The best restaurants serving British food in County Durham North East

Great meet up place for a great meal

This place is amazing! The staff were really nice, and the food was delicious. I believe we as a family only ever went for Breakfast, but it was really nice even if we only went for Breakfast. The toast they did was lush (as said by one of my family members) and so was the English Breakfast. (with Toast, at least I think so) The toilets were easy to find in case we needed to get to them, and the atmosphere of the place was just outstanding. As much as my family would love to come again, we only came here because we were on holiday and it’s a bit too far for us to drive so I don’t think we’ll have a chance to come again, but I’m sure other customers who come will have a really good experience. Personally, I hope nothing but the best for this place and the staff who work there because this place and the staff deserve it.

Best in town sourdough and delicious gazpacho

Lovely lunch but we should have ordered the small one

Bought a portion of fish strips that were nearly £6. There was 8 pieces of what I can only describe as scraps. I think the fryer must have forgotten to put the fish in. Un fortunately we had taken them home before opening so was impractical to return them. Chips were OK but cold

A lovely little garden to wander around

Visited for steak night,beer nice, wine very nice, staff were very good and all food was very good. Only problem was for the price the portions have gone quite small, parmo was very nice but not very big and only a half portion of chips and the salad was quite sad. Steaks good as was everything else, lovely onion rings

Great food, great service. Definitely will return.

Had an absolute blast here, The food was spectacular and I will definitely come back for more. I had the 10oz sirloin with mushrooms and onion rings and asked for it medium-rare, Food arrived exactly as I asked and was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back for my steak cravings in the future! there was a table near where we sat that said they did not get what they ordered but they clearly did! not sure what they were on! Staff were amazing and helpful, quick service and always attentive when I even looked like I wanted a bit of help.

Booked a table for 2 at 1pm. Arrived on time and chose our meals which were served in about 10 minutes. The lunches were plentiful, well cooked and nicely presented. Staff were courteous and helpful.

Lovely place. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Serves cakes and coffees/tea and alcohol. Garden Centre and gift shop also. Plenty of free parking and an outdoor trail for some country fresh air. Easily accessible via car.

Homemade minted lamb pie delish , was bit disappointed that it was minced lamb rather than chunky but other than that 100% delish proper homemade with beautiful pastry. Deffo go again next time over this way. Lovely staff, freshly cooked food and reasonable prices.

Booked online which was easy and very accessible. We have been previously and have to say the food was exceptional. Tonight however was very disappointing. Several things off the menu were unavailable, the starters from the tapas menu were average, steak, which was ordered medium was like cardboard, not eaten. Not asked how the meal was, we had to say it was overdone and poor. Did eventually take this off the bill. However the service was poor tonight which was disappointing as our previous visits have always been fabulous. The bill was in excess of £300 and I would expect better for this. I would be reluctant to recomed again as we have done in the past.

It is not really that great. More batter than fish. Very crowed. A popular place, not really sure why…

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and well priced good food