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relaxed dining - The Raby Arms, Hartlepool, County Durham

The Raby Arms

4.3
4.3
141 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
1 Front St, Hartlepool, County Durham TS27 3AW

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
Located in the small and charming Hart Village, just North of Hartlepool, The Raby Arms Pub & Kitchen is a traditional local landmark that has undertaken extensive refurbishment to create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. At heart, we’re a true ‘local’, and we’re all about proper pub dining, served with craft and international beers and ales, a diverse wine list, tempting cocktails and top-tier spirits.

Our food menu offers tasty pub favourites given a very special touch, perfectly executed by our chefs and kitchen team.

Join us for a drink, a meal, Sunday roast, or a snack, we’re open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dogs are welcomed into the sports bar only , on a first come first serve basis - not bookable. They must be kept on leads at all times.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Main menu served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    james waters
  • Neighborhood
    Hartlepool
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 141 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Durham/County Durham

    Lively

  • Durham/County Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Raby Arms is a charming village pub known for its "delicious" food, "excellent" Sunday lunch, and "great service." While the atmosphere is welcoming and the seafood linguine is a standout, some guests have experienced service delays. Booking in advance is recommended due to its popularity.

141 Reviews
  1. Tracey

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately disappointed as I often eat here but never before on a Sunday We got placed in a tiny corner that felt squashed in with no view just of a wall ! The food was very bland the chicken was very dry and hard round edges so not a great experience today !

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  2. Linda

    Yorkshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy to book on OpenTable. Accommodated us with a pushchair last minute. Well made hot drinks and great breakfast all round. Got mouser the closer to the lunchtime rush, but was great for our friend’s catch-up.

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  3. susan

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub, service was very quick, food delicious, staff very friendly.

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  4. Helen

    County Durham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing but the service was really poor. We were sat waiting around for a long time and a few of the waitresses seemed really annoyed to have to serve us. Then our order was wrong and when this had to be rectified, again the waitress seemed really annoyed by this. We were then over charged because we were charged for the incorrect order. This was my fault for not checking the receipt properly but because we were sitting around so much, we were in a rush to leave. I usually love this place as I have been a few times before but this time I was incredibly disappointed with the service and not sure if I will return.

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  5. Lewis

    County Durham1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, good value for money, just felt a bit rushed but it was the end of the night so I can understand. Will keep coming back

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  6. Ann

    County Durham3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The seafood linguine was delicious though it could have been a little hotter. The lunch time menu was great for my friends, they said. Staff were friendly and helpful however we were left with a number of cups, saucers and teapots on the table for a while. Would still recommend the restaurant for the food, ambience and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

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  7. kirk

    County Durham8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family Sunday lunch. Everything was very good indeed which is the standard at the Raby Arms and why we regularly visit.

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  8. Simon

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Open Table was very easy to book and the food was amazing. Definitely go back again.

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  9. Rebecca

    Newcastle9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant Sunday lunch. Although we revived the wrong mains intially but was promptly rectified.

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  10. Alison

    County Durham2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely, very nice pork and chorizo burger. Service was excellent.

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FAQs

The Raby Arms is rated 4.3 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Durham/County Durham
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  5. Hartlepool

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Raby Arms

1 Front St, Hartlepool, County Durham TS27 3AW

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hartlepool
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Main menu served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    james waters
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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