A classic staple of the British culinary menu is Sunday dinner, so we’ve pulled together the best places to get a Sunday dinner in Darlington.
Venues on this list offer a wide range of prices for the classic British dish, along with a range of different options.
Some places offer vegan-friendly options, while some offer the more traditional meat-heavy Sunday dinner option.
Here’s the top 7 places in Darlington to have Sunday Dinner according to TripAdvisor
1. The Bay Horse, The Green, Darlington
Classed as a more up-market option, and sporting a Michelin star, customers at this establishment will not be disappointed.
The Bay Horse has also grabbed itself a TripAdvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award and four-and-a-half stars in food, service, and atmosphere.
According to its TripAdvisor description, the pub offers “an emphasis on the finer details of a real old English pub.”
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The venue has received 716 five-star reviews out of a total of 999 reviews altogether, 162 of them being four-stars.
One person said: “Amazing food and excellent service. We had the 3-course Sunday dinner option hmm for £30 which was good value for the great quality, we will definitely return!”
2. The Talbot, The Green, Bishopton, Darlington
Offering a more budget-friendly option, The Talbot has received high praise from reviews on its “best fish and chips and Sunday lunch.”
The venue has scored itself four-and-a-half stars out of five for food, service, value and atmosphere.
The Talbot has received 291 five-star reviews out of a total of 442 reviews altogether.
One person said: “First time in around three years since my wife and I last visited but well worth the wait.
“Have to say the Sunday lunch is exceptional with a good choice of meats and a lot of vegetables.
“We both had the Sirloin of beef cooked pink which we were told when ordering and it was delicious.
“A great selection of vegetables and a lovely Yorkshire Pudding along with plenty of gravy. Staff were very polite and efficient, I would definitely recommend a visit.”
3. The Copper Beech, Neasham Road, Darlington
The Copper Beech can offer customers a classic Sunday dinner for a fair price, while also offering a great service.
The venue has received four-and-a-half stars out of five for food, service and value.
It’s also managed to pick itself up a TripAdvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award.
The venue has scored 257 five-star reviews and 65 four-star reviews out of 380 altogether.
One person said: “Just been for sunday lunch we got 2 beef dinners extra gravy and pigs in blankets portions are excellent really tasty food aswell my partner had a coffee and a gin and tonic I had a pint of coke as I was driving excellent service and worth the £31.50 I paid.
“This is the 3rd time I have been for a meal absolutely fantastic food and made to feel welcome. Keep up the good work highly recommended make sure you book a table as people were getting turned away due to no spare tables.”
4. The Mowden, Staindrop Road, Darlington
The Mowden is another venue to grab itself a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.
Securing itself four-and-a-half stars in food and value and four-stars in service and atmosphere, the business is also well reviewed.
137 of the reviews are five-star with 62 being four-star out of a total of 236 reviews altogether.
One person said: “Went for Sunday dinner the other day. As usual, a great meal, a choice of meat with a variety of different veg.
“Also went for the Eton mess dessert, delicious. The staff and owners are very friendly and have worked so hard over the last few months, they do an excellent job to keep everyone safe.
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“Everything is well managed, from the phone booking, & staff greet you at the entrance before seating you.
“Would definitely recommend this pub any time.”
5. The Burtree Inn, Burtree Lane, Darlington
With just four stars out of five, the Burtree Inn isn’t the highest-reviewed place on this list.
However, it has bagged itself a TripAdvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award.
Burtree Inn has also received four-and-a-half stars for food and service, and four-stars for value and atmosphere.
The venue has received 276 five-star reviews out of 504 altogether, 120 of them being four-stars.
One person said: “Myself and my partner love coming to the Burtree Inn. We have visited a handful of times now and we can't fault a thing.
“The service is quick, friendly and efficient, it's always easy to book, and the food is cooked to perfection! Good portions, brilliant value for money also. My personal fave is the beef Sunday dinner, the burtree style chicken and the chocolate fudge cake for dessert.
“Don't change a thing at all guys. Everything is just perfect.”
6. The Bridge Inn, The Green Stapleton, Darlington
Probably the most popular place to eat on this list, the bridge in has received over 2,000 reviews from customers.
Although not all the praise is high praise with the restaurant securing four stars in service, value and atmosphere and four and half stars in food.
1,490 of the reviews are five-star, out of 2,233 reviews altogether.
One person said: “Enjoyed one of the best steaks I have ever had the pleasure of eating in this establishment.
“It’s was huge and melt in the mouth. All of us had a lovely evening and certainly will return, have heard from friends the Sunday dinner is the best, can’t wait to try.
“I advise you skip lunch when dining here, you will need the room.”
7. The Pennyweight, Bakehouse Hill, Darlington
Another not-so-well-reviewed venue on this list, the Pennyweight offers traditional pub food for a fair price.
It has secured itself a TripAdvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award and has received four stars in food, service and value, but just three stars in atmosphere.
The venue has scored 228 five-star reviews out of 339 altogether.
One person said: “Went for a Sunday dinner with my Girlfriend yesterday and it was amazing, we both had Pork and gammon and it was to die for!
“Every single part of the meal was unreal to be fair, the mash was as smooth as could be, the stuffing was gorgeous and the roasties were just how I like them!
“I’m usually not a fan of parsnips but even they were gone by the end of the meal, it’s safe to say that if it was socially acceptable I’d be licking the plate clean.
“The pub and staff themselves were very warm and friendly from the moment we entered, realising it being such a hot day they wouldn’t stop until they sorted us with a table with a breeze next to a window.
“Very well Done indeed! we will be back.”
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