Classic chippy with all the essentials you would look for in a chip shop - fried fish, sausage,…read morehaggis, chips, Iron Bru (and a bunch of other soda/drinks) - see the photograph of the menu for more. The staff person was very friendly and served us quickly. On a Wednesday afternoon, it wasn't very crowded at all - maybe two customers in the shop at a time. The location is somewhat tucked away on a walking path, so might be trickier for fine for first time visitors. We ordered fried haggis and a fried sausage, both of which were generously portioned and deliciously (thickly) fried, complete with a spattering of salt and vinegar.

We had an excellent dinner at the Cellar Door when visiting our daughter in Durham recently…read more The festive menu was nice. Dishes we got included the lamb rump and the salmon wellington. These were excellent - 5 stars. We got excellent oysters to start. Dessert was the Christmas pudding baked Alaska, also excellent. We had a nice wine. Service was excellent, friendly and efficient. The ambience and decor are nice, with an attractive main dining area plus an atmospheric, more intimate space downstairs in the stone-lined cellar, where we ate. It is in the heart of the Bailey, the historic core of Durham.

The Cellar Door presented a fine banquet for my 55 visiting friends from the U.S. We a lovely…read moresetting on the terraces above the River Wear. Our 3-course meals were delightfully crafted and with artistic flair. Alex, the general manger, and his team made this a great and treasured experience for each of us. Bravo!

If you want the best fish and chips go to Seashells.They offer a wide range of other fried goods as…read morewell as salads and burgers,pizzas,kebabs,sauces ect.What I like about them is that they fry regularly and will fry freshly just for you if you ask them for something in particular when you first enter the shop,so everything is always fresh and crisp.They don't scimp on the portion size either. Be prepared for a bit of a queue sometimes as they are so popular that they are sometimes long queues but the cheery staff are used to that and are quick so its worth a visit beleive me.

top top top chippy honest the best ever, my lord the fish and chips are gorgeous, im not sure if…read morethey use good quality food and oil, they must because it tastes so good, local run it is definitely the best down the coast . good prices , lovely friendly staff , big portions you will be stuffed, just my opinion but it is nice the chips and dripping with grease really tasty and fresh. There is a car park right next to it for your convenience it's a must if your close by and fancy a bag of chips yum.

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.

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.

Have visited hear a few times over the years and have stayed on a cycling weekend in…read moreNorthumberland. This visit was for Sunday lunch with my mother. Rang up before hand as my mother needs to use a wheel chair wanted to make sure of access. Told to pop in when we arrived and they would open a fire exit to help access to the dining room. Duly arrived, very friendly staff let us in and we had a table very close to the entrance which meant we were not having to manoeuvre around the tables. Choice of two menus, Sunday lunch, 3 course for £16.95 or A la Carte. We went for the Sunday lunch option. Ham Hock salad starter, Roast pork with trimmings and a very tasty and light baileys cheese cake. all in all a nice meal, pork a little dry but couple with excellent and attentive service would go back.

Absolutely delicious food and the service was very good. Employees were especially friendly. It…read morelooks like a pub but definitely higher end plates. Our bed and breakfast host recommended it, and she was not wrong.

Love, love, love this place! Have taken four or five different groups of friends or family there…read morefor dinner and Sunday lunch, not one person has come away disappointed or feeling hungry! This is a real gem of a pub, tucked away up the hill just a few miles from Hexham. Have heard this is walkable from Hexham on a nice day but most will need a car - one thing to bear in mind is parking can be a bit limited and a bit of a free-for-all at busiest times, but you should usually get a space somewhere. Alternatively, taking a taxi is a good option, should only cost about £6-£8 from the centre of Hexham itself. First of all, the location and setting is simply stunning. If you park across the road, the views over the Tyne Valley are fantastic. You then go into the pub itself via a lovely garden area with a pergola. Inside is a proper Northumbrian country pub, great traditional decor, roaring fires, with some unusual wall and ceiling decorations (will leave that for you to discover!) Each time we've visited to eat, we've been welcomed by the friendly staff who offer the right level of service, i.e. keeping your table clear, everything in check without being overly attentive. The bar offers a good range of real ales, usually with a local brewery on offer, all of which are very well kept. They have an excellent range of wines and spirits as well, so you could easily go here for a relaxing drink, although the bar area is relatively small. However, if you are here, you really must try the food. Honestly, the Rat Inn has served up some of the best food I've ever eaten, nothing fussy or complicated, just locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection. What is encouraging is that there are no menus on the tables, instead you'll find the day's menu on a chalkboard, which indicates freshness and illustrates how much they care about what ends up on your plate. In fact, you can find out where the meats and veg have come from as the suppliers are also chalked up on the wall. As the menu changes fairly regularly, it is not really worth recommending any particular dish on here for fear of it not being on next time, but the Sunday roast dinners are superb and the Sticky Toffee Pudding is top notch! Bear in mind you do get hearty Northumbrian-sized portions here, it is difficult to leave here without feeling a tad on the full side... As this place features in the top 50 UK gastropubs, it can get popular and they don't have an abundance of space, which adds to its charm but is also a slight disadvantage - definitely worth booking in advance to avoid missing out. In summary, the Rat Inn really is a wonderful place and one to which I can't wait to have an opportunity to go back soon.

We are regular customers at The Rat because it is such a great place with great food…read more Last night's visit was for my wife's birthday and except for one minor thing it was as good as usual. The Rat is the very definition of an English country pub. Open fires and a cosy atmosphere are exactly what you want from a pub, add in the great food and it is hard to beat. We shared a starter of smoked haddock fritters which was delicious if a little parsimonious for £7. Main courses were superb; slow cooked belly pork and 3 cuts of lamb; delicious, deep savoury flavours that are so hard to accomplish at home. My wife's warm gingerbread dessert wasn't warm which was a disappointment in an otherwise delicious meal.

This is the best chippy in Carlisle withbthe chose of either take away or eat in, the staff are all…read morevery friendly and Chris's onion rings are out of this world

This is by far the best fish and chip restaurant in Carlisle and i think the only one in the town…read morecentre. It is new and has only been open a couple of years. The place is really clean and the staff are lovely. The chips are gorgeous and the batter on the fish is really crispy. The fish always tastes fresh and it is a very popular restaurant. It also does a takeaway service which always has a queue. Occasionally you have to wait for a table but they come about very quickly. It is a little bit more expensive than other places in town but it is well worth it. It is also very handy when you are shopping and is at the bottom of Scotch Street, really close to Debenhams.

Simple, pies, mash and peas with gravy, nice simple concept, well executed…read more They have a pie special most days and having s sampled the minted lamb, chicken ham and leek, streak and sausage ones they were all great. The menu is chose your pie (or double up to the very filling upgraded option) then your mash, things like mature cheddar, garlic mash and creamy mash, then your peas, mushy, minted or peas pudding and finally your liquor (gravy), meat, red wine etc. Good service, fantastic ye olde pub atmosphere.

Great pub with pies!!! Beer selection was solid too. We had the chicken, bacon mushroom pie, minted…read morepeas and garden peas. The mustard potatoes were excellent. Good for people watching or cozy in the rear of the building. Posh toilets. Nice staff.