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relaxed dining - The Raby Arms, Hartlepool, County Durham

The Raby Arms

4.3
4.3
128 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
Located in the small and charming Hart Village, just North of Hartlepool, The Raby Arms Pub & Kitchen is a traditional local landmark that has undertaken extensive refurbishment to create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. At heart, we’re a true ‘local’, and we’re all about proper pub dining, served with craft and international beers and ales, a diverse wine list, tempting cocktails and top-tier spirits.

Our food menu offers tasty pub favourites given a very special touch, perfectly executed by our chefs and kitchen team.

Join us for a drink, a meal, Sunday roast, or a snack, we’re open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dogs are welcomed into the sports bar only , on a first come first serve basis - not bookable. They must be kept on leads at all times.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Main menu served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01429 864287
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    james waters

What 128 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Raby Arms offers a delightful dining experience with a "great selection of food" at reasonable prices. Enjoy "excellent service" in a charming, locally-owned venue. Known for its "fabulous Sunday lunches" and "delicious fish and chips," this spot is perfect for family gatherings or a casual night out.

128 Reviews
  1. Bobby

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Immaculate a a brilliant performance. Really put your effort it when you knew I was coming. Chicken was a bit pink but always it. Never been poisoned though . Still tasted grand.

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  2. Diane

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fish and Chips on a friday are excellent value and lovely

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  3. Marie-Anne

    County Durham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our reservation was for a group of four people. The waitress took our drinks order and brought our drinks promptly. She then took our food order. We had to wait for an hour for our meals as the kitchen lost the order. Two out of four meals were fine, the fish and chips and duo of steak. The prawn sandwich was very ordinary with very small prawns, more like shrimps. The pepperoni pizza was unacceptable, the pizza dough was not fully cooked. Desserts were good, sticky toffee pudding, cheesecake and chocolate sundae. 10% was deducted from our bill without us having to ask. This is our second visit. The first was fine. This visit was disappointing.

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  4. Keith

    County Durham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and great service as you would expect from this pub

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  5. John

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Spotlessly clean pub with good food and good service. Booking advisable as it is busy. Good selection of beers, wines and spirits including two real ales. Locally owned village pub which is a lot better than the big pub chains.

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  6. Gloria

    County Durham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, good food and pleasant surroundings.

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  7. Alison

    County Durham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening spent in the Raby. Food was very nice.

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  8. Luke

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The roast was awful, poor quality all around. Barely any gravy and it was very watery. Mash might well have been smash. Nothing positive to recommend, over priced for what it was as well.

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  9. Dina

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had fish and chips from the lunch menu the portion was a good size for the price, the service and staff were great and a lovely atmosphere overall. My friends and I had a lovely afternoon and we will definitely be back soon

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  10. Daniel

    County Durham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters were a let down, changing the menu to what is now was a bad decision. Did not like halloumi with fries starter, too much cheese and curry sauce. Would have been nicer halloumi with a small salad. Partner was disappointed you have taken belly pork tacos off the menu, nachos were tortillas. Mains saved the day, reasonably priced. Noise level was too much when we left but nice ambience when we arrived.

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The Raby Arms is rated 4.3 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Raby Arms

1 Front St, Hartlepool, County Durham TS27 3AW

Additional information

  • Area
    Hartlepool
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Main menu served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    james waters
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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