Three Tuns - Darlington

What a night for a family members special birthday the location, the atmosphere, the food amazing, excellent service, Team Tuns gave us 100% vip treatment allowed us to decorate tables and party the night away Everyone has mentioned what a fab place, fab food, fab staff. Thanks for a night to remember

Wish I 'd found this place sooner... Located in the quiet village of Sadberge, The Tuns is an ideal excuse to have a drive or even a wander out! Very welcoming staff, warm, clean and cosy atmosphere is a perfect combination for a nice cheeky beverage or 2 by the log burner. The food is delicious and cooked by people who clearly know what they 're doing. It 's refreshing to see a place that changes their 3 course, reasonably priced menu every month, which coincides with what is in season and what is available locally helping the local economy. I 've eaten here many times and never left disappointed. I ordered off the set menu and the Pub Classics menu, which is also a nice touch that you can mix and match dishes to suit you. I had the Korean Belly pork to start which just melted in your mouth and then being from Middlesbrough I had to go for the parmo. And to any of my fellow boro folk reading this, definitely in my top 3 favourite parmos of all time the chicken to bechamel ratio was spot on and I had a pork belly topping which again was so tender it just melted. 10/10

Visited The Three Tuns at Sadberge: Wednesday 22nd November. On arriving there’s no car park as such so had to park on street not ideal to be truthful Once inside the pub, shown to our table, given menus and took drinks order. Ordered Warmed Crusted Brie and Korean Sticky Belly Pork for starters Pork Au Poirve with Braised Veg with Shoestring Potatoes, also Plain Parmo with Chips and Creamy Slaw for mains. Starters were very nicely presented the warm Brie was exceptional Korean Sticky Belly Pork looked visually stunning but disappointed in flavour. Both mains were really nice, Pork Fillet Au Poirve looked stunning slightly smaller portions than used to but nonetheless very tasty. Parmo was fresh and good quality, the Slaw was so creamy, Chips were well cooked and tasted fine. Overall a pleasant meal waiter and waitress were very professional in their jobs and whole meal was reasonably priced.

Fantastic dining experience. The food is beautifully presented and tastes divine. Service is attentive but not over the top. No hovering. I started with the twice baked soufflé and went onto the belly pork. My husband had the beef Bourgogne. Both were outstanding, very tender with suitable accompaniments. I've lived in France for over 10 years and the menu is reminiscent of the fusion restaurants over there. Unfortunately we didn't have room for pudding. Will definitely be back.

The market menu is excellent quality value for money. The chef obviously likes to experiment with flavours, so different to the average pub grub for similar cost. Friendly staff, always welcoming. We are regular visitors to the Tuns, wish it was our local!