The best restaurants in Chester-le-Street West Central County Durham North East

This pub now named The Queens Head was formerly known as The Tap and Spile and is located on the front street. This is a mainly drink focussed pub although it does sell nibbles. It is dog friendly and is often populated with such. The pub is split in two by a corridor, with bar areas on one side and the lounge and games room on the other. To the external rear is a smoking area. This review took place over three visits for continuity due to the first two visits (a Tuesday and a Friday night), which saw the games room/lounge occupied with unsupervised young teens/school children. The bar area is welcoming but can get loud as tv's play sports and guests talk over this. The bar area could do with some tlc in areas as could some of the décor and doors. The toilets however are a good standard. A price list (with tying error) is enclosed for you comparison.

Walked out twice recently, group of 4, staff only served people in front of them instead of noticing other people waiting at the 2 other sides of the bar.

Right in the middle of town and reasonable price per room

My son and his friends (aged 14) went to Fabio’s on Tuesday for a special treat. As they are teenagers and don’t have much money, they made sure that they arrived for ‘Happy Hour’. However, when they proceeded to order, they were told that they were 1 minute late for Happy Hour and had to pay full price!!!! Taking advantage of teenagers is not a good look! They will not be returning and neither will I. There are lots of alternative restaurants in Chester le street that value young people and their custom. Very poor behavior from Fabio’s.

Food was absolutely amazing, as always. Salad fresh for the kebab. Pizza and garlic bread stunning. One of our favourite pizza shops

Fantastic food! We had lamb chops to start followed by chicken tikka masala with garlic naans and chips. Perfect for a Saturday night treat! Super friendly over the phone and lovely driver!

Only nipped in for a cheeky battered sausage and chips,freshly cooked quality. Thoroughly enjoyed and the scraps(crackling) too. Chatty staff too. Traditional and excellent value.

Great pub. Really good value for food and drinks. Typical spoons.

Sat in the conservatory as we have our dog. Waiting for the football but the TV is not tuned in and there is no volume. Asked three times to turn it on. It’s freezing cold and a tip. Needs decorating and the service was very slow as the people in the main bar were prioritised. Paid the same money so we should be treated equally. Saying that the food was amazing. We had roast beef Sunday roast.

We love the new red lantern, the salt and pepper box is such a good deal and always made fresh. We wouldn’t go anywhere else now

Our visit was for Sunday lunch as a family of 7 and overall we enjoyed the food. The choice was good although we had noticed the prices had gone up but initially we were impressed, the girl serving us was helpful and courteous and It wasn't until we started ordering pudding and coffees that the service was appalling. A different waitress brought the coffee but was so rude when we were asking for milk, sprinkles for the cappuccino, she very nearly chucked that all over the table. This is the reason we have scored 3 stars and the fact that we left no tip.

The new munch box was amazing. Lots of food, fantastic selection.

We both had sunday lunch here recently and they were lovely.Two large lunches which had roasties broccoli,mash,roast carrots,roast parsnip yorkshire pudding,pork/beef,stuffing,mashed swede,crackling black pudding and lashings of gravy.Side order of pigs in blankets as well.👍 Highly recommend a visit - lovely food and drink.

Best in the area. Great portion sizes. Originally started to use the Welcome Inn when we found out the previous owners of the Evergreen at Fram were here, they have since retired but the food is still great. Recommended

Waited over an hour past due time, called me and argued with me over the phone saying the driver had been banging on my door 3 times which he hadn’t. Cancelled in the end as it was too late. Very disappointed to say the least won’t be back.