The Old Court House And Kitchen

The Old Vicarage

➤ Church Street, Castleside I-, United Kingdom, DH8 9AP

Menu • Tea • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"I booked The Old Vicarage for my mams 40th birthday as a surprise. From the very beginning contacting the Vicarage they were AMAZING. So friendly, approachable helpful. Everything was so simple easy....I had been looking forward to coming for MONTHS. My Mam screamed with excitement as we pulled up on the driveway (she’s always wanted to come here and always heard good things). The hosts were AMAZING, the house and the atmosphere was AMAZING. Having the whole experience for your own group makes the setting so intimate and private it was beautiful. You sooo get your moneys worth with your menu, the food was absolutely to die for the best food I’ve ever tasted in my life. It’s not very often a group of 10 people can go somewhere for food and every single one of them say every single course was amazing. The drink prices were so reasonable too, same as you would pay in a normal pub. Amazing. We will definitely be coming again. ???????? thank you all for the most amazing night"

Sweetharts Bakery Coffee Shop

➤ 32 Durham Road, Consett DH8 8RX, United Kingdom, Blackhill

Menu • Cafés • Kebab • Asiatic • European

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"In the past, It may have received awards and accolades for its cakes and pastries, but of late it wouldn't merit any for its customer services or lack of it, most certainly as one female member of staff is concerned. What can only be seen as utter disrespect and total rudeness, with regards to the manner in which she has treated both my wife and I, over the past weeks. For some unknown, to us, but blatantly obvious reason to her, by her actions, has on four separate occasions over four weeks,.purposefully taken to not honour a reserved table booking request, which on this last occasion , the reservation was taken by her. On a previous occasion she said she thought the couple she let use the table would have left, that was after two hours? Last week after again she let the reserved table go, we were offered another table as long as we didn't stay too long? Not two hours then? On this last occasion, we walked in to see this member of staff serving at the table we reserved, looking up blankly at us, we just walked out, never to return. In old parlance we are regulars, loyal customers who have been going there for years. Even after Lockdown we made a concerted effort to support them, seeing other businesses fold, through lack of customers. In the past, we never reserved a table but was told it was much easier for them if we did, so we did. It appears others can reserve tables as is but for this member of staff we obviously, for some reason or other, don't qualify? Needless to say, we will find an alternative eatery to make our weekly visits to, one without a rude and disrespectful member of staff. In closing and in balance all the other staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Lorraine and Paul amongst others. There's always one?! Good luck to the New owners, with her attitude you are certainly going to need it."

Knitsley Farm Shop Cafe And Granary Cafe

➤ East Knitsley Grange Farm, Knitsley, Consett DH8 9EW, UK, County Durham, United Kingdom

Menu • Cafe • Steak • Vegan • British

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"I have to say that whoever bakes the cakes at this restaurant needs to come and live in my house forever because as soon as I take a bite, I feel like a kid in a candy store with all the delicious treats they have to offer! I had never been to the café portion before a few weeks ago when my mother and I stopped by after breakfast in Newcastle. Despite already eating, I couldn't resist a second breakfast and ended up ordering a hot chocolate, which was absolutely amazing! The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. Knitsley Farm Shop is truly something special and I can't stop raving about it. I just need to remember that they are closed on Mondays to avoid showing up and being disappointed!"

The Royal Oak

➤ 7 Manor Road, County Durham, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"Lovely, fresh, delicious food. Nice cosy relaxing atmosphere, dogs welcome. Staff very attentive, friendly, approachable. Definitely be back soon Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Roast"

Sambuca

➤ 2 Britannia Shops Victoria Road, DH8 5AY, County Durham, United Kingdom

Menu • Steak • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

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"I would like to give a special thank you to the manager and staff at this restaurant for accommodating us at our daughter's wedding reception. We were let down by our original booking with only 5 days until the wedding, but they were able to help us with no issues. Despite the small wedding of 22 guests, they were extremely helpful in setting up the tables with the decorations we provided. The meal was delicious and the service was excellent, even though the restaurant was busy. I would highly recommend this venue for any celebration or simply a meal out. Thank you to everyone involved, we had a wonderful time."