The Bay Horse

The most delicious food, a nice fire, good wine and attentive service. We have a member of the family who has a number of allergies and they did everything in their power to accommodate. It is not easy to do but we really appreciated the effort. Gorgeous evening and we will be back.

This was my first visit with family. Delicious meal, fantastic service in a beautiful setting. I am gluten and dairy intolerant, for once the food I had I didn't feel that I was missing out. Excellent food, I'll definitely be visiting again.

Christmas Eve lunch at the Bay Horse in Hurworth was perfect in every sense. The warm welcome from the bar staff was followed by the usual polite and effortless table service. The food? Well, this was the star of the day: succulent bronze turkey, perfectly pink filet steak, and tender beef wellington. This gastropub is best described as fine dining—tasty fine dining. This is a kitchen that knows its food! The Bay Horse in Hurworth never fails to impress with its quality of food and service. We returned this week for more of their autumnal signature dish, the delicate grouse – it was superb. For starters, we had the seafood pancake and scallops, which were very tasty

Wow, this was spectacular! The food was so amazing, and the staff are all great! I highly recommend, especially for a special occasion. Thank you, we will be back!

Visited here as a group of 3 on a Thursday night for my Father's 90th Birthday. The atmosphere was welcoming and homely. Even though it was early at 6.30pm, the dining rooms were full. Luckily, we had reserved a table, which I would definitely recommend. 2 of us had a starter, both opting for the crab, which was a suitably sized portion, packed full of flavour. For a main course, we went our separate ways and chose the Halibut, the Rabbit, and the Grouse, with unnecessary sides of dauphinoise potato and carrots. There are not enough ways to describe how delicious all of these dishes were. The complimentary combinations of flavours danced on our taste buds, and the portions were large enough so we could continue to enjoy these delightful and satisfying dishes for a good amount of time. For desert, we chose the sorbet/mousse/parfait option. A good selection of wine and drinks from the bar complimented the meal. The staff were attentive, polite, welcoming, and professional. This is what made a good experience a great experience. Overall this is a 5 star dining venue, I would have to say probably the best in the Darlington area, and deffinately up there with other fine restaurants I have dined in around the globe.

We would have preferred to eat downstairs which would have been warmer and a better ambience. Food and service excellent. Food quantity fairly small. Large selection of wines and spirits. They make their own gin. Alcohol free chardonnay not recommended. Will certainly return.

First time visiting and it was an amazing experience. We were ushered upstairs to an intimate little room where we received amazing service. The complementary mini loves of Black pudding and Sage were a fantastic surprise. Main course was a perfect piece of steak cooked to perfection, and the Incayal Merlot is a must to try. The prices represent the quality.

Never had a bad experience here at all. The lunch time special menu is particularly good. I've also had some of the most expensive dishes and again, you can't fault the quality or the presentation. I also must comment on the staff and how smiley and pleasant they are at all times.

Been there twice with colleagues, everyone loved their food, from starter to dessert. service is really good compared to other restaurants I've been to in this country, a bit on the pricey side tho.

Superb. The Chef is a young genius and one to keep an eye on. The lay out of the restaurant is more laid back and almost pub like but don't be fooled the kitchen is whipping up pure magic! Everything that we ate was superbly cooked with/from fresh local produce. Even the bread basket was steaming from the oven. mmmmmm bread! I opted for the Pan-fried Cod with Shellfish Oil, Shellfish Gnocchi, Creamed Clams, Sauce Gribiche, Roast Potato & Chive Salad - BOOM! It was presented beautifully and if you eat with your eyes I should have been full before I'd even started. Service was both informed and friendly, we were offered tap water and our wine glasses topped up nicely. With the price tag at the end of this meal I can honestly say it was one of the best quality, bang for your buck jobs i have ever had. I WILL be back!

four of us had a fabulous meal here, I hope The Belly Pork stays on the menu forever. The service was first class, the wine waiter was quick on his toes and needed to be as we really guzzled the Rose wine, which was delicious. The atmosphere was low key, but we were able to laugh and chat without feeling the table next door were involved with us. The quality of the food was excellent, we were quite happy that the chef had been awarded a michelin star, his creations deserved one ( or two) without being "too up themselves" all in all a great night out with friends. Bill was not too hideous, @80 quid per couple, but we did splash out.