The Clubhouse in Darlington

Do you want the bad news first well we got vouchers off our son it was for my birthday in may but used them for our anniversary in oct 8th we got there went to reception asked were the clubhouse was he kindly said you have to walk he said I can get the buggy to take you we said it’s ok we will walk it little did I know wot a long walk . I was dressed with heels on so found it hard walking all that way We finally got there they showed us to a table in the clubhouse a few people having a meal then asked us to move to spice bar so I thought oh must be table cloths and a few people in there I was shocked nobody in just me and my hubby we sat looked at each other and why did they do that it was freezing in there a tv on showing sport then sumbody turned it off we had no music nothing oh wait till the meal cum my god I ordered prawn cocktail hubby had soup cos he’s celiac the had the steak it was cold I ate it cos we paid over 40 pound for steak with no sides and a cup with chips in my hubby had salmon same again no sides so he asked for chips panncotta for sweet and coffee it was so discusting cold horrible I expected a nice night then he ordered buggy to take us to our car cos it was raining then we found out the orangey was closed but they didn’t tell us at time of booking never ever again will we travel to this horrible hotel now the good news they was Pete I think he was front of house and Ben they were the most wonderful lads who made our night if it wasn’t for them I wud of put a lot worse review how on earth do you charge so much for that meal we had I suffered with asthma and cum home with a cold this morning I think the boss needs to read my review two pensioners sat in a cold room on they 47 years anniversary totally discussed .the room in spice bar so cold no heating on nothing , Please read my review people and don’t get vouchers

Came forlunch with my daughter,and were welcomed on arrival. We were going to order the cod from the menu but were in formed it wasn't available. So we made another choice. Everything was perfect,and the service was great. My only negative opinion is that the price of the drinks was too high eg fifteen pounds each for a glass of wine. Other than that we enjoyed our day and would revisit (and stick to water!)

Visited the clubhouse for lunch on Monday 19th august, first time there. All I can say is amazing food clubhouse sandwich and fish finger sandwiches they are so big and excellent value for money, the service was impeccable and views are just stunning. See you again soon clubhouse.

Visited this fantastic place for the first time yesterday for Sunday lunch what a setting the food was very nice 2 of us had the parfait to start 1 had prawn cocktail all of decent size we then all the the lamb the vegetable's were lovely we had no room for desert so had cappuccino's instead our only complaint was that the plates were cold so by the end of the meal the food was cold we did point this out to the waitress and they deducted the service charge from the bill we all agreed this would not stop us from returning

It's a lovely little gaff this !HELEN AND BECKY is the foundation to running a smooth service . Golf was amazing the greens are brilliant first time visiting will be back again next year thanks !

A wonderful meal in lovely surroundings. Unfortunately my husband had no view as he was next to curtains but I enjoyed looking out on the golf course and relaying information to him! One of our tests of a good restaurant is whether or not we can get a dry sherry on ice as an aperitif and the Clubhouse failed on this front but on every other front it was top notch. The Ham Hock Terrine and Beef Daube will live in my memory for a long time. Delicious cheeseboard too. Thank you!

The relaxed atmosphere suits us here rather than NuSana, which has been historically slow and patchy in quality. The Granola was generous and the quality of fruit was welcome and better than expected. It enabled me to share and enjoy the smash avocado and eggs in its fullest. Staff were excellent as is usual here, from our experience.

Went for Sunday lunch to celebrate a family birthday. As we were a table of 8 we had to preorder our food choices. The service is very very slow, it took a long time to have our drinks order taken and delivered. There is absolutely no rush to deliver food to everyone at the same time. Or to collect the plates when finished. The starters were bland with stale toast and bread. The roast dinners were warm, not hot. Beef was tender but over cooked, same for Salmon. Roast potatoes were very crispy and dry inside, again over cooked. The single parsnip was soggy. You are given two types of carrots, roasted and well boiled, no green vegetables to be seen. Yorkshire puddings are dry. There isn’t enough gravy on the plate we had to ask for more. I’m not sure what the chefs did to the cauliflower cheese but it is not cheesy just bland. Those who had desserts had big portions served with something similar in taste and colour to Birds custard. One portion was missing we had to ask for it. We will not be returning, £32+ per head for a very poor roast dinner at somewhere billed to be amazing. You will get a much nicer dinner and better service at the local pub in the village.

Lovely friendly service from Helen and Becky today - couldn't fault them - breakfast was delicious too - looking forward to our next time 👍🏻 Elaine, Dave and Jess

Absolutely loved our experience here at the clubhouse . we stayed for 2 nights and came for lunch and breakfast the next day . Lunch was delicious, and a young gentleman looked after us called Thomas.He was was lovely,couldnt do anymore for us. The next day we went for breakfast and an amazing lady called Helen looked after us . The breakfast was unreal. Helen asked if we were here for a special occasion. It was for a girlie spa day and mums bday. Helen and her team went above and beyond to make our experience special I can't thank her enough . We both can't wait to come back x

I frequently meet for meetings at the Clubhouse and it's always a pleasure to be there. It's an ideal venue for catching up with clients and colleagues in a friendly, informal setting. The food is good and the staff are amazing. And a special mention to Helen, Becky and Ola who are cheery, efficient and have a pot of tea ready for me before I have time to get seated. Six star from me.

Sunday lunch is not quite the lunch we expected. Problems in the kitchen meant a change of venue which was fine. Tables laid out was a plus. The waiting staff tried, umpteen times, to remove half filled glasses Even though we hadn’t finished the drink. He came again to remove it not just twice but again and again. The lunch itself was a tad disappointment. Massive roast potatoes accompanied by enormous parsnips and equally enormous carrots. A sloppy version of creamed cabbage and that was it. They apparently grow their own veg, if that’s it, very poor. The meat and Yorkshire pudding were a good quality. The starters, were not a standard I would expect from a 5* hotel restaurant. Over priced, poor service very disappointing.

This is our third visit to the clubhouse for Sunday lunch .It was very different to the two previous visits .it was good before but this visit was excellent .Piped creamy mash ,exquisite tasting gravy and stunning presentation.Helen is always so happy and bubbly ,always smiling with the team she makes the room so happy.The staff are all very attentive

Excellent Sunday lunch, couldn’t be faulted. The staff were brilliant and very attentive to diners. Would definitely recommend

Went to the Clubhouse for dinner for the first time but it definitely won't be our last fantastic service and fabulous food would highly recommend

We visited the Clubhouse for breakfast and were as always greeted with friendly and professional staff who delivered a first class service. The Clubhouse breakfast was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed a very relaxing dining experience with magnificent views. We then visited the bar for a few drinks in the main building. We were served by Raju who has served us for many years now and is the most welcoming, professional and genial member of staff at Rockliffe Hall and it is always a pleasure to meet with him. The experience at Rockliffe Hall is always a magical and memorable one.

Very helpful and attentive staff when we arrived last minute for family get together. Good food in a fabulous setting. Will definitely be back soon Thanks again , Andy

Had a meal and drinks. Served by Hellen Excellent service. Friendly, Nothing to much trouble always reliable.

Service could not be faulted! Food was plentiful - chicken Caesar salad was very good! Prawns on sourdough were ok but lacking flavour; chilli was non existent.

Very nice houses at the complex but very dissatisfied with the golf club house. The meal we had was atrocious. A steak and kidney pudding on the menu turned out to be a pie served next to mushy peas. Nothing else. The meat in the pie could fit on a table spoon. On complaining the manager just slapped a beef dish equally as bad. Not sure our party will be back as the service has gone down hill.

Excellent and perfect, service 👌 and food was gorgeous. Views of golf course were great. Great choice available on menu and beers/wine choices 👌

Went for lunch in golf club with a colleague. I had the most disgusting and disappointing toasted ham and cheese sandwich. Dry toasted bread Plastic cheese side salad a couple of lettuce leaves no tomatoes or dressing. My colleague had fish and chips which was...

Thank you Helen and Beckie Always fantastic service it was my birthday and I got the most lovely chocolate plate from Helen and Beckie today these lady’s are the most friendly helping 5 star ⭐️ service every time we go to the golf club very...

Food and service by Helen and her staff. Brilliant. Excellent food on three occasions. Staff very attentive and helpful.

Spent a very relaxing morning enjoying coffee and breakfast with some friends. The service was excellent - Helen and all the staff were very welcoming.

Fantastic meal in the Clubhouse with family, the food was amazing. Service even better! Many thanks to James and Ryan for making our evening even more enjoyable. They are both a credit to the business. Look forward to visiting again soon.

Lovely walk from the hotel to the restaurant, seated by lovely staff they really do give a great service in there full of smiles and couldn’t do enough for you, great wine and food prices arn’t badly priced will go again Only 1 thing little...

Can only recommend Rockcliffe Clubhouse for great food terrific service especially by the young girls who serve with a cherry smile nothing is too much.

Had a lovely experience at the clubhouse , what an amazing setting for a catch up with my best friend and so much great information passed onto us by Helen from recommendations for supper desserts with 5 star presentation made by chef Dave , the...

Went with friends to eat at the Clubhouse and was absolutely blown away! The food was spectacular, great value, the views are amazing and the service was first class. Special thanks to Helen, Rebecca and Eva 😊

Excellent breakfast with amazing service yesterday morning at The Clubhouse. I would definitely recommend to anyone, it’s well worth it.

Nice breakfast 😋 before a frosty trip the the range to make the most of a crisp winters morning at Rockliffe Hall Golf Club.

Having spent this afternoon at the club restaurant I must say that what a great time we had, the staff were great a mention must gone to James,Ryan ,and Harry, nothing was to much and the service was really good, the food was very good...

As part of our offer night stay at Rockcliffe Hall, my wife and I enjoyed an evening meal here. Olives, flat bread and hummus for starters, followed by lamb shoulder for our main. I've never tasted flat bread and hummus like that, it was so...

Excellent service and beautiful food, nice setting and big shout to Hellen and Becky ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ the brown sauce is the best defiantly will be coming back

Excellent breakfast today at Rockliffe Hall from the Clubhouse team of Harry , Helen & Becky , compliments to Mal the chef also . A real 5 star experience

Really Poor WiFi. Don't eat at the Clubhouse, it's extortionate even when they have an offer on. Bog standard curry, with little to no chicken, just produced en mass. £5 for table water. We love Rockliffe and have been many times, however the penny pinching...

Awesome customer service & hardworking as well. Always going the extra mile just to keep us Happy... Thank you guys so much...

Recently played in a golf event here, the golf was good although a small amount of rain had already turned the fairways to mud. The clubhouse was also great. However the food offered at the event was really sub standard. We started off with bacon...

Lacks atmosphere and the chefs reheat food that is bought in and not freshly made on the premises. Very disappointing meal. Ok for a spot of lunch.

Restaurant was very quiet. We ordered prawn cocktail at an eye watering £14.50 per serving, so expected something special. Very bland dish with small prawns and very little taste. Totally underwhelmed with this starter. Main course of lamb and salmon was tasty as was the...

Ideal stop off for a long walk around the village for a coffee and beautifully home made biscuits. God spot to watch the golfers , bird life and oyster catchers cheerful helpful staff thank you Clubhouse

We visited today for breakfast, with our sons 4 and 6, both of who were keen to have Nutella on toast which the waitress said they didn’t have so we agreed on honey and jam. When the toast arrived the chef had melted some chocolate...

50th birthday celebrated in style at The Clubhouse. Amazing unexpected birthday plate made and presented by Becky. 5 star service from James, Helen, Taylor and Brandon.

The most tasty, well presented cooked breakfast I have had in an extremely long time. The whole experience at the clubhouse is amazing from the stunning views of the golf course to the super friendly staff, well done to you all.

Stunning views with a delicious breakfast on a beautiful day . Staff super friendly very chilled out and ambient . Chefs kiss !

Great clubhouse , lovely staff . It’s a pleasure every time. Callum’s doing a great job 👏 Helen , Becky and Lewis are doing a great job

been golfing and called in for a cuppa what a nice place we also were given some home made biscuits they were best iv had and were complementary with the tea the staff were very good kept coming back to see if we wanted any...

Ate at the clubhouse, breakfast lovely, superb service from Helen , Becky and Lewis , 10/10 for the them all in ever aspect of their service

Good service in the spike bar. Helen is top notch! Always ready to serve drinks, and friendly as always.

Helen in the spikes bar was very friendly and served us quickly with a smile and was very polite. A credit to the establishment

Poor service, poor lukewarm food. Not what I expected from Rockcliffe Hall. Too many things to write. I hope they were just having an off day, I’m not sure I will return.

Such a lovely place to catch up with friends over breakfast. Great food, relaxing vibe, lovely views over the golf course and efficient service. Thanks to Helen, Becky and Tina for looking after us so well 😊

All staff had impeccable manners and decorum. From being greeted at the door for bags taken to the room, from the reception reading our itinary, to the bar staff to the amazing food and service. By far the best service received in a spa getaway...

As resort members it’s nothing short of disappointing We came for a light lunch yesterday and ordered a Bloody Mary no tomato juice!!! How can a 5* hotel not have tomato juice. But not to worry we were returning this evening. I was assured there...

Me and my friend and my baby daughter went for a luntime meal and booked a table pervoisly that day. We only ordered one fish and chips and a chicken wrap and in an almost empty restaurant waited an hour for it to arrive! When...

The service was ok, the food was ok nothing to write home about. There wasn't a lot of atmosphere either.

Brilliant main meal at The Clubhouse, with gluten free options explained on the menu and attentive, friendly staff. Salmon cooked to perfection with a beautiful crispy skin, this main meal was the nicest I have had in years. Cannot recommend enough! Lovely views of the...

We were a big party and we’re very well looked after Ryan was exceptional & so friendly! Fantastic food, will visit again

I visited with my partner for tea and was greeted by Lucy who attended to us that evening. She was very friendly, attentive and knowledgable and made the evening very special for us. The food was delicious and a cut above other places we have...

Pattsie! (Helen) is absolutely fabulous!!! 👍😁. The service is excellent. Food and Drink very good. Worth a visit!

Excellent day golf was great. The food was exceptional and the staff couldn't be more helpful can't wait till I come again

i was here friday with my family and i was served by ellie, such a lovely girl and excellent service! definitely coming back hope to be served by her again🥰

My son and I had booked for lunch at 1pm today ( Friday 25 Feb). We ordered around 1.05 and left at 1.55 without any food having been served. We made an enquiry around 1.35 but were told that they were really busy, in spite...

The food was great with fast service but would not say it met our expectations. Harry, who we assume to be the manager on shift due to his waistcoat, served our table and was polite but did not seem to care for our opinions. From...

Myself and my husband came here for a date night a couple of nights ago with high hopes due to good reviews, however we were very disappointed. The food was average and the setting was nice, however the service was terrible. The staff were very...

Gorgeous food. Gorgeous service from James. Lovely Friday night evening, amazing starters and steak!

I went for food with my family at the clubhouse and it was great. The food, cocktails (especially the espresso martini) and service was truly amazing, I’d definitely go again. A special thanks to our server Harry which was super attentive and polite and solved...

Consistency quality and service are key to a good experience, James and his team have ticked all the boxes, keep doing what you do at the Rockcliffe Golf club restaurant, excellent food service and quality.

Lunch in the clubhouse after an excellent game of golf. Hot roast beef sandwich was superb as was the service as always..

Popped in last minute for light lunch, everything was absolutely lovely! Service was extremely good, very friendly. Ordered the pulled pork fries and Nduja and Egg which I would definitely recommend. Will definitely be returning.

What a disgrace. We were given a treat for Christmas for a Sunday Lunch for two. We took my father in law too. Looking forward to our Lunch, having experienced breakfast there on several occasions. Helpful staff but obviously turning a blind eye to the...

Thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Clubhouse. I had a wonderful evening with an up-beat atmosphere, amazing food and drink and excellent service. Lucy was a particular star, making sure that everything was exactly to my liking and answering everything with a...

We went for lunchtime and was very impressed. The staff were attentive and friendly especially Brandon who served us. All of the food was lovely, the stand out was the Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle, I would even go as far to say it was the best...

Birthday lunch of a sandwiches etc. Plenty of staff but no one interested in serving us. No menus brought to the table so went looking for them Sandwiches were lovely but tea cups had lip stick marks on them, bar man didn't know how to...

On Sunday, we took some special guests to the Rockliffe Hall Club House restaurant. As requested, they gave us a window table, and the staff could not have been more helpful and obliging. they were very pleasant. As for the meal .... The pea soup...

Attended for an evening meal. Service was very good with a welcoming atmosphere and good attentive staff. A team well led and managed by Dan ........... all accompanied by great food which arrived in good time with no waiting.

Booked in here for 50th birthday celebration. Lovely setting but food and service was disappointing. Roast beef was tough and fatty, no crackling with pork which was certainly not roasted. Trimmings were uninspiring. Waiting staff were all school children, without any proper training or supervision....

Came here with my wife for a weekend getaway. Amazing hotel and great spa and restaurants. My favourite place was the clubhouse bar and restaurant. Was served by Rhys in the bar and quite possibly the nicest person I have been served by in my...

Was booked in for a birthday treat a few weeks ago was told limited bookings available and we chose 12.00, arrived to a warm welcome from the staff, restaurant very quiet surprisingly as we were told they were fully booked, we realised this must be...

What was special about it? Absolutely everything!! we were welcomed by all the team with Dan, Jason and Harry leading from the front in going that extra mile to ensure we had a a very long and leisurely lunch, the wine was recommended to compliment...

Dan, James,Harry,Pam and the team are great! Great spot for lunch, drinks and to watch the game with the friends

Following a lengthy absence due to lockdowns we experienced a very welcome return to the Clubhouse this morning. We have missed our regular visits and the friendly and professional service that we always received from Dan, James, Harry and Tina. It was so lovely to arrive this morning and be greeted and welcomed so warmly by Tina who continued to look after us so well. We were served an outstanding Clubhouse breakfast and were able to enjoy it in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that we are so familiar with at the Clubhouse. Dan and his team make the Clubhouse an exceptional place to dine and the atmosphere that they create will always make you want to come back for more. First class service, magnificent food and all from staff who always go the extra mile to make you feel so welcome. We can't wait to try the new lunch menu which Tina introduced to us as it looks amazing. Thank you so much for a great morning!

I went for food with my family the other day and the food and service were brilliant. The staff that served us were absolutely lovely, a special thanks to Lara and James for taking care of us.

Extended business stay of over 2 weeks with 5 colleagues at the Rockliffe resort in June 2021 and ate most meals in here, sometimes three times a day. Could not fault the food quality or restaurant cleanliness. The staff were always polite and enthusiastic and even arranged for the chef to bake a birthday cake for one of the party. Dan and his team were great throughout. Would return here again if in the area

We went last night 3rd July with my partner Amanda and I had a lovely and so relaxing evening .the food was outstanding the service was excellent strait in to a great friendly atmosphere and to our table.the staff were so friendly happy faces very helpful Rhys Tina Ellie and Harry our waiters couldn't be more helpful even offered to carry our drinks to the outside seating area when we wanted to sit outside.Head chef and kitchen team can we say thank you the food was amazing.cant wait to go back .Thank you for a wonderful night. Neil and Amander.

We had booked a table hoping to sit outside the clubhouse but on arrival were told that was not possible. We asked the manager Daniel for an alternative to sitting in the clubhouse as it was a special lunch for a friends special birthday. He not only arranged a table on the orangery terrace for us but drove us all there on the golf buggy.He also retrieved a forgotten present, his attention, his good humour and him going the extra mile for us made our day, he turned a potential disappointment into a wonderful day.A credit to rockliffe, thank you Daniel Johnson

Having stayed with my work colleagues and been served our meals at The Clubhouse I have to say the service by the staff was second to none. The standard of food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I have to mention all:-Dan, James, Harry, Pam, Carmen, Bryony, Emily, Tina, Rhys, Taylor, Brandon, Helen, Lewis, Ryan, Ellie, Beth and Chefs Keanan, Chris, Matt and Damon. Keep up the great work team

Small but adequate menu with delicious food. James is an excellent host and the ambiance is relaxing whilst retaining the upheld quality you would expect from Rockliffe Hall. We will keep going back! Emanuela & David

The lads in the golf club (Harry, James and Dan) were absolutely fantastic, excellent service, loved it.

Lovely meal at the new Club House at Rockliffe Hall! Fish and chips and Burger both tasty, hot and lovely portion sizes. Desserts were superb, recommend the orange chocolate mousse. Service was super polite and chairs/tables nice and big giving plenty of room to relax. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights at Rockliffe Hall and ate at the Clubhouse once for lunch and again for dinner. Food was great and the service was really good as well. Cocktails on the pricey side and menu could be a bit more varied but otherwise I would recommend.

We stayed during half term. The staff are friendly and the hotel is superb. We are our evening meal in the clubhouse and enjoyed every course and every drink, the staff were very welcoming and looked after us very well. We look forward to coming back here.

Some of the best food we have had in a long time. The steak and peppercorn sauce especially! Will definitely be back next time we come to stay at Rockliffe.

Great service, excellent food and a lovely atmosphere! Lovely to see the clubhouse refurbished and we will definitely be coming back.

Last minute stay over with breakfast. Due to availability we had breakfast in the clubhouse. Cant fault the staff or the quality of the food. Staff were very polite and covid aware. The food was exceptional....could have eaten more!!

Had an amazing experience in the clubhouse, the service was great and the food was amazing, would recomomend to friends and family and will be returning again

This place will not survive whilst being managed by its current manageress who we were reliably told by main reception is 'Charlotte'! Terribly rude and unprofessional, ruining our much looked forward to experience! The other members of staff were perfect examples of what a 5 star hotel should be providing to their guests and we could not fault them at all. Disgusting customer service by a manageress who possesses none of the skills needed to carry out this role professionally and successfully!!!!

We booked lunch after being allowed to eat out again and after lockdown and we were delighted . The clubhouse at Rockliffe Hall is very COVID safe ❤️. We had a lovely lunch with lovely views over the golf course . The staff were really friendly and helpful . This is a lovely place to have a relaxing lunch . We had the open beef sandwich and it was delicious and the portion was BIG !

Tried the Sunday lunch at Rockcliffe bringing my mum and dad out for a long awaited trip having been on lockdown since March. The menu choice was very good and what you would expect, the food especially the main course was exceptional full of flavour and a good portion size.The service by the team was second to none, James and Harry were especially attentive realising it could be a little daunting for my parents.A very pleasant and chill out afternoon thank you to all of the Rockcliffe team.