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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 have been a couple of times since the new owners took over Food is very good But what excels is the service they offer they are the perfect people for this job The fish and chips I had was outstanding And a plus side is it’s dog friendly

great pub, good atmosphere, good choice of beer. Service generally good. The fabric of the pub is perfect and always has been - please don't change it!

Was here today to help celebrate a friend's surprise 80th birthday party. The decor is amazing, the food delicious and staff so very friendly and efficient. What is great, is that the standard is consistant so I have no hesitation in recommending the venue to anyone - whether it's a casual stop by or for a celebration, Ball's will cater for your specific needs.

Charming little coffee shop on the high street. Lovely welcoming staff, great coffee and light dishes too. Highly recommend!

My wife and I visited the Hare and Hounds today after pre booking, which seems essential. We were not disappointed. It was the Best Sunday Roast we have had for years. Freshly cooked vegetables and a choice of beef lamb or pork very good portions of meat served to you then put your own veg and trimmings. All with the best gravy. Friendly staff and bee from onsite brewery. Strongly Recommend.

When there as a family of four, Being before quite a few times without any problem, but this time me and my son had burgar, chips and extra slice of cheese and onion rings plus its says salard. Both burgars had no salard and were missing extra cheese. The burgars in the photo looked really nice, the ones we got we got were very thin and tasteless. The staff are great but very much doubt we will be back.

As we’d read good things about the place on here, and needed a bit of a pick-me-up due to having a few drinks the night before, we decided to head there for breakfast. View is lovely, and the cafe interior is really nice. The place was busy when we arrived and there were only two empty tables, so we cleared one for ourselves and sat down. We ordered cooked breakfasts and hot drinks. We had about a 30 minute wait before anything arrived at our table. Usually I’d expect the drinks to arrive first, especially if there’s a bit of a wait for the food, but the drinks arrived with/slightly after the food. This did mean we were sat with nothing for half an hour, with a bit of a thirst on. The breakfasts were ok. The bacon and black pudding were nice, beans and tomato just as you’d expect (although you get a slice of tomato, rather than a whole one, which seems a bit tight). The sausages, however, were the cheapest, nastiest sausages I have ever had the misfortune to eat, and I’m surprised they’ve not addressed this, as it’s been mentioned in reviews before. I wasn’t expecting locally produced or butcher’s sausages, but these were just horrid. The mushrooms had seen better days, and those and the hash brown and fried egg just tasted of old cooking oil. Kids had toasties and chunky chips which looked quite nice. Cheese in the toasties was also a bit cheap-tasting but the kids didn’t mind that! Service was fine, staff seemed polite enough. We spent just under £50 for two adults and two kids, which was a lot considering the cheapness of the ingredients. I wouldn’t personally return.

We went for a family dinner, our first since the pub’s kitchen has reopened. Excellent food. We had a tapas selection starter and then had a variety of main courses (lobster, burgers and burritos). Really tasty. generous portions and great service. Would highly recommend and look forward to going again soo.

Just travelling through the area and thought we would give the moorcock inn a look and we were not disappointed! Very chilled atmosphere great food! We both had cod and chips and very impressed! Good value. Would highly recommend.

Out on Easter Saturday in fine weather and we were recommended the Beehive and they were not wrong plenty of easy parking, loads of people/ Families enjoying some wonderful food great service and fine weather. The menu had enough variety for everyone the service was excellent the staff knowledgeable of there wines was great. If you are ever in the area I can not recommend it highly enough.

Lovely staff food was delicious very welcoming will definitely be back again to try different food and maybe a dessert.

2nd time here Myself and my mam and dad went for Sunday lunch and I have to say that it was absolutely outstanding. Sue is very friendly and her staff are also brilliant. The food was outstanding tasty and the puddings are also amazing. Would highly recommend it to anyone!

Been here before. We ordered 2 Pasties and 2 Coffees. The lady took our orders. The food was lovely. Coffee was lovely (nice and hot) The staff were very polite.,friendly, and helpful. Dogs are welcome too. We will be back again. Thank you.

Dinner required was not on the menu. Homemade chips were not home made just put through a chipper sameas any old chip shop. Service was very slow. Run by kids on minimum wage obviously. Stay away.