Genever - Darlington

Tonight when I walked into the bar, the bar tender did not give me any welcome, but instead watching me weirdly in silence. I asked for a table for two and she just pointed downstairs and tell me to go there, without a menu or any instruction. After sitting a long time without any care from anyone, I went upstairs again and asked for a menu, but find no one at bar, the bar tenders were chatting elsewhere. They threw a menu into my face after I asked for one. I walked out and I swear I won’t come back if apologies and improvements are made. The bar tenders ruined my night.

We had a lovely afternoon at Genever eating our meat and cheese platter. The choices of meat and cheese were very nice and plentiful. The additional bits and bobs on the platter were tasty. We had a couple of gin and tonics each and enjoyed them as well. Summing up we had a lovely meal had lovely g and t were very well looked after by nice staff.

Booked last minute and they could accommodate all 5 of us. Food was gorgeous setting was lovely too.

Only popped in for 1 on the way past as we had been eating at a restaurant nearby, but we found the place excellent. Friendly staff and decent price, plus the place looks great. Will be back.

Love coming to genever for a gin or two but today decided to road test the afternoon tea before our booking in October. I wasn't disappointed it was lovely and nicely presented ,loved the nice touch with the chocolate dipped strawberries. Staff were attentive. You got loads we were both so full afterwards that I never had anything else to eat for the rest of the day. It's excellent value for money too at £9.95 for the afternoon tea with tea or coffee and £14.95 if you want a Gin . I upgraded and asked the staff to rustle up a fruity gin with elderflower tonic it was devine. I'm looking forward to trying it again in October and in the mean time I will pop in and try brunch