The Pub and Kitchen in County Durham

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

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.

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

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 .

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

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.

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.

Clean, SO dog friendly, fab food and service.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Delicious Sunday dinner, was hard to decide between that and the parmo so we'll be back again soon! Dog friendly too.

Lovely Sunday lunch.Beef so tender hubby had trio of meats amazing .

Lovely location and nice service. Seafood pasta was amazing, but daily specials not so special.

Atmosphere was great, lively and great playlist. Service was amazing, very accommodating to my girlfriend's 24th birthday and prepared a cake. Food was sooo good. Great place!

Food was fantastic and the place has a lovely ambience. We will be going back

Really nice staff. Fire place a big plus. Food excellent.

Came here after a long walk for an evening meal, nice and peaceful pub with a laid back feel, loved the food , very hearty portions topped off with a cracking pint! Service was top notch as the waiters were attentive and quick. Lovely border collie came to visit us while we were eating. Left absolutely stuffed and would definitely recommend to anyone in the area 👌

Incredible food, impeccable service and amazing atmosphere. Could not recommend this place enough for a family meal or even a couple of drinks, the selection for both was amazing!

Love it here, good food, huge range of drinks and lovely staff.

food was PHENOMENAL!!!! vibe was so cute and quirky and Dian is the most loveliest waitress ever!! she was so accommodating, funny, smiley and made our dinner all the most better (even though it was already great because the food was amazing). Dian really is a credit to the pub and you are lucky to have her!!!! 5 star!!!

Ladies lunch, varied menu, food hot to table. Large wines available

Food was some of the best I have had out. Lovely place. Staff very friendly will be going back

Lovely pub with a great food selection. Staff really friendly and helpful. Also pet friendly. Highly recommend.

Really nice inside, food was superb. Partner claimed it was the best burger she's ever had. I got the Turkish parmo. Lovely friendly staff. Dog friendly too.

Great Sunday lunch in a very busy pub. Only downside was the waitress did not ask us if we wanted desserts & when we chased this up they needed the table back. Definitely worth a visit, already booked to go back

Had the lamb, it was lovely, great plate of food. Love going there in summer when the rear decked area is open.

Got to be 5 star good food and drink good customer service lovely pub 😁

Service was a bit slow, but the prices and food were very good

I orderd the chicken and bacon pie off the chefs specials board, when it came I got yesterday's chicken &leak when I look at yesterday's lunch board it was chicken &leek pie. Was not happy at all when I told lady she said it's is chicken bacon and leak wich is not what I ordered I looked in side there was no bacon and would not of ordered it because I do nit like leek It has put me off returning

Mother's day lunch was fantastic......it was extremely busy but the food and the service was amazing.

Nice pub friendly helpfull staff steak and ale sunday dinner superb. Thank you

Brilliant! So, I'm not gonna lie, when I first saw the menu I was a bit disappointed as I just wanted a quick snack meal and the menu looked a bit more filling meal pub, with the lunch menu being bot on at the weekend. However, after selecting a Sizzling Honey Chilli Chicken, sitting down with a pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord and taking in the environment I loved this place. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly and welcomed my dog Shadow giving him a bowl of water that he lapped up as he had been on a lengthy walk. The pub looks great with a nice homely feel and a lovely open fire on the far wall. The food is absolutely excellent and clearly whoever prepares and cooks the meals takes immense pride in them and you can tell. Everytime a sizzler comes out the smell is amazing and it's an exciting g experience to see it taken to the table and get a breath of Chilli as it passes by. Definitely a recommended place to visit for a meal. What a great place to stop half way round a long country walk. Didn't get to sit in the beer garden but the view from the back window looked brilliant ... definite lace to see on a sunny afternoon.

Nice place, great food, lovely open fireplace

Second time we have visited and won't be the last Staff are friendly and polite food is amazing

Great food, great service. The atmosphere was very cosy. Portions are big and fairly priced.

Beautiful meal with friends, service was perfect. We had such good Time no one even had their phones out to take any pics

Great food and friendly atmosphere will come again.

We ate here to celebrate a birthday with family. Our table was booked for 17:45, at no point were we told that the kitchen closed at 18:00; despite calling before to amend and confirm the booking. Some of the party arrived early and would put under pressure to order quickly, which meant we were called on the way to order over the phone, which we resisted. This meant a lot of pressure was put under us and that continued when we arrived at the venue on time for our booking. The staff were fine once I managed to explain the situation and fortunately the evening got better from there. The food was delicious but the shine of a birthday celebration was really taken away, which is such a shame. This could have all been avoided if we were advised to dine earlier. Great food and atmosphere, such a shame that the shine was taken off the night.

Good size portions, great homemade chunky chips. Steak not rested as blood all over plate like a river. Pet hate - sauces served in sachets!!!

An absolute diamond of a Pub/Restaurant in an almost forgotten part of the North-East. I live around 30 mins away and just give it a try for my birthday... Food amazing... Staff happy, pleasant, and courteous... Atmosphere great... Music was a mix of easy/pop from the 70's/80's being piped through the speakers... We will definitely be coming back...! Just brilliant. X

Can’t recommend this place enough. Beautiful food, great service and lovely atmosphere ❤️

Heard great things about this place but my first visit I wasn't overly impressed . It was busy so may try again . We ordered 2 Sunday dinners and 1 fish and chips and made 3 mistakes with 2 dinners

Beautiful food ,great service 😋

This pub is a hidden gem the food amazing the staff amazing atmosphere so friendly and they have a gorgeous collie dog Jess, who makes it all worth while with a big gold sticker don’t miss out I’ll be going back

Fast and friendly service with excellent quality food and beer... recommended for a visit...

As always excellent food!!! We got the parmo sharing platter for 2 for £40, amazing!! We couldn't eat it all so they provided takeaway boxes for us to take it home.

Great food, enormous portions and value for money.

I ate here the other week, i really enjoyed the hanging belly pork kebab that i selected so i would recommend giving that a try! The only disappointing aspect was the lack of adequate secure parking!