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The Mill House, Chester Le Street, Durham

The Mill House

4.3
4.3
1396 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
***PLEASE MAKE A BOOKING VIA OUR WEBSITE***

We are no longer taking bookings via OpenTable, please make a booking via our website: www.themillhousebirtley.co.uk



We look forward to welcoming you to The Mill House, it is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated on the border of Springwell Village, Blackfell and Birtley. Google maps have our Location as Birtley, Blackfell DH3 1RE. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:15–22:00
  • Phone number
    0191 511 1488
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Mckie
  • Area
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Large on site parking, 80 spaces.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

1,396 Reviews
  1. Jacarino

    London

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Awful service, rude waiting staff. The food that i had, the xmas fare, was nice. There were a lot of dishes missing from menu, totally understand it is difficult to plan in these uncertain times, perhaps publishing a much smaller menu could be condidered.

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  2. ClaireM

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Such a disappointing visit. Went here tonight with friends for our christmas night out. After previously been advised we would be able to choose from the Christmas menu, we were told upon arrival only the Sunday lunch menu was available. I got the lamb roast and it was served to me with literally a spoonful of gravy whilst my friend sat beside me had with the exact same meal with a reasonable amount of gravy covering her food. I couldn't believe the waitress could carry both plates out and not question the absence of gravy on one plate in comparison to the other. I then recalled a previous experience here, and proceeded to tell my friends that when Id asked for more gravy I was told I would have to wait as they currently had no clean gravy boats! I never got the gravy I asked for and ate most of my dinner dry! Back to the present moment, I could not believe it when we asked for more gravy and were told we would have to wait as they had no gravy boats!! 2 years on and they still haven't dealt with their gravy boat shortage!! Unbelievable!! On top of this the food was luke warm. I left the table to question how long we might be waiting as I'd like to eat my food whilst it still had some heat left and was quickly brought some gravy! After eating we waited about 30 minutes before we were able to get someones attention to ask for a drink and for the table to be cleared. No wonder they've got no clean gravy boats! In 2.5 hours we only had 2 drinks each due to the severe lack of attentiveness from the staff. Very disappointed

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  3. JaneR

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Family Sunday lunch, absolutely fabulous experience. Food delicious and service outstanding.

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  4. Emily

    Newcastle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor service, lack of items on the menu and felt like we were a burden in the restaurant. Over an hour from starter to main arriving. Will not be returning.

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  5. Netty

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met 5 friends for evening meal catch up. What lovely staff who were very attentive. Meal was lovely - I was here 3 months ago and had to come back. What a lovely young lad who served us 'Matthew' he was polite, funny and couldn't do enough for us girls. Definately coming back xxx

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  6. LMC888

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large booking for a family event, food was amazing, service was fantastic, staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for you! Will definitely be back!

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  7. GordonH

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub. Decent but not outstanding food. Friendly staff.

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  8. JackRobo

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great price! Second time we have been now and we love it!

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  9. ElizabethH

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, early dining because we have a one year old so not too many people in at that time but got busier before we left. All the waitresses were lovely and really engaged with our little one who took a real shine to the lady in charge! Thank you for looking after us! Lovely food and good sized portions.

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  10. StephenL

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit in a long time, visited for lunch with a friend. Enjoyed the food and the service was very good. We weren’t rushed at all and the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Google Map for The Mill House

Blackfell, Birtley, Chester Le Street, Durham DH3 1RE

Additional information

  • Area
    Durham
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:15–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large on site parking, 80 spaces.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Mckie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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