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Crinnions

RestaurantsDurham

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(557 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 120 781 10 29
25 Front St, Lanchester, Durham DH7 0LA, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Crinnions

Crinnions is a restaurant in Durham at 25 Front St, where the front door opens straight into a bar area. The restaurant sits further back, and its open kitchen is set through the bar toward the rear. The venue runs a quiz night and live music, and dogs are welcome, so guests can bring their pets along to either. A courtyard is used for parties. Lunch service includes a lamb dinner.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.5/5
557 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, wednesday quiz night, live music and mixed grill.

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385
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24
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Customer Review Summary

Sunday lunch is what reviewers raise most at Crinnions, with one calling it among the best they have had and another praising a lamb dinner followed by cheesecake, plus big portions that arrived quickly and piping hot. Close behind are the mixed grill, the bolognaise parmo, the gammon steak and a dirty burger, which diners call delicious and homemade, with one saying the place delivers both quality and quantity. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the pub is called cosy, with a warm bar area, live music on weekends and a Wednesday quiz. One family held a child's birthday party in the courtyard and said the kitchen and staff went above and beyond. The main complaint comes from a lunch visit that was slow with only two staff on the floor. A requested swap of ham and cheese came out as cheese and onion, and the reviewer overheard the chef make a dismissive remark about ordering off the menu, which they called unprofessional. One diner also found the portions a little large.

Featured reviews

  • Joanne White
    “One of the best Sunday lunches I’ve ever had. Lamb dinner and cheesecake for dessert. Absolutely beautiful. Definitely will be going back. Thank you”
  • Charlie Pearson
    “Lovley food and very friendly staff, without a doubt the best Sunday lunch (and pub) in Lanchester - food came quickly and was piping hot, very big portions and well presented. I will definitely be back, highly recommend to anyone!”
  • Gary Warne
    “Fantastic staff, amazing food and loads of entertainment. I attend regularly for the Wednesday quiz hosted by Paul Innes Magic Man which is thoroughly enjoyable. I have recently also started getting food and can honestly say it's delicious. Really friendly, welcoming atmosphere and really well run establishment.”
  • Amy Sharpe
    “Waitress was lovely and very helpful. Food was standard lunch menu. I asked if I could swap the ham and peas pudding for ham and cheese, but was given cheese and onion instead, despite hearing the waitress ask for ham and cheese (no issues with this just asked for a bit of ham to pop in as mistakes can happen). What was disappointing was overhearing the chef say, “If she ordered something from the actual fing menu, I wouldn’t f it up.” Completely unnecessary and unprofessional. A shame, as the waitress was excellent. Service was pretty slow but not the girls fault as they were only 2 of them.”
  • Theresa Chinner
    “Had my child’s 4th birthday party in courtyard, had amazing my service from staff and kitchen.. Food was incredible and went above and beyond to help set up.. All guests complimented the venue as it’s great for adults and kids. Would definitely recommend for parties or just everyday food and drinks.. plus entertainment on evenings and holidays make it a great night out for all couples and families.. Thanks you again Crinnions”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Takeout
Show more amenities
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Vegetarian options
  • Alcohol
  • Cozy
  • Beer
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed outside
Planning· 2
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Offerings· 7
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 2
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Highlights· 6
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Location

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