The best restaurants serving British food in County Durham North East

Staff super friendly, food delicious and atmosphere is great. We had our dogs and baby and was so welcoming with great views.

A hidden gem of a pub. We were recommended by a friend to seek out this place just off the main road between the Eden Arms Roundabout and Newton Aycliffe. Good friendly staff. Food was lovely .Little Jill had the Pie of the day, Chicken and Ham, I had the Gammon. Both were really lovely. The only gripe i had was the overflowing wall mounted cigarette bin at the main door it was unsightly and off putting to us non smokers. Maybe move it or empty it more often. Only a little gripe and will not put us off returning.

I last reviewed this place in 2019 where my main issue was poor service and would you believe it things haven't changed. Service today was non existent. We were seated for over 10 minutes .... Not even a greeting. Front of house totally disorganised. It's a wonder the floor covering wasn't worn out because of the too-ing and fro-ing which never seemed to produce anything. This service is the worst I've experienced anywhere.. Cone on.... Get a grip !

Held a baby shower in the Laurel Room and couldn't fault the service, venue or food - absolutely perfect! So good, that we cam back for family Sunday lunch the next day (excellent quality and value), then I cam aback with a friend for dinner on the Monday evening. We opted for their steak and cocktail special - only £20 - and again, couldn't fault the quality at all. This is a fabulous local venue that should be shouted out more often!

I Love Bolam & the Countryman, which didn't Disappoint ; for ME. However: 'She who must be Obeyed' Stated; the Plain/Painted? Wood Tables were 'STICKY'. Our Sunday Lunch was TASTY & Enjoyed by ALL Four. However: 'One' was Not Pleased & won't visit Anymore. Folk have to Accept the Rustic Appearance which is Uniquely, Nice. Staff were Fun & Efficient, Allowing us to change Our Table: Twice! My Advice is to See for Yourself : Because some 50 Diners can't be Wrong. Perhaps Table Cloths will settle the Quandry : 'A Ha'prth of Tar' won't Cost A Song!!😁

Wow Wow Wow Perfect food Perfect service Perfect ambience Braised steak sandwich is to die for as is the farm house grill Beer is spot on Dave and the girls are awesome, very friendly and better than Perfect customer service Kitchen staff know how to cook great quality food

This is a pleasant place for lunch when visiting the falls. It was very busy but the staff were kind and attentive. We would recommend the veggie burger and the soup and sandwich deal. It's a leisurely stroll from the hotel to the falls, which are well worth a visit in the autumn.

The staff and food and atmosphere is amazing. We go regularly. I know everyone has their own opinions but I have read one review on here that staff weren’t good. Absolutely rubbish I have been enough times and been served off different people to know that this is not the case. Myself and my partner are always commenting how nice and welcoming all the staff are. Last time we visited we had two grand daughters with us . Staff member sat and chatted to them over and over making them giggle. One of my granddaughters had a rubic cube with her and staff member took time out of a busy schedule and had a go on it.

Arrived at about 12.55 seated and served and what was served was appalling , frozen roast potatoes , what seemed like frozen mashed potato , broccoli was soggy and no colour , watery gravy , only thing homemade was the Yorkshire pudding , pork was ok but hardly any flavour , husbands lamb was ok , offered no condiments, left majority and was out the door for 1.30 pm , never again , waiting staff left a lot to be desired !!!

Love this place, the rib room is downstairs in the beautiful Hardwick hall hotel & surroundings. The staff are fantastic & the sharing steak for two, was cooked to perfection, wow the whole meal was gorgeous. Nice area out of the way to have peace & quiet & so friendly & welcoming. After we took a walk near the lake & was really lovely to see two weddings happening in the hotel. We got married here 8 years ago & the standards of the hotel never change, just perfect.

Had to wait to be seated. Then had to wait for table t9 be cleared. Currently been waiting for 15 mins to be served. Others arriving after us have been seen and served. Appreciate it's busy but doesn't account for rudeness. Had to go and request to be served. No apology when I challenged why it had taken so long and that others served before us Food arrived wasn't very nice. Black pudding mash over the top and not really mashed. belly pork overly fatty. Mustard slaw in sandwiches??????? None existent Not impressed

Very disappointed. Ordered 2 adult pork, 1 adult beef and 2 kids beef. The adult dinners came upside down! The adult beef didn't arrive and the swede and stuffing were very watery. Needless to say, I won't be ordering from here again! I paid £35 to get no dinner.

Lovely little cafe. Nice food and coffee and very well decorated inside. The staff were very friendly particularly a nice young man behind the till. We didn’t even notice there was an outdoor area, but I imagine on a sunny day like today, that would be a lovely place to sit with a coffee.

Been here a couple times for cocktails, brilliant price. 2 for 1 and can even go back and get your second cocktail after the first so it doesn't go warm. Very helpful, definitely need to try the food also

Booked a table for my wife and I to have a child free meal, food was beautiful good size portions and really flavoursome, we had a few drinks afterwards in the bar and was made to feel really welcome, will definitely be back and I suppose we'll have to fetch the kids 😏,thanks for a lovely evening see you soon.