The Crown at Mickleton in County Durham

Really good sunday lunch. Clean plates all round. Beautifully cooked pork. Sausagemeat stuffing a treat. Apple crumble divine and lovely custard. We eat out A LOT and have to say this sunday lunch up among the best.

Food was outstanding, two had beef and two had pork dinners, followed by their home grown apple crumble and sticky toffee puddings. Andrew the chef and the rest of the staff are so friendly and helpful.

Absolutely fantastic food and service..we had the short rib today which was excellent. I can't thank them enough for going out of their way to make a vegan platter for our daughter..it was delicious . Without a doubt will be going back

Superb food and great service. Lovely cosy and tastefully done inn and very dog friendly. We had Sunday roast which was delicious. Best we've had in a very long time

We love it here. Great food and excellent, friendly service. Totally dog friendly too. Plenty of space for our large pooch to chill.

I love the food at the Crown. We travelled and stayed over just to come and eat here. Perfectly cooked and flavoured and beautifully presented. Fantastic staff and a lovely friendly atmosphere. Lots of conversations possible with other diners made it so special.

A fantastic Sunday lunch called in with no booking and was given a seat within 5 mins , The roast beef was blushing pink just how I like it, great choice of beers and wines, wife had turkey which was delicious. Definitely quality over quantity but was more than adequate. Definitely will return when in the area.

My partner and I enjoyed a delicious meal at the crown yesterday. After driving past a couple of other places we found the crown welcoming upon arrival. Light, clean and airy with attentive staff, there was a menu which showed an insightful balance between being imaginative and commercially aware. The food was prepared quickly and well. The food is not served on crockery, and needs to be collected by the customer, but is none the worse for this, and it means that the establishment can keep costs down to an (almost) pre COVID level. Good food at a good price in a convivial setting. Highly recommended.

My first time here and it was a wonderful Sunday lunch. It was hot and tasty, cooked to perfection, a little more on the plate would have been good as I enjoyed it so much. It was a lovely experience shared by the group. The ambience was warm and inviting I’ll hopefully go back soon and try the other dishes. Well done to the staff 👏🏻

Fantastic roast turkey dinner in a delightful pub. Can't wait to return when we are back in the area.

Great food, great service, very reasonably priced. Stayed overnight at the campsite with friends and had a really enjoyable evening. Views are fantastic. Will be back and would definitely recommend!

We celebrated my husbands birthday here with friends. Started with a hike around the local area (which is so beautiful) then food and drinks at The Crown. The staff are so helpful and welcoming. Food is just amazing and the laid back atmosphere is perfect. Would highly recommend this place for couples and families. Thank you, we’ll be back.

We were there for a friends 40th birthday and had a great time! We did a lovely walk in the afternoon and then went back to the Crown for a meal. The service and hospitality were brilliant and the food was amazing. I had the Spanish chicken and can highly recommend. The place has a great atmosphere, very welcoming. Thankyou so much Joanne and Andrew! We will definitely be back!

Spent the night at The Crown camping with friends. Received a warm welcome from Andrew, Joanne and all the staff who went above and beyond for our stay. Fantastic food and drink, in a friendly environment.

We visited here a couple of times while we were staying in the village. We had an evening meal on the Saturday night and returned for Sunday lunch the following day. The food was delicious both times, we couldn't fault it. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. The bar manager was very accomodating and found us a table with space for our pram both times. They have a lovely beer garden which we enjoyed during the sunny weather. Lovely atmosphere we would highly recommend and would love to return.

We visited as a couple on a sunny Saturday evening not from this area. We were going to sit inside as it looked nice inside but then decided to sit in the garden out the back which was enjoyable and sunny. We ordered food at the bar, a cheeseburger and beef brisket burger both with fries. You have to collect the food when your buzzer goes off and it comes in takeaway containers but tasted excellent. The skin on fries were very tasty and both burgers were 10/10. Nice desserts on offer too but we were too full! Absolutely worth the money, cheaper than usual but part self service. Will definitely be going back

Fantastic pub We we’re 12 girls visiting for a hen doo The food was amazing ,so tasty It was nice to have something different from normal pub food

Lovely pub, great staff, excellent food. Had the Sunday dinner (3 x beef, 1x veggie) superb!! Really busy with a great atmosphere

The Crown is only open Friday Saturday and Sunday’s but well worth a visit. Sunday lunch was worth every penny the beef delicious and tasty. Sticky toffee pudding ooooo😋

Outstanding kind professional service,superb food and beer.Very very obliging team.Highly recommend the venue ,2 x log fires on a wet day just perfect

We visited The Crown on a Friday evening and were given a warm welcome from Joanne, who took our food and drinks order. The pub was very inviting with two log burners, churning out some heat and added to the homely feel of the pub. We ordered the Steak Frittes and a Braised beef sandwich which was served with rosemary roast potatoes and kraut. Both were absolutely delicious! Thank you to Andrew, Drew, Joanne and Caitlin. Can’t wait to visit again!

This caravan site is a favourite of ours. 5 large serviced pitches, quiet, wonderful views. Unfortunately, the pub behind which it is located is currently closed, but this does not detract from the experience - there is another pub in close proximity. Ideal for visiting and walking in beautiful Teesdale. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely mothers day lunch even though the staff were working under extreme pressure due to power cut. The food was worth waiting for and the atmosphere was really good after just opening again after lockdown. We enjoyed sitting in the garden having...

Firstly ignore the bad mothers day review. What they failed to mention was the Crown suffered a power cut at 9am yesterday morning and were caught between a rock and a hard place either cancel and disappoint many people or get alternative power which they...

First things first… yes, they had a power cut in the morning and hats off for fulfilling the bookings they had taken. Secondly, the chef did very well under the circumstances, the food was ok and several of the staff coped well under the pressure...

Had a lovely meal here on Sunday for Mother’s Day. Considering they didn’t have any electricity first thing they pulled together got things up and running and did everything they could to keep everyone fed and happy. We had to wait a bit but the...

Was there for Mother’s Day meal, and due to the unforeseen circumstances of electricity power failure the meals were delayed, however the quality and portion size were not compromised. The staff were outstanding and so was the chef. I complement them all on their efforts...

Pre-Covid we had several wonderful experiences at this establishment and last year enjoyed their delivery service. Despite an out-of-their-control issue, everyone did their utmost to ensure that we could still treat our mother/mother-in-law to what was pre-ordered. Considering the unforeseen Northern Power issue, the overall...

Visited The Crown at Mickleton for Mothers Day lunch. We were contacted by a member of staff prior to our visit to ask if we could delay our arrival as they had experienced a power cut and were running behind as a consequence of this....

After seeing the review about the crown titled “Greed overcomes good sense” I felt I also needed to comment…. The situation the crown proprietors found themselves in on mother’s day with no power was dreadful for them. We were called and told about the situation...

We have just returned from a mothers day meal at the Crown, clearly there are several times of the year that restaurants are able to make money, mothers day being one of them, however in this case more bookings were taken than it was possible...

Stayed in the Micro barn for two nights, such a lovely place to stay warm and cosy yet has everything you need. Plenty of places to go for walks and have food. will definitely be going back. Highly recommend.

Noticed there were no recent reviews about the amazing 'Crown at home'. We're not social media folk (faceagram, or whatever else is out there!) But use trip advisor to get a feel for a place, and most reviews seem genuine and sensible. Anyway, like most...

Always enjoy eating at The Crown when we are in the area.Great food and atmosphere.Sadly they have been closed for most of the year but on a Friday you can order a meal which they will deliver to your home or in our case our...

Was in here yesterday for a couple of drinks hubby had Guinness I had dark fruit cider was very reasonable priced and staff very chatty and friendly lovely place

We have been regular visitors to The Crown's lovely campsite for years, and when the site reopened we booked a visit as soon as we could. The pub isn't open because of Covid-19 restrictions - but Andrew and the team have created a fabulous takeaway...

Arrived on the Friday on pitch 5.Pitch sizes are excellent! Water on each pitch. Pub was still closed due to covid 19!but we had pre ordered the tapas which we thought was good value for 2 people. Views from the site are lovely and there...

Having dined here we’d thought we’d try the delivery menu. Apart from a mix up (which was quickly resolved - the additional complimentary cake had a bizarre after taste - but as it was complimentary I won’t rate that). We thoroughly enjoyed the pulled pork flatbread (although the pulled pork was very wet indeed). The Sunday roast was delicious.We will certainly use again.

Fabulous takeaway meal delivered to the door during these difficult times of Covid 19 The service. was friendly and efficient. Everyone was helpful and the ordering process was straightforward. Everything was clearly labelled with full cooking instructions and all ingredients listed.

Excellent standard continues. Called in for lunch. The spring onions in tempura batter were fantastic, batter light and crisp, dips full of flavour. Partner had the crispy lamb on flatbread I had a bacon and bred ciabatta both very good. Finished with a very light sticky toffee pudding. Very pleased we called in. Service was excellent and the 0.5% beer tasted great, no sour aftertaste. Highly recommended

If your vegetarian don't bother coming here. There was only one vegetarian option which was thai red curry if you don't like or don't fancy a thai red curry well tough luck cause there isn't anything else to choose. After looking forward to a nice meal on the last evening of our holiday I was very disappointed to end up with a small bowl of chips and a few onion rings. If your vegetarian/vegan go elsewhere there are many other places nearby which have great options on their menu. Also this place is very overpriced for just pub grub.

Incredible food and the friendly staff were so welcoming to our large party with numerous dogs. Will definitely be returning!

A friend and I booked for Fizzy Friday and Tapas.. not your traditional Tapas but Teesdale’s take on it and it didn’t disappoint. There was a nice selection of dishes, well presented and plentiful. The deal included unlimited Prosecco for 2 hours and by no means were we left feeling like we got a raw deal. The staff kept a close eye on our glasses and topped them up accordingly.. the staff were all really friendly, helpful and obliging. Thanks for a super evening!

We've been here many times and I never get bored of the food, drink or service. Places like this deserve to have recognition shouted from the hilltops. Northern, teesdale hospitality at its best. You'll be treat like a valued customer, served fantastic food and go home with a full belly. I can't really describe how much I like this place, just visit and be impressed.

Decided to have a ride out in the countryside, and the crown was recommended to us by foodies.Lovely country pub nice atmosphere made to feel very welcome. The food my wife had the fish and chips and was superb, I had the burger really good.Both had sweets and were lovely. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

We visited for the New Years Day lunch. Beautiful pub with a great selection of tasty food. Even catered amazingly for the vegan in the group by making her a personal vegan menu which was a lovely touch and she was spoilt for choice (not something that happens often!). Our waitress was very friendly and didn't make us feel rushed at all. Would definitely return if we were up this way again.

Very upmarket pub / restaurant with an obviously quality menu. We just wanted a snack and opted for butter it squash soup. It was beautifully presented with lovely bread but the soup was bland and tasteless. Ordered a pint of lime juice and soda which came at a price of £3.50 the most expensive I have ever had , by far.

Pleasant lunch , large fish and chips which was slightly undercooked for me but monkfish dish went down well. Nice place to eat. Service was a story of two halves, one miserable girl counteracted by a friendly helpful girl so she was earning the tips for the other one...

Absolutely fantastic Amira my Granddaughter loved Santa and they chatted for ages. The grotto was amazing And the breakfast was perfect A great way to spend Christmas Eve

Had the pleasure of dining at The Crown yesterday! And it was absolutely fantastic. Great service and delicious food! So glad we popped in whilst exploring the Durham Dales. Portions were very generous and so tasty.

Probably the worst fish and chips we have ever had: the batter was grossly under-cooked; goodness know how since the haddock was caught or when the chips were first cooked. The waitress was politely informed when she trilled: "Every OK?" but gave no response. When I asked to pay I was told the bill was to be reduced by 50% - no explanation / excuse and no apology. What a shame that a lovely day was ruined.

Lovely place and friendly staff. Table for 4 people and Poppy dog . Starters of black pudding were amazing and mains of fish and chips perfect . Couldn’t fault any of the food .

We were recomended by a freind to try this pub for Sunday lunch which has an amazing repution.

Sunday lunch was very good, although the restaurant was very busy the service was very quick and efficient, the staff were very pleasant and the food was lovely.

What can i say this CL Site is 5 star. We ate in the Crown 3 nights and had Sunday lunch all meals we had were of high quality and very tasty well done to the chef and all her hard working team. Sally and her team of staff made us very welcome and made sure our stay was exceptional. This pub and campsite is 5star from start to finish and we cant wait to return we feel we have made some very nice friends . Thank you Sally and your very hard working team WE WILL BE BACK !!!!!

The food was good but portions were smallish. The staff were very efficient and friendly, but for what you got it was quite dear.

Fantastic food and drinks very friendly staff been many times never disappoints good caravan pitches nice size

We visit often for Sunday Lunch as it’s one of the best in the area. There’s often 3-4 roast options available, the menu is updated regularly. The surroundings are nice, good choices of real ale and friendly staff. Often busy, good idea to book beforehand.

Made reservation for dinner on Sat at lunchtime and got the last table.

We visited on Sunday lunchtime with some friends who are not from this area.

I/we have been frequenting this establishment for many years & generally love the Crowns food. Unfortunately, even after pointing out to the waiting staff twice over three months that the chips/fries are stale & not freshly cooked & are warm not hot, they continue to serve the same. Also, the duck was served cool & rare even though I asked for medium. Ironically, we have just returned from Zakynthos where we enjoyed the best freshly cooked hot fries ever & I have sampled many variants of fries/chips in numermous countries aroung the world, so I have some of what I am talking about!

Visited for Sunday Lunch 15/09/2019 and very impressed. Obviously a very popular place given the amount of cars that greated us in carpark and on the road. Food itself was great, good quality beef, all cooked and presented well. Service was quick and done with a smile which is always nice to see. Same we didn't get to sample the desserts though...

So I went with a friend and I ordered the steak fritts but I asked for it med/rare to which the waitress thought i meant the sirloin steak as the fritts is cooked only one way. Simple misunderstanding and when it was brought out it was explained.

Last minute booking in the micro barn at the side of the crown pub. So lovely, clean and ever so cute inside, everything that you needed. Small living room area, toilet and shower room, plus bedroom.

We had meaning to call back to The Crown for some time after a previous amazing lunch and were once again totally wowed. Food was superb and service excellent. Enjoyed pre dinner drink in beer garden and then tucked into meal which was perfectly cooked. Grouse was really special and finished off with cheese board. Will be back!!

We reviewed this place and had a drink there on the Friday evening and booked a table for a meal on the Saturday evening. Our table was booked for 7pm and we arrived a few minutes early and were shown to our table. The place was very busy yet the service was excellent very friendly and efficient. The food came without too much of a delay and was of excellent quality and at a reasonable price. We would recommend this place and will certainly visit again when in the area.

We have been to the Crowne many times but this time we were left disappointed. Why? Well to be fair it was a busy Sunday afternoon But the service was slow, the drinks order was not correct and not up to standard, the starters did not all arrive, the main course was disappointing with luke warm roast potatoes and vegetables on the plates, extra orders did not arrive. The meat was good and the burgers were good.

Good food but a bit over-priced. Friendly staff. Excellent chef. Good choice on the menu. Lovely and comfortable interior.

Fantastic food as usual very warm welcome couple of new things on the menu since our last visit never disappoints

4 adults and 3 children came away feeling slightly disappointed. The food was tasty but small portions, 1/2 lobster for £20 was massively overpriced as it was literally 4 small mouthfuls. I felt the kids menu was also overpriced, £8.50 for a 2 year old is quite a lot, but again, was tasty! We mentioned the size of the lobster to the staff who said ‘they’d mention it to the kitchen’ but seemed indifferent. The food really was nice but I’d have to say wasn’t worth the price of our bill. If each dish had been a few pounds cheaper it would have been amazing but it just wasn’t worth the asking price.

Was passing through and stopped to have lunch. Lovely quaint pub. Very attractive inside and lovely beer garden. We just had a panini, chips and salad but it was delicious. The land lady was very welcoming and lovely. It was all very enjoyable,

Wonderful food, very friendly, attentive staff all encased in a very old atmospheric pub. Also, they've got a Caitlin..! Outstanding.

Friday night at The Crown. Great service, superb food. We were very well looked after by Sally. We travelled up from Southampton to stay with family in Mickeleton and this pub was highly recommended. It lives up to expectations. The Chef is serving up superb dishes. Highly recommend it.

We have been to a few high end pubs etc including the black cat in Winchester and the Crown is up there with the best. Faultless service and truly excellent food, it doesn't get much better than this. Will most defiantly be back and would like to thank Sally for a fantastic night :-)

Called in for a light lunch lovely friendly staff and good food I would not hesitate to return on our next visit to the area

If you want a quality Sunday lunch in quality surroundings served my friendly efficient staff, then the Crown is for you. Plus loved the cheesy cabbage. Great atmosphere will be back, thank you.

We stopped for lunch at The Crown Inn after a visit to High Force.My daughter and I enjoyed the lunchtime special and we chose the roasted pepper soup with warm bread followed by fish fingers chips and garden peas and we did manage a dessert between us which I would highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding.Great value for £15 for 3 course and very well presented.The service was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome,we would highly recommend.

We went to the Crown as it was highly recommend on trip advisor and it was a fantastic Sunday lunch. Great roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, honey roasted carrots, buttered greens, cheesy cabbage and cauliflower cheese. It was amazing and for a very reasonable price.

We arrived in Mickleton on Friday afternoon and after dropping the car off at our holiday Cottage we headed to The Crown for a quiet drink and to see where we were eating on the Saturday night. It’s a great pub , very nicely set up and decorated and we had a warm welcome from the lovely lady behind the bar ( unfortunately we didn’t get her name) .

What a treat, food absolutely outstanding. Staff very polite and helpful, lovely and cosy with a great atmosphere. Would definitely return.

Really enjoyed the relaxed ambience & rustic décor but food was a bit of a mixed bag with some in our group reporting great meals, others complaining of dishes being overcooked & bland. My fish pie certainly didn't set me alight. Overall, a nice place - but we were hoping for more from the food.

I love this place and it architecture, interior design. It a place to stay for hours and enjoy your moments with lovely food especially board meals. this meal was served on a board with gorgeous and delicious breads and drippings. Main food was ok, the same as other good restaurants not any different taste. I will definitely go back again just for board and light bites.

This is my out of town go to for Sunday lunch. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. It’s reassuring to be recognised by the staff, shows they are vigilant and very personable. The food well cooked and plentiful. And the kitchen are always accommodating when my daughter asks to change a couple of things on her dinner.

Heard good reviews for this pub, but won’t be visiting again. There were four of us, two had the fish and chips, the batter was greasy the “fish” well that was very thin with skin on as for the mushy peas.... if you could call them that. The fish pie was bland, fish pies normally have a mixture of different fish types this had one! Then there was the one AND only vegetarian dish gnocchi! Six very tiny pieces of mush hidden under a sea of mixed all green vegetables, the broccoli was hard and hadn’t been trimmed, the butter was overwhelming as was the balsamic vinegar! The only saving grace was the asparagus, which was nice, my Partener ate it. We didn’t stay for the pudding. £85 for poor quality food... not value for money. oh and some of the staff well we’re less than interested in their customers.

We arrived at our holiday accommodation the night before and forgot to book anywhere for Easter Sunday lunch. I looked on line for some ideas and came upon The Crown at Mickleton. I called them in the morning and spoke to Sally apologising that we were at short notice expecting to fit in somewhere. Sally went out of her way to suggest we arrive after 14:30 and she would do her very best to ensure we were looked after. Well we sat in the garden in the blazing sun which was wonderful and the pub and gardens were lovely and it was evident seeing all the cars pulling into the car park that it was popular, it speaks for itself. What we liked about the menu was being in our mid 60's we can't eat big portions like we used to do and this pub is wonderful because it does a choice of portions which really suited us. I had the haddock and all I can say was it was 'perfect'. My wife had roast pork which she was pleased with and the vegetables - stem broccoli, cabbage, peas and sugar snap peas were excellent and they even brought us some white cabbage in a cheese sauce which was very moreish. Even with desserts and drinks it was total value for money. We loved the atmosphere, the welcome and the customer service we received. So if you are on that road don't pass, go in even if only for a drink because we highly recommend it.

Visited on Good Friday for lunch, 3 children and 5 adults. They were fairly busy inside and they brought out the wrong order for another table, so one fish and chips were taken away but we had asked for 2x Smoked trout tartare as mains. When they arrived they were only starters not mains which I had originally asked for. No offer of anything else or an apology about the 2nd mix up. Then the fish pie was forgotten about and when it did arrive the waitress advised us that she had taken it from another order!! So another mess up, plus we ordered it as a child’s portion and it came as a main it was £15.50 and barely any fish in there at all, again no apology. Then the children’s meals came out and the garlic bread was given to the dog as totally burnt. We didn’t bother to complain again due to the lack of response previously. Below average food, terrible customer service and very overpriced, we would not recommend I’m afraid, especially being a bank holiday with a special menu you would think they would be better prepared. Having small children including a 1 year old outside in the garden we asked for an umbrella twice to cover the baby from the sun and it never arrived. Shame as lovely pub and setting

Home made pork scratchings and real ale, absolutely fabulous, a lovely beer garden, fantastic views, a superb pub 😀!

We visited on a Thursday night following a recommendation. We were not disappointed. Service was excellent and out waitress was friendly and helpful. Burgers and chicken were absolutely delicious. The gingerbread ice cream was just amazing. I would definitely visit again.

The local reviews, recommend this place for food, but to be honest, I only found it to be average. There was nothing wrong with food or surroundings, but it wasn’t anything special neither.

Very enjoyable Saturday evening dinner for two. Welcome and service really good and the menu was nicely varied. Everything we had was beautifully presented and lovely to eat. Very talented outfit!

I'm currently in the crown at Mickleton. It has inspired me to write my first ever review on any site. The staff are lovely and the food is amazing. The cheese board is out of this world and I will be having it as my main in my next visit.

6 of us visited for a Saturday night

Myself and my husband arrived at lunchtime on a Friday without a reservation. We were greeted warmly by staff who showed us to a table of our choice. From start to finish the food & service was spectacular. Very highly recommended.

Last day of our annual house party for 14 in Romaldkirk - got rid of all our guests on Thursday morning and then walked to Mickelton for lunch at the Crown (just the two of us). Lovely walk. The pub is super with a warm welcome and what we like it is not pretentious. After walking, the spotless toilets were much appreciated for a freshen up. Started with a half of beer, then progressed to an excellent bottle of Chablis. Great lunch. The delicious mussels were from Shetland, the steak was perfectly cooked feather blade. All came with great, crusty, tasty bread. Made a perfect end to the holiday.

Stopped off at the crown after we had tried to get a meal in Middleton but everywhere was shut so we called on the off chance and we were glad we did. It was 3 o clock on a wet Saturday and 6 of us just walked in. Staff were great nothing was too much trouble. All of the meals we had were tasty bar style meals reasonably priced and nice and hot. The bar has attractive decor which looks newly done and there were 2 roaring fires to warm us up.

The Crown at Mickleton is an absolute gem of a find. We stayed at a property nearby and the pub was about a 10 minute walk away.

We visited the pub before going for a walk in the area.

We are staying at the caravan site attached to the pub. Booked ourselves a meal last night too save cooking. Restaurant cosy, staff very friendly. Tasty unusual food. Sardines on toast as a starter? Very tasty indeed. Aberdeen Angus steak with chips also good - the large size portion almost defeated me. Simple ice cream (home made of course) for dessert. Prices reasonable.

We travel a 60 mile round trip to eat at The Crown.

I have been looking forward to visiting the crown for a long time and after a 40 mile drive I finally got there on Sunday .