The Tuns At Sadberge - Darlington

Wish I 'd found this place sooner... Located in the quiet village of Sadberge, The Tuns is an ideal excuse to have a drive or even a wander out! Very welcoming staff, warm, clean and cosy atmosphere is a perfect combination for a nice cheeky beverage or 2 by the log burner. The food is delicious and cooked by people who clearly know what they 're doing. It 's refreshing to see a place that changes their 3 course, reasonably priced menu every month, which coincides with what is in season and what is available locally helping the local economy. I 've eaten here many times and never left disappointed. I ordered off the set menu and the Pub Classics menu, which is also a nice touch that you can mix and match dishes to suit you. I had the Korean Belly pork to start which just melted in your mouth and then being from Middlesbrough I had to go for the parmo. And to any of my fellow boro folk reading this, definitely in my top 3 favourite parmos of all time the chicken to bechamel ratio was spot on and I had a pork belly topping which again was so tender it just melted. 10/10

Love this little place. Excellent food and a really pleasant place for a drink. Visually, it's a listed building in a small rural village in the North East of England, so it's a great destination, it's kept clean and tidy and decorated in a way that's in keeping with the aesthetic expected of the place. I enjoy popping in for a pint of Hawkstone and a sit by the log burner in the colder months. The outdoor seating options are great for summer. Tremendous service, the place is independent and family run, so has a very welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. There is a fairly hefty step at the front door to be mindful of in terms of accessibility, but I think I saw wheelchair accessible entrance towards the beer garden at the back. The real gem though is the food. The kitchen is clearly staffed by talented chefs who change the special monthly market menu regularly to reflect seasonal and local produce, and challenge themselves creatively with some really interesting, invariably tasty stuff, alongside some tremendous classics.

Really enjoyable, good service and a nice place . Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: £100+ Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Very expensive!! Each main was £17. Starter was £5 for 4 calamari ring, teaspoon of mayo half a sour dough roll. Wine, not even large over £6 a glass Be aware. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £50–60 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3