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Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Works Christmas night out. Absolutely fantastic night in one of the rooms upstairs. Service brilliant and service great. Absolutely loved it, a great start to Christmas!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had our group Xmas lunch on Monday 4th December. The food was excellent, well cooked and served up with a smile. The lads serving us made our experience special. Price wise it's very good value, drinks weren't overly expensive neither. I would definitely go...back. Many thanks for looking after us, you guys were brilliant.. See you again soon.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Lovely decor, country style pub and good service. We were a party of 7 and a toddler and booked ahead for Sunday lunch. The table was ready including a high chair when we arrived and we were quickly asked and then served with drinks. We...all chose various meats for lunch including feather blade beef, belly pork and chicken and also asked about a baby meal, but it was suggested that as we’d get plenty veg, they’d only charge for a bowl of mashed potatoes and then add the veg from ours, which was great! Veg including cabbage, greens and carrots came in separate bowls along with jugs of gravy. We asked for more carrots and this it was no problem for them and they then brought a big bowl of extra carrots, no extra charge. The lunches were very tasty with perfectly cooked meat and fabulous Yorkshire puddings. For 7 mains, 1 baby bowl of mash, 1 dessert, 6 pints of pop, 1 lager and 1 fruit shoot, the bill was £143, which we thought was a fair price for the quality of the meals. We’ll definitely be coming back!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

Went tonight 16thOct 23 with my cousin and hs wife, food all round was SUPERB. My belly pork to start and ribeye for main were 2 of the best dishes I have ever had. Staff and service were quick and friendly. Will definitely be back....A true pleasure and an amazing place to eat.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food, brilliant staff very friendly, food portions are very good. On a Saturday night they have a specials board which is brilliant, best to book a table for a weekend visit. The only little minus for me would be the drink prices it’s better...to have a bottle of wine than individual glasses and take the bottle home with you IF you don’t drink it all 😁😁More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

Booked a table for 5.45. Five people, drinks ordered on arriving, friendly waitress all good. Food order taken about ten minutes after drinks served. Waited about half an hour for mains, not a problem as food was great and clearly freshly prepared. After mains waited...awhile for plates to be cleared upon which desserts were ordered. All desserts were cold so didn’t need much preparation or cooking. Again waited about ten minutes and desserts were all good. Up to this point was having a great night. We were more or less just about to ask for bill , when lady staff member came over and told us are we going to leave as table was booked for other party of people. The time at this point was 7.21pm. We were a bit speechless as the only reason we were still in the restaurant was because of the service, which by the way didn’t bother us. Good job we didn’t have starters or more drinks. What a shameMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023

Visited tonight as a last minuet decision for eating out and was not disappointed. With no table booked we were were warmly welcomed by Andrew who showed us to our table and took drink orders. Food order was taken by kirsty who described the specials...and shows pictures, I personally had one of the specials and one of the best meals I've tasted out for a good while. All round the service and food was WOWMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

My husband & I went here for a meal this evening & I can highly recommend. Staff were lovely & helpful & the meal was outstanding, I had the ribeye steak & my husband had the mixed grill 5*. We will definitely be returning.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023

The food is superb, the staff are VERY friendly, we have been a few times now for lunch and dinner. Lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit next week

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

Me and my stepdad chose this place to eat after reading a few reviews and looking at the photos on their website! We weren’t disappointed! My stepdad chose the mussels as he had eaten them in France and loved them! I’m a Keto/Carnivore and intolerant...of vegetable oils and grains. I asked about their burgers and found they were 100% beef so I chose 2 beef burgers with real cheese, rather than American cheese, and smoked bacon! I was not disappointed!!! The beef burgers were well cooked and juicy with plenty of melted cheese and bacon!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023

Excellent food at great price , brilliant staff , great atmosphere. We will do this again , in fact we have never been disappointed with the menu or the food and drinks

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023

Food was excellent! Staff lovely, friendly and attentive. Lovely atmosphere, and great value for money! Definitely going back!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 23 April 2023

Searched on Tripadvisor for somewhere for Sunday dinner. Read the reviews and booked a table. Best Sunday dinner ever had the beef was delicious . And if I lived local would be back every Sunday.! Staff friendly. Would recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 19 March 2023

Mother’s Day lunch what can I say there was 11 of us! 1- very quick service 2- food was done and very hot also 3- desserts outstanding 4- all staff very friendly and quick Also me and my mam and sister in law got a...bottle of wine and a chocolate for been mothers!! All complimentary also what a thoughtful gift!! Thanks royal George staff!!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 16 March 2023 via mobile

Wonderful gluten free Sunday roast Beef, gluten free Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Tender beef, great selection of fresh veg. Staff are warm and friendly and understand the request for gluten free food, they go all out to make your meal options as inclusive as the...rest of the party. Very relaxed and enjoyable experience 😊More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Response from kevan r | Reviewed this property |
yes but only in the bar where you can still get a meal
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Response from StorytellerGabe | Reviewed this property |
When we went there was no pandemic, for the bar maybe not necessary to book in advance, but I would still call ahead just to check.
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Very small car park. We were there early tea time and had to park in street. Parking is tight if you are there at popularbtimes...but worth it
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THE ROYAL GEORGE, Peterlee - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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The Royal George is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5