Three Tuns in Darlington

Absolutely dreadful meal Went for a birthday meal with my family Basic menu, waited 45 minutes for our meal and only one girl on the bar and serving I ordered lasagne that was burnt and dried out and the pasta was like mashed potato, the garlic bread was also burnt and the salad was swimming in dressing My husband ordered steak pie that was full of salt and the vegetables were hard My son and daughter in law ordered the burger which was a cheap tasting burger with cheese and loads of garlic they ended up leaving it The food was served by an harassed kitchen staff and when we looked in the kitchen it looked unclean and chaotic

The Sunday lunch was the worst I’ve ever had. I had pork and my husband had beef. The meat was so tough we couldn’t cut it. When we were arrived we were told none of the starters were available. Frozen aunt bessies roast potatoes and flat pancakes for Yorkshire puddings.

Worst Sunday lunch I’ve ever had, mash was rotten just tasted like pure butter but not even nice butter like the proper cheap stuff, the veg was rock hard not to mention there was only 3 pieces of veg one being half an onion which is something everyone wants on their Sunday lunch! Ordered an extra side of cauliflower cheese which turned out to be broccoli cheese? Which was also rock hard and the cheese must of been something out of a packet because it tasted gross, had to leave most of it.

Came to the Tuns again for Sunday lunch. And again it was a great lunch. I had the triple meats and all 3 were cooked to perfection, particularly the beef, as they asked for my preference and it came pink as I wanted. Had the extra cauliflower cheese and it filled me up so much I didn’t have a dessert Wife had the vegetarian option and said it was amazing, beetroot and butternut squash wellington Great yorkshires. Extra gravy. Lovely. Can’t fault this place. Food and staff are great. Will be back! (Again)

What a great gem! Food was superb, staff very friendly and attentive. Starter, main and dessert all top notch. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back! Thank you

We have just had a lovely meal here, highly recommend nice atmosphere and very welcoming we will definitely be back soon.

Great first night of food at the reopening of The Tuns, Sadberge Absolutely delicious Sausage and Mash and my wife loved her Fish Pie. Will definitely be back on a regular basis. Also excellent service especially from Katlyn.

Great little place with tasty food and fast service. Our meal was spot on. The atmosphere is friendly and staff are genuinely welcoming and helpful. If only there was a carpark it would be perfect

What a night for a family members special birthday the location, the atmosphere, the food amazing, excellent service, Team Tuns gave us 100% vip treatment allowed us to decorate tables and party the night away Everyone has mentioned what a fab place, fab food, fab staff. Thanks for a night to remember

Wish I'd found this place sooner... Located in the quiet village of Sadberge, The Tuns is an ideal excuse to have a drive or even a wander out! Very welcoming staff, warm, clean and cosy atmosphere is a perfect combination for a nice cheeky beverage or 2 by the log burner. The food is delicious and cooked by people who clearly know what they're doing. It's refreshing to see a place that changes their 3 course, reasonably priced menu every month, which coincides with what is in season and what is available locally helping the local economy. I've eaten here many times and never left disappointed. I ordered off the set menu and the Pub Classics menu, which is also a nice touch that you can mix and match dishes to suit you. I had the Korean Belly pork to start which just melted in your mouth and then being from Middlesbrough I had to go for the parmo. And to any of my fellow "boro" folk reading this, definitely in my top 3 favourite parmos of all time 👌 the chicken to bechamel ratio was spot on and I had a pork belly topping which again was so tender it just melted. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Visited The Three Tuns at Sadberge: Wednesday 22nd November. On arriving there’s no car park as such - so had to park on street - not ideal to be truthful Once inside the pub, shown to our table, given menus and took drinks order. Ordered Warmed Crusted Brie and Korean Sticky Belly Pork for starters & Pork Au Poirve with Braised Veg with Shoestring Potatoes, also Plain Parmo with Chips and Creamy Slaw for mains. Starters were very nicely presented - the warm Brie was exceptional - Korean Sticky Belly Pork looked visually stunning but disappointed in flavour. Both mains were really nice, Pork Fillet Au Poirve looked stunning - slightly smaller portions than used to but nonetheless very tasty. Parmo was fresh and good quality, the Slaw was so creamy, Chips were well cooked and tasted fine. Overall a pleasant meal - waiter and waitress were very professional in their jobs and whole meal was reasonably priced.

Fantastic dining experience. The food is beautifully presented and tastes divine. Service is attentive but not over the top. No hovering. I started with the twice baked soufflé and went onto the belly pork. My husband had the beef Bourgogne. Both were outstanding, very tender with suitable accompaniments. I've lived in France for over 10 years and the menu is reminiscent of the fusion restaurants over there. Unfortunately we didn't have room for pudding. Will definitely be back.

The market menu is excellent quality & value for money. The chef obviously likes to experiment with flavours, so different to the average pub grub for similar cost. Friendly staff, always welcoming. We are regular visitors to the Tuns, wish it was our local!

First time we’ve visited but will definitely go back! Warm, friendly service, beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. I had the Korean spiced mussels for starters, my wife had the soup. We were also given warm fresh crusty bread and butter. Soup was delicious, mussels were spicy but fantastic and the portion was huge. Had the pink sirloin steak for main and it consisted of 2 thick slabs of beef, a light, fluffy Yorkshire, lots of gravy and a selection of fresh vegetables, all piping hot. My wife had the chicken which was gorgeous too. £18 for 2 courses which is great value for the quality of food. I’ve never written a review before but felt compelled to do so as this is the best meal I’ve had in years.

First class experience at The Tuns last night, really enjoyed all three courses, service was spot on.

Went for a family meal. Hannah,Lily and Daisy were very friendly and helpful. There is wheelchair access and staff were available to support if needed. The food was really good, we didn't have to wait for long for it to arrive . Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning. Thanks to the chef for a lovely meal.

Lovely food and attentive staff who are very polite. We had a sharing steak with all the trimmings, the flavours were outstanding. Well worth a visit.

Have been with husband and with friends. Food is good at reasonable price. Only fault is service. The staff are friendly but don’t rush. Each time we visit we are taken direct to table rather than offered a drink at bar. It then takes too long to b3 served with a drink - between 10-15 mins last time, then the menus was brought - all took a bit too long. Would have preferred to be given a drink to take to the table, then given menus. Staff do check that food is satisfactory, but once finished they are nowhere to be seen. On each occasion, we’d have had coffee if asked, but we weren’t. Wouldn’t take much to strengthen the service and it would make a difference

We visited mid week in early December and the place was very quiet, the service was ok, the young girl that served us was very pleasant. My wife had the xmas dinner and i opted for mussels and fish and chips, several of the mussels had not opened and the fish a bit soggy. I really wanted to like this place as it is fairly local to us but for the money we paid there are better places in the area.

This was our first visit to the Tuns since the change of ownership earlier this year and we were very happy with what we found. The staff were very pleasant, welcoming and attentive. The food was reasonably priced and of a high standard. I will certainly be returning when I am in the area again. The change of ownership has certainly maintained and in some areas improved the the overall experience.

This venue has recently gone under new management. The couple are offering ‘fine dining’ at a very good price. They offer is a 3 course meal for under £20, and it was very good indeed. A good selection of wines to accompany your meal. I have visited twice in the last 6 weeks and look forward to eating there again.

Visited during restaurant week, £20 for 3 courses! WOW! The food was absolutely outstanding! Fresh, tasty, presented well, no complaints at all! The service was exceptional from Hannah, what a lovely girl! Definitely eat there again!

My friend and I booked last night for the Teesside Restaurant menu. We had a very friendly welcome and shown to our table in a beautifully refurbished restaurant and Bar. The food choices were plentiful. My Coke was served in a gorgeous glass rather than...

We used to really enjoy Sunday lunch here, unfortunately today was not one of these days, I ordered the Pate which came very quick which would seem as if it was prepared on plates already and stored in the fridge, the pate was freezing and...

Local village pub with good food and ale. What’s not to like? Speed of service could be improved but when the food is this good, just enjoy.

We called in for the first time and had a wonderful lunch. The 3 course lunch menu is only £15 and is fantastic value. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. Some might consider the portions small but were perfect for lunch. Service was very...

Excellent lunch from the Teesside Menu Week, 3 courses for £15. Beautifully presented, tasty and well worth the money. Fishcakes, pork loin and apple crumble and custard, can highly recommend. Friendly staff and nice ambience.

We called again to this marvellous place and found that this week was “Teeside restaurant week” , so they had an additional prix fixe menu of 15.00 for 3 courses . We chose from that , and were extremely impressed with the obvious skill shown...

Ate lunch here yesterday, we shared the pate starter which was tasty & plenty enough to share. My husband chose the Pappardelle Pasta with chicken, bacon, salmon & cream sauce which he said was lovely, I chose the sea bass, served with olive tapenade, carrots,...

Visited here tonight with my husband and ha such a nice time. Had the cheese soufflé, sea bass and crumble - all delicious. The staff we’re lovely and attentive and we will return. The ambience of the place was also great. Had a lovely time...

What an exceptional establishment, we were greeted and seated by 1 of the many young enthusiastic good looking staff. The food all came out at the same time n was wonderful. It is a tad on the pricey side , but omg , it is...

Lovely lunch on 18/09/21. I had the cod which was the size of a whale and cooked to perfection. My friend had the chicken breast which was also very tasty. The male waiting tables was very friendly. Couldn’t fault a thing and we will return.

We sat in the courtyard with our dog on a Saturday lunchtime, service was very good, lovely pint of locally brewed Three Brothers Pilsner, my wife & I shared a mushroom & blue cheese pizza which the chef cooked fresh in the outdoor pizza oven,...

Perfect, proper food , served by friendly staff . Our latest visit was faultless . Also, if I’m not mistaken, I think there were more locals in there than on previous visits , which gives it an even friendlier atmosphere . It’s difficult to get...

We were in a party of 15 last night. We had our meal in a marquee at the back of the pub and from our arrival to departure, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely scrumptious and to cap it all,...

visited with family food was tasteless and well overpriced 2 of my family members didn't eat there parmo as they were that dry and burnt will not be returning and do not recomend

Very disappointing. 2 orders of fish and chips so overdone they shouldn’t have left the kitchen. 2 orders of sea food linguine inedible as far too salty.

Pasta dish would have given Girdon Ramsay plenty to say....very disappointing and swimming in greasy sauce. No apology or money off our family bill, unlikely to return.

My Wife and I dropped in at the last minute and where able to get a table without a reservation Staff were really friendly chatty. My Wife chose the Mussels in Garlic and White Wine sauce. I was undecided on what to choose and was...

overpriced food parmo was tasteless and could feel the flour texture in white sauce on parmo pizza burnt on 1 side other pizza only had fillings on one side and £10 for a couple of brownies complete waste of money will not be returning as...

No care for customers at all, visited by the authorities in regards to many Covid breaches, would not recommend as a "safe" place to go for anyone who may be concerned. It's a pity that with so many restaurants and pubs making an effort in...

I rarely leave a trip advisor review but our evening at the Tuns was so fantastic I thought it only right I leave a review. I am absolutely astounded to see the poor reviews below because our experience was nothing short of exceptional. The pizza...

Would never go again! As a regular before Covid I was shocked at the drop in quality and customer service! They'd not only lost our reservation and say people arriving after us but we were told that our wait was due to getting a table...

Very busy and people are having to wait to be seated. This is probably due to the large groups that are here, definitely more than 6 clearly together!! Two women have just been asked to leave, no, told to leave!! It seems you can't make...

This was our first experience of The Tuns; a treat for a special family occasion. Our food arrived an hour late and tepid. We had to warm the food up for it to be edible. By the time we were able to eat our meal,...

After reading good reviews and with the 20% discount on Sunday evening 5 till 8pm! We thought we give it a try! Sadly it wasn’t worth the trip, food not worth the prices even with the discount sorry to say! Lamb balti was spiceless! Served...

Visited for Sunday lunch as we had heard good things about The Tuns. Service attentive, starter and desserts were excellent... however, the general consensus of our group was that the main course (£15.00, or £16.50 if you wanted mash included) was over priced... sorry…!

Visited the tuns as part of the eat out scheme in aug. Restaurant implemented good covid procedures and enforced social distancing between tables. This was my second visit and both times the food has been excellent. Portions were huge, couldn't quite finish it all. Staff...

Visited a couple of weeks ago as we were passing. Food was excellent, service exceptional.. nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be returning.

We visited here a year or two ago, I think I had the Steak at the time. Today we all went for Fish And Chips, the fish was fresh and the batter nice and crispy. Friendly service too!

Visited 10 July 2020 - The Tuns went above and beyond to make a lovely relaxing lunch for my family. An absolute pleasure to visit with first class food and service in a small village pub. Thoroughly recommended!

top class food very very good service food 5 star you pay for whot you get well done .will go again with my partner.

Had a beautiful family Christmas dinner for 9, Ross and his staff couldn’t have been more attentive l never had an empty glass (no mean feat) . The food was delicious, piping hot , steaks cooked to perfection couldn’t have asked for more.

Lovely evening at The Tuns. Waiters were really friendly and food was served quickly. Everyone enjoyed their meal in this cozy pub.

I've recently been to this restaurant for a Christmas meal with five friends. Some of them had been previously which is why it was recommended but it was my first time and I was not disappointed. The staff were attentive and although it was busy,...

Visited this pub for lunch whilst passing through the area. We were initially greeted warmly, and the various menus and specials explained very well. The food itself was delicious - generous portions and pretty good value. The chicken Parmesan was really well cooked and the...

Great place, plenty of parking for twelve bikes in front or on the street outside. Very pleasantly decorated inside. The food was delightful, I had cod, chunky chips and peas, perfectly cooked with light batter. Good choice on the menu, exotic stuff if you like...

Family celebration. Nice surroundings. Attentive staff. Food was not as nice as usual. Chicken burgers and lamb skewers were a bit dry. Restaurant full and it may be that they had too many meals to cook . Have usually had nice food so may be...

The Tuns is an attractive venue and having visited in the past, was expecting rather more from lunch this time. The menu seems to have been reduced and even with the addition of the 'specials' from the board, there is a very limited choice for...

Love this place. Always good quality, well cooked food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Sunday lunch recommended.

Had lunch today ,great food swordfish steak with Parmentier potatoes ,nice wine selection wonderful staff very attentive and helpful they have a following which i think is well deserved

We have eaten at the Tuns on a number of occasions and have never been disappointed; the food is consistently of good quality and this time was no different. Staff were very welcoming as we arrived, and were attentive but not overly so as you...

Thoroughly enjoyed a great lunch. Very hospitable staff with good food in a small but well appointed pub. Nice to find a place where they are so eager to please and keen for you to enjoy your visit.

I dont like to give average scores and this would have been a good if their was another option. This was a meal for me and my wife and chose the tuns as never been before. The welcome was warm and the service was quick...

I haven’t found a better Sunday lunch, wouldn’t go anywhere else now. They also do lovely pub meals with a specials board, and lovely desserts, although most of the time there’s no room for one, the food here is fabulous. It has a warm friendly...

My wife and I went to this pub for the first time. We had visited most of the eating places around our area of Darlington and thought to try somewhere different. Very pleased we did. The food was excellent and the service friendly and first...

This is a fabulous place to visit , food exceptional, staff very friendly The quiz night was bet, a lot of fun You really need to visit 12/10 👏👏

A lovely Sunday lunch. I chose the beef, asking for rare, and enjoyed a lovely meal. My wife opted for the pork and said it was very well flavoured . The side vegetables, were fresh and tasty. Fluffy roast potatoes and thick gravy made this...

We called in on a Saturday night with our dog. We were seated in the bar area by the fireplace and the dog was given water without us even having to ask. We had superb rib-eye steaks, perfectly cooked and well presented. The specials board...

We have eaten here a number of times when visiting family living close by and each time the food has been great. The owner Ross and his team always go out of their way to make you feel welcome and they are deeply involved in...

This is our favourite place to eat. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent . Good value for money .

We frequent this superb little place and it never fails to disappoint. The owners are so friendly and so knowledgeable about what goes into the dishes. Warm, friendly atmosphere whether dining or popping in for a pint. Don’t be put off by cars parked outside...

Visited with my family and nephew who arrived from Perth Australia and we wanted to have a pub dinner. The Tuns combines just that with an excellent restaurant menu. Nothing to fault. Menu Food and service is second to none.

Popped in for tea randomly and had a fab evening. Food was spot on and nice people. Always seemed like the place was full when we've gone passed previously but it seems locals park cars in same area and give the impression that its full....

Visited Good Friday evening, didn’t book but was fairly quiet. As it was Good Friday I really wanted to have good old fish & chips but it wasn’t on their evening menu 😔. Asked the waitress if this was possible - no problem was the...

My husband and I have been coming in here most Fridays lunchtimes for a few years now. The food is excellent and never disappoints. They always go out of the way to look after you including making a pasta dish for our son when he...

Lovely food and great service. Staff care a lot about hwlping customers have a great experience. Hidden gem.

Visited with a friend for an early evening meal and thoroughly enjoyed it. After checking out the other pub in the village we opted for this one as it had a more pleasant and atmospheric feel to it. The food was superb and the service...

Exceptionally tasty lamb lunch well cooked and presented. Service as little on slow side but restaurant was fully booked. Worth a visit

Fabulous food , attentive staff and real value for money .... Ross is the best host , will be returning without a doubt

Three of us called in for lunch on Thursday, nice pub, well decorated, decent choice of food, friendly service. The burger was one of the best I have had, my wife had cheese soufflé and mum in law had the smoked haddock, all were delightful....

Always a lovely meal and atmosphere. Staff are very welcoming. Lasagne was delicious. The ‘parmo’ with a little heat was amazing. See you soon

Popped in for lunch. Great menu and welcoming team with the two women behind the bar. They made use feel really welcome and they knew all the menu inside out. The staff definitely made a difference to our choices

Thank you to Ross and team for a fabulous evening last night. The food was delicious - the paella fantastic! 14 of my family ate and drank to our hearts' content for my Nana's 80th birthday and we all had a great time! A lovely...

Lovely Friday night. Staff were welcoming and had a very relaxed and pleasant experience. I also asked if a dish could be adjusted and it was no problem at all and it was great food, everyone enjoyed it - nothing bad to say.

Visited The Tuns for early evening food. Staff, as always great, made to feel welcome, all food was beautiful and even managed a pud! Visit here regularly and have never had a bad meal yet. Ross the manager is great and always welcoming, nothing too...

This was our first visit. We chose it due their gluten free options on its menu. The service was good, they understood my wife's gluten intolerance. The food we had was served well and tasted really good. One member of our party said it was...

I am a regular visitor to Darlington and am always looking for new places to eat. I chose the Tuns following a TripAdvisor search and an interesting and reasonably priced menu on the Tuns website (I was not disappointed). There were five in our party...

Again and again this restaurant delivers. Hand caught scallops were superb, and the cheese plate is probably as good as it gets anywhere. With a fantastic choice of drinks you will not be disappointed when you visit.

Really nice little place for food. I got lasagne which was delish and my husband got the lamb ragu. Super tasty! The desserts were nice but nothing fabulous... Customer service was excellent - really friendly and accommodating! Will be back soon for sure!

This was known to me as a public house years ago and what a change! There is still the opportunity to have a drink but most people seemed to be there for a meal. We had been told about the quality and were not disappointed....

I visited here on Sunday with my family. The service from all of the staff was exceptional, welcoming in every way and very accommodating for my coeliac disease and my daughter's nut allergy. The Sunday lunch was delicious, great portion sizes, succulent meat and tasty...

My friend and I visited the Tuns for her Birthday lunch! What wonderful food and service. Will definitely return.....only downside was lack of chilled low alcohol beer but this didn't spoil our visit!

Maintaining its high standards - Ross is a great landlord and looks after his customers. We had lovely supper last night - just hits the spot perfectly.

This must be one if not the best restaurant in the area Glutin FREE and the cheff can not be more accomodating. all i can say its worth a visit cheers Ross

Our first visit for several years after a disappointingly slow lunch shortly after it opened with new management. Friends recommended it now and they were right. The service was excellent and the food very good. My wife and I shared the seafood stand which came...

Really nice and cosy pub lovely food i had the cersar salad and would definatluy be going back to have again

my wife , father in law and 2 little ones were booked for Sunday lunch today. Unfortunately our 16 month old is having a bad bout of teething, he would have screamed the pub down ! Spoke to the landlord , Ross, and instead had...

Mi familia y yo leí los comentarios genial para el Tuns y tenía que probarlo. Desde nuestra primera visita hemos sido 4 veces!!

Siempre hay un montón de coches fuera de la Tuns cuando nos pase (aparcamiento es en gran medida en la carretera), así que decidimos probarlo para la cena. El pub antiguo todavía tiene una pequeña zona de bar, pero la mayoría del espacio en las mesas del restaurante.