The Impeccable Pig in County Durham

Delicious Sunday lunch, staff extremely friendly and polite. Stayed overnight and the room was just as good as the photos, would recommend a room with a hot tub. Special touches such as being aware it was a birthday made it stand out. Did not disappoint

Family treat for Sunday Lunch. Beautiful surroundings but service very poor- especially at £24 per head . Female waitresses in particular- non attentive! Food was beautiful .

Service good, lovely atmosphere. Can't rate rooms as we didn't stay. Food good, but portions could have been more generous.

Wow !!! What a fabulous establishment. We are definitely going to book and stay here

Very expensive. Wine at £46 a bottle

Absolutely brilliant food all four of us had fish cakes with frys.

Everything was perfect from start to finish we stayed in the squealers suite it’s absolutely gorgeous! Had food in the restaurant it was lovely, can’t fault anything. Would definitely stay again.

Birthday lunch in the function room upstairs . Lovely setting and decor , very pleasant staff . The food though was disappointing , watery tasteless soup and cold mains which had to go back to be reheated . When you’re spending over 500 pounds on a family meal it was average to say the least .

Food was ok. Vegetable curry had hard veg, lacked flavour and was very small. Service was not with a smile.

Had a fantastic meal here again. Place was busy but service great as it was restaurant week

From start to finish an all round fantastic experience. The staff were all friendly and professional. The pub and room decor was very tastefully done and inspired. Also everywhere felt really clean. The Sunday dinner was 5 star and so was the breakfast. We came on recommendation and met all our expectations. We didn’t explore much of the surroundings as we felt the venue had everything that we would want from an Overnight stay. Great pub, great restaurant and a great room. This is a lovely place for couples to enjoy a relaxing and romantic stay. Will definitely be making a return visit.

Another 10/10 stay at impeccable pig and our third stay of the year. This time we decided to try one of the master suites and was not disappointed everything is high quality and we had a really comfortable relaxing stay. The food was great again and the staff are always happy and friendly starting with Aaron (I think) who’s always got time for people and a young waitress Ava who we’ve met a couple of times now and is always friendly and makes an effort with us. Looking forward to our next visit whenever that might be and thanks again for a lovely experience.

I visited on Friday afternoon with a friend and my newborn baby. Amazing food. The Mac and Cheese was really good. We chose the two course menu which was very reasonably priced. Amazing decor. Will definitely return again soon.

Return visit for excellent food in fabulous surroundings. We have eaten here before so we know what to expect. Ate off the lunch menu and could only manage two of the three course options. Food excellent quality as always.

I wanted to love the Impeccable Pig but it's just not quite there. Some great positives. Lovely stylish interior. Chilled bar with nice atmosphere, drinks good. Staff all friendly. Restaurant, average! Service pleasant but slow. Food OK! A mozarella, truffle, honey salad that sadly has never seen the honey or the truffle. Bland and unappetising (also maybe use Buratta instead). Poor vegetarian options, especially on the Sunday menu - burger - again only average , not very imaginative and rather disappointing - we still all love a Sunday dinner. Had also run out of lots of things :/ We had a nice night, would return for drinks. Enjoyed the feel of the place but not sure would come back for food.

Booked room number one and can honestly say we were very underwhelmed on arrival and a bit disappointed on first viewing, the rooms are big and have a very distinctive decor which has been fabulous at one time but we had a feeling the place is now grubby and in need of a good deep clean, no little treats on arrival and the only thing you get is 2 bottles of water everything else in the room is chargeable, the tv reception was terrible and the bed side cabinets had a missing door handle and a slack door handle, there’s also obvious signs of mould around the shower tray, it’s simply not up to the standard of the cost they charge, the staff are absolutely fantastic and the restaurant and bar area are stunning, the breakfast and evening meal were both excellent and would recommend eating and drinking here, we’ve reviewed how we honestly feel and when driving away we actually said what did we actually get for nearly £1000 ? (2 night DBB deal)

Me and my partner came in on our second visit here, we previously stayed in the hotel which was not great and is not worth the money at all. No privacy at all, other rooms right next door and on top. South Causey is much more secluded for similar rooms/price. However the food was great. So we came back for Sunday dinner, had a reservation for two of us at 3:30, we arrive and we’re told the table isn’t ready and we were asked to wait 10 minutes, no problem. Then we notice there’s a party of two behind us also booked in for 3:30 who sit straight down? Then an additional party of two also booked in for 3:30 got seated immediately. After 10 minutes we were told it would be another 5. Eventually we were sat at 4 o’clock and we waited and waited to be acknowledged. The table next to us had ordered their starters, finished them and had mains delivered in the time it took for us to get our drinks order took. Drinks were fantastic, food arrived really quick and there is 0 faults with the kitchen and bar. Again we wait and wait to have our plates taken away and offered desserts, eventually our desserts come and the young server apologised for waiting time which was unnecessary but I appreciate it, the issue wasn’t with the young front of house runners, it was with the mangers that were floating. They float around the restaurant and pick up on any unnoticed tables, remove plates offer desserts etc. both front of house mangers repeatedly floated around us but didn’t acknowledge us? To finish off a less than desirable evening they completely messed up my bill. Attempting to charge nearly £85 instead of £55? A small apology from the front of house manager and again we waited and waited, you’d think they didn’t want my money. I hate to say it but there was an underlying issue with us it seemed, whether that was due to our age? Being the only young couple there? Or due to us being a mixed race couple but the managers had no interest in us at all. From someone that’s worked in hospitality their whole career, unfortunately these backward mindset can still exist in the industry.

Overnight stay in the three little pigs room was a surprise from my partner recommended by a work colleague of his and what an absolute gem of a hotel it is, we had a 3 course Sunday lunch(delicious and faultless) and breakfast(again delicious and faultless) included in the price and I can’t fault anything. The room was delightful from opening the door, I’ve never seen anything like it, the names of the all rooms are quirky and fun, and made me chuckle. It would have been rude not to use the rotunda bath during our stay as I love a good soak, the little toiletries were a nice touch. The bed you could get lost in it was so big and was so comfortable I didn’t want to get out of it in the morning.

A family lunch for four and a baby. We were greeted on our arrival, the restaurant is nicely decorated, spacious and well lit. Our server was personable & attentive. We were given a high chair for our 9 month old granddaughter. Food was excellent with just the right break in between courses. We will certainly visit again.

My husband and I have always wanted to come here after seeing so many beautiful pictures of the rooms on Instagram, so following our wedding we booked a room here. We stayed in “Squealers” the recently opened master suite. On arrival the room was sensational, after closer inspection though not so much. The price of our stay was just short of £500 for one night, and finishing touches for that price point were missing in abundance. Coffee sachets provided (two Nescafé sachets) were more of something we would expect at the ibis or other low price point hotel. As the room is located at the front of the pub it was extremely noisy when people were leaving the pub and we did not get to sleep until after midnight. There is no double glazing in the windows. The rooms at the back of the pub I imagine to not have this problem, but given the most expensive rooms are at the front you would expect this to be soundproofed even slightly (again for the price point) We went to dinner, I was told the vegan option I had asked for had “ran out”. The young girl was very lovely but did not provide an alternative until my husband requested they make something off the menu as the only other option for me was onion soup. I did get a vegan gnocci, it was okay. No vegan dessert on the menu. Interestingly, the menu also stated they are unable to cater fully to allergies due to cross contamination which in my opinion is quite lazy and concerning. I keep going back to the price but we often stay in 5* hotels for this price and it is so far away in quality of service in comparison. The room was clean, but the carpets were dirty, there was dust and some other areas that required attention. The hallway up to our room smelt really bad. We noticed dehumidifiers on the window sill so I assume this is an attempt to rectify the smell. Is this what I expect from £485 a night.. Absolutely not. Breakfast - we were first down, offered coffee. It came from a jug that had been pre made, luke warm. My husband had a full English and found it to be average at best (fatty bacon, grey sausage, requested toast did not arrive) Again, the young boy who served us was very lovely and dealt with our check out, we told him some of what we felt was lacking and he apologised. Unfortunately we would would not return, and would not recommend this venue for others. The absolute basics weren’t met and surely, the one thing that should be available without having to request it is fresh coffee?! The decor is amazing, the idea is great, but I would suggest the management of this establishment spend some time in hotels of the same price point and see what others do to justify such expense.

If I could give a minus I would, cold food, tiny amount of vegetables for a table of 7. Dirty water jugs, very disappointing if I wanted cold food I would order a salad not Sunday Lunch. The place itself was cold. The serving staff were pleasant enough but no sign of a supervisor or manager to deal with the complaint. Did get a small reduction in price so they must have been aware of the complaint. Will not be going back again. They can’t even be bothered to answer my emails hence this review. Which says a lot! Be warned!

Lovely looking restaurant. We had a table of 8 of us for a meal. The staff were lovely and fairly attentive, however they need to start writing orders down 😂 One order we received a drink we didn't order(was still on the bill at the end) another drinks order all but one drink arrived, but it took several asks and another 30 mins before it turned up. Requested Garlic Mayo, this never turned up but charged on the bill. Most of the food was good, we shared the camembert which was nice, however the pigs in blankets had no flavour other than oil which was disappointing. Pies went down a storm for mains, I opted for the Impeccable Pig pizza, which tasted alright but smelt like petrol weirdly, also would have been better with the aforementioned Garlic Mayo. Desserts were nice. I'd say it was reasonably priced too. Would I return? Probably but not in a hurry.

My friend and I visited this restaurant before attending a local festival. We didn't want anything heavy and so we each plumped for the starter Caprese salad. I've still to check if there was a mozarella and tomato shortage in Sedgwick that day, but I'd say it is a pretty safe bet. Between both our plates not even a half tomato was used and the tomato was cut so thin, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a pattern on the plate. A few scraps of Mozarella had been jauntily thrown on top with some sprigs of parsley garnishing it - not a bit of basil in sight. At £8, we essentially paid £4 per bite and had to witness the horror of the waitress placing it in front of us and looking absolutely mortified. The saving grace was the beauty of the restaurant. Utterly instagrammable, gorgeous loos and a pleasant staff. Just such a shame that we visited during the great tomato and Mozarella shortage of 2023.

The most wonderful, relaxing and romantic stay. Bed was amazing, staff were friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. Food was spectacular and facilities second to none. A truly spectacular (and much needed) relaxing stay - will be booking again and soon.

By far, one of the best places we’ve stayed. Highly recommend. Was lovely to see staff happy, enjoying their work. Room was amazing & food so delicious😋

What a lovely place.The staff were so friendly and food great.Would recommend and we will certainly go again.

Went for a family Sunday lunch . Lovely place to have lunch in good ambience .. I’m afraid it was a very mediocre Sunday lunch . Starter was lovely salmon tartlet then the main came . Tasteless gravy lunch was floating in it. Belly pork...

Booked in at the restaurant on a Thursday night as part of the package whilst staying at the hotel. The restaurant was lively to say it was a Thursday night and atmosphere was good. Front of house was a nice friendly bloke who was very...

First time we visited and can’t wait to return , we stayed in room 12 , the room was amazing , very large bed and a large tin bath , decor is amazing , we had lunch and dinner which was superb , we had...

My husband booked this for my 50th what an amazing place, room was out of this world, bed was massive hot tub was lovely and sauna, evening meal was just beautiful even though I'm a fussy eater, breakfast came to room and it was beautiful...

Great food, good service, great ambiance. We booked ahead via website. It was busy but never felt rushed. Well worth a visit.

On arrival there was only 1 chair at our designated table, though the table was set for two. Drink service was initially slow but did improve. Food was mediocre at best, and for the price we expected much better. My husband had the fishcake main...

Service impeccable, food amazing. Everything perfect. Had TBone steak and it was cooked to perfection and very succulent. Chicken Milanese had so many flavours - stunning

Stayed here with my Husband for dinner, bed and breakfast and after reading some of the negative reviews we we're slightly concerned. We stayed in room 2 and it was beautiful huge bath and bed which was really comfy we couldn't fault the room at...

I took my wife as a surprise for her birthday. It was our first visit and I was a little apprehensive after reading a few of the recent reviews. I’m glad I wasn’t dissuaded from booking. My wife and I loved it. Very well presented...

Father’s Day lunch very poor, beef undercooked chicken very salty and over cooked, vegetables cold very wet lots of liquid in them. Poor seating arrangements, desert portions very small. Fathers given half a pork pie and a bottle of lager very strange especially if you’re...

an exceptional establishment that deserves high praise. From the friendly and knowledgeable staff with my special thanks to Elliot for making the night wonderful, the extensive drink selection, delicious food, and inviting ambiance, it consistently delivers a memorable experience. Whether you're a beer aficionado, a...

Very disappointed!! Booked a dinner, bed & breakfast overnight stay, for our wedding anniversary. This included a £35 allowance per person towards our evening meal. When we arrived there was a decorative plate on our bed, which read Happy Birthday, that had a long dark...

Stayed in one to the rooms overnight for lunch bed and breakfast. Great room, huge free standing bath in bedroom and high ceilings in upstairs rooms. No view as it would be down on to hot tubs in the rooms below! Sunday lunch was excellent....

Went for first visit last night and loved the venue but very disappointed with the service and the quality of the main meal we both selected the burgers which sounded great on paper but whole meal very plain more like Iceland quality food than trendy...

Whilst the venue is very comfortable, the overall experience was not to be repeated and the place feels confused about what it is trying to be. The bar area is spoiled by the presence of a large TV screen which makes the front area feel...

Went out for dad’s birthday I had fillet and dad had a T-bone steak cooked to perfection. Also had the sticky toffee pudding which was amazing. Atmosphere great and staff were very efficient. Would highly recommend.

We had an amazing stay here for my partners birthday, room was amazing (12), food was great but best of all we were greeted by the lovely Jack, he went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great and not to forget our...

First time eating at the impeccable pig for some time. Although the food and service was generally ok, we felt as though it wasn’t at its previous high standards. Also whilst not the restaurant’s fault, I think they should look at seating larger (drunken) parties...

We booked a last minute night away and found this hidden gem! The rooms are exceptional, amazing decor and the biggest copper bath I’ve ever seen. Evening meal was perfect and we chose our breakfast to be delivered to the room. Service was great, delivered...

Really nice place. Good food, drink and service. Plenty of options for all dietary needs. Will be back.

Rooms are clean and spacious but very over priced for whet it is. Wound have thought for the price of the room you’d get an evening meal and breakfast but the £35 allowance you get for the evening meal does not go far as the...

We had a reservation for the upstairs private function room and the layout and decor is fantastic. The staff and the level of service was perfect thank you to all and “Ali G”, he knows who he is. Food and presentation was great. Gotta try...

First visit for food and was extremely disappointed. The menu wasn't enticing at all. Went for chicken milenese and was extremely disappointed. Tasted like linguine in tomato soup and the chicken was tasteless too, had to leave it. The rocket on the top however was...

Stayed at the impeccable pig for the night with my partner, impeccable is an understatement! We can’t express how wonderful this hotel it, from a great and friendly greeting explaining everting we needed to know during our stay to then walk into a room that...

Extremely disappointing food. Fish and chips, what can be so hard ? Too much batter so crisp on outside but soggy and undercooked inside, greasy fish, tasted awful. Chips tasteless. Bread stale. Cutlery grubby. Waitress was lovely, chatty and very attentive, shame about the food....

Me and my partner picked The Impeccable Pig to host our engagement party/dinner. We decided to go for the private dining as we had quite a few guests. After reading a couple of unfavourable reviews, we were a bit apprehensive, but decided to still go...

We booked last minute for Sunday lunch. Table ready on arrival. Staff very attentive. Starters plus mains of 2x Beef and 1x Pork. Very impressed. Local history and nostalgia within the premises. Highly Recommend.

Booked the three little piggies as had wanted to stay at the hotel for ages. The room was lovely and very quiet at night. Really enjoyed the bath and the massive bed! Nice mini bar and coffee machine plenty of toiletries and towels. Only issue...

I will keep this short and simple, For the prices that are wanting … Food is very underwhelming Rooms are dirty Staff are undertrained Customer service is none existent Still waiting for £100 deposit back 12 days after staying I will not be returning Reuter...

We came on the recommendation of friends for dinner. First impressions were good decor, great selection of drinks as my wife loves a cocktail or two. Food was lovely and the young waiter that was serving us was great he was very attentive throughout of...

Afternoon tea - waited twenty minutes to be seated even though we had table booked. Shown to our table, asked for our choice of drinks, food brought to the table and that was that! Crockery was dirty, it was difficult to catch the attention of...

Perfect for a luxury, romantic night away. The room "Babe" was stunning and every need catered for. The copper bath was amazing as was the giant bed and waterfall shower. We had the evening meal, in a delightful setting, which was delicious and good value...

As quite a few people have noted recently (I wish I looked prior to booking) the whole experience is a lie & false promises, yes the rooms are great but are still in need of a freshen up & good deep clean! Got what we...

We stayed at The Impeccable Pig for 3days mid week 23rd March & also ate in their fabulous restaurant in the evenings during our stay . It is a fabulous hotel , with lovely spacious room , with fabulous a restaurant which serves wonderful food...

We had heard big things about the restaurant so we’re looking forward to our meal for my birthday. The restaurant itself looks amazing. However little touches let It down, the menus were ripped and covered in stains. Our starters were very nice, however the menu...

Overall, a lovely stay/meal at the Impeccable pig however there were some let downs. We booked the dinner, bed and breakfast at an overall cost of £320 for one night so we had high expectations of the service. When we first arrived in our room,...

We were booked in the three little pigs room which was beautiful but due to a problem with the drain, the manager upgraded us no problem. Evening meal was gorgeous apart from belly pork starter needed to be alot crisper! Service was excellent, Breakfast was...

The venue is a great place to visit. Fun atmosphere and nice surroundings. Was expecting more from the food. The duck salad starter would benefit from a hoisin dressing - abit dry. The burger was ok. Nothing too special! Pleased we didn’t order the Chateaubriand,...

A very disappointing meal at the impeccable pig last night. This place is hyped to the rafters but both the food and more disappointing, the service left a lot to be desired. We should have read the reviews in advance as clearly there is a...

Visit The impeccable pig a few times now. The Food is excellent! I had a fillet steak which was cooked to perfection! The service was very attentive and polite. Amazing atmosphere too! Will definitely be returning! Highly recommend!

My wife and i attended the Impeccable Pig because i had seen it advertised on Instagram as part of the Teesside Restaurant Week. We thought the menu looked lovely so went for the 3 courses for £20 and i have to say we were sorely...

Tried to book a special birthday for 16 people which we wanted to host and pay for the set menu for our guests (£720 for food alone). Turns out the IP won’t let us book a table for more than 14, won’t serve their set...

Although the food was good the service we received was very poor from the minute we walked in we felt invisible. Pleased we had a voucher for the trip as we would have begrudged paying and will certainly not be rushing back. Shame too as...

We booked a table for 11 for sunday lunch 12/2/23. Whilst the food was ok the service and waiting times were utterly abysmal. People who came in after us were served before us, drinks came wrong and the waiting time for anything was terrible. Short...

This has the potential to be brilliant but again (6th visit) the service let’s it down. Nothing to do with the staff, who are very pleasant but clearly lack training from anyone ‘senior’. My latest visit involved food in the bar area which was 8/10,...

I stayed here with my husband for my birthday. We booked dinner, bed and breakfast and everything was perfect from start to finish. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was beautiful (massive bath!) We went to the bar for a drink and a...

Booked dinner bed and breakfast at a cost of £395 for one night. Arrived at 2.50pm and the room wasnt ready. Ok it did say 3pm onwards for check in but we arrived slightly early. Got registered and had to wait for about 15 minutes...

We visited the Impeccable Pig for my wife’s birthday. We had a fantastic time. The food and drinks were first class. I had oysters to start my son scallops . For our mains we had the tomahawk, my wife the duck and Elinor the fillet...

We stayed in room 3 the pigstye for my 40th birthday. This hotel and restaurant far exceeded all my expectations. The room was fabulous, so spacious with the most luxurious of finishes. And the bed.... woah! The food and wine was incredible, you are really...

Went for Sunday lunch for my birthday with the family - absolutely fab from start to finish!!! Food was gorgeous, atmosphere was so nice decor is amazing we loved it! Had three courses £24 excellent value we all said we’d definitely be back. Just had...

Beautiful Sunday lunch! We both ordered beef and have to say it was up there with one of the best dinners I have ever had! Only down side is the wait for food tends to be quite a while here every time we have been....

The meal was wonderful and although the restaurant was very busy the service was good. The young waiter Jon and the girl ( sorry, forgotten her name) were lovely, efficient but friendly, as was the Maitre D. Good food, lovely staff and a nice ambiance...

We visited here a couple of nights ago and had a beautiful meal. We were served by a lovely young man named Jackson who was very helpful, attentive and seemed to know his job well! Will definitely return in the near future!

We visited the impeccable pig for the first time for my birthday on 6th Jan. The interior was beautiful tables weren't squashed together and we could hear each even though it felt busy. We were seen to by several staff including the duty manager all...

Our go to restaurant for a 3 course Sunday lunch, very tasty food, beautiful surroundings. The only thing is the price of alcohol, just under £8 for a small house red or white is way too much.

What an terrible night we had this New Year’s Eve. To start with the venue was like a cattle market - too many people crammed into a small space. Not the relaxing hour of cocktails I expected before my meal. The floors were soaked with...

Our party of 4 adults and 2 children went there 23/12/2022 for my partner’s birthday. The bar area was packed and very noisy. The music was blasting out. You could hardly hear the person next to you. Onto the meals: I had pork belly for...

Friends Christmas get together . We all ate from the festive menu food was delicious we cannot fault . Lovely decor. Being fussy the one thing we would change would be the chairs , not the most comfortable.

Beautiful decor, really nice inside but the service and the food massively lets this place down. Below average pub food. Also the gluten free menu is so limited. The fact that the Turkey dinner was on there gluten free but u get no gravy with...

Lovely atmosphere when we arrived, time for a relaxing drink with no pressure to go to our table. Fantastic attention to two of our parties allergies. Great food choices, including Festive menu. Excellent food quality and presentation, with sustained attention from friendly staff. Overall an...

Everything here is excellent. The decor is unique and lovely. The staff so friendly and helpful. The rooms are luxurious and have so much character and very big too. A wonderful characterful courtyard with secure parking. And finally the food was superb. So tasty and...

Had lunch there recently. Difficult to park near The Impeccable Pig. The restaurant service was excellent, and the staff very pleasant and polite. Started with a cheese souffle, which was delicious, but far too large for a starter. The main course was a short crust...

Visited local friends here. Incredible dining at the impeccable pig, the lamb cooked to perfection, lovely choice of wine and cocktails. Beautiful decor, a very special night out!

My husband and I usually come to the Impeccable Pig frequently and always enjoy our evening, however, after our visit last night we can’t wait to be back already! The Chateaubriand was phenomenal, definitely one of our favourite’s when visiting, compliments to the chefs! However,...

We read the reviews in Trip Advisor and were put off, so we read the reviews on booking.com and Google and decided to visit. We are very glad that we did We stayed for my partner's birthday and we had the Pigs Might Fly room,...

This place is amazing, can’t understand the recent negative feedback. Yes check in is 3pm which we knew before we visited, could be a little earlier but with midday check out, the rooms need to be made ready. The decor is fantastic throughout, we stayed...

Food good however service very poor. Took 15 mins to clear plate. After 20 mins after that nothing therefore went to front of house for the bill.not acceptable

Visited for 2 family birthday celebrations. From start to finish we were there 3 hours as the service was so incredibly slow. Starter dishes - souffle was delicious, the pork pie was a very small portion, the chicken liver parfait was already spread on the...

We have been waiting months to get into this place having been reccommed to us by a friend in the restaurant business allbeit 2 years since he visited. We travelled up from yorkshire with friends when we arrived we were informed checkin as at 3...

Beautiful bar and restaurant. Very average food with no attention to detail. Service needs to improve. Need to concentrate on getting the basics right. Allow servers to take orders for both drinks and food instead of having to wait for a different server. Always make...

Top place to stay as we do at any open opportunity 100% satisfaction with our room everytime. The food that is served is the finest. Never a sad face from the wife and I. We will visit again and again. P.S the desert maker👌

Visited today as we liked the look of the menu and the venue. Very nice interior but that’s about all I can say, as I didn’t even get to order food! There were very few people in, however when I went to the bar to...

I have always wanted to visit the Impeccible Pig and arranged afternoon tea for a baby shower. If I’m honest I was disappointed. The coffee was awful, no milk on table had to ask and also for spoons. Nobody came over to ask if everything...

Arrived at the impeccable pig having originally booked pre Covid and finally been able to celebrate my birthday. We booked the Cochon d’Or room, which was lovely and everything I expected it to be ( although the magnolia foliage above the bed could do with...