bar lounge area with big sofas and chairs over looking the river the road straight outside is an

the lighting in the bar area is very bright, could do with lowering to make a nicer atmosphere

pleasant bar and lounge area

drinks at the bar are a bit pricey, 2

the bar wasn t open 24/7 but understand cos of covid 19

the rooms, toilets and facilities were all very clean and well maintained, furthurmore all of the bar staff were extremely friendly and very helpful, for the price i paid it certainly exceeded

there was a nice atmosphere in the bar and the beer was good

friendly staff fun bar great cocktails central location good karaoke

received a warm welcome when i checked in at the bar, so after leaving my luggage up in my room, even as a lone female traveller i was happy enough

the garrick hotel has recently been refurbished throughout including the bar and the rooms

had to go to the bar to ask for toilet paper which was not provided in the room

i ate in the bar this time and had the burger, which was excellent

a great pub atmosphere lovely locals would stay again little lad behind the bar was a very

food was delicious and bar had a great vibe

3 of us, had some 14 families members join us for last minute food and drinks, bar staff were brilliant

although a pub i heard no noise from the bar even on a busy friday night

i was told i could come into the bar and watch the tv they had there

bar had a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere

a lovely bar downstairs with a great restaurant

it was close to where i was working, the food in the bar was very good.

restaurant and bar were good assets

comfy bed, nice size bar with excellent choice of food

it was nice to have a bar on site for getting a coffee and a drink

in bar area could be higher to making eating of meals easier

location is good near yarm. staff at reception, bar and cleaning staff were super friendly

of the staff were excellent, from check in/out to the night lady and bar staff, they were friendly and looked after us very well

central to everything, great breakfast, 24hr bar but no noise, lovely bathroom and all clean

lobby bar open 24 hours

only negative was bar prices.

reception was fast, efficient and friendly. the bar in the evening were also very accommodating.

no staff to serve at bar at breakfast time

drinks in bar are to expensive and pool was very cold it put us off going again

has everything you need from parking , leisure, bar and restaurant etc

was amazing on the inside, the staff are fantastic, the food is great both breakfast and the bar and grill, very comfortable room

nice bar cant comment on the breakfast as we didn't have it

breakfast spot on tea time bar food spot on very warm place to staybrill

well equipped, bed comfy, bar & restaurant conveniently located

bar reasonably priced and food very nice indeed

the food i had was very t fresh and super tasty, bar staff are so lovely and helpful

the food in the bar was exceptional

uncomfortable to sleep on, there were no shower gels or shampoo left in the room so we had to use bar soap for the shower

bar next door and an indian buffet restaurant other side with 10% off for hotel users

crappy beds! no bar or restaurant small shower. got wet going to the room. depressing place!

showers don't stay hot.hotel attached bar closes to early midweek.

not a hotel if you just want somewhere to sleep for the night and go then fine it said it had a bar but i never saw it as couldn't take my elderly mother over the car park in the dark & you need

the lounge, restaurant and bar area was just what was needed to relax and enjoy a cracking breakfast

trip - the receptionist was polite and professional, the service was fantastic, they have a nice bar with seating area, and the room was comfy with a nice double bed

bar food exceptional and reasonable price

mily) and facilities really good bar food was also very good easy to park and

one and she was doing everything, didn t like the young lads that just come in and sit in the bar that weren t staying

bar food ok and tasty, portions are a good size

bar staff are very helpful

and we still pop over to visit the highfield for breakfast or a meal with our 2 dogs and the bar guy always brings them bowl of fresh water and a tickle, what more can you ask for as a

staff were very friendly & helpful, the room was clean & a very comfy bed & the bar food lovely & the breakfast 1st class

lovely food in the bar downstairs

always quick and easy check in, staff from reception, night porters, bar staff, chefs right through to house keeping always really friendly and willing to go the extra

mealsminnthe bar were great, breakfast was excellent for the price of

excellent value for money and the bar area and food are excellent

excellent large bar within the facility, good food

and bar have recently been done up to an excellent standard, food is typical bar food and good quality

the roomsare a good size and comfortable, and the bar and restaurant welcoming and comfortable

drinks at the bar cost 40, a little pricey but this is not a budget hotel

little point went into bar asked for a bottle of malbec but didn t have one but it was on drinks list

enough staff in the bar, the one bar person could not cope with serving drinks in the bar as well as serving in the

there is bar meal option for more casual dining - though the bar is relatively small and cosy / intimate so

was nice and all the staff were excellent very well manard and welcoming also bar man i realised who you were when you came in for that sarnie the other week didn't realise

on a number of occasions, staff always friendly & helpful, rooms recently modernised, excellent bar meals & breakfast

little find, stunning rooms, bar and restaurant

nice ambience in the bar and dining area

refurbished to a very high standard - excellent bar and restaurant food menu is great and all very reasonably priced - will definately stay here

the bar and restaurant very nice, the breakfast great with a nice waiter serving

not very good either in the room or bar area, no duvet cover on the duvet, no plugs in either the bath or

risps / nuts )

no bar area for drinkers

no air con . bar didnt sell snacks

great room. nice bar with excellent food and reasonable beers

staff were all lovely, especially bar staff

all really good, nice room, bar and location.

food, and really good two or three course deal in the bar

staff were friendly and very helpful i went to the bar at 10

loved the option of the mini bar items, and that there were bath robes and slippers for using the hot tub outside

bath so you don't need to book a room with a hot tub, great food, rooms do come with a mini bar which is a bit pricey but we didn't use, dose come with 2 free bottles of water and tea and

including the mini bar option

outside area of bar gorgeous too

great restaurant and has a lovely bar area

great location, bar and staff.

great location in the middle of sedgefield, nice bar area and very comfortable rooms.

staff good location great atmosphere in bar and restaurant food amazing unreal breakfast - best i’ve ever

food and ambience in bar restaurant very good

1 above bar a little noisy , but earplugs were provided and the noise didn’t go on late anyway

staff from reception, bar and breakfast , early check in which was a bonus, great bar with breakfast exceptional, looking

continental breakfast being on a tray outside bedroom door, great location for the hotel and the bar menu and food was very cheap and fab value

unfortunately the bar was closed to guests due to a private function which was fine.

of the amazing little town of sedgefield and had the pub downstairs has sport on tv and friendly bar staff

couldn't fault our stay at all, also must stay if your having a drink in the bar during your stay the bar has a great vibe and gets busy

brilliant staff in reception, bar and restaurant, super rooms, lovely food and drink

good location - nice bar and dining area

so often bar staff have miserable faces and no interaction

very friendly and helpful breakfast was amazing plenty of variety to choose from bar man was very helpful and very

good bar room

the bar served a nice pint of cask ale, the bar meal was tasty and good value

stay every year as i love the friendly staff, the lovely food, the bar which stays open late for residents, and the comfortable rooms

rooms lovely staff lovley and very welcoming .lunch in the bar was very nice .great service

the bar staff were very friendly and helpful

spaceous room, very comfortable excellent restaurant and bar facilities

nice bar area. clean room. bed was really comfy.

the bar staff were very helpful in organising us a taxi

the staff are lovely and pleasant, so helpful the young lady behind the bar is a credit to the place

the receptionist/ bar staff member was super friendly and even though there was something not working in the room and

friendly staff, great bar ud83cudf78

location, clean room, easy check in with very friendly bar man

bar could have been open longer and it could have served breakfast but this is all i would

always really friendly staff, nice cosy bar area for a few drinks

just little noisy but was above a bar on a high street

also, we have a bar snack and the food was lovely

room slightly tired bar staff at evening wedding reception not friendly or polite

serve meals in bar after 530pm

lovely bar and lounge area to relax in

the bar is well laid out with different seating areas, wine is well chosen and well priced

getting a drink at the bar was slow with only one member of staff on duty

breakfast is ok but is pre-prepared continental left in room - fair value but a cooked option is

large comfortable room plus good selection for the continental breakfast.

breakfast in the room

the continental breakfast was really good maybe some oat milk next time good selection

breakfast was fantastic as were the staff, room, views etc a really perfect place to stay!!

the hotel bar had good local bitter

would had been good to have a bar - but not a real

yet enough room for the other one, at breakfast hot food but cold plate, poor parking, bar & restaurant not

had hoped to dine and sit at the bar without going out

the bar was closed on a saturday night

i would recommend people to go in for a drink in the lovely bar and look around the ballroom if you want to hold an event or even for your wedding

nothing - wish we’d been able to stay longer to enjoy the bar area and restaurant

needs more life in the bar etc there’s so much potential for the hotel

the staff were very friendly, no problem getting a drink in the bar

friendly staff...reasonable bar prices...comfy bed big room.

spa was fantastic, as was the bar etc

a complaint , but last time we were there it was under refurbishment , the new decor in dinning bar area is now lost a bit of the old building feel , but the oscar dinning are is much more in

the bar maid was so lovely when we went in and made the evening fun and

the bar staff were wonderful, helpful, and friendly

mandy on reception, janis looking after the rooms, abi on the bar and the rest of the team were all spot on, thanks folks

couldn't sample the bar food because of dietary problems, but menu sounded great

only thing i would suggest is to change the bar that holds the shower curtain as it falls down.

great accommodation, jill and elisha bar staff were brilliant nd made me feel very welcome

above a pub but once checked in there's a separate front door so you don't need to go into bar unless you want to

lovely bar downstairs

staff from reception to bar all lovely ,friendly the best staff we have so far met

breakfast was very good staff always helpful and polite expecially bar staff

great bar area, room spotlessly clean and comfortable clean bed

the breakfast bar area is a nice setup with plenty of options for breakfast

bed was comfortable room was huge nice bar and lounge area

kyle was the bar tender and recommended bars to go to as we were there to celebrate a big birthday and wanted a

and all nearby restaurants bars and shops

bedroom cold even with radiator on full. noise from next bedroom till 3.30am. no bar snacks.

staff and bar was lovely

spacious room, blackout curtains, nice bar downstaires

the food is excellent,wonderful bar where you feel quite comfortable as a woman travelling alone

bed was great. bar looks cool. nice vibe

nice rooms. good bar and restaurant. very friendly staff. great location so close to the centre.

quality hotel, a jewel in the centre of darlington. great decor, room, bar & staff.

a gem of a hotel , fabulous location quirky bar area , staff were amazing very friendly and welcoming and the food was fab , bathroom and

all of it food amazing bar fab happy hour even better 1pint if lager 4 or 2 -4- 5 fab

if there had been a bar menu, we would have dined at the hotel

bar snacks

to park, cosy rooms, good hospitality tray, comfortable beds, great restaurant menu and bar very reasonable prices, great breakfast and really friendly staff

favourite hotel in darlington, upgraded lovely meal in the restaurant drinks in the bar excellent service fantastic friendly

the bar was great, claire and team were very welcoming, couldn t do enough for me, great night

on our first night we stayed down in the bar and she couldn t have been more helpful and lovey

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were in the room right above the bar so if you wasn t prepared for the music going on into the early hours this would be a problem

upon arriving at the believe boutique, i met with claire, the owner of the hotel and bar

where really nice and helpful, the rooms where super clean and modern with a luxury feel, the bar and restaurant where perfect along with the breakfast in the morning

the room was great and bar area was really nice to sit and chill

very nice bar area

bar prices

very comfortable room, an excellent bar meal and a hearty breakfast

serve bar food & drinks

clean, tidy and very welcoming excellent breakfast and bar facilities

the new bar area is good, friendly staff

the bar was lovely too with views of the sea

downstairs is diner, and bar- you can take dogs to the bar and have food there

the bar staff were friendly as well

loud music to continue after midnight especially when there were only 2 people in the pub and 2 bar staff

arrival the lad on the bar was so friendly and welcoming

live music and lovely bar food

staff were great - bar staff and cleaning staff

didn't have breakfast at the hotel but did eat on friday night in bar area and it was excellent food and service

had a bar meal which tasted lovely and was hot

location is excellent, lovely bar area

rooms, bar and restaurant area

we enjoyed a few drinks in the bar, and the bar staff were very helpful and friendly

ridiculous drinks prices which seemed to varey depending on which bar you were in and the lack of brands from bar to bar, but were still charged top price for the

in the evening there is also a cocktail bar open to guests even if they are not dining at the restaurant

the breakfast was as lovely as ever and the drinks in the bar the day before relaxed and well presented with great choice

neve in the cocktail bar awesome she was funny and can make any cocktails you want even if it s not on the menu we

harry and james in the clubhouse provided exceptional dinner/ bar service

tidy and clean staff all helpful and very polite breakfast was excellent and food at night in the bar was also very good will be using the railway crossings

room more towel hanging and a shelf for to put your toiletries ate on wednesday evening in the bar it was really good and again friendly staff likewise at breakfast 8:15 start for breakfast

the bar downstairs had a lovely friendly atmosphere we had an evening meal which was pipping hot

bar downstairs served a great range of beers and the breakfast was spot on

excellent bar food

the bar and communal areas where very comfortable and well kept

nice wedding venue. comfortable bar area. nice breakfast

guy behind the bar was just stood chatting

the bar and restaurant area was incredible comfy and welcoming. 2 roaring log fires.

hotel , lovely room ,clean with all amenities, good location ,nice bar area, plenty of parking, very helpful staff especially amy on

the room was quiet with easy access to the carpark and the bar etc

isn't something we didn't like but just to say there was noise from the bar but to reassure fellow travellers it seems intrusive but was quiet by 22

the bar staff and waitresses are great

owner and staff friendly and helpful and nice bar and food was excellent

we were warmly welcomed by the bar staff

we didn t like the jazz background music at breakfast and in the bar area.

all the public area were beautifully decorated and the bar area was a delight to sit in

we eat dinner in the bar and the

to the moment we checked out, our stay was excellent in every way - reception staff, our room, bar staff and restaurant staff - all very professional yet friendly and welcoming

at the bar and grill was a touch slow when ordering drinks at the bar but didn t mind, mentioned on my

have breakfast

clean throughout, super friendly hosts giving a wide choice of breakfast all of which was excellent

brilliant breakfast preorder the night before and it comes fresh at the time you have asked for.

with the breakfast, which was described as “fabulous” in the pre visit

clean comfy rooms. very quiet. excellent breakfast. very friendly staff and great food

character property with a roaring fire on entry, comfy sofas in the bar and lounge

the bar staff have really got it

was amazing - i travelled with my dog and they set me up my own table in the bar so i could eat with my pet

friendly accommodating staff. homely bar and dining areas. good value food.

great and drinks from bar good staff were polite and attentive

good location friendly landlady would recommend.good value good shower bar downstairs

our 70s , brought back so many memories of what places used to be like atmosphere was brilliant , bar staff friendly locals friendly , saturday night was busy , for the price we paid we loved it ,

i had a drink in the bar and even got chatting with some of the locals

from start to finish, locals were friendly and prices spot on bar staff make you feel welcome and i'd say value wise hard to beat

everything staff bedroom facilities regulars in the bar downstairs looking to relocate near by .

we used the pool and enjoyed the bar on the evening

the very pleasant staff and very good choice at breakfast and bar food

cancer and it didn t disappoint, from afternoon tea to facial treatments cocktails at the bar you literally have it all under one roof here and not to mention the excellent price included a

didn't use the restaurant or bar food menus because of extortionate prices

do with some music on around the pool area and bar at night time

and furniture need updating in bar and restraunt full of stains and off putting , not sure what your sitting on

noise from bar

the local customers in the bar and garden also made us welcome which made our stay even more welcoming

seats in bar very dirty. room very cold to the point we could see our breath in morning

fancy but it's good value and although we were there on a saturday night the noise from the bar didn't disturb us

nice bar to have a drink in

bar service was amazing

v good value staff in the retriever bar restaurant were absolutely lovely, as was the cafe that did us breakfast next

liked the breakfasts and cafe and bar areas. staff very helpful.

good value for money, bar prices are very reasonable, staff were polite and accommodating

bar area has lovely atmosphere, food is excellent and good value, and every member of staff we came

staff, nothing was too much trouble (special thanks to the lovely night porter for the bar service)

and stayed in many hotels and this hands down was the best , my wife and i had drinks in ybe bar at night, no sooner had i put my glass down the barmaid was pooring me a new one , the rooms

lovely room food in bar was fantastic .and all staff very friendly

room was spotless, bar and restaurant staff so attentive and polite. food exceptional.

bar only had two choices of lager, fosters and birra moretti

i can't praise the staff highly enough they were all amazing especially ashley in the bar and

the food was excellent from the farmers bar staff were helpful during our

property has had a revamp in their reception area and downstairs bar area which is an improvement

i would like to give a big mention and thank you to ashley who looked after us in the bar and restaurant she is a lovely lady and nothing was too much trouble for her

fault of the owners was the room was on the ground floor and a couple of noisy guests kept the bar door open for a short

they have a bar and a wedding/conference venue facility at the back of the hotel, which i'd not seen upon

there is also a small bar area for drinks, and the host

00pm and we were going to have a drink in the hotel bar before retiring, unfortunately the bar was not open and the staff were not on site, so we had

he opened bar and allowed us to get food delivered in as late checking in

while we didn't have food in the place, there was a little bar area and breakfast available

bar is a little lifeless but it is what it is and prices are good

unfortunately there were no licensed bar facility.

clean and good value. great staff. disappointed on eating and bar facilities. would do again.

it was more like a little breakfast bar cafe

the breakfast was fabulous

the bar food and breakfast were spot on

bar staff were friendly kind and helpful

extended bar hours for considerate guests

food was good bar facilities good too, staff very helpful.

bar and restaurant staff extremely

staff were very friendly from booking in and bar staff

amazing room, breakfast fab. restaurant and bar great too!

amazing 10/10 also , the bar caters for eveyones tipple ud83dude00 kelly and

which was a shame, the rooms were lovely, warm and welcoming, from entering the hotel to our room bar and restaurant , food excellent

and there is a happy atmosphere around the bar also

the restaurant in with the bar was good, with a traditional character

really nice people ud83dudc4d neil on the bar was a legend ud83dudc4d

friendly staff in bar area. great food and beers

great bar with friendly locals

nice ambiance, cosy armchairs in the bar area

the bar area is lovely and spacious with everything you need for the meals etc

breakfast, comfy room with lovely shower, we had a meal in the bar in the evening and it was fantastic, staff were professional and polite at all times

excellent value , lovely bar area and first class food

the inn bar was homely and had a lovely atmosphere with great staff

cheaper bar drinks

we arrived to a busy, warm, inviting bar and after a very short wait were shown

all the bar staff were so kind and great at their jobs and so friendly and made us feel so welcome

lovely bar area comfortable and clean staff great nice room bathroom modern shower lovely view around

bar area was vibrant yet cosy at the same time

great bar with pool table and tv. lovely restaurant. great size and very clean rooms.

had a lovely restaurant and bar . would recommend a visit, definitely will stay there again.

beds spacious rooms awesome bathroom excellent toiletries adequate tea bar attached indian

the bar served great beers and the local company was super friendly and accommodating

even though there was a busy restaurant and bar underneath the bedrooms, never heard a thing from downstairs

breakfast was a little disorganised no menus and wet floor still cleaning bar area was bit messy

bar was

staff, the room, the food including a great breakfast and the friendliness in the bar on an evening

friendly bar maid for check in and breakfast services

atmosphere in the bar & restaurant is typical english pub - fantastic

always are comfy night and lovely bar staff and reception staff.

everything. the room was great value, parking great, loved the bar area & food menu too.

outside the door was a big bonus and dog friendly and 5 minutes from the city with a wonderful bar and restaurant highly

bar had a lovely atmosphere and plenty of areas to sit

bar and restaurant facilities if required

you get the warmth and hospitality of a great b&b with the bonus of a fully stocked bar and excellent restaurant

nice meals

great relaxing bar with 2 well kept real ales

the meals were excellent, great breakfast, staff friendly, cute little bar to enjoy and relax in after a day of sightseeing

the bar was super, and the locals were friendly

the building exterior is lovely and the interior bar and dining areas are stylish and very comfortable

place to stay nice bar area/restaurant nice and central to all the shops and bars would definitely recommend it to all

no baileys behind the bar so limited cocktail availability

the bar and restaurant are also great--nice variety of breakfast dishes in particular

the hotel was new and very nice, the bar was very well stocked, food was amazing rooms were beyond what we expected

location, large comfortable bed in good size room, excellent bar with good drink

is noise from bar below but they provide ear plugs and it did not bother us but might not be suitable for small

they have a lovely lounge bar to sit in, very comfortable

excellent fish and chips from the bar restaurant, crisp chips and a light batter on the fish, not at all greasy, so compliments to

great access and through side entrance so no need to go through bar or restaurant when coming and going

good bar and evening food

clean comfortable hotel with a great restaurant and good bar central in the main street so convenient

excellent service in both restaurant and bar

beer at the bar was in a good price, good temperature

good bar and restaurant

bar was reasonable

reception asked us to go into the bar area,which was decorated beautifully

the bar was nice we had a few drinks before we went to our party it s such a lovely setting so well

staff went above and beyond and in particular, the bar and restaurant areas were lovely

room was very clean, the location fantastic, the staff especially in the bar were brilliant, the evening meal was perfection, only thing to let it down was breakfast, i

bar prices compared really well with tourist prices in town centre

pizza served in the bar very good as was the breakfast

needs updating but can’t complain for price , was clean and good bar !

great bar & awesome local people

was close to major roads, plenty of food outlets nearby, bar downstairs

the bar in the hotel's limited drinks feels a bit like a café but the health club is better

the staff in the hotel and the spa bar were very friendly and helpful

staff were so helpful during such a difficult time with lockdown, no bar so quite happy to supply me ice and take my own bottle in also my own food

liked the fact there was a bar by reception

not enough chairs at the bar or enough drink options

if you stay make sure you have a few drinks in the bar - lets keep pubs like this running

the bar was unreal so well stocked

great bar

the bar was very good, with a great atmosphere and friendly

checked in early , warm welcome from everyone in the bar too

trip into town visiting the many pubs, with the favourites being the revolution, champagne bar and the market tavern ( one extreme to the other) (+) beautifully decorated bar where i (+)every detail in the decor is amazing, from the outdoor entrance to the room, including reception, bar etc (+) only a very short walk to the centre and the hotel has a lovely little bar downstairs which allows you take to drinks back to your room (+) the bar is very nice and serve excellent cocktails (+)building ideally situated in the city, quiet street but short walk across the bridge to shops, bars and cafes we recieved a friendly welcome upon arrival from lady on reception and were given (+) the restaurant and bar area continued the fantastic decoration of the rest of the hotel (-)bar area was a bit brightly lit (+)girlfriend loved the bath and i loved the walk in shower also the bar downstairs was very

breakfast was paltry, the better the location, the smaller the

the breakfast is very nice here, definitely worth having

breakfast is fab

rooms great facilities, the breakfast is amazing and the hot tub rooms are incredibly private

centrally located, great staff, cheap bar downstairs

reception and bar staff were good

a short walk to the attractions of the cathedral, castle, bars, pubs etc

food is excellent as are the staff and the bar staff in-particular

it was around the corner from the beautiful bar but was still quiet - and incredibly convenient

fantastic staff in reception bar and dining room

my light bite at the bar was excellent and the service very good

no food served in the bar but was told i could get take away

also the bar downstairs was friendly and the girls ordered a taxi for us to go to our venue

the staff were lovely, the locals in the bar were friendly

it's a busy village inn with a comfortable bar area and rear beer garden

food is served on the premises but they let you order food in to eat in the bar, they have various menus behind the bar