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Tawny Owl

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4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,864 reviews)

“Pub grub basics share the menu with pizzas & burgers at this comfy spot with a rustic-chic interior.”

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Quick info

+441325389027
Neasham Rd, Hurworth Moor, Darlington DL2 1QE, United Kingdom
£15–30

About Tawny Owl

On Neasham Rd in Darlington, Tawny Owl is a pub serving pub grub alongside pizzas and burgers. Nooks fitted with books to borrow are set up around the space for guests to use while eating or waiting on food. The kitchen runs a weekend special menu plus a Sunday roast, and sticky toffee pudding sits on the dessert list, with mini puddings offered alongside a drink to close the meal. Table service is provided throughout, and mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks are available alongside the regular bar. The pub takes walk-ins rather than bookings and opens daily. It sits in a countryside location on the edge of the city.

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Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Fish & Chips
  • Home-Baked Chicken Pie
  • Sunday Roast Turkey
  • Sirloin Steak and Chips
  • Pizza
  • Cider
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Reviews

4.5/5
1,864 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sticky toffee pudding, sunday roast, tandoori chicken skewers and pan fried duck.

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1,331
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328
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97
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56

Featured reviews

  • Georgina Taylor
    “The Sunday roast was absolutely lovely! Paula the lady on the bar was lovely, I have been in a few times and she always takes the time to ask how our day is and make our dining experience special and relaxing. 100% recommend because of the brilliant service for Paula especially x”
  • Nick Potts
    “Had an great family meal served by some outstanding staff. the team made us feel welcome, but their warmth toward our kids was what really made the evening special. ​Carly and Skye were warm, patient, and went out of their way to make sure the little ones were happy—bringing their food out quickly, talking directly to them, and handling every request with a warm smile.”
  • Beth Bell
    “Me & my husband started coming here more frequently, the food is absolutely amazing. The staff are lovely , very friendly & welcoming Charlie whom served us was really helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
  • Enya Killen
    “Such a lovely atmosphere here. Our waitress Carly was so friendly and helpful. I had the lasagne which was lovely. I noticed they have some cosy nooks for reading and books to borrow too. Great selection of food and drinks for all including mocktails!”
  • Sam Wright
    “First time here, but we have been to Vintage Inns before. It was very clean, and well maintained. The staff (Charlie and Carly) were genuinely friendly and made us all feel very welcome. We all said it was a very enjoyable Birthday meal and that we'd definitely return again. Well done to all the staff at the Tawney Owl.”

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers return most for the warm, attentive service, with the staff singled out repeatedly for making birthday meals, family dinners and a girls' Christmas get-together feel special. One family describes servers bringing the children's food out quickly and talking directly to the kids, while another diner mentions an extra scoop of ice cream arranged with dessert. The food draws praise too: tandoori chicken skewers, pan fried duck and a lasagne are named, along with a Sunday roast and a weekend special menu described as good value. A sticky toffee pudding appears twice, once topped with a birthday candle and message from the chef, though another reviewer wanted a bigger portion of custard. Diners describe a relaxed, rustic, welcoming room with reading nooks and books to borrow. One reviewer suggests a wider choice of zero alcohol drinks, though another notes the mocktails. Several close by saying they will be back.

Location

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