The Hambletonian in Stockton-on-Tees

Can’t believe this place in on my doorstep and I hadn’t been Googled Sunday lunch near me popped in but it was full so we booked to go back later Both had Sunday lunch plenty of veg very well presented Hot and tasty Hubby got desert which I couldn’t manage Will definitely go back but will book beforehand

Great place, great location, great atmosphere, great staff, great food. However, every beverage from the fridge is warm. Every time. Beer and cider on tap is good, the fridges clearly don't work.

We visited on chance for tea as it was close to the IKEA click and collect point we went to. Great food, great pint and great service. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely recommend and visit again..The Parmos, Steak Pie (proper pie) and desserts were superb Thanks

Myself and my husband visited this lovely pub today for Sunday lunch. We were greeted very warmly, and the very efficient and very friendly service continued throughout our meal. We had beef and pork, and the quality and taste was excellent! The wine and beer selection was also very good. This was the best Sunday lunch we have had in a long time! I would definitely recommend and return

Food was fantastic and service was lovely. Very much looking forward to returning for another attempt at the burger. Would definitely recommend anything and the specials board

Sunday lunch, couldn’t fault the food. Hadn’t eaten there before so was impressed with the food. My only complaint…….. dogs, or dog laid and stood on the table top. Staff stroked it and continued to serve behind the bar, with out washing their hands. I don’t disagree with having dogs in pubs, but laid across the table that people eat off, now I do disagree with that. Hygiene by the staff after touching these dogs needs to be looked at

Had another 'Perfect Parmo'. All freshly cooked, !! Even the salad and chips are amazing. Thanks Jules and servers, we had another fantastic night.

enjoyed a very tasty sunday lunch, the service was friendly and efficient , the ambience of the place including the background music was excellent, will definately return

Visited the Hambletonian for Sunday Lunch for the first time with family and friends. Super quality meal, drinks and service. Usually only come in for a couple of pints before venturing further into Norton. Staff cheerful and friendly. will definitely book again and make use of the takeaway service

Great Sunday lunch, brilliant staff highly recommend, if you are in Norton call in or book you will not be disappointed

Absolutely brilliant takeaway Sunday lunch. Great portions. Piping hot and loads of delicious gravy . Tiny improvement would’ve been some stuffing with the chicken.

We had very tasty beef and pork Sunday lunches. Good portion sizes, well presented and good value for money. My daughter loved the chocolate brownie desert! Nice cosy atmosphere and good service. Recommended!

Went as part of eat out to help out scheme. Excellent attention to C19 safety and sanitising products. Table was clean and staff were attentive and welcoming. Food was excellent value would recommend the Parmo; chicken was moist and the chips superb! Good range of alcohol with very tempting offers! Overall atmosphere was relaxed, warm and pleasant. Would highly recommend.

Excellent Sunday lunch great service very friendly staff. Guinness upto scratch .Roast beef melted in your mouth.

Have had chicken parmos here a few times and always enjoy lots of choice on parmo menu. Good beer, dog friendly and nice service. What’s not to like?

Lovely Sunday Dinner - been a few times for tea and thought Sunday lunch would be a nice treat - visited with family not disappointed!

We had a wonderful day celebrating Maurices 80th Birthday. First class service and lovely l freshly cooked food. A very cosy friendly little Bar serving very good value for money food, good choice of Real Ales, wines and spirits. I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff for this special day.

We visited today for Sunday lunch and again we were not disappointed. There was a choice of 3 meats and it was served with potatoes, veg and Yorkshire pudding. An additional jug of gravy was provided which was a nice touch. The food was beautifully cooked and served hot! Our daughter, who is vegetarian, had the winter vegetable pie which she said was delicious and came with all the Sunday dinner trimmings. The service was efficient and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. The surroundings are pleasant, overlooking the duck pond. A really lovely afternoon and I would definitely recommend.

Me and my husband call in at the Hambo most weekends , everybody’s very friendly and we always feel welcome ! Food is very nice and the Malbec is lovely . Dogs are welcome and there’s a couple of little chairs outside for when it’s sunny, nice wine , good food and the duck pond what more could you ask . Keep up the good work Mark and your lovely chef and all the other staff , it’s a Smashin place

Rude bar man!!!!Four of us were already drinking in there when my parents arrived with my son 12 and two cousins 21 and 20. My son was asked to leave as children were not allowed in after 9 this was at 8.45.We went and sat outside with drinks and son. Parents tried to get a drink. Bar man refused to serve them with a coke for 20 year old as she did not have IDWe all left. If happy to turn 9 customers down in a very busy village I won’t be returning

This was our first visit for food and we were not disappointed. The Sunday lunch was delicious.Good choice of three meats and everything was perfectly cooked. The food was served nice and hot and with a jug of extra gravy. Portion sizes were good and it was good value for money. . The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We really enjoyed our visit here and we will definitely be back very soon.

We’ve just had a really nice family tea here. The staff were just lovely and were great with our two children. For me in particular, I have coeliac disease and a dairy intolerance and even Michelin star restaurants I’ve eaten in haven’t been able to accommodate for me. So what a change to have a chef who knew what he was talking about and who was prepared for someone like me. Usually my dietary needs mean a compromise on taste but not here! I am one happy, full lady! It’s been a long time since I’ve had a parmo or apple crumble. My husband was also VERY happy with his parmo and moretti beer :)

Visited for lunch last week and found the place very welcoming indeed.It's a quirky place that, along with the food offerings caters for real ale fans too.Food was cooked to order and arrived in good time with plentiful portions... I had a chicken stir-fry and partner a halloumi burger... I saw someone having nachos and they looked great too.Apparently the Parmos are pretty good too, so I'll have to return for one of those!Well worth a visit and we will be back.

Visited for Valentines and I have to say it was exceptional. Wholesome food cooked perfectly and a lovely pint of Tetley Imperial (old school I know) as well as a host of craft ales to choose from. A definite place to try if you are in Norton. Looking forward to our next visit.

The Hambletonian is so easy to miss as it is not well advertised. Once my friend and I found the front door we were in for a warm cosy welcome. A great choice of foods and we were both keen to try the beef stew and herb dumplings. Absolutely fabulous!!!!! After a couple of glasses of wine and a good old chat we then tried the sticky toffee pudding. I had ice cream with mine but as my friend couldn't decide, the chef offered custard, ice cream AND cream! Such friendly staff, reasonable prices. We will definitely be going back. It is right opposite the duck pond.

We live just a couple of minutes walk from the Hambletonian, so we regularly pop in for a drink or a meal. The food has always been fantastic, it has a good selection of drinks for a small place and the service is always so friendly. I hope it continues to do well as we certainly love having it in the village!

Hidden gem. Nice setting and friendly staff. Good place to start your night and work your way down the village (weather permitting)

This has become out first port of call on a night out heading into the village. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

This is the third time we've visited this place to have a drink and dine. This was the third time that drinks were off that we wanted and as for the wine; that was a disgrace. Half a dozen bottles in a fridge with dregs in. Absolutely diabolical. Who manages this place? They need a talking to by the owners. The couple we were out with had to drink coke with their meal! We've reviewed this place before citing the same problems but no one is listening. If it stays like this it will go out of business soon. And as for the food, well average. My El Diablo hot shot parmo was very under spiced and served with 7 chips. No heat whatsoever. Burgers were average but not averagely priced. I would advise diners who want a choice of drinks with their meal, especially wine, not to go here as they will be disappointed. And serving soda in expensive little bottles. What's that all about. One last thing. Tell the young lad at the counter to smile. He was so miserable when he served at our table. What more can I say....a total disaster. Thanks Hambletonian

The place was easy to find and free parking out the front. This place was recommended to us, however it sounds like a different experience. We asked about the specials to be told there was none, the menu was limited (but it is a small establishment) and the menu is different to what is displayed online (Quanadoo). I ordered the burger it was raw, staff not intrested in feedback and just removed the plate, no customer service and very disappointing - i am not looking for compensation or a free meal but acknowledgement would have been nice! I will not be returning or recommending this place

We didn’t book a table as we decided to go for food last minute on a Friday evening.. the place is tiny so we had to wait around 15-20 minutes for a table, we didn’t mind. There isn’t much selection in regards to soft drinks, just what’s in the fridge. Staff were nice & friendly, could see there were some regulars in there! One negative point about our visit was the wait for food - we had to wait over 50 minutes for two parmos! The food was nice though, home cooked chips with salad and garlic mayo. Would return but not on a Friday night, hopefully won’t have to wait as long.

This is a lovely little place that does great burgers. Staff are really friendly and and all in all it is great value. Definitely going back!

Had the El Diablo parmo or hotshot parmo. V nice portion size. Chips chunky and garlic mayo to dip them in. Service good. We will be back again

This is a small pub which serves very good food in its upstairs room (not sure about wheelchair access). I guess the kitchen doesn't have the facility to cook haute cuisine but they have a truly interesting, eclectic range of burgers although my wife and I didn't have those; my wife had the salmon salad, I had the steak and ale pie (individual) and we both had the sticky toffee pudding for afters. If in the area I would go again. Very pleasant waitress and good lady chef.

Food was good, staff were excellent - very attentive. Nice atmosphere, we will definitely return. Nice to see that they buy a lot of their produce from a good local butcher.

Nice little hidden gem Really nice setting , good Parmo only negative point was they wasn't much choice,

small place but lovely atmosphere small menu but good food resonable prices and service was outstanding

Beautiful food Parmos a must. Food always cooked to perfection, recommended that you pre book for an evening as often always full as only have 7 tables to eat and is often quite a few people at them just drinking,

I went twice in a few days, once the beer was unavailable due to no chiller working on the draught. It meant bottles only, much more expensive! Another was a Saturday night with lines being cleaned - who in their right mind cleans lines on a Saturday night? The food was as good as ever, unfortunately the smell on your clothes leaving was there all night. I know there are issues with kitchen ventilation, but I think it needs looking at again. Still love the place

Went to the Hambletonian with a few friends after reading they had 2 for £10 cocktails on over the weekend. I was a little skeptical at first, as i know they have been focussing on food much more recently rather than drinks but boy was i wrong. Me and my friends worked our way through the small (but perfectly formed) cocktail menu, and i must say they are certainly value for money - even at their regular price of £6.95. The food looked gorgeous but we were moving on too quickly to be able to sample any! We will be back very soon! Bar staff were lovely and accommodating and the whole atmosphere was welcoming.

Called for lunch today. Both had parmos, one was with bacon and blue cheese sauce and the other a traditional parmo. The chicken was thick and moist,( not flattened to within an inch of its life to make it look bigger, but which ends up with dry meat) and both sauces absolutely delicious. Came with wedges and salad and a delicious garlic mayonnaise. Unless you have a big appetite I would say the half parmo is more than adequate. The bistro has a nice location on the first floor overlooking the duck pond, and the staff were friendly and efficient. Will definitely be returning.

Visited after reading TripAdvisor review. Got a table despite booking late for Sunday lunch. Served Sunday roast. We felt the menu was limited, perhaps a Sunday menu. Ok roast served. Nice cherry pie.

We had a ladies lunch here and the food was fab, great service and a very cute place.will definitely be returning for another treat and next we will try the gorgeous puddings!!

Thank you to the Hambletonian for making my birthday celebrations so special! There were 15 of us. We ordered prosecco to be served on arrival, which the staff added raspberries to, for a special touch. We ordered Parmos to be served as a buffet along with Nachos. The food was beautiful, would highly recommend it. We arranged it through the boss David, thank you to him. Staff member Melissa was very friendly and helpful. They couldn't do enough for us. Thank you to staff member Francesca, for making amendments to the booking and ensuring everything was in place. I am a very grateful and satisfied customer!

A pop up bar and small restaurant located in Norton, Stockton on Tees opposite the very scenic duck pond and adjacent to the Green.Simple decoration with wooden flooring but cosy with a warm atmosphere.Good local and guest beers and small but good selection of wines. The food is good and much of it is sourced locally.Dogs are made very welcome.

Went on a Saturday night - arrived at 7.45 to find the restaurant had closed at 7.30. the place was warm and the staff friendly. Had a couple of beers before leaving, BUT.... the lounge has a strong smell of cooking fat, I had to wash my jacket after visiting here. A better kitchen fan is required

Visited before Christmas and booked a table. The bar is really small, think micro pub, so there are limited tables for diners which is why it's best to book. There were lots of people waiting to be served drinks and only one person serving so took a while for us to be seated and then even longer for her to come and take our drink and food order. They had ran out of what we chose to order and really only had specials left. When the food arrived though it was lovely and reasonably priced. Overall it's probably better as a pub than a restaurant due to the size and lack of staff, but i would return.

Great little "Hidden " gem right opposite the duck pond in Norton vilagge.Great variety of ales , beers and lagers.But the food is absolutely top notch ! Locally sourced meat is expertly cooked and the big home made chips are to die for !Have tried various dishes here including the brilliant " Italian Night " , but have to say the "Parmo " is definitely the best I have ever had and I've sampled many !To cap it all the staff are all friendly and can't do enough for their customers !Top marks , and thanks guys !

I had the new Christmas Parmo - Turkey breaded with stuffing, betch and cheese with cranberry sauce side!! what a meal. my girlfriend had the hambletonian burger and was also very well received. you can tell that all the ingredients are fresh and the staff are very well trained and well presented. The beer and spirit selection are also very good. they have a good range of gins and a nice range of beers both on the bar and in the fridge.would recommend for couples and/or small or big groups.

As always, a fantastic friendly place overlooking the Green. Fantastic staff and quality food and drink. A lovely place to chill and dog friendly.

First visit and won't be the last... lovely food, and great service, what a lovely little place, will visit again that's for sure! .

Flipping amazing food at the Hambletonian in Norton! Incredibly tasty and very reasonably priced. Brilliant atmosphere! Cracking little place.

Saturday lunch: Friendly and attentive staff and a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. There was a good choice of main dishes, both a la carte and specials on the board, although fewer desserts. The food arrived quickly and was hot, well-cooked and delicious. We never felt harassed, but knew the staff were at hand if we wanted anything. All in all, an excellent place for a catch-up lunch. I would highly recommend it.

We had lunch here on Saturday, having booked online through messenger - really brilliant, fast response. The man who greeted us recalled our booking instantly and was consistently friendly and helpful throughout our meal. He was attentive but we didn't feel that we were being rushed.The food was excellent and tasty - my sister had the chicken parmesan and there was enough to feed an army! I was a little disappointed with the limited choice of vegetarian food - only two dishes. I had the risotto which was cooked to perfection but would IMO have benefited from the addition of a side salad or extra veg.All in all though, a great place to eat and chat - definitely recommended.

We have been here a few times and we love it ! Please don't be put off by the size as my grandma used to say 'great things come in small packages' and this is certainly true of the Hambletonian. Everytime we go in we peruse the menu and always end up having the parmo (we are boring we know) but it never disappoints. It's DELICIOUS! I'm not an ale drinker so I can't comment on the beer the Hambletonian sells buy I do know that the staff know their stuff ! Fantastic food and fantastic cosy atmosphere.

Have been to this pub so many times, thought it was about time to write a review.Not only does this pub have a nice selection of draught beer/lager, it also never fails to have tasty hand pulls, a lovely selection of gins and a great variety of foreign and UK craft beers. The food is also phenomenal, having had both a burger and a parmo there before and being impressed with the price in relation to the quality. The chips are homemade and the best that you can get in a pub in the area. All of these factors, coupled with how lovely the staff are as they can't seem to do enough for you, makes the Hambletonian my favourite pub in norton. I highly recommend it to anyone who comes to visit or who lives locally.

Called for drinks only and we were very pleasantly surprised. The rustic interior is great and the pictures on the walls held my interest for good while. It was good to see folks enjoying the Green and duckpond on the other side of the road from our first floor level. The young man who served us was very pleasant and the real ale spot on. We will be back.

We have had a drink in here but never eatenBought the group on offer and gave to say it was excellent value for moneyThink the parmo was from blackwells and the chips were fabAll well presented and good serviceWill certainly be back to eat

Visited here on a Saturday teatime , I was expecting it to be bigger , we both ordered parmos which were very nice and the young lad who served us was nice too even though he was really quiet . I also found the table really sticky , I think it would be much better if the menu was extended a bit , seafood would be nice , probs call again

Poped in for lunch, most of the tables were reserved but managed to get seated at a very large table near the window the food was excellent the wine was fine,felt a bit odd sitting low down when all the other tables were high with tall stools,the table was sticky it didn't seem to have been cleaned properly we noticed another couple also asked for the table to be wiped they was food under the table the place would benefit from a good cleaner, the lady that served us was friendly, overall we enjoyed the meal and the price was reasonable

We have eaten three times at this place. We absolutely love it! We first tried the parmo, which don't look like the normal flattened type, but taste fantastic. We have also had a lighter lunch which again was first class. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated a special birthday and we were treat like vip's!! The personal service, attention to detail and quality of the food and drink puts this place at the top of my list as far as restaurants/gastropubs/pubs. We can't recommend this place enough!!

Went with a groupon for a chicken Parmo, it's the first time we have been here, the service was friendly and efficient, the food was delicious and the drinks reasonably priced. I hope this pub does well we will definitely be back

This is about our 5th visit, food lovely as always but despite it being only 9 p.m. no deserts available and no coffee as was told 'machine been playing up all day'. Will still return, may get deserts and coffee next time!!

Just popped in on a groupon deal first visit enjoyed the parmos. Large choice in the drinks department unusual decor theme nights. Italian buffet Thursday. Menu a little bit different with good choices will come back to try the steak brioche bun sounds lovely. All in all good night enjoyed it and will return soon.

Thanks so much to you all for a great afternoon. Fantastic, friendly service and the best food in Norton. Best parmo I've had for ages, crab and egg was something else and burger was top notch. Keep hold of the lass behind bar and the chef because they are diamonds.

There is a wide selection of beers. These are strong so make sure you pace yourself unlike me. Other than that Its a lovely new quirky bar/restaurant and has a great feel to it with a relaxed atmosphere. Nice views across the duck pond, its a must visit.

This was my second visit and was disappointed that A.....we where the only people in so no atmosphere whatsoever,B.....Scampi and chips was ok but could have with some salad garnish maybe.C....Ladies toilets had quite a layer of dust all round.D....One member of staff was to busy on laptop and the other one was busy on her phone to notice that we would have liked some more drinks.Having said that my friends Parmo was excellent and on my previous visit i had the Welsh Rarebit which i thoroughly enjoyed,just a shame that the daily specials on blackboard was exactly the same as on our previous visit so not really a daily special is it !

Had lunch here today using a Groupon voucher for 2 parmesans. The meal was quite good, nice chips, not too big a parmo and salad.I last visited the place when it was King's. The room upstairs is very small and the tables are huge. There are also 3 high tables for 4 with high bar stools, not easy to get onto if you are elderly or slightly infirm.I personally don't like the new decor, the stripped brick wall is ok, but the bar has been cobbled together using various sizes of wood just nailed on top of each other.The waitress was efficient and quite friendly.

My hubby and l visited here for lunch today and the food was excellent. I had the parmo which was cooked to perfection. Hubby had the Blackwell pie and mash which he said was delicious. We will definitely be back to try out the menu !!

I love it the waiters are very kind and the food is amizing and the atmosphere is great plus the view is amazing over the green

Visited here on a Groupon voucher for two parmos. Now I really do enjoy a good parmos once in a while and have been served some really good ones, but these were the best I have tasted in years. The food was superb cooked really well and served piping hot. I hate to much bechamel sauce on a parmo but this had just the right amount with chicken that is locally bought and nice and thick and juicy. The homemade chips were also really nicely cooked in their skins to a lovely golden brown and light and fluffy.The young waitress was really very good at her work ensuring your meal was enjoyable and that you had everything you required. She also had a really good knowledge of the places history and she kept me spellbound with her stories of the pubs past history. The only fault with the place is its to smal and can only serve about 30 people in total, but it is lovely and rustic with some really old items on display.Although the menu is not extensive this is one place that I will highly recommend to anyone wanting great food, great drinks (proper Coke served from a bottle and not the horrible stuff you get from a pump), great ambience and great staff to go, but book first because they can get really busy.

The food here is good and they have a decent selection of drinks available. Their cocktails are well made and really tasty. It's worth spending a little bit more to drink here rather than the other pubs on the high street. The staff are always friendly and willing to do anything to make your visit enjoyable. I would recommend buying tickets for one of their music nights as its a great atmosphere.

Good place to start a tour of Norton. Friendly staff serving a good choice of real ale and lovely home cooked food. Dog friendly which is ideal for a quick pint whilst walking on the green.

I'm Norton born and bred and was keen to visit the new hostelry. The outside is I'm afraid a little discouraging and in need of decoration. Inside is eclectic and quite small (the gents toilet needs both a handle and lock).We ordered food and were told they were waiting the chef to arrive (2.00.pm. on a Saturday) and then said we would settle for a sandwich but were told they were awaiting their delivery. However to acknowledge this they did give us a £15 gift voucher and given the average sandwich price seems to be £4.99 this was very generous. The service and choice of ales was very good.I am disappointed to have to wrote this review because they are obviously really trying, but I think they need to decide what their target audience is. From my point of view the ales on offer and the ambiance suggests a good "lads" pub. My wife however was less than impressed with the surroundings.I will visit again but with "pals" rather than my wife.

Gorgeous hidden gem of norton. . Menu and food delicious and really reasonably priced for delicious home cooked food! Lovely rustic decor and really friendly atmosphere. Owner and staff amazing. Lovely view over the green and it's somewhere you could happily stay and relax all day. Classy selection of wines .. and again really reasonably priced. As someone from Norton .. its become really busy and sometimes quite rowdy at times .. but this place is just a breath of fresh air and is now my favourite place .. love it.

The pub and restaurant is up some stairs to the first floor, small and cosy. I had steak and my husband ordered black pudding with poached egg and chorizo for starters and mussels for the main course. Food excellent and very good value. Will definitely be returning.

Best mojito in Norton! Would recommend to anyone who wants a fab drink with a great atmosphere! Had the parmesan and cheesecake a couple of weeks back and food was amazing!!!! Would rate higher than 5 *

We visited the Hambletonian on a Thursday night, the facility wasn't overly busy but certainly had a number of clearly happy clientele. The drinks were served in glasses appropriate to the drinks requested and the food was served in a time expected of freshly cooked food and not pre-prepared food as found in lesser type facilities.The service was absolutely outstanding, in fact so much so that we would return for that alone, the staff were extremely tentative and nothing requested was any trouble to the staff whatsoever.Had the person who gave such a negative review regarding a cocktail had spoken to the staff on the night, I'm almost certain it would have been sorted on the night in question.We will return, next time in a taxi so we can enjoy more of the amazing beers that you have on display.Thank you.

As we live very locally, we thought we would take a look at this new business and call in for a drink. Although they sell a good choice of Real Ale, the cocktails fall flat! The one we bought was not in a proper cocktail glass; nor was it presented with any usual cocktail 'adornments'- no paper parasol, fruit or anything! We were charged £6.00 for it and were very disappointed. It was bought for a birthday treat so we wouldn't have minded the price if it was worth it. Won't be going in there again!

We've not eaten here but it's absolutely lovely for a quiet drink as a couple or small group. Staff are friendly and beer and wine are good. A welcome new addition to Norton village.

Great little bar. Friendly staff, great ales, chilled atmosphere. Dogs allowed downstairs too. Spot on

Visited The Hambletonian for Christmas Lunch in December and it was excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive and the food was superb. There is a good selection of drinks, with guest ales and the bar is nicely decorated and has a warm and welcoming feel to it with lots of natural wood furniture. There is parking on site and on the roadside nearby and it is closely situated to the town for other amenities. The bar has various entertainment and regular events throughout the year and is well worth a visit as a change from the norm.

Food and drink all very beautifully presented, lovely atmosphere created by the decor and friendly staff, provides fab entertainment such as musicians from near and far which I always thoroughly enjoy attending. Set in a brilliant location just off Norton High Street overlooking the picturesque village pond, this is a bar not to be missed if you're just passing by, and if you're a local, prepare to become a regular!

Excellent choice of drinks. Nice light meals. Excellent hospitality. Nice ambience. Excellent individual venue

This new bar is a welcome addition to Norton High Street. It has a great atmosphere and offers live music, book signings, great food and great cask beers as well as attentive staff and fantastic value for money.