Dun Cow Inn - County Durham

Staff were great, but I wasn't too impressed with my food. But in fairness I think I chose badly as everyone else was very happy with their meals, especially those who went for the fish and chips.

Booked for mid-week lunch for a group of eleven ex-work colleagues (retired).Table set up as pre-requested and different orders placed both from the lunch menu and the specials board.All meals arrived promptly and served by pleasant waiting staff.Everyone of us enjoyed our meals and will probably return at some point in the future.All in all a nice experience in a nicely appointed pub.

I have been going to the pub for a number of years now but after this mornings appalling treatment will never stop foot in again. Three of us arrived at the premises just after 9am for breakfast. As we walked through the second entrance door I heard a female voice say And these can sod off . I didn 't think much of it as didn 't believe she was referring to us. We went into the bar area where there was a female member of staff who 's face was like thunder. There were people eating in the restaurant but we were seating in the bar. After a few minutes the same female staff member approached us and gave us three forms and a pen and was told to fill it in (this was for us to select what we wanted, clearly for residents staying B&B). The female was stood at the bar talking to a male who appeared to be cleaning the pipes. I then heard her say to the male, in a loud voice She needs to get more staff in, does she think I 'm an octopus!! and then walked off. I assumed she was referring to either the manager or owner. I completely understand the pressures of working in hospitality industry but to make comments in front of and to customers is a disgrace. We then decided we were clearly not welcome so left. We then went to The Pickled Parsons where we enjoyed a superb breakfast.

What a delightful pub! We were passing through for dinner and fell upon The Dun Cow Inn. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was so tasty, I ordered the lasagne which I totally recommend and my husband ordered the gammon which I think he would have licked the plate if it wasn’t so bad mannered . Do not hesitate to eat at this lovely pub

Great place...great food great atmosphere......food was very good staff very helpful . Will defiantly re visit when back in the area.