The best restaurants serving British food in County Durham North East

Called in before garden department. Six people in at 10.45. Two teas and two toasted tea cakes. When they arrived they were opened up. Butter supplied rock hard so could not spread. Therefore sliced butter 1 half and jam other side. Put together and horror. Could not have been burnt more. If home I would bin them. Will never go again

We haven’t been for years. Very surprised, didn’t expect meal being so delicious. Cod n chips was out of this world, scampi was delicious. Drinks were very reasonably priced, staff very friendly. Definitely coming back soon.

This is a great organic farm shop. We have rejected supermarkets and chosen to buy from independent shops, which makes this a brilliant place for us. The fresh fruit and vegetables are top quality and buying here means that we also generate virtually no plastic waste or even plastic recycling. Ecover refills are available, along with other eco-friendly cleaning and household products. Their own organic products, whether fresh or frozen, are excellent - we love the soups. The beef and chicken are also absolutely top notch. The friendly and helpful staff are also to be commended.

Delicious food. delicious deserts. cooked to perfection. I love the atmosphere and the brilliant scenery.

Having arrived at a surprise birthday party on Saturday 1st July at the Phoenix club in Newton Aycliffe and seeing how much hard work the family and friends had done on the birthday boys behalf it was very disappointing to see the DJ who was recommend by the club basically threating to turn the music off if he wasn't paid in full. The family were very shocked and distressed with this behaviour as they had just arrived in the room, also during the night when asked to play up to date songs he's reply was that he was playing to an older crowd and just played what he wanted even though it was a 30th and not a 70th birthday with an average age in the room of between 18-35. He also stopped playing at exactly 11pm and just disappeared from the room and as the family and friends started to tidy and do what the club had asked by putting table and chairs away and tidying up the bar staff were busy taking their drinks of which some were full drinks and all before 11:10pm just after they had bought them at 11:00pm. You can see why this club is struggling if they treat people like this we will defiantly not be using this club for any more organised events or even for a normal night out.

Very good service. Very nice staff. The ice cream wasn’t bad. I should of had it in a tub but I had a cone. Recommended.

Booked last minute as a stopover on a long journey and would definitely stay again. Immaculate throughout, big room with extra touch of takeaway cups to make a drink to take with you. Ate in restaurant, service was fast and food fantastic. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Opened curtains to a lovely view onto a field of horses. 100% recommend

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.

Wetherspoons always busy and cheap ale

The location of this hotel is excellent if arriving by train, being located right opposite the station approach, great if you’re arriving by train and only a short walk from the centre of Durham. The hotel were happy to store our bags free of charge after check-out until our train later in the day, a really useful facility and a good saving compared to other luggage storage locations. All the staff were very friendly, chatty, welcoming and helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. Room at the back was quiet with little road noise or noise from the bar and trains on viaduct above were not noticeable. Only negative was that some of the carpets etc were a bit worn, but still functional and slight noise from the extractor at the next door pizza takeaway. Overall a nice stay and it is clear the staff try their hardest to ensure customers have a good stay.

Waited 45min for breakfasts which was warm yes it was busy but thats no excuse won't be buying food there again

Have eaten at The Duke of York on 4 occasions in the past and never been disappointed, the pub is very welcoming and comfortable, the food is extremely good and a very varied menu. It is the first place I think of when am in the area on holiday.

Really terrible customer service and very threatening security staff in this bar. I was on a night out with the family and the security staff dedicated to do a random drug search on me. After going along with the search I was told I was being to aggressive and violently dragged out of the bar by my arms and being thrown on the floor outside. If you want a quiet night do not go here. There is no need for this excessive violent behaviour. The bar needs to take a look at themselves and who they hiring as this is unacceptable. Unfortunately I will never be going back

I don't normally leave bad reviews but yesterday I visited for breakfast I always have pancakes with fruit and it's usually great but not on this occasion.i usually get the syrup in a little bowl to add to each of my pancakes but it was just a bit on top I opened my pancakes onto my bowl and the others were dry I asked for a little more just to be told I'd have to go pay for some more I explained why has it just been tipped on top I had my fruit in the bottom of my bowl with tiny bits of strawberry but it seemed all muched up because of the syrup they just threw on top I wasted half because it was dry I visit a few times a week but I'm thinking that's the last

Awesome place. Great food and guest beers. Friendly staff.always a pleasure.