The Pub and Kitchen in County Durham

Senior soiree was a cracking afternoon. Fab food and singer and a bit of fun bingo. Great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Highly recommend giving this place a go. 10 /10

Called in for a business lunch and found the food so delicious I returned a week later on an evening with my partner and the food was once again delicious.

Best pub food in the Durham area absolutely beautiful

An absolute gem. Went for Sunday lunch and hats off to the chef, every thing on my plate was delicious and tasty. The staff are so friendly. .i will Definitely be back !!

I came in with a friend for a meal and we were promptly seated and given menus. After choosing our meals, we placed our order. The waitress then asked about any allergies, and my friend mentioned she has a mild nut allergy. To our surprise, we were told she couldn’t be served anything on the menu because of it. It felt extreme and disappointing, especially considering the allergy is mild and has never been an issue elsewhere. We’ve dined at this same Pub & Kitchen twice before with no problems, so this sudden refusal felt inconsistent and unnecessarily cautious. When we tried to explain, the waitress advised us not to mention allergies next time—which felt both irresponsible and frustrating. If someone in a larger group had an allergy, would the whole table be turned away? We were told the chef made the decision, but if that’s the case, perhaps it’s time for the kitchen to adopt a more thoughtful and accommodating approach like many other pubs do. Avoiding service altogether feels like a lazy solution, not a protective one.

Great pub with unique decor. Went for Sunday lunch, we were so pleased we found this place. Can totally recommend it

The food was excellent, portion sizes huge and very tasty. There is a varied menu but the Asian inspired food was really good. My kids both had the children's meals which they both enjoyed. Again decent size portions. The pub itself is beautiful, we were sat in the conservatory area, with views over the fields. The service was decent enough, although not especially memorable. Overall the ambience and the food was excellent, so at the request of my children we will be back.

Love this pub/ restaurant and the food is to die for ! Weve been a few times now Asian night, Steak night and also Sunday lunch. Not one complaint about any of the meals we have had. The staff are friendly and very welcoming too, even the pub dog comes over to say hello and play.

Drinks only , but it was a lovely place

Lovely local pub food. Definitely looking forward to our next visit

Great service, food and drink choices are vast and good value.

Loved it ! Definitely gi back and would definitely recommend 👌

Proper English pub with really fantastic, high quality food

Very good food. A large variety on the menu. We'll presented and no doubt we will return. Staff were polite and helpful.

Sunday lunch .... what a find this place is .... the pub itself is beautiful and quirky with fantastic laid back atmosphere.... the staff were lovely freindly and inviting .... the sunday lunch was absalutley gorgous cooked to perfection and really well priced .... its not an exageration to give a score of 10/10

This was my first visit. We had good hearty portions of tasty food. The music was uplifting, but a bit too loudfor me, which is why I've only given 4 out of 5 stars. I will definitely return though.

Excellent place for eating out. Sunday lunch was delicious. Recommend you book online in advance.

I've been here a while ago and was very impressed . I visited again yesterday with my cousin Anne and herc husband Michael .We had a lovely friendly greeting as we arrived. The choice of food is great. We all enjoyed what we chose there were two ladies who looked after us one named Sarah and the other Mij both made us feel welcomed as if we'd known them for years we will be back . ❤️ the dog a lovely touch .

Booked a table for 5 for Sunday dinner. Great staff, great food - well done all!

Didn't stay for food just popped in for a drink. We were instantly assisted at the door asking if we wanted a table which was a nice touch. A cosy fire cackled away in the room with cosy seating and modern decor. The menu did look amazing but as we had food at another venue we will have to come back and try it.

Lovely cosy pub serving delicious food.Service was excellent with very friendly staff. I can recommend 100% and will definitely be back.

Food was great, really good. Veg is served separately to share between you, never really keen on that, had to ask for serving spoons (and got desert spoons) as had nothing to dish the veg out with. Being a bit picky but my main gripe was the tall dark haired male server that was incapable of passing my chair without kicking it or walking into it even though I had it pulled right in, and the way he threw the food at us.

Really enjoyed it here, ordered parmo with steak pieces on top, can't remember the name but it was beautiful. Great service, great food. Will definitely be back.

Lovely food, great choice, great service and decently priced Went with family and settled on the light bite menu. We all ate well, proper home made chips and full afterwards. Food was served hot, absolutely no complaints from us Ordered latte's afterwards, but asked for really hot, and this was how it was served. Fabulous and thanks from us Venue reminded us oldie type pub, cosy but with plenty of room Great experience, will definitely go again

We are the Fabulous lunch stuff for really helpful and friendly thank you best Sunday lunch ever

We went as a party of nine - our youngest had several allergies and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. We had a long phone conversation at the time of booking about what would be safe for them to eat and we repeated it all again on arrival. At several points before service they came out to check on various things and gave them extra to make up for the things they couldn't eat. The food was fantastic with huge portions. A great experience all round.

Lovely place 10/10 food and service

Thought we would give breakfast a try as a Saturday morning treat and we weren’t disappointed 😍 Lovely welcome from Matty as soon as we walked through the door, his greeting was nearly as warm as the pub which already had the fire roaring, perfect for a cold February morning. Both my husband and I opted for the full English and it was delicious. Piping hot, great quality produce and plenty of it, served by Emma and Diane who were attentive and friendly, a credit to the pub. This place never disappoints and we will definitely be back, if you haven’t given it a try you’re missing out.

If you're looking for a cozy spot with a log-burning fire, unique decor, and even better food, this place is a must-visit. I booked in as a group of 5, and the service was both polite and quick. The breakfast was, without a doubt, the best I've had in the area. I 100% recommend it—trust me, you'll thank me later!

Lovely pub in village of Cassop food is amazing and it's got a lovely warm atmosphere will definitely be back

Soulless,overpriced, Staff hovering ,no charisma.basic food overpriced. More soul in local cafe in Coxhoe.Shadforth pub,better.

Diane is an asset brings sparkle & joy what a pleasure she lights up a room Foods amazing

Amazing food & portions sizes, polite staff & most of them were friendly.

Another lovely meal cooked to perfection at The pub and kitchen. Staff are very pleasant and helpful and the pub has a warm cosy atmosphere with great music

It was one of the best Sunday lunches we have had in the area. Food is hot and tasty, and there is plenty of it. Service efficient and quick. We will definitely be back.

The food was extraordinary, one of the bests I have had in the locality. Highly recommended.

Visited hear for the first time today for a birthday meal. The food was excellent, garlic mushrooms parmo and a Shanghai sizzler succulent chicken and plenty of meat and prawn in the sizzler. The atmosphere was lovely, open log fire, friendly staff and lovely music, will definitely visit again soon.

We went there 8.45pm kitchen spouse to close 9pm but they took our orders and food was amazing steak cooked to perfection and chicken was very good staff was very friendly we would like to go there again ☺️ 😋

Great venue with a great mix of locals and diners. Excellent food and service. Large portions and got a doggy bag to take home. Very dog friendly, even to dog toys and water bowls. All the dogs got along great.

This was our first visit. We went on New Years Day for a late lunch. It's a lovely cosy pub , was really busy which is always a good sign. The staff were really nice and friendly. The menu is varied and there were some lovely specials on the board. The food was really good, will definitely go back!

Hidden gem that was recommended to me by a friend. It was great ..plenty food to choose from and we were not disappointed! Reasonably priced and plenty staff who were attentive and friendly.

Really lovely pub, great atmosphere, food and lovely staff.

Absolutely outstanding food and service

Heard this was a good spot for food so we dropped in without a booking. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and professional. Fantastic food and lovely cosy environment. We will definitely be back.

Such a lovely warm, cosy pub and great food. We went to try the new menu as the 'P&K Christmas pie 'sounded interesting. My husband said it was very tasty, lovely filling with light pastry while I had the liver,bacon and mash, a menu item rarely seen now. This was also delicious. They were very generous portions and so we couldn't manage desserts!

Lovely cosy place, food was delicious!

Lovely find, food was delicious with good portion sizes!

Normally go through the week but tried the Sunday dinner today........ Absolutely superb Crispy belly pork. The service is always good with the friendly staff and our meal came really quick.

Beautiful Sunday lunch. Nice decoration Inside and table service for drinks and food.

Midge was a superstar! I mean honestly all staff were friendly and personable. We ordered and it came so fast. The food was gorgeous! Can't find a fault except we had no room for dessert (or time). We will be back.

Absolutely lovely place to visit. The food is beautiful & the service is spot-on, even when they were busy. The views out the back are stunning too.

Haven't been here for years and years . Picked the lunchtime menu from the board £15 for main fish and chips with curry sauce or mushy peas . Gammon in bun with chips and gravy and dessert sticky toffee pudding and icecream ,could had cream or custard . Nice and cosy plenty of seats and tables . Staff very friendly .

Nice , clean and friendly pub with great beer garden and awesome view and to top it off dog friendly too!

I went for my birthday the food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful and the place has a lovely atmosphere will definitely be going back .

This place was a lot better than I expected. She suggested going and I'm glad we did. The food was outstanding. The steak was cooked perfectly. The beef brisket bomb was da bomb. Good choice of pints and drinks for the lady. Will be dining here again.

We went for a lovely meal again tonight.. Lovely Staff.. Even bought a picture for my office ha

Clean, SO dog friendly, fab food and service.

Stopped in for lunch after walking in the area. Nice pub with friendly, helpful staff. The beer choices (ale) were limited. The food was nice, but a little on the pricey side.

Lovely place to visit, food always good service always friendly and efficient, and dog friendly

Fabulous food as always …. Sat by the fire on a cold night with great food and wine. Staff always so friendly and helpful.

This is a fantastic place to socialise and eat. The staff have become one big family to us, always welcoming and can’t do enough to make us happy. The best Sunday dinner for miles around! You have to book as it’s always busy! We love the Asian nights on Thursdays especially the chicken Katsu. Iainy and his lovely Jess - the best Border Collie in the world, always give us a warm welcome to their restaurant. The new P&K chocolate with a secret ingredient is fabulous and well worth trying. Thank you Sarah, James, Jan and Iainy and all the staff for making my birthday extra special last Thursday, one I’ll never forget. Here’s to many more evenings and Sundays, we love you!

Lovely building,atmosphere. Nice food-although not a great vegetarian choice.

Very welcoming,nice atmosphere, excellent staff,and delicious food,we will be back soon👌

Superb food, could not have been any nicer. Atmosphere and interior decor is brilliant. Really pleasant and helpful staff too. Will be back again soon.

Been a few times. Never been disappointed - the belly pork is borderline best thing I've ever tasted. Absolutely lush. Big portions, decent pint. Only gripe was I ordered chips and they'd been cooked in truffle oil which I don't like but that was my mistake, not theirs. Looking forward to going back.

Lovely place to visit only was a little expensive £19 for a burger is just a little bit on the steep side. Saying that I would visit again

7 of us have just been for late dinner and all the meals were stop on, will definitely go back again. Thank you The Pub and Kitchen.

Absolutely fantastic place, food is outstanding quality and value for money. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. Location is great with brilliant views of the countryside.

We have ate here a few times now, and the food has always been nice. The sizzlers are always a good choice. It did take about 40 minutes but they did tell us before ordering. Would recommend for a weekday tea.

We had an exceptional dinner at Pub and Kitchen. The menu is varied and creative, offering something for everyone. The food was outstanding, and the cozy, eclectic atmosphere added to the charm. Diane, our delightful and attentive waitress, made the evening even more memorable. Highly recommend—5 stars!

Lovely clean friendly pub graet atmosphere made very welcome, food is amasing and made to look wow plenty of leftovers to take home will be back

First time here, really good variety on the menu along with lunch specials and a specials board.

Food is amazing we had the hanging kebab, satay chicken and the Mumbai mixed platter... Wow it was all amazing and really tasty. Portions are extremely large, would defo share next time. Would advise to book a table as it does get booked up quickly

Please note this is only my opinion,visited for Sunday lunch ,place was very busy.Soon got shown to our table ,3 ordered beef one pork ,food came quickly.Meat was ok the rest awful ,tasteless parsnip ,roast potatoes,see through gravy ,Yorkshire pudding had to break bits off to eat it.Vegetable’s brought on a shallow plate ,also very underwhelming,no extra gravy ,asked a waiter for apple sauce came back after a couple of minutes,said I can’t find it and walked off.£14.99 not cheap ,would I visit again ,no.

Just had a lovely meal, its very dog friendly, and the general vibe has a nice feel

Enjoyed the chicken sizzler so much xx

Always a fabulous welcome and very tasty food. 5 stars 🌟

Absolute gem! Had a late lunch here,staff really friendly and helpful. Warning portions are large ! I couldn't finish mine but was offered a container to bring the rest home . Lovely beer garden and very dog friendly.

Lovely food spoilt by rude member of staff will not be going back shame alway been lovely place will be informing all friends and family to stay clear

What a gem of a gastro-pub! Family run, dog-friendly, excellent menu. What's not to like?

Food was excellent with good sized portions, staff very friendly and chatty with family atmosphere.

Great little pub with a great atmosphere

We visited the pub and kitchen on a Saturday, early evening(4 adults & a baby). On arrival, a member of our group stated we had booked a table for 4(the baby wasn't going to be eating). The gentleman looked at us and replied, "2 adults and the baby, so 5 then". We thought this was quite rude and abrupt. We were greeted immediately and shown to our table that was prebooked. A server left us to have a look at the food menu. After around 10-15 mins a server came over and took our drinks orders which we received a further 5-10 mins later. After a few mins longer of waiting, a new server came over and took our food order. We did wait a fairly long time for the food and we noticed that regulars sitting behind us received their food before us(but arrived after). The food was okay, the portions were good but I do feel as though it is a tad overpriced. Overall, I don't think I'd jump at the chance to visit again based on the slow service and the price.

All the staff working were amazing, they are so friendly and always walking around with a smile on their face. The food was also delicious, it was all cooked perfectly. It can be a little dark in places depending on where you sit but overall it's a beautifully decorated and I will be going back again

Very obliging with our need for a quiet table due to hearing problem including turning music down. Food was delicious. Absolutely faultless and generous portions. The stand out point were the staff. Incredibly attentive and polite. One member of staff in particular was very funny and had us giggling away. After a day out at Beamish this was worth the detour off the A1 on our way home to Darlington.

We arrived here at 830 after calling ahead to make sure we were ok to have food and said no problem. Arrived and told to order immediately as kitchen closed at 9, no problem did straight away. 10 minutes later told food I had ordered had sold out and to reorder which I did. Good came out, not what I ordered but said it was fine I would have it. Was braised steak, mash and dumplings. When food all arrived I asked waiter if I could have gravy with my dinner to be told no kitchen had closed. I explained it was too dry to eat but he did nothing therefore I left food. Experience poor and rushed. When he then charged me full price I asked to speak to manager. I was pointed to the front of the pub where he was sitting and explained my issues. He immediately walked to till gave me £20 , £19 for meal And sarcastically said n a £1 tip, no apology and really not interested in my complaint. If the manager is that rude and uninterested I'm not surprised his staff - aren't either. Eat out regularly but won't return here or recommend

Every one walking around with a smile.

Amazing food! 😋 Lovely outdoor area with stunning views

Great pub, with a strange assortment of dishes from all over the world. Even though the dishes they offer are very different, everything we tried was great and the portions were huge.

First time visit 13th June. Very friendly upbeat atmosphere and the food was faultless.Will definitely recommend and already planning my return visit! Well done!!

A lovely atmosphere, very friendly and the food was excellent. Will be back when in the area Thank you 😊

A local recommended this place for dinner and we had a great time! The staff was really lovely and the food very good! We can recommend the Classic Parmo and the burger with pastrami. Word of advice: better be hungry because the servings are huge! :D

We love this restaurant. Food is always amazing, and you get loads of it. If busy, food can take a little longer to come but worth the wait. You just need to factor this into your time. Service is always great. The atmosphere is good but can be quite loud at times.

Exceptional north east Sunday Lunch with all the trimmings, lovely food cooked to perfection. We were seated and served promptly without being rushed, staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive Great atmosphere. Dog and wheelchair friendly.

Nice place to get a drink with out having to buy food

Excellent Sunday lunch. Wide choice and large good home cooking portions. Fortunately they have excellent 'doggy baskets'! The meat was all succulent & tender with some of the best Yorkshire puddings we've had. I had the Sunday lunch steak which was superb as was the rest of the parties beef and chicken. Nice assortment of veg beautifully cooked. Staff very attentive and welcoming. All in all very good value for money.

We attended with friends, one who is a regular to this pub / restaurant, it was a lovely evening , and asked if we could sit outside , the response was no , they had no more seats , we asked could we stand outside , again, no was the reply , we then asked could we sit at one of the tables to be told again no , they were for people eating food , there were a few tables spare and we ended standing on the corner of the pub , even the regular who came with us , said he wouldn’t go back , Rude and quite frankly not for a customer focused establishment , your barman can fling bottles in the air all he wants , not for the price of the drinks which are outrageous

We have just been this afternoon (27th) for my mams birthday and the food was fantastic with really big portions , we couldn’t manage a dessert but my daughter took a biscoff cheesecake home with her . We are definitely coming back as I booked Sunday lunch for next month while I was sitting at the table .

Great food, best parmo I've ever had. Good service, will go again

Well that was delicious! We went on a Sunday and got the lamb. The cauliflower cheese is something else. Served quickly and attentively. Doggos allowed.