The Tawny Owl

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

1. BV

   BarrieV

   County Durham1 review

   4.0

   Dined on December 18, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   An enjoyable evening was had by all and no complaints about any of the dishes that were served up
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Yorkshire2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 25, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A couple of things we chose were not on but the staff were attentive and everything we had was good. It would have been nice if someone said ‘goodbye ‘ as we left but it was a nice atmosphere while we were there and enjoyed by all in our party.
   

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   Gbatrike

   County Durham1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 2, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed the meal and the service will be dining there again
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   County Durham1 review

   2.0

   Dined on November 12, 2017

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Book a table via the app only to be told rather abruptly upon arrival that is wasn’t on the system, despite showing booking confirmation the gentleman “welcoming” people wasn’t helpful in the slightest and only offered a table when prompted and availability was only in the bar area. Service from the waitresses was the only reason any stars are given on this visit I’m afraid, all where attentive polite and very quick. Food portions and quality for the price was very poor such a shame really nice location and a cozy pub.
   

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   HeyJude18

   Yorkshire23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 13, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous lunch, food was amazing with exceptional service. Would definitely recommend.
   

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   Timbo7red

   Yorkshire9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 5, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We used to like it in the tawny owl but the last visit was very poor, steaks were horrific and tough, in fairness they did knock one off the bill, the salad was not fresh and appeared very limp, dessert was nice, shame don't know what has happened there.
   

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   Trigtrogk

   Edinburgh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service here could not be better!! The staff are friendly and fabulous. The food is tasty and well presented and it has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Even my mother couldn't find anything to complain about!! ;-)
   

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   Janey

   County Durham2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 5, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   it was a sunday evening so very quiet but we were made to feel very welcome and the young girl serving was so friendly and very helpful food was lovely
   

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   VivW

   County Durham3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 19, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   First meal of 2017 at the Tawny Owl with my husband, who stepped in to come with me as my friend couldn't make it, so we had a friends get together, rather than a date (he is my best friend). We had the Wagyu burgers in Brioche buns, with side salad, which were delicious, then we shared the Eton Mess, just to finish off as we were both too full to eat a dessert each. Recommended and always love the cosy feel of this pub/restaurant, especially when the fires are on in winter.
   

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    VivW

    County Durham3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 1, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    My good friend and I wanted to go back to the Tawny Owl in December as they usually have a spectacular Christmas tree (even talked about as worth seeing) and the food is good. We were slightly disappointed by the tree, no where near as decorative as previous years, but the food was lovely, the pub cosy, with all three fires on, as it was a cold night. We will be back in January for our next catch up, as we do enjoy our nights in the Tawny Owl.
    

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