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Amazing vegan cafe in Bowburn. You must give it a try. Hot food and bread products were delicious especially accompanied by a tasty cuppa choosen from a wide selection of black, fruit and herbal teas. The cakes were so light and airy yet full of flavour, a real joy to eat. Take aways were being collected and themed food nights were diariesed. A great place with a warm welcome to boot - what's not to like?

Lovely cafe for coffee and cake

This place is a hidden gem the selection of drinks is amazing so much choice and the food was dynamite the owner and bar staff are friendly polite and professional we will definately return thankyou.

Staying at the Croxdale Inn. But the Food here is Great too! Praveen owner! Is a Supper Human! The Public Bar is a beautiful place! To Drink and socialise! The locals always want to Make Conversation! This is Travelers, Holidaymakers, stayers Paradise!

Went to bowburn hall on Sunday for lunch. Fantastic food, fantastic staff, lovely time. Will definately be back!

We found this place on Groupon and so glad we did. We got extras on top of the deal which were all worth it. Really nice warm, fresh food. We ended up taking food home from ordering a bit too much. Quick service.

A great pub serving lovely sour dough pizzas and reasonably priced beer. We stayed the night in a lovely room which also provides 10% off food and drink. We stayed here for an O2 concert and I couldn't recommend highly enough.

Standard Costa. Good coffee, nice staff...

We didn't enjoy any dish we order 😭

Thank you italian farmhouse managers and staff. What an outstanding service I have had. I hired italian farmhouse for my daughters birthday and from start to finish the service I received was amazing. I was unsure of what I wanted and kept swapping and changing my mind not once was I made to feel this was an issue,I just in the end decided I wanted something basic and simple like sausage rolls, wedges, sandwiches. I got this with the fun element for kids making their own pizza! They loved it and went down a treat! I have a niece who I didnt inform had a nut allergy ( my bad ) they were prepared to clean all surfaces allow us to check ingredients and make something for her but understandably said whilst they would do their best they couldn't guarantee so we declined and they allowed us to order in a pizza, this obviously is someones business but I feel to do this they want more than just money they want to give and make customers feel valued and welcome I was so impressed. Staff constantly checked everything was ok, constantly asked if anything else was needed they were prompt in bringing out food and keeping the area clean and tidy, nothing at all seemed to be a bother to them. I also had a courtesy call making sure all had went ok as I'd changed my mind that many times. Thank you so much italian farmhouse for an amazing memory for my little girl. We will most definitely be becoming regulars!

The food was beautiful and everyone was very friendly I will be going back

This is a hidden gem. Lovely old style pub, plenty of parking. We had our dog so it’s bar only, but has lounge too. Lovely staff, very attentive and informative. Good choice of beers, food and dog meals. Steak & ale pie was in own dish rammed with beef. Veg assortment and gravy came separate. Wife had mince and giant leek dumpling. Both loved the quality and quantity. Our dog Rosie had an amazing sized bowl of chicken pieces. We intended a pudding but we’re just too stuffed. Rosie had the dog ice cream and wolfed it down. All in all a great pub, dogs very welcome. Led to believe Sunday is very popular and they have just launched their Xmas menu.

Called in early evening for a meal. Start serving at 5pm. Had chicken supreme. Wished I'd had steak pie or lasagne, but chicken was fine but I tend to like stronger flavours. Veg (potato, mangetout and cabbage) was fresh and cooked well...still a bit of crunch in the greens, as I like it. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Will go back again.

Visited after 4 yrs today and was very impressed with the extended seating etc but there is no point in having numerous tables when there was obviously a shortage of staff. We waited 45 mins for our and beans. Others were returning to the till asking why they were waiting so long too. Perhaps hadcwe just had a scone and coffee it would have been lovely but waiting so long for hot food was very poor service Very disappointed overall.

I don't even live in Bowburn but it's well worth the travel as my local pizza place has gone from average to terrible. Food is delicious and the staff are always friendly. Highly recommended