The Darlington Arms Grouse And Claret

Stunning food. We had steak and chips. Sounds simple, but nope; this was the most delicious, gourmet plate of loveliness. Even the chips like a cross between wedges and crinkle cut and butterflies. And the steak, oh the steak. And the staff! Wonderful. I can’t wait to go back and try the Indian dishes.

Would advise any couple Looking for a relaxing romantic staycation in good hands! Staff are so great it was our anniversary they laid it on thick food was amazing we both had started calamari and prawns with 2 currys will be back!

My wife and I enjoyed fish and chips at The Darlington. Very good quality dish and I would highly recommend. The manager and chef are really friendly and resolve any minor issues immediately. All in all a very nice pub, good menu and value for money.

During our travels to and from Bristol Airport on the 6th and 14th of September, four of us dined at this charming pub and were thoroughly impressed. We were greeted warmly and served exceptional food. Our first evening included starters of mussels, calamari, halloumi fries, and whitebait, which were all generously portioned and delicious. For our main courses, we enjoyed beer-battered fish and chips, as well as hand-carved honey and mustard ham, both of which were equally satisfying. Despite not having room for dessert, we were so pleased with our experience that we returned for another meal on our way back from holiday. Despite arriving after the kitchen had closed due to a flight delay, the staff kindly accommodated us with another fantastic meal. Although the pub is not conveniently located near us, we highly recommend dining here to others. A heartfelt 'thank you' to the staff and chef for their exceptional service. We will certainly make a point to dine here again if we ever fly from Bristol in the future.

I have to say, this was the worst place I have ever booked to stay. After being greeted with condescending terms of endearment, my mother (who is 74) and I were shown to our room through a back entrance that was dirty and messy. The pathway included a small, steep staircase that was difficult for me to climb with just an overnight bag, let alone for my mother who had to crawl up on her hands and knees. The room itself was nicely decorated, but there were leftover toothpaste and spit stains on the wall by the sink, as well as dirty marks and stains on the bed throw. We decided to leave and find alternative accommodation. Overall, a disappointing experience.