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The Farmers Arms

British, Pub Food • Durham
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(0191) 447 5139 Southside, Shadforth, Durham, DH6 1LL (0191)44…Show
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Rural gastropub in the beautiful farming village of Shadforth in County Durham.
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About The Farmers Arms

Situated in the pretty village of Shadforth, east of Durham, the Farmers Arms is a traditional country pub with quirky décor. They also have a large beer garden with five beach huts with under-table heating that can seat up to 10 people – ideal for customers who are shielding. Food is served lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and Sunday lunch with menus offering classic pub grub with a worldly influence. Food allergies are catered for. They also have a Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea catering for larger groups such as hen parties, baby showers and birthdays. All cask ales are £2.50.

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Food 4.2/5
Service 4.4/5
Atmosphere 4.1/5
Value for Money 4.7/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 21:00 —
Tue 12:00 - 21:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 21:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 21:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 21:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 21:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 17:00 —
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The Farmers Arms Offers

British
Pub Food
Durham

Steak Night, £14.95

Available
  • Thu

Steak Night menu is just £14.95 for 2 courses and is available every Thursday between 5pm and 9pm. 

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British
Pub Food
Durham

3 Courses for £10

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  • Mon
  • Tue
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri

Just £10 for 3 courses and is available Monday to Wednesday between 12 noon and 9pm and Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 5pm.

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British
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Durham

2 Cocktails for £10

Available
  • Thu

Available every Thursday from 5pm to 10pm.

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5.0
Susan Lambton
We 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.
2.3
Jill
Really 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
Rachel
We 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
4.5
Allan Richardson
The 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.
Brian Pickup
Came 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
5.0
D Riley
Wonderful 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.
karyn worley
We always come here as we enjoy the food so much. However I order the prawn spagetti and asked wat the sauce was and was told either tomato or creamy sauce. I chose creamy. It was soooo spicy I couldn't eat it and had to swap meals with my hubby. I dont like spice at all. My hubby does and he said it had a real strong chilli kick so he enjoyed it. I was disappointed though as I didn't really want a what he had. so, we both didn't really end up having what we fancied.
Katharine
Excellent food, friendly service, we will return!
Kelly
Visited last night for tea with my husband and son. We visit quite often and always enjoy the food but last night wasn’t good I’m afraid. We are from the 3 courses for £10 menu but came away feeling like just because the food is on offer maybe the effort isn’t as good as it could be. My son and I had potato skins to start, they were burnt and I had to send mine back. The replacements were a nicer colour but still over cooked. My husbands chips which came with his pie were similar - shame because normally the potato skins and chips are to die for here. We paid extra for custard with my husbands dessert as he got apple crumble, he got about a thimble full of it and left all of the apple as it was a weird brown colour. Might have just been having an off day but we won’t be returning for a while. The girl who served us was very pleasant and approachable. Value for money score should be a 5 with an offer like that but when you are paying for substandard stuff I can’t allocate a 5
4.8
G&S Tempest
First visit, will be back very soon
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The Farmers Arms File

Fact File

Booking policy Reservations accepted
Max group booking size 100
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details 100
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 50
Outside dining details Five beach huts that seat up to 10 people each
House wine price £15.50
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes
Children's dining restrictions Yes
Children's dining details Children allowed until 8.30pm

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes
Dedicated disabled parking Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Takeaway services Yes
Delivery service Yes
Outside catering services Yes