Terrible food, the only reason I have given it one star is because its dog friendly and had dog…read moretreats, blankets and water bowls available , 2 of us ordered the Yorkie wraps, they were discussing , they were very thick and under cooked, we just ate the fillings out of them, the other two ordered baps , with salad, they arrived sitting in the middle of a large plate with nothing else but an egg cup full of leaves and scrapings of carrots and a few morsels of lettuce sitting in he middle of a very small dish , they didn't look appetising at all . we all went to McDonalds when we left , wish we had just drove passed . I was here about 6yrs ago and had a great meal but its obviously gone done hill since then

Going Downhill Fast!!!…read more After 5 years since I was last here I was absolutely looking forward to coming home and having a carvery lunch! Have to be honest I was disappointed!!! Meat was over cooked and dry (they had ran out of turkey), roast potatoes were like lumps of coal and the mashed potato, well the less said about that the better. Fortunately the Yorkshire puddings were spot on, so although disappointing, there were some bright sides. Feels like this place has been living in its reputation and ha taken its eye off the ball...

The restaurant has a great atmosphere and delicious food…read more Try their breakfast menu for a twist on regular staples such as smoked haddock eggs benedict - you'll not be disappointed.

I have been to this restaurant on numerous occasions and today was a complete let down…read more Ordered the salmon pan fried with a choice of two side dishes and sauce. So went for mixed veg, samphire and parsley sauce. I'm not sure I have much good to say about what came out.... The fish was the redeeming feature but as a fish restaurant you would expect this to be good. The mixed veg looked as if it was days old. Broccoli that was yellow and brown rather then green. Sprouts that were solid and not cooked properly. Samphire was rough and tough and very stalky. Not pleasant at all. The parsley sauce was full of what appears to to wholegrain mustard bits. Again not at all what expected. Overall one of the worst meals I have had for a long time and would certainly make me question whether I will go back again.... Really needs to do better than this

I've not been to Farrar's before but I was not disappointed. Unlike most places in Hartlepool the…read moreearly bird menu is available until 7.30, and there is quite a wide selection of dishes on it. I had the battered squid and the rump steak (rare), both of which were perfectly cooked. The chunky chips were gorgeous. My only criticism is that there was not salt and pepper on the tables. Although I had planned on asking the waiter for some when he brought the main courses he immediately vanished without asking if we required anything else. Luckily the food was fairly well-seasoned so I didn't miss them too much, and the staff were friendly and polite. The meal was delicious and great value for money, I will definitely be going back.

The lasagna was too SALTY. Chicken breast was only ok. Burger good. Seabass had only 1 prawn, at…read morebest medium, not a king. But dish very tasty. Do not sit at table by kitchen door, very loud kitchen conversation and two songs playing at once, also drafty. Chips not great but ok. Service good but meal took a long time.

Food was awful. Came for a fry up and got the standard eggs beans sausage hash browns and bacon…read more The hash browns were cold and not cooked at all. Bacon was rock solid and beans were ice cold. I finally decided the food was not edible so I went for some pancakes there was no syrup left so I asked for some more. Waited 10 minutes. The tables were also sticky and had crumbs on. I also tried to win a teddy out the claw machine but I didn't get it (that's not their fault but didn't make the experience any better). 1 star worst breakfast ever.

Staff very friendly, meal was very good, we have used Tobys for a lot of years, we live about 4…read moremiles away.

Excellent! We ventured from our comfort zone and tried the Haggis, which was surprisingly yummy…read more The crisp pig ears were really a tasty snack (especially after we added lime ... hint - add lime). The ribeye was perfectly cooked and a very nice cut of meat. They take a while to serve the food, but that gives you a minute to catch up with friends and family. Highly recommend!

Lovely food, definitely a must for any foodies visiting Newcastle…read more Prices are reasonable for the quality & quantity. Nice staff, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your meal in peace.

A classic place for brunch. By the time I got there they gave me lunch menu but they were still…read morewilling to provide pancakes! Students have discount here and the service was very good, great enough for me to write a review.

Great restaurant. I ordered a fish pie and it was seasoned perfectly. Large portion size and at a…read morereasonable price. They even have a gluten-free menu if you ask. Would come back again if I have the chance.

Ahhh Little Chef. Service station of my childhood. Of my adulthood, overpriced and badly cooked…read morefood. I could have sworn that you were all consigned to the sands of time, but here you are, still dotted around the A1. Given the options I had travelling home - Moto or you, I was definitely plumping for you. Now, don't get me wrong, I had had some good times at Little Chef, and LC excels in basic cholesterol generating food. Which was perfect, as I really needed a hot breakfast to line the belly for my trip back up to Scotland. I could have chosed smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, but honestly, I felt like that would have been a letdown, which in fairness is entirely unjust. Go for the veggie breakfast instead. Thumbs up: exchanging toast/fried bread for sauteed potatoes without as much as a glance Thumbs up: rushing my cup of tea over. I was so cold, and so very happy to see that pot arrive. Thumbs down: Veggie sausage was gross. Little Chef still isn't the cheapest option in town, but this particular operation was shoulders above the motos that blot the motorway landscape and I am glad I held out to find an LC to take my main break from riding. I missed service stations in the states - now I wonder why, when in reality, these places tend to be absolute holes, but some are most definitely better than others.

This is a gorgeous site with splendid food, courteous staff, rich in history, and excellent…read morelibations. Very cozy!!! Staff is super accommodating. They could pick up the pace a bit, but who is really rushing at this place. Their new menu is divine! Ox tongue, venison, pigeon, and duck were solid hits all around. Their caramelized onion butter was smashing. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

We had an excellent post-Christmas dinner at Blackfriars when visiting Newcastle. It is in an…read morehistoric medieval building which had supposedly been used for centuries as a refectory/dining hall for the friary which used to be here, hence the name, and as a result is one of the places which lays claim to being the oldest operational dining space in the country. It is a lovely stone building with lots of character and is nicely appointed and converted into a restaurant, so has excellent ambience. Food was outstanding. We had the multi-course Christmas menu. My starter was home -made fried black pudding and my main course was outstanding Beef Wellington (both 5 stars). The Wellington was perfectly prepared, tender, with excellent ingredients while the black pudding was flavourful and crispy outside with tender inside. Everything else was excellent but I can't remember all of the details because I forgot to take pictures of the menu and other dishes. We all received complementary house-brewed ale. Service was outstanding, friendly and attentive.