Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Blacksmiths Arms Low Pittington
The Blacksmiths Arms Low Pittington
93/100 (1831 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Gastropub
British
Bar
Pub
Pub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cod
Fish
Pork
Burger
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great local pub They have a good menu great..."
Chris Gray
"If you're enjoying some of the lovely walks around here this place is certainly worth calling in on! 1st time I've been & it's now on my favourites..."
Lynne Abbott
"Went today for mothers day Sunday dinner can't fault the dinner one bit, pork was tender loins cooked perfectly, crackling spot on, roasties were..."
Melanie Donnelly
"Nice friendly pub, good..."
Rachel Cornelius
"Had a fantastic 3 course Sunday meal absolutely perfect all choices that 4 of us had well done to sara who has filled in for chef since June you are..."
diane bartlet
"Bright, clean and pleasant decoration. A good range of light meals from a sandwich/snack menu or regular meals from another menu. The food was very..."
Keith Kay
"Good atmosphere. First class pint and all 4of us enjoyed our meals support this local it's worth..."
keith davidson
"Just had a date night with the wife couldn't of asked for anything better from going in to coming out absolutely beautiful and right on our doorstep..."
John Todd
"It's a pub just starting up and finding it's feet. The food we selected was cooked well and eaten in a nicely decorated and furnished eating room...."
Ian McKinley
"Nice little pub. Great food. Get yourself a Sunday roast or the fish and chips. You won't regret..."
Josh Herring
"4 of us had a last minute meal there on saturday night (26/10/19, lovely pub, excellent hosts and great..."
george collins
"Had Sunday dinner here! it was lovely! Very..."
Alison Richardson (Ali)
"Went for Sunday dinner was delicious and plenty of it very reasonable too will definitely be..."
Louise Franks
"First time at black Smith's arms had three course every course I chose was really good so,had to give 5..."
Clive Underwood
"Meals were amazing and the manager was very friendly nice atmosphere and spotless..."
Michael Oxley
"Excellent food, a very friendly atmosphere will definitely be going..."
Derrick AYLESBURY
"Best Sunday lunch ( takeaway at the moment) for miles around. First..."
Nigel Wilson
"New year's Eve party here was great! Brilliant atmosphere. Thanks for a great..."
Joanne Waudby
Bailey's Restaurant
Bailey's Restaurant
86/100 (267 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Gastropub
Gastropub
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish & Chips
Roast Beef
Ice Cream
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Beef
Fish & chips
Fish
Pork
Puddings
Salad
Cake
Duck
Yorkshire Pudding
Sit down
Contemporary
Gastropub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Mid-range
The Boat Club & Tomahawk
The Boat Club & Tomahawk
85/100 (1349 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
British
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Onion rings
Salad
Mojito
steak and chips
Tomahawk Steak and Sides
Chicken Shawarma
Nachos
Sunday roast
Puddings
Latte
Sandwiches
corona
Nachos
Burger
Fried
Cider
Ribeye
Chicken Parmo
Beers
Stella Artois
Kabobs
Beef
Mai Tai
Espresso Martini
Dirty Martini
Pork
Ultimate Steak Sandwich
Paninis
Pulled Pork
Expressing Martini
Sit down
Pub
Steakhouse
Gastropub
British
Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Live Music
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Mastercard
Wine and Beer
Visa
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Television
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely place in Durham. Here visiting on a works trip and popped in here for an evening meal. Sat on the roof terrace overlooking the river it was..."
Matthew Sewell
"Very nice setting by the river and very nice food. The restaurant is nicely decorated and if you get lucky and have a window table, it adds to the..."
Kevin Shek
"Came here with a group of 20 for my friends birthday. Good atmosphere, however said we couldn’t order food as we’d only booked the table for..."
Mrs W
"Food was good. Lovely views over the river. Not wheelchair accessible though, however they did allow us to eat in the bar rather than the restaurant,..."
John Wallace
"Lovely bar right on Riverside with outdoors seating as can see very busy place and very popular place as see there with the regatta on boats..."
Shaun Wears
"Loved our food and service today and left a tip well..."
Canny Comps Ltd
"OK I have to admit this is my 2nd time at a Tomahawk steakhouse and the steak is good! We visited during restaurant week in Durham and the place is..."
Jennifer Smith
"Nice place (upstairs in restaurant). Very good steak selection and great selection of sides. Staff friendly and professional. Unfortunately the..."
Andrew Hone
"Popped in for a quick lunch so had a few small plates/ starters to share... wow! Incredible flavours! Chicken skewers, Korean fish bites, parma..."
Debbiebag
"Beautiful spot to people watch and watch the river and the boats. The food was stunning. We just had nibbles, but something a little..."
Heather Sawyer
"Location is fab... atmosphere is fab... service is a bit slow ... not had..."
Heather Dawn Stevenson
"Just popped in for a couple of drinks. It was a good choice. Drinks were very reasonably priced and you can sit out by the riverside for a relaxed..."
two jacks
"Very attentive for disabled people. Tradotional sunday roast is very taste, and very good portion size. Home made Yorkshire pudding. View over the..."
Annie Hall
"Had a Ribeye steak, which was good but not amazing. Staff were friendly and the service was great. Overall meal and service were both very good...."
Mick Bee
"Lovely little place, great food and drinks, not on the cheap side but to be honest that's to be expected around Durham, nice view also - very..."
Ash Deacon
"Really nice food, been coming here for quite a few years. Staff are very friendly and helpful and Rich the manager is a gent. It's also brilliant on..."
Nathan Longstaff
The Garden House Inn Restaurant
The Garden House Inn Restaurant
84/100 (1105 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
PIZZAS
Risotto
Beer
Tuna
Fish & Chips
Cod
Fish Finger Sandwiches
Sandwiches
Curry
Roast Turkey
Burger
Toasts
Roast Pork Sunday Lunch
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Ice Cream
Feta Pizza
Beef
Croquettes
Birra Morretti and Toasted Sandwich
Cakes
Gochugang Sauce
Lobster
Aspel Cider
Lamb
It's a Bottle of Cider Apparently Google Thinks It Might Be Food
Winter Soup
Salad
Fish
Pork
Scallops
Sit down
Gastropub
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So it's now called the Cartologist... As a long time attendee it was nice to see that some money had been invested into the premises and that the..."
Mike Richardson
"Great cosy and welcoming pub! Park just opposite for free in the evening, or near now closed DLI for free. Very stylish decoration, giving new life..."
Irina (IP)
"Amazing Sunday lunch, fresh food, great service, would definitely..."
B Martin
"Never been in, all the years I've lived on Durham. What a lovely pub! All the staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Will..."
Cath Laing
"Great pub in Durham with lots quirky old furniture and decor. We went there for Sunday Lunch and weren't disappointed. The roast beef literally fell..."
John Taylor
"Lovely Sunday lunch was had with our family of seven. Quality food and drinks at reasonable prices served with friendly staff. A lovely clean..."
Andy Woodward
"This place is the quintessential charming English Bed and breakfast . The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a short walk into town and even..."
Ashley Marie
"AMAZING FOOD! It's a great pub. The staff are friendly and helpful, but the food is the star here. The lovely chef knows her stuff! Try the..."
Anthony Chambers
"Good choice of food on the menu. We only paid £47.00 for four meals, all of which were hot and delicious. The beer was good and the staff were..."
Patti Coleman
"All new and lovely staff, great food &..."
sam mills
"Nice quite pub, lovely bar staff really..."
Chris Gallagher
"Fab food great offer of 2 steaks and bottle of wine for £30. Service little slow but worth the wait. Would go..."
Lynfa Fairhurst