The Otter And Fish - Carta

Bay Horse

➤ 45 The Green, Hurworth on Tees DL2 2AA, DL2 2EX, Darlington, United Kingdom

Carta • Pubs • Food • European • Restaurants

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"We had lunch here recently with friends, seven of us in total, to celebrate one couple's golden wedding anniversary. We had a private room upstairs and everything was excellent, delicious food, nothing could be faulted on everyone's meal, very friendly and good service. We have been many times and will continue to return often"

The Copper Beech Pub

➤ Neasham Road, DL1 4DH, Darlington, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

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"Last visited here back in 2006,whilst on a b11 licensing course with punch taverns, and it was good, it was part of a chain then with a tenant landlord. Today's visit proved that it has improved since then and has become an independent operation. Staff although young have been well trained and were very attentive, eager to work and ensure that the customer has everything they need. Wife had the 12oz horseshoe Gammon and it was no issue to substitute fries instead of the homemade chips. Myself I went for the barbecue bacon Parmo (this was the first place I had one all those years ago) It was excellent as were the homemade chips and slaw, we both fought to eat it all, and leave room for dessert . Berry Eton mess for the long haired Colonel, and salted caramel cheesecake with ice cream for me. Good size portions for both. Even though they don't accept Blue light card, the bill including drinks was only just over £47. This venue has definitely made it's way close to the top of our regular dining out list."

The Chequers Inn

➤ Front Street, Darlington I-, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Have not been since prior to lockdown. Food was always good but not special. Cancel that ! The food on our recent visit was excellent. Four of us visited and had a variety of starters and mains. Each of us commented that the food was exceptional. The staff also were very attentive and drinks were good. Well done to all. We will be back soon."

The Clubhouse

➤ The Clubhouse,DL2 2, United Kingdom, DL2 2DU, Darlington

Carta • Grill • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

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"Once again, in the space of a couple of months I am having to post a negative review of the clubhouse lunch. From a party of three, our order was for two of the Macaroni Cheese. When it arrived, it was lukewarm at best and was a congealed gloopy mass. We mentioned this at the time and ŵere given an apology. By way of recompense we were given a free dessert but this did not cover the cost of the inedible Macaroni Cheese. As an aside, I’d like to mention that the last time I complained about lunch, which was never served, the reason given was that the Macaroni cheese is freshly made from scratch and takes a long time to serve. Todays offering might have been freshly made from scratch at some point but certainly not recently."

The Orangery

➤ Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2DU, DL2 2BQ, Darlington, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • British • European • Vegetarian

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"Took my fiancé here for her birthday for a spa day at the Rockliffe Hotel. The restaurant serves food at Michelin star prices but food doesn 't quite cut it. Service is fine and brought up allergy note on reservation at the beginning of meal, but staff should try to smile a bit more and try to be more engaging. More annoyed than anything else as the restaurant engaged in the age old sin of set menu/taster menu sized dishes on the à la carte menu. As expected left feeling extremely hungry despite spending over £250 for two three course meals and a bottle of wine, left the hotel premises a couple hours later to get McDonald 's. As for the food itself, okay, but just didn 't quite cut it. Lamb was bland, the risotto nothing to shout about (unoriginal), and nothing that I couldn 't get at a French Bistro in Edinburgh or Newcastle for half the price and twice the quantity. Bakewell tart for desert was somewhat redeeming. @Chef check out l 'escargot bleu in Edinburgh for three courses done right, or do what Hjem in Northumberland does and get rid of the à la carte menu so people know not to come if they don 't want to sit through 8-10 courses. Not sure about the mix of English and French dishes either, local ingredients but no local inspiration. Feel free to invite me back when you 've fixed this, and please fix this as you are obviously quite talented. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3"