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.
Bitterly disappointed with the quality of the meal, my wife sea Bass seemed like a large piece of cod swimming in butter with a very small amount of samphire on top. My Cajun chicken and chips were ok but I have never tasted triple cooked chips with no flavour before. However the puddings to finish were very good. The service was attentive and friendly.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamI recently stayed at Derwent Manor Hotel with my husband for our anniversary. We booked a package deal which included £25pp meal allowance in the restaurant. The menu looked amazing, my husband started with monkfish which was absolutely delicious. I had cod for main and my husband had lamb - both cooked perfectly. We had chocolate brownie for dessert, it was honestly one of the best brownies we have ever had. Thoroughly impressed with our meal. The servers were all attentive and polite and the restaurant was beautifully decorated and presented, we will definitely be returning!
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamWe have ate here before we last booked in a stay at Derwent manor. However this time we where very disappointed with the meal and quality of the food. The staff you could have no complaint about they where very good.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamFabulous food would highly recommend
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamFood was unreal staff were excellent will be returning 100% to eat again
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamFood was lovely service great menu printing confusing with the offers Surprised there was no wine list
The Farmers Arms – DurhamFood was excellent. Didn’t need a starter , the portions are massive ! Value for money is amazing & all the staff are fab.
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWe ate here last night for husbands birthday. Staff were friendly and attentive. It was quiet for a Friday night but it is holiday time. The food service was well executed and timely. The food was good and well cooked. Presentation was not the best but that excused it was good. The menu is sufficient but could be simplified, as once the bill came it was tedious to work out the correct charges. Too many supplements and extras. We felt it would be easier to just provide a 4 choice starter main and pud special then price the menu as normal for clarity. A very enjoyable evening. We will return thank you !!
The Farmers Arms – Durhammixed review loved the hotel we were really happy with our room the staff were so friendly good value for money My wife really enjoyed her 3 course dinner but we both found the cooked breakfast was not very warm on each day but plenty to choose from My 3 course dinner was not good starters overcooked meat pie pastry was so hard you couldn't cut it meat was fatty pudding was not nice very powdery we also had afternoon tea loved it everything was perfect
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleWe enjoyed afternoon tea after a visit to the spa. I'd requested vegetarian but we received meat sandwiches, but the young lady service was very apologetic and went and asked the chef to make up some vegetarian sandwiches. Everyone in the restaurant then heard the chef screaming for service at the poor girl who was alone running the busy restaurant. The Manager did not appear until another customer requested to speak to them, and she swiftly disappeared again after. The food was delicious and I can't fault it, but the chefs screaming was embarrassing and the managers lack of presence or acknowledgement of the poor lone staff member was shameful.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleWe’ve not been to the Morritt under the new management which is a while. We attended for Afternoon tea and it was lovely to see the China still being used however the overall afternoon tea wasn’t brilliant. The sandwiches were soggy and you could tell they’d been in the fridge for a while, the sausage roll was nice, the other desserts were nice enough but overall it was quite boring. We weren’t told what was what although the sandwiches were self explanatory as they were egg, tuna and cheese & ham. The restaurant itself looks like it needs a lick of paint and appeared tired. Service was ok, appeared to only have 1 waitress for the restaurant and it was busy. If you’re looking for a traditional afternoon tea this isn’t the place to go!
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleExcellent food large portions excellent service. Reasonable prices and great atmosphere. We sat in the restaurant will def be coming again
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamAmazing food, friendly staff and atmosphere highly recommend, definitely be back again soon
The Farmers Arms – DurhamWow what a meal we had the other night and such fantastic value too! The kids both had a make your own pizza and the portion size is huge! Myself and my wife had the steak night deal - 2 steaks with a side and sauce and a bottle of wine to share for £30! The steaks also came with amazing onion rings and grilled tomato. We’ll definitely be back really soon! The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed and the kids enjoyed the swings and chalk boards after dinner too.
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamFood was excellent plenty of choice service was very efficient and staff friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamFood absolutely amazing
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleVisited yesterday for Sunday lunch. It was absolutely beautiful. Friendly staff and very good service. I will definitely be back.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamWe stayed 3 nights at the hotel. All meals were good quality and delicious.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleMenu 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.
