The Old Courthouse Bar & Kitchen in County Durham

Called in off chance for Sunday lunch today, we were shown to a big table booth (not many people in the restaurant at all) we were told we were allocated a waiter (can’t remember her name) she asked if we were ready to order food but hadn’t even taken a drinks order, daughter ordered bread & olives only bread was brought, I ordered smoked salmons with capers & celeriac puree, hubby a prawn cocktail, mine was missing the celeriac puree so mentioned to a different waitress who didn’t seem bothered & just said I shall mention to chef he missed an ingredient off with a bit of an attitudes it wasn’t an ingredient it was a main part of the dish which was named on the menu, lunch came 2 chicken breadts were on the bone which looked more like chicken wings & was very dry, daughter ordered beef she likes it pink it came very well done so she didn’t want it the waitress asked shall I bring u another well yes as it’s not wot she ordered. We cannot fault the flavours of the lunch it was very tasty. We ordered further drinks & by time we had finished lunch they had not arrived. The service was absolutely crap & the waitresses didn’t seem to e bothered at all. All I can say is we will not be back here as it’s not cheap either, we don’t mind paying prices but this lunch & the service were definitely not worth it at all. All I can say Marco Pierre White wouldn’t b very happy if he knew this was happening g in one of his restaurants surely

Great live music venue on a Friday night. Good beer, great bands and friendly folk to chat to. Never tried the food there so can't comment on that

Great Sunday lunch, from the two course menu. Cheese soufflé starter was really nice and the lamb main meal was delicious. Staff were fantastic, providing brilliant service. Lovely ambience. Had such a nice meal and experience I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Portions are very big, and it’s not like me to leave delicious food on my plate !

Grease is the word. It’s like they made a burger then decided to dunk it in a vat of oil. Slopfest. DNF. You have to choose your sauce and salad with the burger, which is a trend I am not on board with. The fries were like the old king fries at BK, but unsalted. Desserts are nice.

Absolutely amazing! The food is to die for! Lovely place and great service too. The nachos to start were so tasty especially the cheese. As for the burgers, they are the best around and beat their very worthy competitors in the area. Can't wait to return.