The Derwent Arms

4.2

293 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Dog-friendly
Neighbourhood gem

The Derwent Arms in Edmundbyers lies amongst stunning countryside, bordering both County Durham and Northumberland. A stone’s throw from Derwent Reservoir, Derwent Waterpark, and situated along the coast to coast cycle route, we are surrounded by endless breath-taking views and perfectly situated to explore everything that these two beautiful counties have to offer.

With a roaring log fire in the winter and ample outdoor space in the summer, The Derwent Arms provides the perfect place to kick off the walking boots and recharge after a day spent exploring or making the most of the first class grouse and pheasant shooting in the neighbouring areas. With traditional menus focusing on seasonal and local produce, and plenty of local ales available; come and visit us for an afternoon, Sunday lunch or stay all week. We are dog friendly and have six cosy bedrooms available all with their own en-suite and a separate apartment available for families or groups of up to six people.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Pub, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01207 255545
Website
http://www.derwent-arms.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
The Derwent Arms, Edmundbyers, Consett, County Durham DH8 9NL
Area
Durham
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Scampi, Chunky Chips, Peas, Tartare Sauce, and Lemon£13.00
Beef Steak Pie, Hash and Vegetables£13.00
Chicken and Leek Pie with Hash and Vegetables£13.00
Beef Burger, Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, Hand Cut Chips£15.00
Sausage and Mash with Gravy£13.00
Vegetable Curry with Flatbread£14.00
Fish and Chips, Peas, Tartare Sauce, and Lemon£13.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream£6.50
Eton Mess£6.50
Derwent Cheese Board, Chutney, Celery and Crackers£10.00

What 293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Durham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Derwent Arms offers a comforting, dog-friendly atmosphere with "superb Sunday lunches" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "wholesome, well-cooked meals" and "great Yorkshire pudding." While experiences vary, many enjoy the "warm and welcoming service." The ambiance and attentive staff make it a beloved local spot.

293 Reviews

J
Jake
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely pub! We stayed here the weekend before Christmas and it was excellent. It’s such a clean and warm place. Great selection of beers and excellent food menu executed wonderfully. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, our meal and our time here! :)
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Yvonne
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice menu,food well cooked to order and very nicely presented.Bedroom large,warn but cosy.Staff and locals very friendly.
The Derwent ArmsResponded on 27 November 2024
Thank you for your kind review
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Jill
County Durham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very tasty slightly different flavours in beautifully cooked Sunday lunch. Happy helpful staff. My request to be away from the doors was fully considered. Lovely lunch. Will allow more time to enjoy next time, we had to push on this time.😋😋😋
The Derwent ArmsResponded on 7 November 2024
Thank you for your review!
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Local
Kent
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great tonight. Service always warm and welcoming.
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Adrian
County Durham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice staff help staff with comfortable seating area. Reasonable selection of food on menu. Partner had pie of the day and highly recommend it. Risotto was good and steak fine but chips need improved.
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David
Newcastle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
1st choice for wonderful Sunday Lunch in a cosy village pub
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Tony
County Durham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday dinner in the 28th and fab fish and chips on the 23rd Aug Staff are great and friendly
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Tony
County Durham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent good (and portions) staff very friendly and its dog friendly too !
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CarolineF
VIP
County Durham
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We regularly eat at this restaurant and the food is always good. However yesterday we waited for over an hour from ordering to being served. The poor girl taking the orders and manning the bar was doing her very best to keep everyone happy and serve everyone. It transpired that there was only 1 (agency) chef in the kitchen who was clearly not coping with the number of orders coming in. There was no manager present to assist the staff. We shall wait a few weeks until a new chef has hopefully started and then try again. Not up to the usual standard
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OpenTable Diner
County Durham
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
4th time we have been to restaurant feel like its a home from home now on our list of better places to go to! Wife had fish and chips no problem... I had ceasar salad + for an extra. £5 had carch if the day .. Hake. Mmmm one of my favorite fishes a most underated beautiful fish... Not today a microwaved piece of tasteless rubber, discussed with waitress and after took it back tobtge kitchen to discuss with 'chef' they obviously thought it was funny no comment no feed back... Paid left will not return crossed off my list of go to places... Such a shame and lack of care....
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The Derwent Arms is rated 4.2 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

The Derwent Arms, Edmundbyers, Consett, County Durham DH8 9NL

Additional information

Area
Durham
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Pub, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.derwent-arms.co.uk/
Phone number
01207 255545

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Menu

Starters

Soup of the Day with Homemade Croutons£5.00

Crispy Potato Skins, Garlic Mayo & Paprika£5.00

Derwent Chicken Pate Ciabatta Croute and Mixed Salad Leaves£8.00

Sandwiches

Egg Mayo£7.00

Tuna Mayo£8.00

Ham and Mustard£8.00

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, and Cucumber£8.00

Warm Sandwiches

Roast Beef and Horseradish£10.00

Chicken BLT£10.00

BLT£9.00

Mains

Scampi, Chunky Chips, Peas, Tartare Sauce, and Lemon£13.00

Beef Steak Pie, Hash and Vegetables£13.00

Chicken and Leek Pie with Hash and Vegetables£13.00

Beef Burger, Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, Hand Cut Chips£15.00

Sausage and Mash with Gravy£13.00

Vegetable Curry with Flatbread£14.00

Fish and Chips, Peas, Tartare Sauce, and Lemon£13.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream£6.50

Eton Mess£6.50

Derwent Cheese Board, Chutney, Celery and Crackers£10.00

What 293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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