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Nº 1041 in 1489 in County Durham

Nº 192 of 254 British in County Durham

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Had a Christmas fate meal there recently and it was very poor. Some of the vegetables were that hard they couldn’t be cut and the meal itself was bland and tasteless I would not recommend it. The gravy on the meal was that thin it was like water and the Christmas pudding although it was nice had insufficient brandy sauce I had to ask for extra .All in all a very poor meal for the price and we will certainly not be having the Christmas fate ther next year if this years is anything to go by I would not recommend it to anyone.

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David K . 2024-12-16

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Outstanding, seated quicky,order taken promptly and courteously.Food was perfect ,10oz steak was faultless and reasonably priced...... highly recommended 😊👍

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Wayne M . 2024-11-08

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Have eaten at The Duke of York on 4 occasions in the past and never been disappointed, the pub is very welcoming and comfortable, the food is extremely good and a very varied menu. It is the first place I think of when am in the area on holiday.

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Colin H . 2024-10-12

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We visited this amazing place three times during our weeks stay at Wolsingham. The first time we hadn't booked and was very grateful to be able to get a table. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was out of this world and very reasonably priced. We booked again for Sunday carvery which again we couldn't fault. Our third visit wasn't pre booked but as it was a Tuesday evening we managed to get in. The chef is very imaginative with his menu and created excellent food. Highly recommended. Can't wait to visit again next year when we are on holiday again. 5 stars all the way!

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Lynn J . 2024-10-04

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We come here often and food is always consistently good. I would recommend the steaks and my husband likes Bon’s prawns Staff are always helpful too.

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Maxine L . 2024-09-29

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We went for my daughters birthday & we all had a main & starter , all was excellent , staff very friendly too . Highly recommended !

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richard H . 2024-08-31

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On holiday in the area and decided on the reviews to have lunch. We were not disappointed even though the pub was busy everything was handled very efficiently with pleasant staff. The food was amazing both my husband and myself could not fault our meals at all. If in the area again will definitely revisit.

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Sheila I . 2024-08-26

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Booked to go here for an evening meal in July , four of us . Had a great meal served and attended by a lovely smiley young waiter, didn’t get his name but great friendly service. Food enjoyed by all , curry a tadge too hot for me but enjoyed the rest . Will be back.

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Bjp12go . 2024-08-22

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We were travelling further North to a wedding in the evening and so decided to stop for some lunch on the way up. I had previously looked at reviews on here which made me pick this restaurant. Just off the A68 with off road parking. We had not booked in advance but were greeted and shown to a table in the dining room. Service was very good and the food was excellent and plentiful. We had the scampi, fish and chips and the sausage and mash. All food is cooked to order but well worth the wait. We did not have a dessert but saw other peoples and they looked delicious. The only downside was the dining room lacked a bit of character. I had a nosey into the bar / restaurant side and it was much nicer, however it was full so probably need to book in advance. Will definitely call in again if passing good food great value for money.

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Moldy007 . 2024-08-20

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Long journey up to Matfen in Northumberland and pulled into this gem to be greeted so warmly by the young lady behind the bar Ordered a pint and then had food off snack menu, well the food was amazing I had the hot roast sandwich which came with home made chips and a salad -great portion! Service was amazing they checked back a couple of times on us .It was very busy great sign Quirky place and amazingly clean toilets,will be back on the return journey Refreshing and proves when it’s done well it works !

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bells2000 . 2024-07-13

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Fantastic as usual staff great service second to none been now several times always great fillet steak to die for starters big portions beautiful only place to go and get steak cooked to how you want price very reasonable

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Ian S . 2024-06-22

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We Decided to Eat Out on Our 53rd Anniversary despite inclement Weather. At Our Age, sitting in All Day one can reach the end of either One's Tether. Suffice to say it is Difficult to find Restaurant Service on a Sunday Evening, then. We were lucky to Find that 'The Duke of York' served until 8pm. Two Rib Eye Steaks were Ordered and Service was efficiently Swift. One Medium plus a Medium to Well Done; served together: It's a Good Chef's Gift. On this occasion the meat was Tough, even though we have Our Own Teeth. I even ate half of 'her in doors' portion, as my remaining half required a 'Wreath'! It is difficult to Know which 'Cuts' are best for a Succulent Repast. Our friend is a Regular Customer, perhaps this visit will not be Our Last!

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Graeme H . 2024-06-16

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We were staying at a self catering cottage nearby. Had a fantastic meal with family, there was 9 of us and every thing was cooked to perfection and hot! Everyone got served within seconds of each other. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Andrew V . 2024-03-11

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Booked ahead as we know it can get busy in the bar area. Lovely and warm, staff excellent and polite, food freshly made, nice relaxed atmosphere , good service, we will return.

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Leslie7197 . 2024-01-31

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A relaxed, friendly restaurant with good quality food, reasonable prices and attentive service. Following a recent lunch visit, we recommend the following dishes: Chicken nachos (the nachos are more like crackers, but fine). Complemented very well by the accompanying sweet jalapeño jam, and cooling guacamole. Goat's cheese and Bruschetta. A substantial starter. Cumberland sausage and mash. (Dreamily buttery, super-smooth mash.) The onion gravy was nice, but we'd have liked a little more. Three bean Chilli. Pleasantly spiced and very filling. Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard. (Drenched in toffee sauce, which was very thin and runny but tasty). The 4 stars would have been 5, but for the custard, which, like the toffee sauce, was very thin indeed, so the sponge was awash in runny sweet liquid. Not bad, but the nicely made pudding deserved a much thicker, rich custard. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit, and will certainly return. Thank you to the talented chef, and hard-working waiting staff.

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Annette J . 2024-01-10

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Booked Christmas Day lunch for all the family, 6 adults and one small child. Never had Christmas Day lunch in a pub before ever, so we were a little bit apprehensive, but we were having a family Christmas holiday locally and decided to try The Duke of York. We weren't at all disappointed. The food and the service were excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. Thanks to Gavin, Imogen and their team for making our Christmas special.

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keithgiddens . 2023-12-28

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Met with family for a Christmas Eve lunch. Fire was roaring and the staff were extremely welcoming. The food was excellent and despite all of us having at least two courses, the bill was remarkably reasonable. The staff even brought a small bowl of soup, with fresh bread, to keep our young boy happy while the main courses were being prepared. Fabulous experience for all of us and we will be making this a family tradition!

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MattGC1972 . 2023-12-24

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We came across The Duke of York whilst staying the night at a near by air bnb. Prior to making our way home South from a few days break in my real home the Northeast . The food was amazing we can recommend , the filet steak , chicken burger and the scampi ! The home made beer battered onion rings were fab ! We ended our meal with sticky toffee pudding a firm favourite which didn't disappoint . The service was attentive and friendly . Overall we had a lovely experience dinning at The DuKe of York and would highly recommend it .

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southerngeordie2021 . 2023-11-20

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We stopped for an unplanned lunch on the way to North Yorkshire… the outside looked appealing so a quick turn around back, we found a warm welcoming pub serving great food at a very reasonable price and with a smile! We ate from the light bites menu and by no means was this a light lunch… home made fishfinger sandwich with fries and salad! We enjoyed it so much we booked for Sunday lunch on the way home on the Sunday… it was delicious, lots of lovely veggies and plenty of roast meat (4 to choose from) and was remarkable value at £12:50. Again every one of the servers was warm and friendly including Imogen who checked in with us to see if we had had a good break. Highly recommend for great value, tasty pub food.

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Wendy C . 2023-10-22

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We have just returned from an excellent afternoon at the Duke of York. The occasion was my mother's 80th birthday and we had circa 30 guests - family and friends - there for the afternoon in a private area. We have been planning this for a few months and talking to Imogen, who runs the pub, who has been excellent not only in listening to the detail and requirements of our event, but also giving advice and sharing her experience to help ensure that the quantities and timing of the food were right, and also being very patient and flexible when last minute changes were made from our side. On the day, everything was as it should be and the food was excellent. Again, seeing how the afternoon was flowing, she identified and suggested slight changes that really helped things run smoothly. Throughout, Imogen and the team were friendly and helpful, and we can't thank them enough for helping make my Mam's 80th a success. As I type this, I'm still getting messages from people saying how nice the venue and food was. And while it doesn't matter on an occasion like this, we were also very pleasantly surprised at the final bill! Thank you!

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PaulW383 . 2023-10-14

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A relaxed, friendly restaurant with good quality food, reasonable prices and attentive service. Following a recent lunch visit, we recommend the following dishes: Chicken nachos (the nachos are more like crackers, but fine). Complemented very well by the accompanying sweet jalapeño jam, and cooling guacamole. Goat's cheese and Bruschetta. A substantial starter. Cumberland sausage and mash. (Dreamily buttery, super-smooth mash.) The onion gravy was nice, but we'd have liked a little more. Three bean Chilli. Pleasantly spiced and very filling. Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard. (Drenched in toffee sauce, which was very thin and runny but tasty). The 4 stars would have been 5, but for the custard, which, like the toffee sauce, was very thin indeed, so the sponge was awash in runny sweet liquid. Not bad, but the nicely made pudding deserved a much thicker, rich custard. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit, and will certainly return. Thank you to the talented chef, and hard-working waiting staff.

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Annette J . 2023-10-13

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Driving the A68 towards A1 Monday 1-15 pm. Our search for lunch revealing closed, closed, shut down, business changed emphasis. Depressing. Passing through Fir tree caught a glimpse of a pub with lights on and cars parked. Shot passed, easily done, take care, but turned round and experienced a well run restaurant. Great affordable food, welcoming hosts and well kept beer. Attention to detail here. If you're there... do it. You'll not regret it.

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jimfO2842UY . 2023-10-03

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Here on a break recommended here by the holiday cottage we were staying in just down the road. What a great recommendation! Couldn’t fault it, the fish and chips were delicious, beautifully cooked. Beer was nicely kept and a good pint. Value for money was excellent.

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claret2017 . 2023-09-07

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We chanced on this pub when we needed a break traveling from the Midlands to Edinburgh. What a lucky find! The service was friendly and efficient. We chose from the'lite bites' menu. The quality of the food was excellent and portion sizes generous. Very good value for money. Can definitely recommend.

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Louise A . 2023-08-12

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We arrived at the pub we were took to the table after 5 minutes we were asked for a drink got drinks 5 minutes after still waiting for the menu’s 20 minutes later they turned up another 10 minutes till the lady turned up a very long time before we did order the food turned up the meal was very good the service was very poor we won’t be going back due to the service sorry but it was a big let down

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Geegee1960 . 2023-08-10

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Happened across this gem late Friday evening heading north - staff very friendly, quality food at reasonable prices. Also happy to cater for dogs in a pleasant bar area on a busy evening. Fish pie a highlight but other dishes looked superb also. Bit far from home otherwise be regular customers

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mahestephane . 2023-07-24

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We had a wonderful meal early on a Sunday evening. The food was tasty, the veg was perfectly cooked. The service was quick, friendly and helpful. One of the best meals we’ve had for a long time.

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bmcook51 . 2023-07-09

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We went for Sunday lunch. The restaurant is clearly very popular and was busy but we were seated and served quickly. There was a choice of roast meats; beef, pork, turkey and gammon and diners could choose any 2 meats. I was a little disappointed...

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gillr890 . 2023-06-11

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All the food and service were excellent, and the fresh vegetables were beyond excellent. So many restaurants don’t even attempt fresh veg because it’s not easy to do them well

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mpilb . 2023-05-08

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We had a take out Sunday dinner for 4 people for Mother’s Day 10/10 to Imogen and her staff yet again The food is cooked to a high standard, plentiful portions and nice & hot Would definitely recommend 👍

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Rikkilad1969 . 2023-03-19

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Looking for food in the area and our go to place wasn’t serving on Monday so we called in on spec What a find. First class home cooked food and great beer. We’re definitely coming back!!

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jeffswork . 2023-03-14

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Recommend this pub/restaurant while spending a week in the area as it was dog friendly. Arrived at 5:30 and 10 minutes later there was another 4 tables taken which was a good sign. Drink order taken right away and the menus were brought just as...

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richardsH6176PT . 2023-03-09

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Thursday steak night, we had 2x fabulous 10oz sirloin steaks with veg or salad, and the most fabulous triple cooked chips, the steaks were cooked to perfection, so tender and tasty, with a free bottle of top class wine. Obviously it was as full so...

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RitaW2 . 2023-02-16

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The staff are very nice, the choice on the menu is great, the starters were lovely as were the mains. We didn’t need to try the sweets! The prices are fair considering the quality. Although the weather was cold it was very & comfortable in...

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Fourguests . 2023-02-11

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Excellent meal. Variety of starters which were all very good. Main courses of steak, roast turkey, roast belly pork and goats cheese pasta were all perfectly cooked, hot and very tasty. Great service and nicely decorated for Christmas. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

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Jackieupnorth1 . 2022-12-22

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Visited this pub for lunch recommended by a friend. When first entering a lovely smell of home cooked food greeted us. A warm welcome from a very friendly waitress awaited us, explaining the menu, and after taking our order it wasn’t long before we were...

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Willowandwitch . 2022-11-28

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Well ya know .. absolute gem of a place . The moment you enter the place and are greeted by the happy smiley landlady and smartly dressed bar staff you know your in for a treat . The log fire burning away and the background...

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selecta118 . 2022-11-14

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I had family come to visit recently and we wanted to eat out at a location the provided good food and great service. We could not have found better than here. TYhe food was excellent and the service was brilliant. The staff were underestanding, helpful...

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Q3457NAdavidw . 2022-10-04

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Visited as a family with toddler, dog and young breastfed baby. Was made welcome, very accommodating for families. Ordered from the set menu and kids menu and portions were good sized and all freshly made. Our 3year old even ate quite a bit and he's...

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vanessacB917FZ . 2022-08-31

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We came to the Duke of York Fir Tree for my mothers 80th birthday, Imogen & her team were fantastic, very attentive & the food was lovely. Imogen very kindly let us bring a surprise birthday cake which she kindly cut up for us &...

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kerryclarke32018 . 2022-08-30

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Quick pit stop, had a great meal, food was delicious. Very reasonable.l and the staff were very accommodating. would definitely come back again.

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Riccam87 . 2022-08-26

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We we’re staying near by and booked a table for supper the staff are very pleasant and smiley. The food was very good and the portions huge worth a visit.

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tomcN6532BG . 2022-08-23

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First time me and the wife have eating here the food was lovely fresh and tasty I had the chicken burger she had the scampi both meals 10/10 see u again soon duke of York !

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jamiepartyo2013 . 2022-08-04

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Wow - fantastic service from very friendly and helpful staff - and the chef can cook the meals were wonderful. On our table if 7 adults the food order had a varied selection from the menu and it all taste great

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Seaside10338438594 . 2022-07-18

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Called in on spec, it was during the day so wasn't busy, nice to see it is dog friendly. Handmade chips, lovely. Burgers were super nice, not many staff on as was during the day, but service was friendly and quick. Would definitely recommend.

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162grahamt . 2022-07-05

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Sir your comments about the group booked in on the 25th of June are incorrect.(11 of us) The bill was challenged and it was PAID, for the drinks that we belive were not ours. Although your staff member could have handled it better not wavering...

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rachelwV1640CS . 2022-06-30

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I came here with work colleagues as we were celebrating a leaving do. I had pre ordered the seafood risotto, the seafood risotto rice itself was frozen stiff, ended up asking them to sort it out they ended up sticking it in the microwave because...

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629xanderx . 2022-06-26

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We'd had a long day out at Beamish and were just looking for some pub-grub on our way home. Our first option, in Crook, didn't start food service until 5.00pm so, passing the Duke of York and it looking inviting, we dropped in. So pleased...

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1966paulm . 2022-05-19

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A great pub. Beautifully presented, well run, friendly helpful and efficient staff, delicious food, you could ask for nothing more..other than to move it to our part of the world. If you are staying anywhere near..don't miss it!

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gardeninggirl . 2022-05-12

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Food was great, friendly staff, service brilliant. Mains and puddings were fantastic, good flavours and presentation. Would thoroughly recommend.

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whisper43 . 2022-05-01

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We stopped for some lunch, both of us ordered the three egg omelette. Best omelette I have ever had and with real chips. The local bitter was exceptional, lovely to find a pub that looks after its ale.

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Trevor C . 2022-04-11

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Always absolutely delicious here, one of my favourites in the area. Lovely staff, fast service and delicious Sunday roast.

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Slouise460 . 2022-03-21

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We recently enjoyed a great family night at The Duke. Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and helpful, we all agreed we’d had a lovely night and was very good value for money Would definitely recommend

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TheCarsonz . 2022-03-16

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Had a family night for 24 people on new year day booked under baybut absolutely brilliant service and food amazing value highly recommended

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Alan C . 2022-01-02

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As always excellent food and a warm welcome. Good restaurant standard food which we couldn’t fault - Bob’s Prawns to die for and a fabulous creamy seafood risotto highlights for me - Carol loved the goats cheese crostini and scampi good to see it busy...

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nigelatcroft . 2021-12-08

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We were a party of 14 (mix of adults and kids) stopped for a bite to eat and a few drinks. It’s a lovely pub with a warm feel and friendly staff who were very accommodating for us. Food was tasty, no complaints from any...

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rachhar87 . 2021-12-07

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After a few high recommendations we decided to visit this lunchtime for a birthday lunch. The main course was lovely and we would of had a dessert but the service was dreadful. 3 times the waitresses looked to see if we had finished but not...

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Carol W . 2021-11-06

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We dined on a quiet Sunday evening, Tables well spaced and staff wearing masks. The food was excellent and the portions generous.

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ianhobsonuk . 2021-10-24

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Booked at the last minute and was able to get a table for 6 for 7.30. Great welcome the staff were friendly. The food was excellent very good portions 4 of us had steaks and they were all cooked as we asked. The staff could...

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T437ANians . 2021-10-06

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Was taken here last night for a birthday treat by my wife 25/09/21. Both my wife and I ordered the special, which was lemon sole on a bed of potatoes and vegetables. When the food arrived we were surprised to see the size of the...

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ianmD9755UJ . 2021-09-26

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Enroute to Glasgow and looking for lunch. Excellent find, had to do a quick u turn as I almost passed it, but was well the effort Warm welcome by a busy landlady (at least I think she was the boss) Short in staff ( as...

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KThewander . 2021-09-20

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This is a lovely pub. The food was v nice. The restaurant was quite busy so we had a little wait which was fine. The main reason this is not a 5, is that due to the noise in the room it was quite hard...

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anna W . 2021-08-26

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We visited the Duke of York today, a family group of 11. The food was excellent, starters, mains and desserts. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. We would thoroughly recommend this to anyone.

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richardbL1938FC . 2021-08-23

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Amazing… we booked here as we have been trying to try the food since we moved to the area two months ago… it was super busy which I think is always a good sign.. and it didn’t disappoint… fantastic quality, decent portions and really reasonable...

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jojo_d_bear . 2021-08-21

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Family of five had the most wonderful meal. One of our party needs Gluten free food and there was plenty to chose from. The hosts also suggested tweaking some of the meals to accommodate. In addition, my two teenage sons just loved the chocolate fondue...

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ke t . 2021-08-19

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We stopped for some lunch as we were passing through. We were told we’d need to sit in the dining room with a group of about 15 women dressed as Elvis. We managed to order a drink then after waiting a few minutes we were...

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Tinman_1867 . 2021-08-13

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Really pleasant welcome from the staff. The food was very good and enjoyed by everyone. The menu was varied and catered well for children and those with dietary needs. The fish and chips was very good.

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Supersixfive . 2021-08-06

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Called in with my wife Christine a couple of times, first time just in the bar for a drink, the next night we went for a meal. Both nights made really welcome by all staff, i opted for the gammon , hand cut chips ,...

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kevan r . 2021-08-03

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Definitely one of the best places to go in the area for a Sunday lunch. The service is also excellent. The food is always to an excellent standard with the staff also excellent. No problem with extra gravy, sauces etc. Great covid controls in place....

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Bennettbrian . 2021-07-24

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What a wonderful time we had tonight. We were welcomed by the staff and shown to a table. A great selection of food on the menu. We had a delicious 3 course meal each. Service was excellent and we were looked after by a great...

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hippoScottishBorders . 2021-06-28

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Visited with friends for the first time on 9th June 2021 and we had a fab evening. The staff were absolutely lovely and nothing was too much trouble. They are a credit to the owner/managers. The food was excellent - can recommend the crispy haggis...

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Karen B . 2021-06-11

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Lovely home cooked food, welcoming reception, staff very attentive, highly recommended, it's a must do if your in the area.

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hartyPair . 2021-06-07

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Visited while in the area visiting family. Table of 6 of us including 3 kids. All well catered for, great value for money decent pub food and refreshing drinks, topped off with fabulous service. The kids LOVED the sticky toffee puddings and they were huge!! Made to feel very welcome by their hard working team. Would recommend and will certainly visit again when I’m the North East.

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DJAS79 . 2021-06-06

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Went to the Duke with friends as it was recommended, the meals were beautiful well worth the money , the staff were so friendly as when we tried to order a taxi to go back to our cottage in Bowlees there was none to have as it was the school run so the manager Gavin very kindly took us back in his own car, would definitely visit this place again next time we go to Crook

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DeborahN1158 . 2021-05-23

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Gorgeous Sunday lunch outside, as tasty as when inside, lovely to be out out but great choice at the duke thankyou x

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samboandbert . 2021-04-20

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Usually, we have a fantastic Christmas Day at The Duke, so was this was going to be different... However, weren’t surprised that their organisation to collect the meal was excellent.Our traditional Christmas meal was delicious There was more than enough & piping hot. (Also, instructions to re-heat if necessary.) As always, the staff worked above & beyond any expectation. Thank you so much to Imogen, Gavin & all of the staff for their dedication x

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carolineg1963 . 2020-12-26

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We highly recommend. First visit. Warm welcome we were celebrating a birthday. We had Italian chicken and Duke chicken with a delicious sauce. Vegetables plentiful and cooked perfectly. Large meal portions, had to ask for a doggy bag for the chicken!!! Very pleasant staff and service was efficient. Very very Covid19 safe. We definitely will return. Well done to all staff. Thank you

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yvonneb724 . 2020-10-30

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We were seated as soon as we arrived and the first thing I noticed was that each table had a bottle of hand sanitiser on it which is a good idea.Drinks were ordered and then 10min later food.Starters we hadHalumi stack Black pudding and bacon stackBoth were nice Mains Sirloin steak Fillet steakBoth served with chips and salad and as a chargeable extra peppercorn sauce, onion rings.On the mains both steaks were very nice although if I ever had again I would not pay the extra for the fillet steak and the sirloin was better.Waiter was pleasant and efficient.I think this would have been a 5 but we had a problem parking as the car park was full and they only had one choice of alcohol free beer.Overall I would say it was a nice place for a reasonable price and I would recommend

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PTDurham . 2020-10-04

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We visited twice during our stay in Wolsingham. The food was really good, especially the rump steaks and great value for money. Potions are generous. The tables in the restaurant were well spaced apart and the service was good. I would recommend.

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pigfoot39 . 2020-09-30

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I can not recommend here highly enough. They have gone above and beyond to ensure all Covid measures are met. The staff are fantastic, delivering amazing food and second to none service. You will not be disappointed to dine here.

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JoyM357 . 2020-09-22

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The meal was average. The tables were a bit too close. The main trouble was one of our party had chosen the Apple crumble and when she started eating found a piece of chicken in the filling, Quite spoilt the whole meal for us all. The staff couldn't offer any explanation of how it ended up in there. They did not charge us for the crumble, but that didn't really make up for the disappointment and retching of the person who had it. Also it could have been quite serious if something that was uncooked was involved.

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913JonW . 2020-09-20

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The food here is fantastic and the service excellent! Thank you. All the food was well cooked, including hand cut real chips! I will be going again soon!

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Zapit22 . 2020-09-14

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Had Sunday lunch at The Duke of York today 1st time here but definitely not disappointed.Was welcomed by Imogen and shown our table straight away and drinks were with us in less than 2 minutes.Both of us chose Gammon and Turkey and the meal came promptly, lots of fresh vegetables meat was perfectly cooked,roasties and Yorkshire pudding everything was delicious.Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get.COVID policies were strictly adhered to by all staff so felt very safe.If passing that way I would definitely recommend you stop and call in you won’t be disappointed.

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Margil6 . 2020-09-13

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Called in to meet a friend for a drink. Nice COVID policies Friendly welcome Meals looked very tempting Nice place Good parking

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AJJP1 . 2020-09-02

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We have been on holiday this week in Wolsingham we had two lovely meals at the Duke of York. Excellent food lovely atmosphere and extremely clean. The staff were lovely and very helpful. On our second visit they were extremely busy with parties in but this did not change the service or quality of the food. Highly recommend to eat here

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annasB261JX . 2020-08-29

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Came here Sunday evening with my family as my birthday was in lockdown so we decided why not have a little belated bash 😘 Lovely food Lovely atmosphere Lovely staff Highly recommended thankyou x

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samboandbert . 2020-08-27

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Plenty of space between tables ,staff wore masks. Food very tasty,sanatiser on every table as well as entrance. Staff very pleasant would definitely return

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Danoliame . 2020-08-26

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A great place for Sunday lunch, with the COVID-19 epidemic the Sunday lunch has changed from a carver to a served lunch and it is excellent, it will take some beating. Everything is cooked to perfection and the meats are delicious. The service is also excellent, friendly and very efficient. We also visited for a tea time meal on a week night and was also excellent. Well worth a visit. There’s always a great choice on the menu and a fantastic selection of desserts.

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Bennettbrian . 2020-08-21

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The food was amazing best steak I’ve ever had. The staff were fantastic very attentive, polite and professional. I was massively impressed with the social distancing measures too. Staff wore masks, tables set with loads of distance between them and hand sanitiser on every table. Visit the Duke - you will not be disappointed!

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richbeale74 . 2020-08-20

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The food was very tasty and well presented. There wasnt a huge choice and my partner wasnt happy the hand cut chips had the skin on. I found them to be delicious and struggled to manage my full meal. The tables were well spaced out and didnt feel on top of each other. On the whole, thoroughly enjoyable.

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JKHarvey1 . 2020-08-20

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We prebooked a table for lunch, and chose to sit outside in the sunshine. We enjoyed really good food - steaks, ribs and chicken in leek sauce, followed by desserts. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful and wore masks.The tables were well spaced, and a number of people were turned away as they had not booked, even though there appeared to be tables available. We felt very safe - our first venture out since lockdown.I'd certainly recommend the Duke of York for a lovely meal.

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Sue A . 2020-08-12

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This was our first visit to a restaurant after lockdown and we chose The Duke of York because the website was well written and explained all the safety measures in place. We were not disappointed. We felt completely safe and the service and food were excellent. We were celebrating a wedding anniversary and had a fabulous evening.

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mlm30 . 2020-07-29

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We came here for my other halfs birthday and have to say we were impressed from the off. Were met at the door and seated. On entering the dining area we could see hand sanitizer on every table which were well spaced out all the staff wore masks and we're very efficient and well drilled. Because of covid the menu was reduced , however the selection was still decent and reasonably priced I had the Scampi and the Mrs the cod they were both served with real chips which were to die for.all in all a great experience in very testing times,so hats off to the staff for all the hard work they have put in to make this work. I would highly recommend this place.

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Kevin L . 2020-07-29

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Me and my husband came here for a meal tonight and it was by far one of the best meals we've had. The service was first class and the food exceptional. We both had the fillet steak and it was faultless; cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The chocolate brownie for dessert was also incredible. I highly recommend a visit to this wonderful place!!

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Y287XUbeckyw . 2020-07-11

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Called in for a meal 5.30pm on Tuesday night. Ordered the sirloin with extra king prawns and chips with a bottle of shiraz. Better half had the Duke's chicken. Both meals promptly served and excellently cooked and presented. Will definitely be back and fully recommend this place. The locals in the bar seemed very happy too.

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LandHouse . 2020-03-18

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Visited here with daughter and dog, lovely open fires, friendly welcoming staff and fantastic variety and quality of food - a far cry from traditional “ pub grub”Food was freshly prepared, beautifully presented and incredibly tasty. Would highly recommend the halloumi, pepper and mushroom stackers. We planned on sharing the tempting sounding chocolate fondue for dessert but were so full that my daughter even struggled to finish her delicious brownie. Very impressed with our visit.

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Peterandhelenplus6 . 2020-03-07

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Tried the Sunday diner here was pretty good service was quick and the price fair. The area we sat in was a bit canteen like but we were just going to eat and go I never went in the main bar area.

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354gavins . 2020-02-02

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We stopped here on our way to a holiday in Northumberland, simply because it 'looked nice'. Inside the pub is warm and comfortable; the staff were very welcoming. We ordered lunch for 2 adults and 2 kids and were not disappointed The food was freshly made and delicious (especially the chips!) Great food, great ambience and great service.

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NJS1712 . 2020-01-27

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Quite a disappointment. We had to wait 45 mins for our food and the pasta was bland and bitter therefore one of our party went without food. I tried the pasta dish myself and it wasn't pleasant.It's not very reasonably priced for the contents of the meal.We skipped desserts as we were unimpressed with the main course.

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814g . 2020-01-19

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We visited during the afternoon with our friends and were very satisfied with the service and the food. The black pudding starter was excellent, as were the gammon, amaretto cheesecake and chocolate fondue. The service was also excellent, knowledgable and very friendly. Will be visiting again.

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Bennettbrian . 2020-01-14

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