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Darlington
Town Centre
The Bay Horse
The Bay Horse Reviews

The Bay Horse

British, American, European

Dishes priced around£19

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Reviews of The Bay Horse (396)

Read what people think about The Bay Horse. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Bay Horse before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Bay Horse and book a table with confidence!

5.6/6

396 reviews

5.6/6

396 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Kayleigh C.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, staff are very polite and considerate. We had the Sunday Lunch which was amazing. The beef was delicious. We will be retuning very soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret L.7 years ago · 1 review

We were a party of 5. All ordered different and all meals were delicious, really was fine dining. Staff very attentive and friendly. We will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
SUSAN R.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Another great visit to The Bay Horse. Food and service excellent !. The portions are just enough and the ambiance is lovely .Highly recommend it !

"Excellent"
6/6
R H.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent the service was prompt . The food was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. Couldn't have a pudding as we were all too full. The wine choices were also great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Fiona S.7 years ago · 1 review

As always - great food - a feast of flavours which no other restaurant in the area seems able to achieve! Great service from attentive staff.

"Average"
3/6
Salvi P.7 years ago · 13 reviews

Unfortunately we had a really disappointing evening at the Bay horse. We initially went for the 1st time in October last year and loved it! So when we decided to go for my husbands birthday we were all really excited, unfortunately we have all left quiet deflated. The restaurant was not overly busy but we waited over 1hour for our starters and 2 of the 5 did not order a starter. The service was very poor with the waitress regularly disappearing or just chatting away to other staff instead of attending to diners. The food was also only so so and for the price not up to expectations We won’t be rushing back

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine P.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous Meal for Mother’s Day, staff really accommodating and friendly. The puddings were amazing, especially the homemade honeycomb. Will be back to try the full menu soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin M.7 years ago · 1 review

Best place ever! This is our second visit and we will most definitely be back again in the near future! Compliments go to the chef!

"Excellent"
6/6
Erin F.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing! I've been wanting to try here for a while and it absolutely did not disappoint. The food was delectable and the service impeccable! Can't wait to get back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin C.7 years ago · 1 review

Wonderfull food professionally delivered by attentive staff. The menu description only provides a small insight into what will arrive on each plate. Quality beer and wine offerings from the bar are also notable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris S.7 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful food as always. Service not the quickest but that’s much better than being rushed, and if we hadn’t been absolutely famished we probably wouldn’t have noticed. Staff very polite and helpful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah F.7 years ago · 4 reviews

exceptional Good, fantastic service fantastic atmosphere can't recommend enough really fantastic

"Very good"
5/6
Joanna P.7 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful place welcomed by a lovely log fire on the go which was appreciated in the snow! amazing food little slow on service to get us seated even though nobody was in the restaurant but overall good experience would recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue T.7 years ago · 1 review

We visited here for a special birthday Sunday lunch. Lovely venue, excellent choice of dishes which were all delicious, and the service was very attentive without being overpowering.

"Excellent"
6/6
Esther S.7 years ago · 1 review

All the food was beautiful. Vegans and vegetarians are catered for really well too! Would definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back in the future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jon K.7 years ago · 4 reviews

From the moment we arrived we were made welcome. Staff were excellent as was the food which all of my party (there were five of us) enjoyed

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian C.7 years ago · 1 review

Everything perfect- beautiful setting ,comfortable chairs,lovely staff and excellent food. Warm friendly and spotlessly clean. Will definitely be back-Soon Brilliant all round Thank you very much

"Excellent"
6/6
Timothy M.7 years ago · 1 review

Each one of our group of 7 had a Superb meal. Could not fault the service either. I would highly recommend a visit to the Bay Horse.

"Excellent"
6/6
James H.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food. The chefs definitely know what they’re doing! In our opinion, pretty much Michelin standard. Highly recommend and we’d definitely go back again. Excellent evening. Thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen R.7 years ago · 1 review

Liked it so much, we went for 2 consecutive nights. Lovely traditional pub, great food, friendly staff and excellent value for money. Would thoroughly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Annette M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Superb meal choose from the market menu, food was cooked to perfection, I had the beef and my husband had the belly pork. Pleasant ambiance and excellent service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie O.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food warm welcome and friendly staff. What more can you ask for 🍻 a return visiit will most certainly be booked thank you for a superb lunch

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom M.7 years ago · 1 review

Whoppingly good scran, loves it lol ha ha, meat was class. Would recommend to anyone. Bloke serves us looked like zane malik the mad head

"Good"
4/6
Susan P.7 years ago · 1 review

I love the bay horse. However on this occasion for a reasonably priced mid week tea, I thought it was a little on the expensive side. Two chicken main courses, no starter and two glasses of wine, 80 pounds I thought was a little expensive. I agree you have to pay for quality, but found it just a wee bit over priced and over fussy.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris C.7 years ago · 1 review

Restaurant was not really warm enough. Food absolutely excellent as always but slightly disappointed with the very small amount of meat in the main course.

"Very good"
5/6
Raydene C.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and ambience good, staff friendly and attentive although service felt slow with what felt like a long wait for food. Difficult balance to get with unhurried experience. Will go again and continue to recommend to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony S.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Great venue, lovely food and really pleasant staff. A joy as always. Not really sure why I know need to waste my time adding words just so this review can be posted though!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ken B.7 years ago · 4 reviews

A quiet lunchtime but the welcome and service were first class and the food and wine were excellent. We cannot wait to eat there again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathryn A.7 years ago · 1 review

The setting for the Bay Horse in Hurworth is pretty and the inside is lovely too. We were met by the warmth of a log fire, which was very welcome for a cold February evening. The staff were equally warm, very helpful and friendly. The food is fab, a super mix of traditional and unusual with interesting combinations. A lovely evening and a real treat of a night out.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lindsay A.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Great food and great service :-) Will definitely return, too many delicious looking dishes on the menu, so hard to chose so I need to try some others!

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon L.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food a balance between presentation, taste and portion size perfectly balanced. Not cheap but worth the cost! Great service...try the rice pudding..to die for

"Excellent"
6/6
David M.7 years ago · 1 review

Warm welcome cosy room great service and one of the best meals in the area, and very good value, we look forward to returning soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Kathleen L.7 years ago · 1 review

Food excellent staff friendly and courteous,however we were given lovely complementary bread shortly after being seated but then waited 40 mins before our order was taken and then given complimentary bread again waiter appeared oblivious that we had already had bread.We gave it to a passing waitress to return it.We didn't have starter just main course ( which took 30 minutes to arrive )and pudding.This wouldn't have been so bad if we hadn't waited 40 minutes to place order in the first place.All in all we were there 70 minutes before we started our meal.Other than the long wait to order a pleasant lunch experience.

"Good"
4/6
Sharon J.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was lovely, but the deserts did not look like the photos on the web site, and the portions could of been a bit bigger. The pub itself was really nice, the staff were friendly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jessica P.7 years ago · 1 review

Gorgeous food and excellent service with a cosy,bustling atmosphere. I had crab, venison and apple galette and every mouthful was divine. Staff are friendly and attentive without being pushy. Worth every penny spent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet M.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent meal as always! We've never been for 'Sunday Supper' before, but can highly recommend for those who prefer to have main meal of the day at night even on a Sunday.

"Excellent"
6/6
John C.7 years ago · 1 review

Fab. Superb food, beautifully presented with helpful service and a welcoming atmosphere. To celebrate our wedding anniversary this was an ideal location. We really felt this was a special occasion.

"Excellent"
6/6
Malcolm P.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and great, friendly service with a very relaxing ambience. Good choice of local cask beers and large selection of wines - will definitely be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
David S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good service and excellent food! Would definitely go back. Especially enjoyed the crab starter. A good wine list too. A good place for any celebration.

"Very good"
5/6
Janet S.7 years ago · 1 review

Food superb, ambience great , staff subtlety attentive. All three of us enjoyed our dining experience and we will be back for more in the near future.Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hannah H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely all round fantastic. Went for a meal with my partner, location was lovely, environment was perfect, staff were attentive but not invasive. Food was impeccable. 100% would recommend with confidence.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jill B.7 years ago · 1 review

The food, service and atmosphere were absolutely excellent at The Bay Horse. We will definitely return and recommend to our friends and families. Thanks for a great night.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew T.7 years ago · 1 review

We had mussels in a cream source and the game risotto for starters. Both were full of flavour and the mussels were almost large enough for a main course. We both had pheasant for the main course which was again excellent with a variety of flavours to accompany the meat. We were too full for deserts. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. All in all an excellent evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alex M.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food I had carrot soup followed by chicken main, my husband had parsnip soup followed by parsnip croquette the flavours were superb, a real treat for our pallets. The lovely atmosphere and friendly staff made it a special experience. 100% all round.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter C.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic suprise birthday for my wife, the service and food were excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruth C.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Outstanding service and food. Ambience is excellent. Knowledgeable staff regarding wine suggestions. Food presentation superb and quality of produce top class. Overall an excellent evening

"Excellent"
6/6
Judith S.7 years ago · 1 review

My daughter booked this for us because of its proximity to Rockcliffe Hall where we were staying. What a gem, fabulous food and excellent service. Will definitely be back for more.

"Excellent"
6/6
William B.7 years ago · 1 review

Fourth visit in the last 12 months and once again excellent. Only slight niggle, the scallops were plated up too soon onto a cool plate and were a little cold. It was busy and I put it down to that alone. Otherwise, very happy.

"Good"
4/6
Sue Y.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, wine and ambience...would highly recommend. Service ever so slightly slow but not a major problem! It’s a great venue to eat or just relax in the bar area .

"Very good"
5/6
Marion S.7 years ago · 1 review

A cosy, relaxed atmosphere and nice setting. Staff are friendly and helpful but most importantly the food was beautiful. Will definitely go back for more!

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