The Glass House At Wynyard Hall in Stockton-on-Tees

Our visit was for a very important anniversary and although the initial greeting was friendly it was downhill after that. Ten minutes after arriving we were finally asked if we wanted a drink, another ten minutes and wrong drinks appeared, the reason given was they were busy although there were still empty tables. The menu was surprisingly limiting, more a lunchtime than dinner but I picked the burger and my wife had sea bream. The burger was ok but only came with fries, no salad just a teaspoon full of dreadful so called coleslaw. My wife’s fish was appalling, tiniest fillet with one new potato cut into four, she asked for more potatoes and by the time they arrived we had finished our meal. We spoke to the young lady head waiter who said they were busy and that the portions were normal before reluctantly taking a small amount off the bill. Big disappointment for our golden anniversary, we will not be coming back.

My friends and I had to request for our table to be cleaned twice once we were seated, which was a bit inconvenient. However, I must commend the beautiful atmosphere which was delightful to sit in and enjoy. Whilst the quality of meat served was lovely, I found the Yorkshire puddings to be rather tasteless, and the roast potatoes were soggy, not crispy, and lacked good seasoning. On a positive note, the portion size was just right, and the vegetables were fresh and delicious. We did have to ask for a gravy boat as the amount of gravy on the plate was sparse, but I appreciated being able to add the amount I wanted. Unfortunately, my dessert of Sticky toffee pudding was burnt on top, with an attempt to cover it up using caramel sauce, and there was only one very small scoop of ice cream. I also found the wine to be very overpriced and not warranted. Additionally, the service by the staff was nothing exceptional and did not justify the 10% gratuity that was automatically added. I find it quite rude that this charge is not optional, as we are not in the USA and our hospitality staff are generally paid well in comparison. I would expect automatic charges like this for a fine dining and sommelier experience, perhaps in the Main House, but not for The Glass House. I would suggest that the estate reviews their wine prices and applies optional service charges in the future.

Sunday lunch was OK The beef was excellent but the Yorkshire puddings not very good. However the meal was spoilt by being charged £15.70 for one large glass of Pinot Grigio. Disappointing.

Just returned from Valentines dinner.The food was amazing the chateau briond steak the best we have tasted.Lovely staff lovely evening thank you so much .

5 adults, 5 children plus 1 in a highchair for Sunday lunch. Almost perfect (no brownies for children's desserts). The quality of all courses was superb. Main roast dishes were ample and perfect. I had bream. Delicious. Sadly no specific GF dessert for me (could have had ice cream but was full!) Service was attentive and prompt despite the restaurant being full. Can not recommend highly enough.

The restaurant was freezing cold. The plates for the main course, which was very ordinary, were cold. Not a good experience

Went for Sunday lunch in the Glasshouse ....£32.00 for 3 courses . Fish cake/mackerel starter ... roast beef /chicken main...carrot cake/chocolate delice for dessert . Starters ok ..main course underwhelming (very fatty roast beef) small chicken breast . Added cauliflower cheese (£4.50 extra). Desserts ok ...nothing special . 10% service charge . Nothing much more to add as it wasn't anything special . Gardens to walk around but obviously not at their best in late October . Rose Garden will be stunning in earlier months .

Having booked this for my birthday and then reading the latest reviews I was somewhat nervous. However, we were greeted well, served with drinks fairly swiftly and then seated. The ambience of the place is lovely. We had Sunday lunch, 2 courses £29. The mains were good, enough to fill us and veg cooked just right. The crackling on the pork wasn't crispy but that was the only detractor. The staff were polite and attentive. Perhaps there's been a recent blip and they're now back on track.

Visited with a group of friends for Sunday lunch. Service was slow. Asked for draught beer and they had run out!!!!! Food average and overpriced compared to other local places.

My friend and I visited for a late lunch after our spa day also at Wynyard. This was a birthday celebration. I had made the booking online and used the notes section to mention a food intolerance. When we arrived, they had already annotated a menu for me to state which items were suitable or how they could be adapted. I have never known such lovely attention to detail. It made my food choice so straightforward and relaxing. The service was attentive and friendly, food was served quickly and was absolutely delicious. The surroundings are beautiful. Our meal ended our day out perfectly- just a wonderful, relaxed experience. Thank you.

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...

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...

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

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...