Whether it’s fine dining in Durham, an Italian restaurant in Darlington or an Indian in Hartlepool, Sugarvine has an extensive directory of the best restaurants and places to eat in County Durham, covering every type of cuisine. Use the Sugarvine guide to point you in the direction of the finest eating places in Durham and throughout the county.
Guys just been to visit our Daughter in Blackhall, have lunch today, we visit 6 times a year and always have Sunday Lunch with you. I start to think about what I am going to have a week before we go STUNNING FOOD, STUNNING SERVICE Wish we lived nearer 10/10 Anthony
The Farmers Arms – DurhamWe went for happy hour. Food was decent but staff were run off their feet and food just took far too long to be served through any course. Our sweet did not arrive and we ended having to leave. This happened with other diners around us and also made for a poor, stressful atmosphere. Very disappointing.
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWe went for happy hour. Food was decent but staff were run off their feet and food just took far too long to be served through any course. Our sweet did not arrive and we ended having to leave. This happened with other diners around us and also made for a poor, stressful atmosphere. Very disappointing.
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamLovely meal with pleasant service
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWe always enjoy our meal here the food is excellent as are the staff. We are always welcomed as if old friends we love going to the farmers arms xx we are a family of 7 and no one has ever complained about the food I love the chips as they are cooked to my liking brown not pasty white well done chef.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamReally disappointed with last nights visit, having had some nice meals there previously. Positives - fish and chips were nice, and the duck spring rolls tasty. Negatives - Chicken was very dry, Parmos awful with no bechamel sauce, half of the chips were black, no sauces. Half of the table were finished their starters before the other half got theirs. Waited 30 mins for a drink. Toilets need some tlc including either paper hand towels or a working hand dryer. I usually like the quirky-ness of the place, however it was so dark last night, we couldn’t read the menu or barely see each other! The lady on the till was lovely and did take off all of the ‘extra supplements’ (£3 for chips, extra £4 for most of the meals so never works out as cheap as the 3 course for £10, more like £20pp but I expected it). Hope it was just a blip but it has put us off
The Farmers Arms – DurhamWe had Sunday lunch at the Castle absolutely lovely everything was hot and very tadteful. Great portions cooked to perfection. The girls were really lovely very friendly and helpful. Were on HV 53 Definitely be back again.
Witton Castle Country Park – Bishop AucklandHad a late seating at hall garth hall for Sunday lunch. The food was very tasty and cooked to perfection. Plenty of good quality meat
Hall Garth Hotel – DarlingtonLovely food, service & atmosphere.
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWe went there the other day. The food was lovely although the chips were not great. No drinks list was given and the waitress didn't know what drinks or wine they had which was very frustrating as this is the second time this has happened. But apart from that we had a lovely time
The Farmers Arms – DurhamHad a first class Sunday lunch today. So tasty, there were three of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Witton Castle Country Park – Bishop AucklandThe first time at The Farmers. Sunday Lunch was very good. Just one thing. I think they should reduce the number of different vegetables on the plate. It seemed a bit of overkill. Will be back. No hesitation.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamCame for steak night and again the farmers never disappoints. Beautiful steak perfectly cooked, tasty chips and the best value around. You have to try it
The Farmers Arms – DurhamFood gorgeous as always, staff always so lovely and friendly
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamReally enjoyed our lunch with friends. Service excellent as usual from Cat and the team. I still think owners could be offered a discount.
Witton Castle Country Park – Bishop AucklandBooked a table, turned up, no table booked. Offered a table in the bar which was unsuitable so left
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWonderful meal at Farmers Arms. All 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. The katsu curry is gorgeous and those who ordered the roast dinner loved the gammon and vegetables and said there was huge portion of food. Wonderful meal for the price paid and quality. The crumble is lovely and good choice of drinks at the bar. Staff are so lovely and friendly. Compliments to the chef.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamWe enjoyed meals on each of the three nights during our recent stay. Whilst at first we thought the menu was rather limited, everything we ordered we enjoyed, and everything was cooked and served to perfection. All of the serving staff (table and bar staff) were polite, friendly and extremely helpful. We particularly enjoyed meals from the Indian menu when available on two of the nights, very tasty and not overpriced.
Hall Garth Hotel – DarlingtonMenu Del Dia: 2 courses, £20; 3 courses, £25.
Lunch: 2 courses, £15.95.
1 course, £11; 2 courses, £15; 3 courses, £19. Available Monday to Friday 12pm-6.30pm, Saturday, 12pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6.30pm.
