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The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk

4.4
4.4
278 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our kitchen team create great tasting food that utilises the best of local produce and ingredients with excellent provenance. It's about dishes that reflect our stunning rural location using both classical and contemporary cooking techniques with an eye for detail.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01833 650213
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Head Chef Dave Hunter

What 278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Ambience

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham/County Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham/County Durham

    Most Booked

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk offers a "fantastic" dining experience with excellent service and delicious food in a charming, dog-friendly environment. Enjoy "lovely surroundings," a warm atmosphere, and classic British dishes. Some guests noted occasional service hiccups, but the overall experience is inviting and memorable.

278 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern English food, carefully prepared and presented. The oak- panelled and candle-lit dining room provides a great atmosphere

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  2. Julie

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely birthday lunch. Food was outstanding. Staff very courteous and efficient.

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  3. kieron

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, friendly staff and a roaring fire BUT stop adding 10% on the bill. I'll decide if I want to tip. It puts us off visiting.

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  4. Colin

    County Durham

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Dogs welcome. Food always good and tasty. All local produce. Selection of wines , gins and cask beers. Outside seating when weather permits. Problem with smokey wood burning fire did not detract from an enjoyable experience.

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  5. Justine

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food served in a stunning setting. Friendly, helpful staff.

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  6. Ian

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed with the food and the menu. The menu was unimaginative. One starter was a scampi and squid dish which was very disappointing and expensive for what it was. Lovely pub atmosphere but won’t be rushing back.

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  7. Adrian

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd visit to this Lovely country pub/hotel. The food is classic British. Locally sourced food which is cooked to perfection

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  8. Anthea

    County Durham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived after booking to be put on a table next to a door that said “staff only” with a constant gust of wind blowing on us. We asked the door to be closed, we were told it couldn’t be closed and we would be moved. There were no tables to move to so the door was closed after all.. Service charge at 10% and not mentioned when paying. Drinks were left on the bar for 10 minutes on a tray and plates not cleared well after meal had finished. Only 2 staff for a busy bar area full of people eating lunch who clearly can’t serve the food and drinks yet the business charges 10% service charge whilst people are left with poor service and drinks sitting on the bar. After we’d paid we said “thank you” audibly more than once on the way out and we were ignored. Food was tasty and lovely as always but the service, sitting people next to a draft from outside, and leaving drinks sat on the bar and charging extra for the privilege isn’t acceptable or good for business.

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  9. John

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Have had meals at the Rose & Crown for about sixty years with generally good food and service. This Sunday lunch (29/09/24) was terrible: the meat in particular was over-cooked, dry and broadly tasteless. It seemed as though it had been sitting in the kitchen for some time. The vegetables were hardly inspiring. The desserts by contrast were good. The service was pleasant, but it took over ten minutes to get a bill. Not likely to visit again and would not recommend to anyone else.

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  10. Phi

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb Sunday roast. Great value too. Lovely ambience in a delightful spacious wood panelled old room. Service excellent - attentive not fussy.

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The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk is rated 4.4 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk

Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham DL12 9EB

Additional information

  • Area
    Barnard Castle
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Head Chef Dave Hunter
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