Reviews in County Durham

So this was our second visit first for food , was a little disappointed with the wait time just under a hour for starters. Had to ask if we were anywhere near? Mains well didn’t know chicken was on a bone also dou meat wasn’t the best . Had to go ask for another drink and it’s wasn’t really busy . Plenty of staff mulling around . So we tried but unfortunately won’t be returning

Returned to this pub because we thoroughly enjoyed it first time. Second visit was however a huge disappointment. We waited for over 15 minutes before we could order drinks. 10 minutes later the waitress took our food order. We then waited a further hour before our lunch arrived at the table. The two tables near to us actually paid for their drinks and left as they appeared fed up of waiting in addition to being served the incorrect dishes. Whilst the Sunday lunch was quite tasty, the meat was dried and shrivelled. There was no crackling for the roast pork despite being told on ordering there would be. Seasoning for the lunch is provided with sachets of salt and pepper. (Whatever happened to proper salt cellars and pepper pots). Annoyingly the table was quite sticky. Will not return. The management could at least keep patrons informed when delays occur. Pleasant enough staff who were polite and apologetic but ultimately just not good enough to keep our custom.

Visited for Sunday lunch. The restaurant was very busy but the staff, as always, were friendly and efficient. The service was quick and the food was superb. Could probably have eaten a little more veg but overall This is a good all round Sunday lunch at an extremely good price.

Fantastic food. Staff lovely and friendly. They can't do enough for you

Enjoyed a Carvery last Sunday, Food was hot and delicious. Disappointed though regarding not getting kids eat free despite it being advertised on the Facebook page on the same day we ate there.

Great service and fillet steak was gorgeous perfectly cooked and chips are the best around.

We have been for Sunday lunch, quite a few times and the food and service have always been very good and excellent value for money. The only gripe would more veg in a separate tureen

Food was good Alittle cold in dinning room could have done with the heating on Service was good two kids did well

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.

Best steak and chips I have ever had! Lovely pub very quirky!!! Staff very nice and price was amazing!! Will be making this a regular pub for us to visit!!

Thouroghly enjoyed afternoon tea for my aunties 70th birthday, lovely fresh food. Jayne our waitress was exceptional really looked after us, even got the chef to pipe happy birthday on the plate in chocolate very nice touch. Definitely going back

Thouroghly enjoyed afternoon tea for my aunties 70th birthday, lovely fresh food. Jayne our waitress was exceptional really looked after us, even got the chef to pipe happy birthday on the plate in chocolate very nice touch. Definitely going back

Leaving a review for balance. There are some muppets out there trying to get freebies no doubt. The Farmers Arms did my wedding last April and we have been back every month since, the food and service are top notch and good value, the choice is fabulous, and the atmosphere is homely and welcoming. To be honest, I struggle to go anywhere else! Thanks to Colin and the team for all that they do.

Good choice of food at reasonable prices, dishes we had were tasty. Friendly helpful staff.

Enjoyed the meal. The service was great too. Will definitely be back again.

Amazing food and place Food is fresh service is brilliant and you can't beat price for quality

The food was excellent and the waiters and waitresses were very helpful and attentive. We had a lovely night. My only comment would be that with the low ceilings it can be quite noisey. We had elderly parents with us who struggled to hear us sometimes.