County Durham
Fox and Hounds

Fox and Hounds

Cotherstone, DL12 9QU, County Durham, United Kingdom

Steak • Cheese • Coffee • Chicken


"What a lovely little country pub. You need to book as it understandably gets booked up quickly on a Friday or Saturday night. We love this place. Nothing is too much trouble for the customers. They are so friendly. They have lots of interesting specials but also do interesting drinks. I had their special of rhubarb and ginger gin with Theo fox gin which was gorgeous!!! The mains offer an interesting choice of specials alongside the standard menu and incorporate the local cornerstone cheese (think a beautiful mild Brie type cheese) into many of the dishes on the menu. I had the home baked ham with an egg, salad and chips. My husband had the baked haddock. Both were beautifully cooked, decent sized portions and very tasty; the side salad and dressing is especially nice here. I had the sticky toffee pudding and my husband had the lemon meringue and ice cream desert- both we’re lovely! I said that I would love to have a couple of slices with crackers to try and they brought us out exactly that with a couple of coffees which was just lovely and we even bought some cheese to take home with us. We bought a lovely £30 bottle of wine (a glass of wine is around £6 here) had 2 coffees, the gin and a couple of pints of lemonade shandy; the drinks plus two good sized courses, a round of cheese to take home and the cheese and crackers treat meant it all came to about £90 but this was very good value for fantastic hospitality and great food. We will be back"

The Bay Horse

The Bay Horse

42 Southside, DL5 7JD, County Durham, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Salads • Coffee


"This lovely little hidden gem in the middle of a quaint village is the hive of community get together as selling gastro pub meals at affordable, competitive prices and variety of alcohol and soft drinks. They also have a carvery on a Wednesday and a light bite menu which is great for people who do not have as big an appetite. I have attended as a sole diner on a lunch or with friends or with my daughter. The light bite menu suits us and so can highly recommend the chicken fajita, corned beef pie, tuna melt is to die for, the flatbread of the day is also a sure winner as is the sausage and mash and mince and dumplings. They are perfectly cooked and well portioned sizes even for lunch. On an evening I have been with family and friends and for occasions and it is always a happy, buzzing, ambient atmosphere. The staff are so welcoming and though it is extremely busy, they are always friendly and cannot do enough to make your dining experience as wonderful as can be with meals served in a timely manner. Family favourites are definitely the sizzlers. Though the steaks sre cooked to perfection and speciality hamburgers are also sure fire winners too. For fish lovers, there is always plenty of choice, the salmon in specials was truly mouthwatering. Unfortunately I cannot comment about the puddings as I am always far too full to enjoy a desert but happily have a nice coffee which is served with a biscuit and a smile. Whilst drinks are generally paid for and you have to take to the table, the meals are table service. For those who are disabled and have mobility issues, the friendly accommodating staff will do their utmost to make things easier for you. Tables by the door, disabled toilet to be used with disabled key or one will be provided. Full table service for drinks including meals if disabled person is not easy to stand for so long. Nothing is ever a bother and the food is nothing less than hot when served and absolutely delicious!"