The best restaurants in County Durham North East

I ordered a family size gluten free afternoon tea for collection to celebrate my birthday. I was over the moon to find a local place that did gluten free afternoon tea options as there arent many and

Returned to this village pub restaurant to sample their menu after a change of chef. No longer an Italian restaurant though they still offer good pizzas and some pasta dishes prepared by their Italia

My partner & I decided to come here for our date night. The food was absolutely outstanding, the best burger I have ever had. Desserts were delicious too 😋 lovely staff and highly recommend!

Our 1st visit. What a Lovely place . The decor and staff were excellent. The food was fantastic, best Mince and dumplings we have had. We will be back. Thank you very much from a couple of very sat

Very friendly staff, good food too. We had some plates to share and a toastie which was just about the perfect amount of food :)

Have been back here now a couple of times recently. Being honest Indian was not usually our first choice for a meal out but this place has converted us. We were there last night. I had Lamb Kundan Ka

Excellent! I had a lovely time at the establishment. The staff were really warm and friendly. Definitely visiting here again.

Had a lovely meal at mess charcuterie! The staff were so welcoming and friendly especially Maddie! Who’s made a return as the owner! The mess deli board is perfect for 2, really enjoyed my evening her

My mum and I had Afternoon Tea and it was lovely. Coffee is excellent, and all pastries were truly amazing. The place is cozy and comfortable and the service is great. I definitely recommend it!

Bottomless brunch with the gals was absolutely wild. Got there for 2 thinking I'd have a nice civilised couple of hours with the girls and ended up being carted off home at 9pm when the chef finished

Nothing to say apart from everything is fabulous, the hosts, the breakfast and the cheese and cheese toasty, omg!!!! Add feeding the goat and seeing the pigs, go here, you won't be disappointed x

Amazing! First off, the staff are so friendly. They never hesitate to answer any questions and make you feel so welcome, no matter the day/time. The decor and the atmosphere are great. I keep finding

Always amazing Sunday lunch great service. All the meats are amazing never know what to have! Been here loads in last year and wouldn't go elsewhere for Sunday lunch now

Had the most amazing festive afternoon tea here with friends. Everything was delicious & a party member with coeliac disease was well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble. I believe that everyth

Probably one of the best meals I’ve had in the last 10 years. Chris is an incredible chef and his staff mirror his standards. Can’t recommend enough… make the most of this place while it’s still there