Unfortunately the food was not very warm. Many of the chips were cold. The beef was quite difficult to chew as it was very veined and not easily digested.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard Castle
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Unfortunately the food was not very warm. Many of the chips were cold. The beef was quite difficult to chew as it was very veined and not easily digested.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleVery enjoyable afternoon tea. Good selection of savoury & sweet options. Only criticism is that tea was rather weak. Staff very friendly & attentive.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleWent for afternoon tea and when booked asked for no cheese but apparently this request hadn’t been passed on to the restaurant but they did offer to give me another sausage roll The Scones were lovely and warm and tasted delicious with the jam and cream Cakes were very nice as were the sandwiches Only complaint I would have is that we had to ask for a teaspoon as there wasn’t one that came with the drinks Also disappointed with the wait fir the food as drinks and jam and cream brought out within 5 minutes but had to wait 15 minutes for rest Wouldn't have minded but a party of 3 came in well after us and got their afternoon tea before us and finished well before us as well. If the place had been busy I could understand but there was only the 5 of us there including the other party of 3 Would definitely return but would hope for quicker service for food The staff were very pleasant
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleWe had an evening meal booked in Gilroys restaurant and had a lovely time. The restaurant itself is relaxing and stylish with plenty of room between tables so you don’t feel on top of anyone else. My husband and I both had feather blade of beef which was beautiful. It was so tender it fell apart and the gravy was delicious. We followed up with a cheeseboard and a coconut panna cotta both of which were lovely.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleCream tea not nice , scones hard as rocks , sandwich fillers very cold just out of fridge cakes very poor not recommended
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleFood was ok, we had a pre paid meal with a spa package which included a 2 course meal. When we were seated we were provide with a bottle of tap water. The food came after 30 mins and from being seated we were not offered any other drinks. We heard the table behind us ask for a drinks order to be placed. Once the food arrived, (fish and chips) it came with a pot of tartar sauce, however we were not offered any other condiments. (Salt and pepper was on the table). Bit disappointed with this side of things. Food was just ok. But the room itself was lovely. Luckily we were a little dehydrated so the water was fine.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleThe food in the evening was very good, staff lovely, restaurant lacked atmosphere , background music would have been good idea.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleEvening Food was just ok, quite bland, breakfast very disappointing, eggs Benedict very tasteless and muffins not toasted so ended very soggy , not pleasant at all. Not great after a basic room ( definitely not deluxe) with an extremely bobbly mattress in a freezing room. Reception staff at check out rather rude, will not return.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleHad a fantastic meal on Saturday 10th February celebrating our wedding anniversary may return just for food as hotel was not acceptable (which I will be emailing separately)
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleStarted our spa day off with lunch which was really nice and staff really helpful and friendly then went to spa and treatment once again staff really welcoming treatment mine was lovely and lovely young lady the other person’s treatment not so good booked a full body massage and asked if could concentrate on middle back as that’s were pain is and was told sorry can’t do their and spent most of time on ankle which was strange as no problems their then we went for afternoon tea would definitely not recommend scones hard as stone and cakes well their is no words overall a beautiful place really helpful and friendly staff but for the price I excepted it to be better
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleMy wife and I came as part of a Spa day with the Garage Spa, the restaurant is lovely, a really nice place with friendly, attentive staff. The food was delicious, the steak burger was perfectly cooked and the chips were some of the tastiest I've had!
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleMy daughter and I ate here as part of a spa day. The service was faultless and the food was delicious. We would be more than happy to dine here again in the future. Just one suggestion: a little background music in the restaurant would be nice.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleThere were five of us having dinner and breakfast followed by lunch. All of our meals were really nice without exception- limited lunch menu but food was lovely. Breakfast was self served with hot and Cold buffet and all of the staff have been helpful.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleWe dined in the restaurant on the first night of our stay, a Friday night. Although the two waitresses were very polite and friendly not overly attentive and when asking questions about the menu had to check with the kitchen. Service was slow and the restaurant wasn't overly busy. The restaurant is a lovely room but no atmosphere and could do with a refurb as looking a little tired. Needs to be more luxurious surroundings to compliment the building. The main courses we both ordered were tasty and presented well. We shared a cheeseboard for dessert and that was disappointing. All the cheeses were very bland & mild. A strong cheddar, good stilton & local cheeses would be my suggestion to improve this offering. We also had afternoon tea during our stay as we had been given a voucher. I personally couldn't see the value in the offering. Again, it was nice but I have had better. You could tell the sandwiches had been made for sometime as the bread was dry and hardening up on the edges. Sandwich filling choices were very basic, cheap fillings. Not value for money. Breakfast offering was ok, not a big fan of buffet style breakfast but it was ok. More fresh fruit would be nice. Overall it was ok but improvements needed.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleI stayed for a couple of nights recently at this hotel, with three (mature) women friends. We have been going away for the weekend in January for the last fifteen years or so, it's an important highlight of the year for all of us. Unfortunately for us our experience in your restaurant was disappointing. On the Friday afternoon, the afternoon teas were fine, although the sandwiches had come straight from the fridge. The service was excellent, warm and welcoming. Friday dinner; we booked for 8, ordered by 8.10 and eventually ate at 9.10 after harassing various staff members for attention. In fact I ate even later since I had ordered only a starter, to be served at the same time as my friends' mains. They arrived, my starter didn't. When it did come, the goat cheese pannacotta was bland and rather over gelatined. Sticky toffee pudding did restore my spirits. Saturday breakfast: excellent in range, quality and service. As it was on Sunday. Friday dinner: having complained the night before, we were fast tracked, I suspect. Two of my friends had the steak from the bar menu and really enjoyed it. I didn't care for my starter (cured and torched mackerel) but that was my personal opinion and I did get a lovely big bowl of chips to compensate. Good puds and cheese. Overall - it felt expensive for what we got, the room could do with different lighting and layout as it currently feels rather cold, plain, with overhead strong lighting. More candles could work wonders. The junior waiting staff were delightful and keen to help but appeared to be overwhelmed, untrained and out of their depth. Ideally they would not address their guests as "guys", they would speak more slowly and clearly, providing accurate information. And it's probably best if they didn't comment on how expensive items on the menu were. The senior staff were equally delightful, and capable, helpful, friendly, up to speed. So we won't be returning or recommending, despite the super comfortable and cosy beds.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleOur meal was part of the spa package. The menu was limited, but the main course was delicious. My dessert however was a little bit tough,( panacotta) too much gelatine made it very stiff to get a spoon through. Staff and service were fabulous, shame it was very quiet as lovely venue.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleMenu is very limited. However our food was delicious and service was excellent.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleThis was a gift from my 2 daughter's for my birthday. Although we had some issues getting there due to heavy traffic the staff were extremely welcoming when we rang to say we had been held up. The food was extremely good as was the service. I would recommend this venue.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard Castle2 courses, £21.50; 3 courses, £26.50.