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The Church Mouse, Chester Le Street, Durham

The Church Mouse

4.3
4.3
19 Reviews
£25 and under
International
Waldbridge, Chester Le Street, Durham DH2 3SL

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Church Mouse in Chester-le-Street is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.

The mining community of Chester Moor has been in need of refreshment since the first colliery opened in 1889, with over 700 men and boys working in the pits by 1940. Following the closure of the final colliery in the 1960's, The Church Mouse now welcomes locals and travellers making the journey between Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Sunderland.

The Church Mouse is a good base from which to explore many attractions such as Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street. Its central feature is a 16ft castle inspired by Lumley Castle which overlooks the park.

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Menu

The Church Mouse's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 19 people are saying

The Church Mouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

19 Reviews

  1. Johnboy

    County Durham48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very tasty lasagne and chips for lunch. The lasagne was piping hot and so too were the chips. Great service as always, this time from Chloe.

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  2. Johnboy

    County Durham48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice Sunday dinner.

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  3. Johnboy

    County Durham48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very busy, however my table was reserved for me on my arrival. Vibrant atmosphere, good service and very nice food.

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  4. GillianD

    County Durham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was ok ...... just ok. Not what I would expect for a meal out ....... more like just what I have for myself as a quick meal at home. Not particularly good value.

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  5. CatherineT

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, but service was slow. We were there for 2 hours and we only had 2 courses. In the end we left without having the coffee we’d ordered.

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  6. CarolB

    County Durham1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere, warm and cosy. However there was a long delay from ordering the food to it being served. The waitress did inform us before we ordered that there was about a 30 minute delay but in fact it was a 50 minute delay. Also when the food did arrive my food was only luke warm. Perhaps they should not have accepted a table reservation if they can’t get the food out 8n a timely manner. However on a positive Staff were welcoming and attentive

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, excellent service and great food

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  8. ChristineI

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service amazing as always, our favourite place for Sunday lunch!

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  9. Martin

    County Durham10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best Sunday roast I’ve had, lots of everything, beautifully cooked beef, great vegetables and seriously good Yorkshire puddings, we’ll definitely be back but next time my wife can drive and I can sample some of your ales!! :)

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  10. PatrickW

    County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were helpful and extremely attentive and efficient. Our friends were very impressed we had suggested this venue for a Friday night meal. Great value with the complementary drinks with the set menu of the day deal

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The Church Mouse is rated 4.3 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Church Mouse

Waldbridge, Chester Le Street, Durham DH2 3SL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace
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