The best restaurants serving British food in Stanley County Durham North East

Good view, not great beer selection, friendly though.

We attended for the Halloween spooktacula event, a wonderful atmosphere, brilliant staff. I was served by Shellby and Michaela most of the time we were there, both members of staff were extremely good with my daughter who even won the pumpkin competition while we were there for the event. Mel was brilliant as well, even though she runs the pub she always made time to speak with us and other guests. Our food was great, managing to even be on time despite how busy the place was we were never left waiting long. My daughter is now absolutely obsessed with mac and cheese!

Absolutely beautiful hotel. The Forge was the nicest hotel room we've ever stayed in and the hot tub was divine. The staff were all so friendly and attentive and the pet experience was the best £15 I've ever spent! We will definitely be back!!

Disappointing….both service and food Clearly short staffed when we visited today…..we were waiting so long to order drinks and food, in the end we waved away at a waitress to take our order Mains arrived……but not the starter that had been ordered? We weren’t offered condiments, and no one around to ask, so in the end, my wife had to get up and track down the waiter to get some. Mine was fine, but the wife’s burger bun was soggy…we reckoned it hadnt been defrosted properly. When we mentioned it ((she left it uneaten) when the plates were cleared, we were told that all bread is fresh and it was due to the lettuce being washed… I’ve heard some excuses but this is pushing the boundaries…. In the end the waiter knocked off a whole £2 (!);for the soggy roll . So we paid £47+ for two lunch mains and two drinks! Very disappointed as we came on a friends recommendation. It’ll be interesting to see if they respond…….I’m not holding my breath. I wouldn’t return , even if they offered a free meal next time. On the positive, the surroundings are very nice and we had a great day at the beamish museum.

We stayed at Beamish Hall and both had the steak and some drinks. The steak was excellent as were the starters - loads to choose from on the menu which looked revamped. Drinks were great too - especially the gingebread whisky.

Called in on off chance for a table, for evening meal. Probably best to book as really small space, and limited tables. Food excellent, really big portions, enough to fill you up for the night. Staff really pleasant and friendly.

We stayed here in our Motorhome in the car park for a night and booked a table in the restaurant. The car park was quiet and had a great view. The restaurant was beautiful inside and out and the food was really great and staff were friendly and welcoming.