Hartlepool is a coastal town known for its maritime history. Typical foods include fish and chips, parmo, and local seafood dishes, often enjoyed in seafront eateries.
Cafe • Coffee • British • Breakfast
"We were warmly welcomed with the track and trace procedure quickly completed, and then we were escorted to our seats where we observed them being thoroughly cleaned before we sat down. Taking advantage of the eat out to help out scheme, we ordered a black and blue burger, scampi and chips, a fully loaded mint chocolate chip waffle, a chocolate milkshake, large cappuccino, and a coke. The total came to a reasonable £16 for everything, and the food exceeded our expectations. The presentation was excellent and all the dishes were delicious. The black and blue burger had just the right amount of blue cheese and was served with fries and homemade coleslaw. The scampi was well-cooked with chunky chips and coleslaw, perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Our child thoroughly enjoyed her waffle and milkshake, which were indeed fully loaded. The staff did a great job of operating swiftly while adhering to social distancing rules. The only minor critique would be the need for someone to monitor the entrance as some customers kept entering to use the facilities, inadvertently breaching the distancing guidelines by brushing past others. It is unclear how this issue can be resolved."
Pubs • Fish • Steak • Burgers
"my sisters and I went to the curs festive menu today and it was fantastic! infact it was the best chtistmas lunch we had in a long time. courses for the service was fantastic, eating fantastic and the atmosphere also! staring from us."
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • European
"Today we visited a cafe for the first time and ordered the "big breakfast," paninis, hot chocolate, and tea. We were very impressed with our first visit. The customer service was excellent, and the food portions were so generous that it was difficult to finish. I would highly recommend the hot chocolate, as well as the hazelnut flavor which tasted like Nutella. The food was not greasy or overcooked, and everything was served in a healthy and delicious way that didn't leave us feeling heavy. I highly recommend this cafe and will definitely be returning as it is the best food I have tasted so far."
Steak • Coffee • Cheese • Chicken
"What an absolute shame. This place used to be a lovely little pub with but over the years its just gone down hill. This review is sadly an accumulation of several visits over the past few months. From walking in the door, there is a distinct lack of atmosphere. Its been exceptionally quiet each time with only a hand full of people in the whole building and this doesn't help... but in general its doesnt feel like a welcome environment. Each time Ive stood at the bar and waited for quite some time while waiting to even be acknowledged. Service is slow and painfully lacking in personal interaction. The menu is enormously overpriced for average quality pub food and you can eat for the same price or cheaper in Portofinos Restaurant which is literally next door and over looks the Historic Quay. In my opinion this needs significant investment in staffing/staff training to create a more welcoming and engaging environment. The menu requires a deeper look at its price points based on the service and general atmosphere. With the right management and team it could be a fabulous little pub again in a lovely location."
Pub • Fish • Pizza • British
"My daughter, who is 8 years old, and I visited a cozy restaurant today. We ordered drinks and the bar staff was friendly and helpful. Even though we initially only intended to have drinks, we decided to stay for dinner and we were very glad we did. My daughter had no trouble finding something she liked, while my husband ordered the fish and chips, and I opted for the fish finger sandwich. My husband mentioned that he usually feels disappointed when ordering fish and chips from a pub instead of a chippy, but this time he was satisfied with his choice. He considered ordering the "Monster Mixed Grill," but ultimately went for the fish and chips. We were both very happy with our meals. I particularly enjoyed my fish finger sandwich, although it may not be the best option for someone looking for a light meal. Overall, the food was delicious and we had a lovely afternoon. It truly was a "Good Friday" experience."
Pubs • Full • Steak • Asiatic
"I went to this restaurant with my two grandchildren for lunch. The server was friendly, but my thirteen-year-old grandson stopped eating and told me his food was dry and overcooked. No staff members had checked in to ask how the food was, so I took the dish over to the bar to address the issue. They offered to replace the dish, but we declined due to time constraints. When we went to pay the bill, the item had not been removed as promised. I inquired about this, and after a wait, I was told that only half of the amount would be deducted because half of the dish had been eaten. This was supposedly the manager's decision. I was displeased with this outcome and informed them that I would not be returning to the restaurant."
Cafe • Cafés • British • European
"We have visited this lovely cafe numerous times for breakfast over the past year, and on each occasion we have really enjoyed the cooked breakfast. Our most recent visit was this morning. Service is always fast and friendly even when it’s busy as it was this morning. The homemade cakes, quiches, filled rolls and pies always look nice too. This cafe is definitely worth a visit if you want good food at decent prices. We will keep returning and supporting this small business"
Sushi • Cafés • Seafood • European
"We went for the 1st time it was extremely busy ,the girl that served us was lovely very polite and helpful we probably wouldn't go back purely based on the fact she came over to take payment why we were eating so we were putting mouthful of food in our mouth while leaning over to pay ,we felt payment should be taken at time of order or the end not in middle of us eating it gave the feeling of lack of trust ,the toilets were a bit wiffy smelt of pee (this was ladies) other than that the food was gorgeous the coffee was very nice but we felt like crimals who were gonna do a runner lol the girl who served us was lovely though and the reason for 3 stars was based on the urgency to pay change it up pay on order or after food"
Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic • Fast Food
"I ordered a parmo with ham and sweetcorn, specifying that I am allergic to olives. Despite no mention of olives on the Just Eat app, my food was delivered late by a driver who had no change. To make matters worse, the food was extremely cold upon arrival. I highly recommend avoiding this place - it's even worse than Kay's cooking on TikTok."
Steak • Coffee • Salads • Chicken
"beautiful place to get a meal. many free parking and very relaxing location. the staff was friendly and the service was fast. the food quality was good with a lot of choice of food and drinks. this pub/restaurant has a children's playground that is clean and well maintained, although it is a little expensive, for guests staying at the premier inn could be free. why 5 stars? look at them, it is not as if a Michelin start restaurant but it offers reasonable price food that is decent quality and a good choice. we would go back and use it again. what needs the place to observe cleanliness was good, but this could easily slide menus / spice holders are never nice to handle when grubby ."
Pizza • Seafood • European • Fast Food
"I went on a Thursday lunchtime right after freedom day , there were a total of four customers (including me and my friend) when I arrived. The manager and team were friendly and helpful. The manager expained the ordering system and helped my friend out with a technical glitch. The food was just what you expect from the brand. The staff were keen to offer the best customer service happy to chat if you wanted, but also left you in peace to eat your meal."
Sushi • Pizza • Kebab • Cafés
"I ordered mince and dumplings at this restaurant and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The dumplings were extremely hard, the mash had a strange flavor, and it was obvious that the mince came from a can. Overall, I would not recommend this dish."
Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood
"Unfortunately, our recent dining experience was not pleasant. The staff welcomed us warmly and the service was quick, but that was the extent of the positives. We ordered papadums and pickles as starters, which were delicious. However, the actual starters were small and tasteless, prompting us to not finish them. The main dishes were also small in portion size and lacked flavor, especially the jalfrezi. The bill came as a surprise, with the meal not offering good value for money. Despite being asked if we had a voucher, we will not be returning to this restaurant anytime soon. We believe there are much better Indian restaurants in town, such as Golden Gate, Dilshad, and Masala Lounge, which offer tastier food at better prices. Overall, it was not a satisfying dining experience with our friends."
Cafe • Cafés • Coffee • Mexican
"I recently tried the Burger special at this restaurant called "Return the Mac" and it was fantastic. The burger was thick and juicy, and the mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. The staff were extremely friendly and cheerful. I highly recommend trying this place."
Pizza • Curry • Lounge • Cheese
"I visited the restaurant on a Monday night as a walk-in customer with a friend. We were seated at a table for two and enjoyed delicious food with generous portions and excellent service. I started with onion bhaji and had a veggie Ceylon with mushroom rice and a garlic cheese Naan. My friend started with prawns and had chicken balti with coconut rice. The meal was enjoyable and satisfying."
Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch
"As it was Mothers Day we booked lunch for all the family we arrived at 2pm which is the time we booked for but had to wait as there wete no tables the woman who runs it Andrea was extremely rude her husband apologised for his "stroppy wife ' his words we finally got served at 2.45 ive been ill ever since needless to say i wont be gping there again worst service ive ever had"
Pizza • Asiatic • Mexican • European
"Came here for lunch, took a seat. There were a couple of other tables in, about 3 other pairs. Waitress took a while to come and take our drink order. While she was taking our order my friend said he wasn’t sure yet what he wanted and the waitress emphasised that she was taking our drink order, not our food. That was odd to say the least. Drinks took a while, took about 10 minutes for us to have our food order taken. A couple left while we were waiting for our food because nobody took their order. Food came and wasn’t great, rice was dry. Menus also need indicators of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food as it’s unclear in places and most other cafes/restaurants have this. Staff was polite, overall ok experience. Will go back again and hopefully the experience improves."
Pub • Pubs • Full • Steak
"We recently stayed in Hartlepool for the weekend. When my friends said they planned to take us to Wetherspoons I wasn’t exactly overjoyed. We found a table that suited us as my husband is wheelchair bound. The table was a little dirty, went to the bar and asked for a cloth but the person I spoke to grabbed a bottle of spray and wiped it over. We ended up being in this bar for about hours catching up with our friends. All the staff we spoke to made us very welcome and one in particular whose name I didn’t catch was so helpful, telling my husband to ask him for any help he needed. I also approached another member of staff to ask if the disabled toilet could be cleaned as it had got rather dirty , again it was quickly cleaned with a smile. The pub was extremely busy so I can see why it hadn’t been done for a while and there were a lot of people using the disabled toilet. Not all disabilities are visible of course but young women freely admitted they couldn’t be bothered to climb the multiple stairs that Wetherspoons are so famed for! The staff in this Wetherspoons could perhaps teach the staff in the Wetherspoons in my city a thing or two. Had a great day."
Kebab • Cafés • Mexican • European
"I have ordered food from here while at work on a Monday to Friday and food is delivered promptly with no problems. However, delivery times for a Saturday is an absolute joke. I ordered a breakfast at 12:26 PM on Saturday via Just Eat, after waiting an hour and 20 minutes I phoned them to find out where the delivery was and I was told that I was next on the list so I asked them to cancel it because it would be at least another half an hour before it arrive making a grand total of 2 hours wait. At 2:50 PM I received a telephone call to say my delivery was at the door for me, by then I had made myself something to eat, eaten it and washed it up! DO NOT ORDER FOOD ON A SATURDAY UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO WAIT A LONG"
Tea • Fish • Coffee • British
"Having been a few times in the past my wife and I were very dissapointed yesterday . We had a long wait which we don't mind if the wait is worth it , sadly it wasn't. The fish was tasteless , the chips overcooked and dry .peas were also runny.Also the choice of beers isnt as good as it was on last visit coors instead of Estrella no thanks . We travel almost 20 miles for the experience so very dissapointed Price per person: £20–30 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4"