The Spotted Dog - Darlington

My wife and I went to this fantastic pub and restaurant with our friends for Sunday lunch to celebrate her birthday. The place has recently been renovated and has a cozy and warm atmosphere. We all enjoyed our meals, including roast chicken, roast pork, and rare roast beef. The starters and desserts were delicious, and they had a wide selection of wines. The prices were very reasonable, and the portion sizes were generous. The staff, especially Eleanor, Sean Ryan, and Annabel, were all wonderful. We can't wait to come back again. Thank you for a great experience, including the ample parking spaces.

After recently reopening, we were a bit hesitant, but we were pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and the fish and chips were delicious. One person in our group tried the crab rarebit, which was also very tasty and highly recommended. We definitely plan on returning.

My second visit to The spotted dog. Family of 6 adults, attentive staff lovely atmosphere. Food very good especially the mains. However a bit disappointed by the shortage of vegetarian options. Just one starter hummus and two mains one of the pies of the day was a cheese potato pie and a butternut squash goats cheese risotto. I had the risotto and it was delicious, my daughter daughter in law had the pie which they also enjoyed. None of us are vegans but there was nothing vegan listed on the menu, although I’m sure if we’d asked something would have been offered. But a shame not on main menu. Having said that we thoroughly enjoyed our evening and will be back. But if coming with vegan friends would ring first to check options.

First time visiting this beautiful pub our first time eating out on Christmas Day! We had an amazing day, in a beautiful pub being served the most delicious food! Me and the family will certainly be back.

I was a bit cautious as I had never eaten out at Christmas Day but what a pleasant surprise it was, the place was packed but the staff were brilliant, drink and nibbles on arrival, seafood started was amazing and the soup really hit the spot. Main course was cooked to perfection I really wanted it to be worse than I would make) Pudding and huge chunks of cheese to follow This is a spectacular hidden gem I will definitely have Christmas Day here next year