The King's Arms - Stockton-on-Tees

There is a solid selection of vegetarian options available, and they offer a 2-for-1 deal on many main dishes during certain hours, although you have to provide a receipt from your last visit when you paid full price, which can be a bit cumbersome. They typically have a couple of real ales on tap, much to my father-in-law's delight when we took him there. The desserts are particularly delicious, and I highly recommend trying them. Additionally, the pub hosts various quiz nights. While it may be a bit off the beaten path, I definitely recommend visiting the King's Arms; it's well worth the trip. For more information, you can check out their website.

The change in ownership last year has been impressive, with fantastic food that surpasses any other in the area. It's definitely worth a visit! The atmosphere is very friendly, and the cooking is excellent and beautifully presented. - JP

I decided to give this restaurant a try, so I called to check if they were open and to get a glimpse of the menu. I was informed that they were indeed open and offered items like gammon and steak pie, so we made the trip from Hartlepool. However, upon our arrival and after sitting down, we were told that both the gammon and steak pie were no longer available. The menu was already quite limited, so we opted for sirloin steaks, which unfortunately had a lot of fat and gristle. The gammon steak, advertised as 6 oz, seemed like a poor value. To make matters worse, none of the staff acknowledged us or made an effort to welcome us. As a result, we’ve decided that we won’t be returning in the future.

The King's Arms has a very, very wide menu, largely painted on boards around the restaurant. For those without hawk eyes this can get a little embarrassing leaning over other diners to find out what your dinner could be. The decor is dated but pub standard.You can usually get a 2 for 1 voucher from the back of a till receipt from Darlington's Morrisons, which makes it a cheap n chearful weeknight out.

The menu was different from what was shown on Facebook, and some items were unavailable due to a delivery issue. I initially considered leaving after the drinks, but the friendly manager explained that the menu changes weekly. The food we ordered turned out to be extraordinary. I appreciated her and the service, so we decided to stay and order more. She was absolutely right—everything we had was amazing, and the service didn't disappoint. There was a bit of a wait, even though the place was quiet, but given the quality of the food, it was definitely worth it. I highly recommend this restaurant, and we'll certainly be back. Thank you!