Reviews in County Durham

We went for the 3 courses for £10 menu. But decided to have the fish and chips each for a further supplement of £5 each and it was worth every penny. Large fish lovely batter.the chips large thick and tasty so that only worked out as £15 each for three courses. Beautiful went home stuffed. Would recommend this no hesitation. We will be regulars looking forward to our next treat. Nice friendly service as well

Fabulous place. Matt was a great host,,the food was lovely..I got tapas,,lovely size portions.

We had a lovely lunch at Witton Castle. Beautiful views over looking the grounds, a roaring fire and excellent service.

Very disappointing. We booked a table for 2 people at noon on a Thursday. If it hadn’t been for an office lunch party of about 12 we would’ve been entirely alone. We were met by a stroppy member of staff (Manager?) followed by a friendly waitress. We both ordered the Farmhouse Club. It was virtually impossible to eat, made up of three x half-inch-thick slices of toasted sourdough, overdone bacon (chicken was fine) - and the hand cut chips! As thick and solid as two fingers (the seasoned fries were fine). Despite this we enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding followed by a liqueur coffee. We asked for some recompense for the disappointing Club so we didn’t get charged for the dessert.

Lovely staff great food spot on pub.Could not fault anything a 10 out of 10 from us.Would highly recommend

Afternoon tea mid week treat. Food was really good and filling not badly priced. Staff were good thanks.

Me and mam went for a spa day this is our second time and it was absolutely lovely again

My birthday choice of venue. Took three friends who needed to experience this lovely pub. Sunday 31st May. Arrived at noon, ordered main courses and waited and waited. Eventually I asked a member of staff how much longer. He apologised and said there was a table of 15 that came in just before us, hence the delay. The dinners were lovely, although not piping hot but I didn't make an issue as I was so hungry. I loved the ambience created with the pianist. My previous visit was a Monday teatime and the service was much quicker and a fantastic plate of Sunday dinner. I even took a few photos to show friends.

Waited over and hour to be served, the prawn cocktail sauce was very watery, Not a good starter at all. Main meal was all vegetables with very little taste, very bland, ordered the pork and half was beef, been many times but this was a total disappointment this time.

The quality of the food, presentation and service were second to none. I had the sirloin steak and it was the best steak I have had in many years perfectly cooked and melt in the mouth.

Excellent food - you could not fault it - and very good value. Great atmosphere and very good service. Will definitely come again.

Afternoon for 2 Fresh sandwiches Cheese and tomatoe,Tuna mayo, Ham Cheese roll Fruit scone with jam and clotted cream (warmed), plus 4 different cakes. Hot tea and coffee unlimited Lovely food, lovely day

Lovely authentic restaurant great service tapas really tasty been several times now love it

First time I have been here and will be back

Well what a meal tapas to die for the whipped feta with bread 10 out of 10. The meatballs superb, the host Mat fantastic cannot fault him as well as the staff. Cock tails the best I've had a must try thanks again .

Again not at all Disappointed excellent service excellent food great value for money!..

Lovely food as always highly recommend can’t fault it loving new menu

Massage was lovely and the spa facilities are basic, but nice, with lovely views over the countryside. The robes provided were tiny though - a size 6, maybe? The staff in the spa were really nice, but the woman serving afternoon tea was a bit off, didn’t offer drinks, didn’t explain that anything other than tea or coffee had to be paid for as an extra. And the food was underwhelming. Would visit the spa again, but not bother with afternoon tea.