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About Dancing Betty
Dancing Betty is a pub in Seaham at 117 Dalton Park, named in honour of Dalton Park's mining heritage. The kitchen works from a 27-dish menu that includes a Mixed Grill, burgers and cooked breakfasts, and a carvery is served daily. Children's play areas serve families with younger guests, and dogs are welcome too. Orders can be placed through an app. When the room is busy and no table has been booked, a wait for a seat can occur.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
27 dishes- Nachos
- Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
- Chicken Wings
- Mixed Grill
- Prawn Cocktail
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carvery, mixed grill, cooked breakfast and burgers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carvery, mixed grill, cooked breakfast and burgers.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the carvery, which reviewers call delicious and one describes as the best they have had, with the cake also singled out. Friendly, helpful staff come up in most reviews, and a few mention prompt service even when the place was busy. One longtime regular praises the breakfasts and burgers, and another calls the salad the best they have been served in any pub. The mixed grill gets a split verdict: one reviewer found it substantial and well cooked, while another found the steak small and a bit tough. The sharpest complaint is a cooked breakfast that arrived stone cold, with the egg black on the bottom and a solid yolk, plus staff who chatted among themselves, never checked on the table and did not say goodbye. Families mention claw machines and toy machines near the toilets. One group of twelve arrived without booking on a busy day, was told of a half hour wait, chose to sit outside and ordered through the app.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the carvery, which reviewers call delicious and one describes as the best they have had, with the cake also singled out. Friendly, helpful staff come up in most reviews, and a few mention prompt service even when the place was busy. One longtime regular praises the breakfasts and burgers, and another calls the salad the best they have been served in any pub. The mixed grill gets a split verdict: one reviewer found it substantial and well cooked, while another found the steak small and a bit tough. The sharpest complaint is a cooked breakfast that arrived stone cold, with the egg black on the bottom and a solid yolk, plus staff who chatted among themselves, never checked on the table and did not say goodbye. Families mention claw machines and toy machines near the toilets. One group of twelve arrived without booking on a busy day, was told of a half hour wait, chose to sit outside and ordered through the app.
Featured reviews
- claire simpson
“What an incredible experience. The food was delicious — every bite better than the last. I had the carvery! And the cake.. Wow! The team working here deserves a shout‑out for being so friendly and on the ball. Emily was out server, friendly and nothimg was a problem The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy great food. Already planning my next visit.”
- Steve Marsden
“I ordered the large mixed grill, which was OK, but not outstanding, the steak was small and a bit tough. Staff were helpful and pleasant.”
- Afear Logan
“We had a lovely experience at Dancing Better. We enjoyed a delicious three-course meal, and everything was beautifully prepared and really tasty. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit, which made the evening even more enjoyable.”
- Christopher Vallely
“Ok so I'll start with the food, I ordered the cooked breakfast and it was stone cold. Everything but the hash browns were cold, the egg was black on the bottom and my yolk was solid. Now the service, nobody comes over to check if everything was ok they were too busy discussing shop amongst themselves, we left and no one said goodbye, or thanks or nothing. Now the atmosphere, I could hear every conversation in the place, all the staff chatting, a load of indecisive grannies trying to pick a table then each of them trying to get a word in before another speaks, my word .”
- Michelle Atkinson
“Visited with 12 cancer Warriors on a shopping day out. I didn't book and found it was really busy. We were told there would be a half an hour wait but would try make it quicker. We decided to sit outside with it being a nice day. I ordered on the app. The service was amazing aswell as the staff who were friendly and welcoming. Nothing was a trouble The ladies all enjoyed their lunch.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Dancing Betty in Murton is a modern, family-friendly pub named in honour of Dalton Park’s mining heritage. Cheerful staff, a warm atmosphere, and proper pub food and drink make us the perfect place to meet friends or enjoy some family time. If the sun’s out, eat and drink on the patio. The kids will be super happy when they see the children’s play areas. Our menu is served each day from lunchtime onwards and features all the big pub favourites along with a few mouth-watering surprises. Carvery lovers are in for a treat: we do a cracking roast every day. There’s just as much choice behind the bar. Whether you appreciate the smoothness of a quality cask ale, like a glass of wine or prefer your drinks on the soft side, you’ll find exactly w...”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Dancing Betty
- Crows Nest4.42,4852.5 miWheelchair accessible
steak, dog friendly area, sticky toffee pudding
- The Mill Inn4.49234.3 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, fish and chips, chicken kievs
- Oak Tree Farm - Farmhouse Inns4.33,4774.3 miWheelchair accessible
carvery lunch, gluten free menu, vegan options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing BettyReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.33,765 | — | carvery, mixed grill, cooked breakfast |
| Crows NestWheelchair accessible | 4.42,485 | 2.5 mi | steak, dog friendly area, sticky toffee pudding |
| The Mill InnWheelchair accessible | 4.4923 | 4.3 mi | sunday roast, fish and chips, chicken kievs |
| Oak Tree Farm - Farmhouse InnsWheelchair accessible | 4.33,477 | 4.3 mi | carvery lunch, gluten free menu, vegan options |
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