The best restaurants serving British food in Central Darlington North East

Lovely family run business. Food was made on the premises and was great. The sausage rolls and cakes are amazing, we will definatly be going again. Friendly efficient staff and beautiful little tea room.

Very friendly always asking us if we were alright and asking if we wanted anything would definitely go again

From the heart this place offers excellent support for the over 50's in regards to the likes of help and support for benefits etc. However, the cafeteria is not good at all and the beverages are below average. Over priced and worse than school dinner meals.

Fantastic staff , beautiful food , very welcoming .

My recent visit to left much to be desired. While the oat flat white was good, the sandwich mix-up was a letdown. I received a cheaper sandwich instead of the one I ordered and paid for, and the staff's lack of friendliness added to the disappointment. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I couldn't address the issue immediately. Hopefully, improvements in service and accuracy can enhance the overall customer experience at the shop.

Ordered two cheesy chips and the top layer was cheese when I opened the boxes. Under the cheese was chips swimming in some sort of watery sauce. Absolutely was not cheese.

This is THE best cafe, not just in Darlington but anywhere. The welcome is always incredibly warm, we are always seated appropriately (though booking is advised as very, very popular place ! ) Savoury combinations on the brunch and lunch menu are so diverse and the presentation and taste are truly world class ! it’s almost impossible to have room for a sweet treat afterwards …..but so hard to resist and you can always take a slice of traybake or cake home. Would highly recommend to everyone.

We were looking for a morning coffee and potentially a place for lunch with friends. It was too small and busy for lunch but we had a coffee. My flat white was very good. The cakes looked good.

Great service love the small homely feel of the cafe area the prices are very reasonable the menu is very traditional will be visiting again soon thank you.

The food was nice and didn't have to wait long. It was all reasonably priced. The coffee was quite bitter, but that is just a matter of taste. It's worth a visit if in the area.

Popped in for lunch today after a meeting had an hour before my next one and wanted something nice and hot I am new to the area and have heard nothing but good things Definitely did not disappoint Thank you

Had a good time, great staff excellent beer

Great breakfast Sammie was cheerful helpful and made us feel welcome from when we entered till we left. Food was great value and good quality. Any one looking for good atmosphere great service and hot food The woolen mill is ideal venue.Thank you Sammie and staff

Love patting the goats and riding in the enchanted subway train ride. Best day out ever!!

If I could put zero stars I would. Went for drinks and a meal with my girlfriend who went to the bar to order for us. Both meals came with free drinks but the barmaid made a mistake and didn't get one of the free drinks with the food that my gf had already paid for. After my gf had made the staff member who called herself the manager aware that one of the free drinks hadn't been added she told her that she had already agreed to the transaction and if we wanted a drink with it we would have to pay for it. Obviously this made my gf embarrassed and she came to get me to sort it out but I got exactly the same treatment and she repeated the same thing to me that we had already agreed to it and if we wanted the drink now we would have to pay. Things got heated as the girl was like the character out of little Britain basically saying computer says no! How she has the audacity to call herself the manager I will never know, she is an embarrassment to the chain and should not be working there. I for one will never go to William stead again after going there for years.