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Runa Farm, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Runa Farm

4.3
4.3
432 Reviews
£26 to £40
English

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
WELCOME TO RUNA FARM
Runa Farm, is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, country pub and wedding venue quite unlike any other, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique, as its guests will discover…

In brief, it was our plan to create an individual and special destination for “boho, honest and earthy” experiences with the farm and its produce at the very heart.

The result is a loveable, laid-back and luxurious County Durham country retreat complete with standout spaces and suites, cool glamping and field-to-fork dining, inviting people to gather, feast, stay, and enjoy every element of its feelgood spirit and endless appeal.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01833 600450
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Ambience

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham/County Durham

    Child-friendly

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham/County Durham

    Lively

  • Durham/County Durham

    Most Booked

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Runa Farm offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "fantastic food" and accommodating staff, with many noting the venue's charm and relaxing ambiance. While some mention limited menu choices and occasional service delays, the overall impression remains positive with "great value" and memorable meals.

432 Reviews
  1. Ann

    County Durham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent as always. Staff professional and friendly. Lovely dining experience

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  2. Jake

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the spiced mussels & the croquette for starter. Mussels were excellent. Sirloin steak was excellent but the steak frites was average. Staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for you. Had a great time!

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  3. Claire

    County Durham

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is really good especially the whale abd chips, delicious. I do love Runa Farm as its where my husband and I got married 10 years ago when it was Jersey Farm The only downside for me is it's far too cold with barely any heating, and stone floors. I was baltic on Friday when I was there. Best to dress in something warm, socks, jumper etc I wore a nice dress with it being valentines and made the mistake of not wearing any tights, but I still think with tights unless they were wooly I'd have still been cold. It's pet friendly which is great if you love animals like we do. The staff work very hard, however when there's a wedding on, the smithy diners suffer a tad. We waited around 40 minutes for our desert and yet our main seemed to arrive within 10 - 15 minutes. I believe this us because the wedding evening reception had begun between our meals putting pressure on the staff. I would go back and would recommend as it's a lovely place but I'll dress more for the weather rather than the occasion next time 😆

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  4. Phil

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and excellent service. Drinks very expensive however.

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  5. Marie

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited Runa farm for Sunday lunch today 9th February at 1:30 , it was our first time dining in the smithy pub . On arrival , the staff were very welcoming and got our drinks immediately, no waiting around . I also loved the fresh water with lemon & berries & ice was already on the table . The food was really good , we ordered 1beef & 1 chicken dinner , it came with plenty of vegetables & extra gravy . We even got extra Yorkshire puds , nothing was a bother . If I had to be critical , food could have been hotter . Thank you we will revisit soon

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  6. Sharon

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and staff really friendly will definitely be back
    Runa FarmResponded on 7 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind review. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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  7. Peter

    County Durham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. However, the portion sizes for the cost were below expectations.

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  8. Kath

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit for Sunday lunch. Food was delicious all round. Excellent value and great service. Definitely recommend 👌

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  9. Claire

    County Durham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience from arriving to leaving was perfect as always. The staff are friendly but professional, your made to feel like part of the Runa Farm family. The food was delicious and enough choice, not to little and not too much on the menu. The staff fully explained the soup, catch and desert of the day. The price was really reasonable and the atmosphere and venue itself is relaxing but up market. Overall it was a very enjoyable evening ☺️

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  10. Jenny

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic Sunday lunch, I’m gluten and dairy free and they made sure my food was safe, and went to the effort of asking the chef what he could make for me
    Runa FarmResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and that we were able to accommodate your dietary requirements. We hope to see you again soon!

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Runa Farm is rated 4.3 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Runa Farm

Darlington Rd, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8TA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Barnard Castle
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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