The Blue Bell Inn - County Durham

Terrible sunday lunch on Father’s Day,small amount of meat,vegetables,Yorkshire puddings and the gravy was like water.we were here before lockdown and had a fabulous Sunday lunch that’s why we returned.what a let down,staff advised us it was new owners.the best place in this area for Sunday lunch is the peacock by far....we will not recommend or return.

Used to frequent this pub in the sixties..always good...came back last November had a brilliant Sunday lunch....but today it was terrible..over priced..poor quality...not a patch on my regular pub...will not return.

Worst Sunday dinner i have ever had!!! Gravy like water ,one tiny slice of turkey, Yorkshire puddings flat as pancakes,no mashed potato and rock hard carrots. Apparently chef was informed but still charged full price. Wont be back!!

Visited for a Sunday dinner around about lunch time today. Me and my husband were sat by a lovely young lady, who looked after us from start to finish. After ordering two beef dinners, it was sharply delivered by a very polite young chef (a lovely gesture). The beef was very tender and the mash was proper homemade. I will definitely be booking again soon!

Myself and my family visited the bluebell today, kimberley assisted us to our table and took our orders,anything we needed she was more than happy to help. I had steak with all the trimmings, the chef and the staff catered to my gluten free needs, which was absolutely fantastic. Compliments to George the chef too for the chips that were absolutely delightful. My partner had the gammon steak with all the trimmings and said that he thoroughly enjoyed that also, and my 4 year daughter had the sausage mash and beans with a side of gravy which she enjoyed alot, we then had a dessert, which again my gluten free diet was taking into consideration, which I was very grateful for, we had a lovely time amazing food, and very friendly staff will definitely go back.