The easy way to find a restaurant,find dining offers,find an event,find inspiration,make a booking
Share

The Farmers Arms

British, Pub Food • Durham
Sugarvine
4.3/5
(0191) 447 5139 Southside, Shadforth, Durham, DH6 1LL (0191)44…Show
Find Us
Book now
Rural gastropub in the beautiful farming village of Shadforth in County Durham.
+8

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.

Sugarvine
4.3
Food 4.2/5
Service 4.4/5
Atmosphere 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.5/5
Read Reviews (424)
Write a Review

General Enquiry

Contact
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 —
Sugarvine Restaurant Guide
Write a Review
3 /5
3 /5
3 /5
3 /5
Sharon Barton
Lovely restaurant ❤️staff very friendly ❤️ clean and quirky decor ❤️ food excellent Very busy restaurant did have to wait a rather long time for our starter almost 50 minutes which is my only complaint
Gill
Went with friends after a recommendation from a close friend. Lovely pub by our table there was a sofa behind us which everyone including the staff had to squeeze past was totally in the wrong place. The food was lovely, it was a very long wait from starter to main course, the soup was exactly 7 spoonfuls, more of a child’s portion than an adults, but the main courses were perfect cooked and hot but nearly everything had a supplement on if you had 2 or 3 courses and that spoilt it as they were £4 or £6 and more for steaks. Recommend you scrutinise your bill, we had an extra Guinness, large glass of Merlot added to ours and they charged £2.20 for table water from the tap!! Not in top 10 to visit
4.5
Mark Walker
Tasty food. Nice setting. Excellent value.
Water Bartlett
Sat afternoon quiet.food vgenj
5.0
Daniel Daglish
Visited the Farmers Arms for Sunday lunch after a respected recommendation, and the experience was excellent throughout. The lamb with a large Yorkshire pudding was cooked beautifully — tender, full of flavour, and accompanied by crispy roast potatoes and perfectly cooked vegetables. The chicken dinner was equally well prepared, offering generous portions and a well-balanced plate. Starters were impressive, the garlic mushroom bruschetta, was plentiful, well-seasoned, and attractively presented. The aioli complimented the potato skins nicely, with the other starter. Service was consistently outstanding. Staff were attentive, professional, and welcoming, and the venue remained impeccably clean, even though we were the final lunch sitting of the day. The setting itself enhances the experience: guests enter through a traditional country pub, then move into a stylish dining room with genuine wow factor, combining modern décor with a warm, comfortable atmosphere, with outdoor seating lear + from the dining room. Overall, the Farmers Arms delivers a high-quality Sunday lunch with excellent service and a memorable setting. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a well-crafted meal in a refined yet relaxed environment.
3.3
Helen
Food was nice but long wait. Good atmosphere but piano was annoying and too loud
Paul
I originally only booked for 5 but it ended up 8 on the night,nothing was a problem from beginning to end,the staff were absolutely brilliant with the two young children especially.. Everyone is from age 8 to 87 enjoyed the food which isn’t always easy so yes we will be back…
Alan Emery
Excellent food and a wonderful ambience with Tom playing the the piano in the background Definitely be back
Susan Elliott
Fabulous place, meals and staff very attentive. Has few month sgo we experience a bad meal but can't fault the service we received. We did ask staff this time mske sure Chicken especially was cooked throughly. Only bad point plates could be warmed up or meals bit more hotter. Will be back
Michael Sawyers
Great food, great atmosphere, great prices. Always a very good meal at exceptional prices. Well done Will return again
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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