Been under new management for a while now good reports about the place.read more

Very friendly and helpful staff, cant do enough for you, nothings ever a bother. Great food esp…read moreSunday Carvary, plenty choice of meats, veg and lush Yorkshire puds, the chef is fantastic, lovely meaty gravy, plenty veg to choose from, other choices if not wanting carvary i.e. mince and dumplings, Steak Pie etc, Excellent value for money, only £2.95 for O.A.P.'s and kids and £5.95 for adults. Well worth a visit. Mr C Mason (and parents)

Always a very popular place which has had a lot of owners but most made it into a goldmine.read more

Was a great little pub years ago, friendly lot got in there.read more

The Tavern is a great local pub. There isn't a marvellous range of beers, but it's ok. I would…read morerecommend going in about 9pm though as it's a bit quiet before then. They people are all friendly and the quiz on a Sunday is good for a laugh.

Was always a popular haunt over the years not sure about now but it plods on providing a good…read moredrinking house.

This is a superb pub because the locals are friendly, the food is a good price and very tasty, and…read moreit allows children in the restaurant. I go here sometimes for an evening meal with the family and we always really enjoy it because the service is swift and everyone is very jolly. They have special steak nights which i particulary like because the steak is delicious. The good lady wife and i love the steak night because they have a special offer where you get two steak meals and a bottle of wine for a set price. Sunday roast is also worth going out for. Love it!

This pub keeps getting better. Very nice food, always hot and tasty. Children allowed. Can…read moresometimes be a bit busy.

Food is lovely. Beautiful interior and great vibe. Village landmark highly recomemded in every way.read more

Good menu both bar and A la carte. Friendly atmosphere. The guest beer is good but could do to be…read morechanged more frequently. This is a very popular local establishment with nice decor it is advisable to book.

Excellent North East England village pub. Spacious dining room and public bar. Good sized car park…read more A wide range of local beers available. The food is standard pub fare but good quality and sensibly priced. Minimal use of microwave, as far as I could see. The pub is patronised by locals and walkers on the Durham coast path. Well worth a visit. The pub is accustomed to dealing with walkers and others engaged in outdoor activities. You may be asked to leave muddy boots at the entrance.

Excellent country pub serving first class cask ale and hearty meals. Our party of 5 visited on a…read morebusy Friday night and really enjoyed everything. I had a lamb kofta starter and for entree had the chicken breast stuffed with haggis. The plum porter was also excellent accompaniment and replaced pudding course!

the three horse shoes is situated in the hamlet of leamside which is very near to the A60 durham to…read moresunderland road and houghton le spring. I have recently visited here for lunch and was very impressed with the hospitality and warmth of the place. the menu was varied and portions were plentiful. the desserts were wide ranging and although i was somewhat full i was tempted to indulge in a pudding. value and quality was excellent and i will not hesitate to return again. The public bar is somewhat dated and i suggest that you enter the restaurant if it is food that you are after, by the rear entrance.