Reviews in Houghton-le-Spring

Booked a table late September for my wife's special birthday in the November. We had been told magnificent things about the beehive. We were NOT disappointed. This place is amazing. Food delicious Staff extremely friendly Atmosphere was brilliant Place is very clean and tidy Total value for money with an extensive menu Very busy, even during the day so booking is recommended. You will not be disappointed We shall certainly return Thank you so much

This was my second time dining at The Beehive, and all I can say is OMG! I can't believe I only just discovered this place. The food is cooked fresh to order, so you might wait a little, but it's absolutely worth it. You definitely won't be disappointed. I had the lamb shank, and it was incredible the meat just melted in my mouth. My husband ordered the mixed grill and was genuinely impressed by the quality and presentation. He even said it was the best meal he's ever had locally. The salt and chilli chips are a must packed with flavour and the perfect side to any dish. We travelled 30 miles to eat here, and I can honestly say it's the best dining experience we've had. The facilities were 10/10, all the staff were amazing so friendly and welcoming and the chef is just incredible. You can really taste the passion in every dish. We've already booked a reservation for every month going forward!

1st for Sunday lunch. One word “WOW” . Great alternative too with the loaded roasties meal. Great service from the friendly attentive staff too. Thanks again

Second time dining here and we were not disappointed. Same fantastic food which was cooked beautifully and presented well. The staff were amazing, such a credit to the pub. Would definitely recommend!

Yet again another meal at the beehive and yet again could not fault it, just wish they would add some of the old choices back to the menu like the prawn lollipops but can’t fault the food.

Sunday lunch Beautiful Will be back x

Absolutely amazing food had the tantalising tandoori flatbread on the plate was a flatbread topped with kebab, chicken mossala sauce the one you get from an Indians, rice and chips also a mint yogurt which compliments the dish and it was fab well worth the money Staff were also friendly

well what can I say ! We won a Sunday lunch with a local football team Washington Jaguars raffle and to be fair as we hadn't been before we didn't know what to expect . Well all I can say is it was probably one of the best Sunday dinners we have had in a very long while .... absolutely delicious! large portions of quality food just amazing staff very friendly we will definitely be back thank you x

Sunday lunch 19 October. Absolutely appalling. Beef was like leather, mashed potato like wallpaper paste, carrots overcooked, cabbage appalling. Yorkshire pudding not bad, gravy was ok.. Afraid we won't be going again. The staff where excellent, very friendly, clean and tidy. Shame meal was not very nice.

Took a while for food to arrive and when it arrived, 2 meals were messed up but due to length of wait, we weren’t prepared to wait longer. Bit disappointed there’s no offer of bread with the muscles too.

Visited 18/10 for catch-up with a mate. Full of loud young lads and couldn't hear myself speak. Food was ok but menu was too complicated. Unlikely I'll unlikely be back.

Absolutely beautiful food and plenty on your plate. Great quality and the staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough for you. Really couldn't pick a fault anywhere and will definitely be visiting again.

First time we’ve been here. The menu was vast, with daily specials to choose from as well. Delicious food, good service, and reasonably priced. They only charged 30p for a cordial juice which is how it should be! So many places charge for a full drink, when no one should charge for water, just the splash of juice. Will definitely be back.

We booked for my husband's 70th birthday on the 18th Oct we had a brilliant time food was absolutely beautiful and the staff couldn't do enough fir us fantastic we'll definitely be coming again thanks very much.

Fabulous meal as usual, food staff and service 1st class

Our first time at The Beehive and it certainly lived up to expectations! The food was absolutely delicious! A great menu with a really good variety of dishes. Certain to say we'll be back!

Visited again on Saturday night and everything from the food to the service was brilliant as usual