The best restaurants in County Durham North East

We often come to the quiz on a Tues which is entertaining! Managed to win a £25 voucher so Fri saw us here for a meal. They have lots of different theme nights eg Italian night where u get 3 courses for £9.99 (I think ) we decided to just have main and were pleased we did as portions are huge. Lovely lasagne with salad and garlic bread but couldn't manage bread. Daz had pie with chips andveg and also couldn't finish but said it was good. They do 0 % Guinness as he was driving and I had g & t so we had to pay about £11 for bill. Big place with outdoor seating, decent size car park and lovely friendly staff

Spot on price service etc and short notice

Called in with friends for a quick hot drink on a wet afternoon. Lovely little cafe. Obviously popular with uni students so a little bit noisy.

What an amazing Sunday lunch today. We arrived without booking and had the best pub Sunday lunch ever!! Beautifully cooked, piping hot with added gravy served by really lovely staff. I would definitely be going there again.

Khole was amazing as always, she's always customer focused. Cant wait to come back. Love this place in Darlington xxxxx

Terrible sunday lunch on Father’s Day,small amount of meat,vegetables,Yorkshire puddings and the gravy was like water.we were here before lockdown and had a fabulous Sunday lunch that’s why we returned.what a let down,staff advised us it was new owners.the best place in this area for Sunday lunch is the peacock by far....we will not recommend or return.

I ordered the Nachos, it was stone cold despite the dish being hot. I sent it back. A fresh one arrived. By the little time I waited I think it had been in a microwave. Once I started eating it I realised it consisted of hardly any nachos, barely any cheese ( luke warm), but loads of sour cream, jalapeños, and about a tablespoon of relish. I'd never order it again or recommend it to anyone else. My partner had the burger with chips. There was onion in the burger 🍔 despite asking not to have any. There was so much tomato sauce that once he'd removed the steak knife from it, the whole thing slide onto the table. The bun was too small for the size of the burger. What a terrible experience 😡

Nice food, slow drinks service but overall really nice

Really good sunday lunch. Clean plates all round. Beautifully cooked pork. Sausagemeat stuffing a treat. Apple crumble divine and lovely custard. We eat out A LOT and have to say this sunday lunch up among the best.

The tired and run down decor is very off putting and makes you wonder if the kitchen is in the same state. However, the food was delicious and the complete opposite to how the place now looks. So disappointing as it was always a fabulous place to eat. The food arrived quickly but the rest of the service was poor, considering there were more than ample staff, who would rather stand and chat than bring any drinks.

Friendly staff and service is usually pretty quick. The pate starter is always good and the pizza and pasta portions are big. Good value for money. Will be back again soon

Friendly & accommodating, amazing breakfast, not for the faint hearted. Rooms are lovely well equipped & comfortable. Attached to a cracking pub in a cute little village. Interesting saxon church over the road for the history geeks amount us.

Food good - £35 Thursday steak night for 2 steaks and two drinks. Rib eye steak excellent, sirloin steak good, chips average, salad and presentation very poor. Service good and quick - unfortunately all I will remember is that the food was served on a plate that was too small and this spoilt our experience. Plate was an inbetween size, half way between a dinner plate and a side plate. Either way it was very annoying and all I will remember in 6 months time is that we were served on baby plates.

Nice enough place, staff ok, bit slow but that is how it is sometimes...cake and drinks good..... however dont get a cheese and tomato tostie unless you like pizza topping on your tostie....when i get a cheese and tomato tostie i expect actual tomato not a cheap nasty pizza topping.

Stopped in on the pub and history tour and what a cozy little pub this is. Split into two bars its warm and snug which makes very welcoming. Very good selection of real ale and lager. Annoyed that i ran out of time and couldn't go back for another pint.