The Moorings - County Durham

My family and I stayed at this restaurant last night and I must say, the staff and food were amazing. It's a lovely family-owned establishment and I highly recommend visiting. This place is truly a hidden gem. Thank you for a fantastic experience.

We booked this hotel through booking.com and got an incredible deal for a bed and breakfast. The room was a bit outdated but very clean, and the bathroom had a great shower. We decided to dine at Adriano's restaurant next door to the hotel, where they offer a fantastic three-course special from 12.00 to 5.00 pm, which fortunately continued into the evening. Despite it being mid-week and quiet, we enjoyed a delicious three-course steak meal with perfectly cooked steaks and amazing chips. The staff were all friendly and helpful, with a special mention to Dawn who recommended the special and accommodated our requests for tinkering with the starters. Keep up the great work, and we hope to visit again soon. - Frank and Sue from Sunderland.

I was looking for accommodation near Beamish for 5 nights. The Moorings offered great value for money. It may be a bit worn in some aspects, but I don't mind as long as the hotel is clean and the staff are attentive, which was the case here. Overall, it was a good deal.

We love going to Arianos at The Moorings and the Sunday lunch is wonderful. £12 for two courses and the portions are enormous and the quality is spot on. The staff are so efficient and you are seated and your drinks are ordered within minutes. We usually get beef and it is so tender and plentiful. You even get a sausage with your lunch which is unique. Definitely worth a visit and the Italian menu is great too, the pizzas are lovely.

We came to celebrate my mum’s 70th. The food was fantastic particularly catering for my brother who is coeliac most of the menu was available to him. Staff were amazing, particularly Dawn and Michael who went out of their way to make sure we had a good time. We will definitely be back!