The Wheatsheaf Inn in County Durham

The first impressions of the Wheatsheaf Inn from outside are that it looks old. It is, which is an indication of its history, but do not be despaired, for delights await you inside. As an Aussie we Aussies would love to have a place to eat and drink as good as this. We arrived on a Sunday which was a bonus because the Sunday Lunch, served up in the rustic decore with a meal fit for a King and Queen and was assured to satisfy even the most ravenous of appetites. It did, and a casual glance around at the empty plates of the customers was indicative that the meal was going to be good, really good, big enough to fill my Aussie belly, and those of my friends and family. There is ample parking outside and plenty of room in the lawn area with tables to host guests. Kids might find plenty of space for outdoor fun. Aside from the cosy interior there is a colourful "cart" for want of a better word which looks like it might be intended for pizzas or other outdoor eating. The food was delicious, the drinks were cold and the friendly staff were ready to engage in a few laughs. Manager Clare and other team members Alana, Laila, Andrew and Tina looked after us like "2 Bob Watches". Thanks to all for a really good time.

Went for Sunday lunch with family. Booked in advance. We did book a table but sat outside as weather was lovely. Staff super friendly. Food was beautiful. Didn't have cash to leave a tip. Will recommend for next time. Will return.

Excellent food, the hamburger with chorizo was the best I have had in a while. Reasonably priced and the staff were first class and very helpful. We will be back.

On arrival, young girl was very helpful, very polite and professional. I had Sunday lunch which was very nice, all the trimmings and was given an extra gravy boat which was nice. Overall, nice, quiet and friendly staff, food and prices fantastic.

Excellent service and good food for family party of 8 at short notice- great experience

Went for Saturday lunch with the family. Good selection on menu and very reasonably priced. Felt like the food was home made, will certainly return!

Had an amazing lunch and very happy with the service very reasonable price Will definitely be back

Lovely food, cosy relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.

Very nice place, food is very very good, friendly staff, especially alana😊. Guinness on draught was delightful

Fantastic food good service not to be missed

fab night, lovely food reasonable prices, great service

We loved the friendly atmosphere at the Wheatsheaf Inn. They couldn't be more helpful. If you have a four-legged friend with you, then enjoy the bar and its friendy customers. It is a great camper/ pub stop, enjoy!!

stopped here with my parents and best friend before we went to beamish the next day. cosy and warm atmosphere, especially at christmas time. service made the food taste even better, some of the kindest staff i’ve ever met.

Beautiful Sunday Lunch, served promptly & well presented. Huge Yorkshires & melt in the mouth Beef. Booking advisable for Sundays.

The food was amazing. Really good friendly staff. They made us feel really welcome. Unfortunately, a table next to our table, the language was disgusting.

Very friendly staff Delicious food Reasonably priced

Had an absolutely amazing Sunday lunch here today. Everything beautifully cooked with melt in the mouth beef. Real Yorkshire puddings and plenty of fresh veg. Staff lovely too! Will definitely be back.

gorgeous food, really good.lovely staff

Popped in for a quick Sunday lunch. A meatless dinner and a lamb dinner.. absolutely beautiful. You could eat either inside or outside, also takeaway. Staff were great. Service was great. Food and drinks are really good value. Very clean and welcoming. We will be visiting again soon.

Good pub with nice outdoor seating

Not very good on customer services, never check if our meal was okay and I had to wait 30 minutes for a main meal when everyone else on my table got there's then her to come over and say I haven't charge you for your meal when I said it twice to her.

Hada lovely day for my 60th birthday with my family today good food good family good drink and good atmosphere thanks to all the staff for the day John and carole

Lovely meal everything freshly cooked

Best Sunday dinner ever. Great value for money. Lamb is incredible

Fabulous Sunday lunch the young girl holly serving us was so helpful and very pleasant wel definitely go again

Wonderful food fantastic staff great place to eat.

I first went to this pub and had just been taken over by it's new management and they are excellent. Very friendly and staff are very friendly and helpful. I had a meal and it was top class home cooked good quality and excellent value. We have been in every week twice a week since November and I would say it's a 10 out of 10 rating for quality value range and staff pleasant. I certainly will keep coming back and I do reccomend to all my friends and family

Great place great staff would recommend

Nice friendly local. Really welcoming. Sunday roast is fantastic.

Lovely food and excellent staff.

Me and my girlfriend enjoyed this restaurant very much. The food was outstanding, the portions plenty and the customer service spot on. Would recommend to anyone in and around the local area and beyond. Will definitely be visiting here again 👍

We enjoyed a fabulous Christmas lunch... can't fault the 3 course meal!! (+ Christmas crackers with terrible jokes!😉🤣) Brilliant atmosphere and lovely staff! 😉🎄🥰xx

Had a lovely meal here with our grandchildren we were made very welcome staff very friendly hope to visit again soon

Very Good service.very Enjoyable meals.

Basic pub with a lovely charm .They do a fabulous cup of tea ,preheated sturdy cup that you can get yer finger through to lift it .The brim is thick and feels substantial. Served on a saucer with side biscuity snack .Enough in the pot for 2 servings too . They sell beers too .oh and good food .

Been visiting regularly on Thursday nights for a while now. Friendly, down to earth pub. Reasonably priced drinks. The owners are lovely & welcoming. It's a dog friendly pub too, if you want to pop in after a walk. Large car park outside & easy to find. Big beer garden outside too when the weather allows.

We came here for our Sunday roast, absolutely stunning to say the least. Proper home cooked food, not commercialised rubbish. Food cooked from scratch by the owners and their staff, who I must say could not be more attentive and helpful if they tried. Perfect meal, brilliant staff, nice warm and welcoming feel to the pub. We'll be visiting again, no doubt about it.

For the first visit for a Sunday lunch,the Sunday lunch was absolutely beautiful, the service was excellent, and the meal was great thanks.

Great food and fantastic value for the money.

Called in for a drink when out for a walk. Lovely staff, swift service and a fantastic wood fire warming the room!

We booked the buffet for after a funeral and I’ve got to say it was perfect. Friendly helpful staff and a lovely pint. Thank you

Called in for bite to eat, car parking was good. Inside looked a little dirty lots of dead fly's on the window sill. I ordered mixed grill and garlic bread with cheese as I was starving, it took about 30-40 mins to arrive looked ok but was a bit of a token gesture the steak and lamb chop I don't think it could be any smaller. Started to eat it and soon discovered everything to tasted like the sausage must have cooked everything in the same pan. Garlic bread with cheese tasted greasy, someone in the kitchen drowned the poor thing in garlic oil. This place has potential though. Ps Clean the window sills!!

One of my favourites great food, lovely friendly atmosphere, the Owners are salt of the earth. Definitely a place you can take all the family including your 4 legged bestie. 🐶

Found this place by accident while cycling The C2C. What a find! Beer garden great, food wonderful and the staff were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch( there were 8 of us). Service spot on, reasonably priced as well with homemade chips!!!

Very good beer in the bar foods ok.good price beer a good price also.on the food. You can take dogs in to bar and eat in the bar area as well owners have working dogs nice dog people highest recommendation ☺️

Nice seating area outside for when the ☀️☀️has got his hat on 👍

Lovely little bar and restaurant with the perfect beer garden and park

Nice dog friendly place. We sat outside as had 3 dogs with us large grass area for them to run around at first as we were the only ones there later a few more people with dogs came so must be a popular spot.

Always friendly staff and they do a lovely Sunday lunch

Enjoyed Christmas lunch. Food was excellent.

Excellent Christmas Dinner. Good service from very helpful staff

Belta place to go for sumic to eat staff are canny aswell

Arrived with a big group of friends. Booked ahead. 4 families with around 20 people. Very friendly welcome. Drinks served promptly. Food ordered and was brought in good time. Not a scrap of food left, even by the fussy eaters! The hand cut chips were lovely as was my BBQ bacon cheeseburger. Wife had the lasagne and ate it all. Kids had the ham and pineapple pizza and loved it. Would recommend and will return!

Can recommend the mince and dumplings !

Nice place, and food is good with big size portions.

food was not good pizza was good but everything very greasy staff very pelpful

Always enjoy visiting the wheatcheaf Inn. But tonight was a blast from the past, not only had a lovely drink, had a word with the manager, who in fact recognised me. She taught my children at the school she once worked in. Fantastic pub. Fab manager. Good luck in the future.

Absolutely fantastic place and I'm a Brummie

Lovely afternoon. Service was excellent 👌

Nice beer garden but cold later

Great beer garden good food and good prices

Good, fast table service with plenty of room to social difference. This is a lager pub however, very poor selection of beers. 😩

Lovely food as always and you're never left feeling hungry. Its a Thursday tradition; dog walk then tea from the Wheatsheaf!

The landlady is very friendly and nothing is a problem the menu carters for every one

Really good Sunday lunch. Great service and huge portions. Very happy.

The strongbow is too pricey compared to other pubs

THE WHEATCHEIF IS NOW OPEN AND ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC BEEN IN TODAY ..CANT FAULT IT THE STAFF ARE FANTASTIC ,OWNERS ARE VERY FRIENLY AND WHAT A LOVELY PINT 😁

Great food and prices reasonable as well as friendly staff

Popped down for tea and a couple of drinks yesterday, great food and friendly service as usual, limited menu at the moment, both had burgers with sweet potato fries, delicious, back again soon

A Bit More Quiet Than Usual But Still Popular For A Meal And Drink.

Loved it it was our Lindseys. Anniversary .have not been out for 14 weeks. Enjoyed.

Great food and lovely staff, we go there regularly

Food was good and the service was excellent staff polite and friendly would go again

Very nice food, staff very attentive.

Lovely food & nice polite staff i would recommend booking for meals especially on Sundays

Brilian food and service loved it

Excellent staff.wonderful food.really good service and very good value ticked every box .we hadn't even reserved a table .highly reccomend .

Lovely local pub. Nice feel and food was delicious. Burger and black pudding starter. Very reasonable and good quality. Definitely recommend

Lovely little place, girl behind the bar was very friendly. Very tasty afternoon lunch. Beer was well kept but a little on the pricey side, didn't stop my enjoyment though, can recommend 👍🏾

Nice meal in nice suroundings.brased beef was really nice. Good chips very creamy staganof. Starter of black pudding in pepper. Sauce was lovely. Nice house wine.

The staff really are the best asset to this place. The food is 1st class

Excellent service and staff friendly and helpful. Lovely and tasty roast dinner and good value for money.

Lovely choice of good quality food and huge portions! Massive outdoor area for sunny days and kids.

Popped in for a quick drink on C2C Cycle route, lovely little pub, very nice friendly staff, food looked beautiful!

Good food, good atmosphere, low veggie options and drinks are a tad expensive

Always excellent food here. Never disappointed. Would definitely recommend this place 😊

The Gammon steak was tremendous. Lovely staff. We will definitely be back...

We often pop in for a meal when out & about. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. The menu is varied and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant itself is always well presented although the entrance could good do with a tidy up..door mat lifted and litter swept from underneath..weeds removed. Minor observations but would make a difference. Would certainly recommend.

Great place for families with a safe garden and play area. Also a nice place for a quiet dinner for two

Good roast and friendly service

Nice to see this place up and running again

First visit to the Wheatsheaf and I'll definitely return. Staff were really attentive, food was absolutely delicious and they're dog friendly so the pooch had a look out too. Excellent stuff.

Amazing food great staff and atmosphere

Changed, significantly since my last visit! Well done new incumbents!

Excellent meal and service, highly recommend. Steve and Kelly:)

good food and friendly service,we have been loads

Helpful staff ,made welcome by all even though i was in a wheelchair nothing too much bother and meals were nice . Going back enjoyed it.

Fantastic food and a quiet, cosy atmosphere. Service good and attentive. Yet another enjoyable evening, will be back.

Nonna Mafalda's Kitchen has lovely food.

Great food, excellent service and very reasonably priced.