The Glass House At Wynyard Hall in Stockton-on-Tees - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Food was good - delicious starters of mackerel with beetroot from the garden and heritage tomatoes served with red pepper gazpacho. Chicken and cod main courses were also well presented and very tasty. Unfortunately the service especially drinks was very poor. Staff didn’t know what was available and said there was no draught larger when this was then served to other guests. Second order came as 2 shandies instead of one pint and one shandy and the wine spritzer simply was not served! We would love to come back for a second chance but hopefully the service will be much better

I feel the need to write this review today after many a visit. I’ve been here a few times now because I love the idea of the place. Unfortunately, it’s never a nice experience. I always feel the staff are a little uninterested and never overly friendly but that’s not the reason for this review. The plot to plate is a lovely idea but in theory it’s a health hazard. This is the THIRD time I have had to point out that there’s lots of small flies in my meal. The first time the staff almost told me I had put them there because they weren’t there when it left the kitchen!!! Erm!!! Despite arguing they eventually changed my meal but it put me off. Second time I dined here I checked again in the greens and lo and behold more small flies. Today on my 3rd visit, the large garnish on the top was accompanied by 5 very small dead flies. Unless you look closely you probably won’t notice, this time the meal was taken away quickly and quietly and the staff did apologise but I’m astounded that this keeps happening. I feel the greens are not being correctly washed when they are picked in the garden and something really needs to be done about this because how many people who had the same meal as me today ate flies and didn’t realise? I would imagine someone needs to urgently look at and address the issues here anywhere else would be closed down! I hate to leave reviews like this for local businesses, but these issues haven’t been addressed when I’ve raised concerns in the restaurant before. Please please check the meal before you eat!

Opted for the bottomless lunch which is a 3 course lunch with bottomless Prosecco, which lasts 90 minutes. That said there was no rush for us to leave our table and we did have a cocktail to finish our meal. The menu as always is seasonal and much of the food is from the gardens and locally produced. The broccoli starter was simple but delicious. We then had chicken, which is something I wouldn’t normally choose, but it was so tasty and as with all the food here, the presentation is well crafted. We wanted to try all the deserts and opted for all 3 to share, that was a very good decision. The chef is is very creative and the staff are friendly and helpful. I have never been disappointed when I’ve eaten here and it continues to be a favourite restaurant.

Been to the gardens before and ate in the cafe which was good. This time coffee in the cafe and a look around the gardens and woodland walk, before an excellent three course lunch here, which was previously a shop and plant centre.. Staff brilliant, food exquisite, beautifully prepared and presented. Exceptional value at £30 per head. Lovely surroundings.

This was our 2nd visit to the glass house being hugely impressed with the last visit in 2022. The venue was as stunning as we remembered as were the staff who were friendly and attentive, the main course was very nice but I can't get my head around the price of the desserts which were between £9-10. I had plum with granola and vanilla ice cream which consisted of 3 half plums, 1 was poached the other 2 were hard, a small amount of what was essentially breakfast cereal and a very small scoop of ice cream, how this justified a £9 price tag is beyond me and definitely took the shine of our visit.

This time it was a celebratory evening meal and as good as previous visits. Plenty of tempting menu choices reflecting the season. Staff all friendly and delivering an efficient and relaxing service. Previously been for lunch and Sunday lunch- every time has been good and...

First time at the restaurant. Everything about our experience there was 5 star, from the service, the setting and of course the food. The staff were so lovely to our daughter who’s 6, she was made to feel like a princess. I tried food a...

Visited twice in July 2022 for Sunday lunches. Both times were excellent and with slight variations to the menu on each visit. Staff were attentive. Food was exceptional. The ham and cheese croquettes were light and of great taste, and the beef dinner perhaps one...

I joined two friends for the day who were celebrating their Golden Wedding. After an interesting and enjoyable walk around the gardens we went for lunch.Initially we were seated inside but as it was rather warm the staff were happy for us to move outside...

An amazing setting for a special family birthday. We were in the private dining area for the afternoon which felt extremely special and we were able to decorate it with balloons, etc. 8 adults plus 2 children under 11. The food was delicious, we shared...

Beautiful place with great views out onto the gardens which supply the fresh herbs and vegetables for the kitchen. Restaurant is very comfortable with stylish modern decor. The bar staff were very pleasant and helpful and our waitress Millie was great; very knowledgeable about the...

Beautiful meal in pretty surroundings. Excellent service from the staff. We had the Spaninah and Italian charcuterie board, followed by lamb rump and steak. the food was all delicious

Our first visit was over a year ago and it was great; now it’s no where near as good (I’m talking about food here). The menu wasn’t impressive, nothing at all stood out. We went for a charcuterie sharer to start - very average and...

Great food, well-presented, wonderful setting, pleasant ambience, better-than-average lunch. One small observation - lots of special diet provision such as gluten-free/vegan - would have liked a dairy-free dessert option

Really wanted to love this place...lovely setting overlooking kitchen gardens. Found food and service quite average for lunch. Staff were engaging and helpful, but electronic order got lost on its way to the kitchen. Non of the dishes we ordered were exceptional. Acoustics make it...

Wynyard Hall is a fabulous place - the flowers, gardens and grounds are superb - as is the cafe for simple snacks and lunches. The new Glasshouse is visually stunning and very lovely for atmosphere - but the very restricted, pretentious and inedible meals on...

Visited for lunch with friends for the first time. Main course was very good however the desert was an absolute disgrace! I ordered a rum baba costing £7.50. I was extremely disappointed as when it arrived it appeared to be a very small ‘fairy cake’...

I would give 6 stars! Everything delicious, impeccably cooked with tip top service. Thank you for a lovely evening.

This is a lovely restaurant with great staff. Our only criticism would be that there was not enough choice on the menu as we all really struggled to find something we liked and there were not enough 'tasty dishes'. Would love to return if the...

Wynyard Hall was one of our favourite venues until the start of the pandemic and we looked forward to returning once we were able. We had enjoyed lunches and dinners in the Wellington Restaurant plus afternoon teas and of course stay-overs in the Mount Stuart...

My daughter and I visited for lunch and ate a three course meal. Every course was of the highest standard. This restaurant is undoubtedly going places! Service was efficient and staff were friendly and helpful. We are planning on visiting again soon.

Lovely for lunch or dinner. Beautiful setting with lovely food and a gorgeous bar. Service was really good. I recommend booking well ahead for a Saturday evening.

A fabulous range of fresh and perfectly cooked food. We had several smaller plates to share and every bite was delicious. The whole environment was calm and cosy and just a pure delight! We visited to celebrate a birthday and had a great time.

We visited the Glass House for lunch on Sunday 13 March 2022 for a special occasion. Our grandson Oliver has a very serious dairy allergy and all his needs were attended to with great care. The waitress made Oliver feel very special and explained what...

Lovely atmosphere and surroundings Food delicious and well presented and served No choice of coffee offered with the food but definitely offered afterwards Really good experience which I would repeat

We have just enjoyed a visit to the Glass House. We were celebrating my parents’ Diamond Wedding . We had use of the private dining area which was perfect for my family including Dad who uses a wheelchair and my 10 month old grandson. We...

30th January 2022 - just had the worst Sunday lunch ever at this place. Everything including the meat was seriously under cooked, service was poor, caused by the kitchen we were given to understand and they then add on a 10% service charge??? Location is...

If you’ve had a previous poor experience at the Wynyard Gardens cafe, this isn’t that. This is a brilliant new restaurant set in the gardens of Wynyard Hall, which aspires to draw all its food from a 25 mile radius. The food and wine are...