The Keys - Darlington

After noon tea was great value and very tasty however the service was not very good .it was extremely busy with parties maybe this is why however the staff stayed at the bar area talking .

The food and service was lovely and perfect but the notice and atmosphere was not good kids screaming and shouting it just wasn't that nice sit dawn cream tea experience.

Superb Sunday lunch which was freshly cooked. We like the way some veg is served separately so you can help yourself to portions. Friendly and polite staff. Spacious dining area. We will be returning - thank you.

The food was great and there staff were great too!

We had a fantastic meal last night. It was our first time visiting The Keyd and the food was excellent. The burger was by far the best we've had and the service we received was excellent. What a bonus is was that there was 2 for 1 on cocktails. We will definitely be paying another visit.

easy to book, with good food and pleasant atmosphere. Been quite a few times for both meals and afternoon tea and would definitely recommend it.

The staff were wonderful but the food was terrible. I ordered steak and ale pie. The meat was totally dried out and burnt on the outside end. I couldnt eat it. My husbands burger was also dry. The poor young man appologised but what else could he do. I thought possibly they might of offered to take it off the bill.

Although the service was a bit slow and not as attentive as we would have liked, we loved the food and the ambiance. Amazing choice on the lunch menu - not just the usual stuff and superb value for money .

Lovely food and great service from staff. Good atmosphere and plenty of choice on the menu, from light lunch and sandwiches to more substantial meals.

Lovely meal, great service, the waiter was brill with our daughter! Really enjoyed the food, nothing too much trouble, will return. Recommend the tandoori chicken flatbread.

We enjoyed our breakfast to celebrate Fathers Day. Service was good and we were well looked after. We would highly recommend The Keys to family and friends.

Food was absolutely beautiful, very good food at a very reasonable price. The staff in the restaurant were cheerful and helpful and the food was served quickly

Great food at a great price. Nice friendly staff. Good choice of drinks and in a good central location. Have been here twice and would definitely go back again.

We frequently dine at the Keys because of the service we get and the menus and choice of meals the price range is very good the atmosphere is just right.i would recommend anyone to try this establishment you won't be disappointed.

Not very busy, which was good but later when a DJ started playing it was difficult to talk. I thought the DJ would be upstairs. No wine list available which is not good. No happy hour for cocktails (only friday and saturday). Usually i find the food average but this time all 3 of us were impressed. Had to seek out a member of staff to pay.

Great food but even better service. Our server Miles couldn't do enough for us. We loved how he interacted with our son, made him feel very comfortable. Highly recommended.

The food was amazing but glad we didn't book table any later. Started blasting out music at 8 which isn't great when you're still sat eating.

Excellent food and service, friendly staff. You may have to wait a while ! but it's worth it as the food is always fresh and hot.

Had afternoon tea for a birthday treat. very attentive and friendly staff. booked on line , got phone call to confirm, asked if any dietary preferences ie gluten free. the food was very nice. Would recommend to anyone. The venue is lovely and clean.

Walked into restaurant and said name they knew details straight away and showed us to our table. Very easy way to book and no trouble of having to find contact details and try to phone up x

Fabulous Sunday lunch. We had roast beef which was beautifully cooked and still a bit pink in the middle. The veg was not soggy or over cooked. We will be visiting again.

We really enjoyed our experience at the Keys, we would highly recommend the food and the staff are really friendly as well. Well worth a trip.

Nice restaurant with good service. Excellent meals which are well presented. We had two course meal at set price which was good value for money.

Great food great service will be back,we booked on a Saturday night expecting to have to wait for service, but everything was spot on,could not fault a thing, the food was to die for,well done to the staff keep it up.

Staff were great, they work hard to please, will definately go back and reccomend to friends and family. Food was good. The only down side is the resturant was a little cold but the staff did put the heating when we informed them we were cold.

Although is was vert quiet after being shown to our table we were sat about 10 minutes before out drinks order was taken , the meals themselves were very enjoyable

Excellent Afternoon Tea and great service as always, also a very reasonable price. The only thing we would have found helpful was a menu, as there was a Christmas Afternoon Tea that we didn't know about, until seeing a sign in the loo.

We went for lunch and food was really nice, service was a little slow though. Brownie was dry, but the sticky toffee pudding was lovely.

The food and service were superb but evening spoilt a bit by a group of 8 drunken males who could not communicate without shouting. My friend from London said the food was better than a lot of restaurants she has been to in London.

For our first time going there, the staff were very attentive and polite, nothing was too much trouble and the food was very good, so good we couldn't finish it all and we were given the rest to take home, lovely place well recommended a visit

Great food at a great set meal price. Good waiter service - friendly and welcoming will be going again soon. Looked the veg choices and well presented!

Very relaxing lunch. The staff were very helpful with regard to my being gluten free and were able to make a meal gluten free for me by changing one of the ingredients. It was delicious. Will definitely be visiting The Keys again.

Great value for money and excellent service. Staff were very polite. Didn't have to wait long for our food. Size of thie dishes were pleasingly large.

The staff were friendly and helpful. Meal was lovely there was more than enough food. The Sunday lunch was nicely presented and the beef and pork were both cooked to perfection.

We waited a while before the drinks came. Everything took some time but at least we never felt rushed. Staff were very friendly . Good atmosphere. Clean. Choice of menu good and excellent cheeseboard - really good value.

Torn between what food to have - so much choice! Best risotto I've had before. Lovely chunky chips and onion rings too! Will definitely be returning very soon! Wonderful service - friendly and fast.

Very good and good value .The staff were help full and friendly. The food was good,plentiful and we'll presented .The overall experience was very pleasant and I will be back

Afternoon tea was lovely was really impressed. Would go again Lovely atmosphere asell. Staff are helpful aswell. Lovely food. Youngest son enjoyed his afternoon tea asw3ll

Once again great service and fantastic sunday lunch, the only bit of concern was that the lunch was goinga touch on the cool side, but other than that its the best in town.

Food was very good. Service was good even though it was a busy Sunday lunch. It was a good job we booked. Would definitely go again.

Exerlent food and service we enjoyed our meal and sweet the surroundings were pleasing and everywhere looked clean and not to long to wait between coursers the tables were nicely spaced.

We had a very good evening in the Keys. Lovely atmosphere. Food was great and staff very friendly. Will recommend to family and friends and will be returning soon.

Really helpful staff meal nice and hot when arrived would go again prosseco very expensive surroundings very good went to the toilet all clean also basin area good