recently visited with family and we where not disappointed. From start to finish everyone was welcoming and helpful. Special shout out to Mel who couldn't do enough for us. We will definitely be back!

Great local pub looked after on our visit by Leanne /Mandy good value massive beer garden

The Brinkburn is very accommodating for our dementia group, even tho we don’t book, they end over backwards to help! Food is excellent, and served quickly!

stunning service by mazie as always :)

We were there for a birthday, great food, fab atmosphere, very good customer service from whole team especially leanne and mazie Thanks 👌 😊

Love Steve's quiz and Leanne who works behind bar is always spot on, always efficient and goes out of her way. Spot on service.

Celebrating exam results for our granddaughter all 4 meals very good,very prompt and friendly service by Leanne,had a couple of vouchers for free drinks from Greene King App which was an added bonus 😀

We called in for a couple of drinks and were met with a lovely smile from Leanne. She was very quick to serve us. The lager was spot on as usual. This pub is always a pleasant place to visit. We are always made to feel welcome, and tonight was no different. Leanne and Mazie are a credit to the Brinkburn.

Really nice freshly quality made food Fabulous friendly staff always polite make time for everyone. Nice atmosphere Good coffee only one niggle the biscoff cheese cake small portion and did not taste of anything.(sorry)

Fantastic family friendly pub. Mandy our server was lovely. Fantastic food.

Lovely food great atmosphere and lovely staff

The only problem we had was the orders not coming out together. 1 order was wrong . Then, when asked for BBQ sauce, for that order, I was told we had to pay an extra £1.80 for it. I had to wait in the queue again, and by the time I got it, my food was cold, and everyone else had finished. It's not like I hadn't spent almost £80 pounds

Great pub, really friendly staff and good quiz on Tuesday night!

Great food with a wide selection. Lovely friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

The Greene King menu isn't great in my opinion but it's always cooked well here. Great staff, friendly and helpful and a lovely atmosphere.

Went here for the first time, had the mixed grill which was lovely.

Great experience from start to finish, food was quick and tasty. Would highly recommend. Kim and Leanne were nonstop and very helpful when offering help with the menu and our dietary needs. Will definitely be back again. Many thanks.

Good food good price. Lovely staff.

We are Regulars here for food and drink fantastic staff

We have been coming to the Brinkburn pub with our 9 year old daughter since she was tiny. We visited today with our daughter and her friend- the staff are always so welcoming and friendly, which is the reason we keep coming back! Over the years there have been staff that have come and gone but Leanne, Kim and Nina have remained and ensure that the place keeps running like clockwork.

Staff are lovely and professional , served in good time always, pub is clean, toilets are always clean, food and drinks are great. Coming from a very regular customer.

Friendly staff. Very good value for food and drinks. Regular visitor.

Another great experience at this fantastic pub. Food spot on and service even more so. Would happily recommended this venue not just for food. But for the fantastic and friendly service every time

Good food, nice and clean dining area. Car park was jam-packed.

Fantastic Staff,good food and prices

Great place with a wide variety of drinks and friendly staff so I would visit again.

Great place to visit. If it's a pint of a meal, fantastic place fantastic value fantastic quality.

Great new menu, not badly priced.. Shame about the drink prices £2.05 for a lime and soda but the service was quick and pleasant and the food tasty

Friendly staff, good service and excellent value. It was our first visit, happy to go back. Well done!

Came in today for a “quick” lunch before taking the kids to soft play. The staff were lovely, however did not make us aware of the long wait on food. Our drinks came quick & waitress was lovely. However, 40 minutes later & still no food. I go & ask a member of staff & get told that there is a 45 minute wait. Again, we were never made aware of this upon arrival or when our drinks were brought over to us. Another 10 mins went by but still no food. After 1 hour, our food finally arrives. 2 kids meals, 1 adult meal & some sides. Not a big order at all. The waitress did apologise for the wait & explained its due to “the high demand because of their new menu”. But we felt it was unprofessional that nobody came over to update us or apologise at any point throughout our wait. It took me going up to someone & asking after 40 minutes - for the staff to actually tell us what was going on. They did offer free dessert for the kids to apologise for the wait & lack of information. But due to needing to get to our next location & the food taking so long, we did not have time for this. I understand with a new menu it may delay it a bit. But an hour wait for food with no information beforehand or throughout. Please keep your customers updated on information such as long wait times. Especially when you see they have toddlers who were becoming upset. There was no problem with the food. Just please keep your customers up to date if there are long waits for any reason x

Great atmosphere. Pub was packed but still fast service and lovely staff

It was a treat for doing a good deed. They do let you know when they need the table as their so busy.

Good grub, friendly staff, good value

Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there, staff were friendly and welcoming, it did get rather busy and there were people waiting a while but the food did look nice.

Always a cracking night when I meet up with friends.. Great service and friendly staff.

Always great value food, with good quality. Always busy with a good atmosphere, staff very good too!

The Brinkburn is our favourite food place to go to. We are there every week. The staff are really amazing, friendly, helpful and go out of their way to ensure customers are satisfied.

Lovely place. A bit noisy with really young kids running round screaming all the way through our food. Plenty of car parking

Amazing pub! Great food and the service by the staff is brilliant, come every Friday and always have an enjoyable evening!

This my local, the food is lovely and the staff are very king and welcoming. It a very relaxing and homely place to come to. Also an amazing outdoor beer garden.