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Forresters Bar & Restaurant with rooms
Forresters Bar & Restaurant with rooms
Forresters Bar & Restaurant with rooms
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FORRESTERS BAR & RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

(4.8 Score)
52-53, Market Place, Middleton in Teesdale, Durham DL12 0QH, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Soup Of The Day ✓ French Onion Soup ✓ Turkey and Pistachio Terrine ✓ Beetroot and Gin Cured Salmon ✓ Deep Fried Squid ✓ Provençal - Tomato ✓ Fresh Herbs ✓ White Wine ✓ Fricassée - Mushrooms ✓ Cream ✓ Brandy ✓ Boursin - Pancetta ✓ Leeks ✓ Thai Green Curry - Chilli ✓ Coconut ✓ Thai Basil ✓ Sautéed Guinea Fowl ✓ Fried Boudin Blanc ✓ Boeuf Bourguignon - Beef Brisket In Red Wine ✓ Mushrooms ✓ Smoked Bacon and Shallots ✓ Slow Cooked Pork Belly ✓ Stuffed Roasted Red Pepper ✓ Merguez Sausages ✓ Smoked Chicken ✓ Seafood

“Forresters Bar & Restaurant with Rooms is a French-influenced restaurant offering bar meals, takeaway options, and facilities featuring local real ales. The restaurant provides an authentic atmosphere that reflects its French counterparts. A children’s menu, highchairs are available. The restaurant, bar, and rear terrace are wheelchair accessible, and there is a disabled toilet. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and can stay in your room with you. Meals are served for lunch and dinner.

2025 Update: Forresters Bar & Restaurant with Rooms is a family-run country pub that welcomes everyone, including dogs and children. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, a cosy fireplace, and vegetarian and vegan options.”

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Price:

Starters
Soup Of The Day £6.00
French Onion Soup £7.00
Smoked Haddock Doughnuts £9.00
Smoked Chicken & Pork Terrine £8.00
Escargot À L'ail £7.00
Harissa Lime King Prawns £10.00
Sautéed Scallops £12.00
Twice Baked Gruyere Souffle £9.00
Garlic Chestnut Mushrooms £8.00
Brie Honey Pear & Walnut Tartine £8.00
Main Courses
Toulouse Sausages £14.00
Boeuf Bourguignon £17.00
Baked Salmon Fillet £17.00
Short Rib Of Beef £17.00
Fish Pie £17.00
Pan Fried Pork Fillet £17.00
Tomato Mozzarella Orzo Risotto £17.00
Girolle Aubergine Lasagne £17.00
Buckwheat Galette £14.00
Chilli Con Carne £11.00

Contact:

01833 641 435

Mon & Tue: 2pm - 12:30am
Wed-Sun: 12pm - 12:30am

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Bouchon Bistrot
Bouchon Bistrot
Bouchon Bistrot
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BOUCHON BISTROT

(4.8 Score)
4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham, Durham NE46 3NJ, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ French Onion Soup ✓ Chicken Liver Parfait With Cornichons and Onion Compote ✓ Cod Cheek Accras With Beansprout ✓ Escargots De Bourgogne With Garlic and Parsley Butter ✓ Assiette De Charcuterie With Saucisson ✓ Duck Confit With Gratin Dauphinois ✓ Stone Bass With Polenta ✓ Chicken Ballotine With Savoy Cabbage ✓ Moules Marinières With Frites ✓ Roasted Lamb Rump With Garlic Pomme Purée and Broad Beans ✓ Braised Rabbit Leg With Homemade Tagliatelle

“Bouchon Bistrot is a stone-clad restaurant that features a simple set-price lunch menu and classic French country dishes at night. Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country-style French cuisine, including daily specials at night. The kitchen, led by Head Chef Nico, part of the Bouchon team for over 9 years, creates authentic French cuisine with skill and creativity. For special occasions, family gatherings, or corporate events, the two elegant first-floor dining rooms can host private dinners for 12 to 50 guests. Bouchon Bistrot offers a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience in Northumberland, bringing the taste of France to your table. Bespoke menus or packages can be tailored to suit your needs, ensuring a memorable experience.

2025 Update: Bouchon Bistrot is owned by Gregory, originally from the Loire Valley, who comes from a family of French restaurateurs and trained in Michelin-starred kitchens across France. Every dish reflects the flavours, techniques, and passion of his homeland. Guests can start with favourites like classic cheese soufflé or steak tartare, followed by mains such as traditional confit duck with Gratin Dauphinois, fine beans, and bacon in a red wine jus. Each dish is crafted simply to let the quality ingredients shine. Tables can be booked in advance, and gift vouchers are also available.”

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Price:

Apéritif Snacks
Pissaladière £5.50
Pruneaux au Lard £5.50
Olives & Tapenade £4.50
Saucisson £5.50
Pork Rillettes £5.00
Starters
French Onion Soup £9.95
Soupe du Jour £8.00
Chicken Liver Parfait £10.50
Cod Cheek Accras £8.95
Escargots de Bourgogne £9.00
Assiette de Charcuterie £12.00
Comté Cheese Soufflé £9.95
Seared Scallops £16.50
Roasted Cep Mushrooms £8.95
Mains
Duck Confit £21.95
Stone Bass £22.50
Jerusalem Artichoke & Wild Mushroom Tartelette £17.50
Chicken Ballotine £22.50
Moules Marinières £18.00
Roasted Lamb Rump £22.95
Braised Rabbit Leg £20.95
Rib Eye Steak £27.50

Contact:

01434 609 943

Tue-Thu: 12pm - 1:30pm|6pm - 8:45pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 1:30pm|6pm - 9pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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FORRESTERS BAR & RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS REVIEWS

We did not stay but came for food. The food was excellent, beautifully presented and generous portion sizes. I had Provençal chicken with rice and it was fabulous! Our dog was made welcome too, there was even a doggy menu too! Thoroughly recommend and we will be back. Both food and drinks very reasonable price too.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights after walking some of the Pennine Way and loved it. Comfy room with great electric shower. Lovely French owner. Excellent food and service - try the veg kedgeree. Yum. They were so kind and warm. It can get a little noisy with the pub downstairs but nothing too challenging - I slept like a baby. We would stay again. Highly recommend.

Bloody marvellous. Try the french onion soup and beef bourguignon. You’re welcome.

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BOUCHON BISTROT REVIEWS

Gorgeous French food, it was absolutely delicious. There was a lovely view of the Abbey whilst we enjoyed the beautifully made food. The duck was cooked to perfection, and melted off the bone. The staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was great, and it was spotlessly clean. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and I would recommend here to anyone visiting Hexham.

This is by far the best food, I've had recently. I travel extensively throughout Europe and have had great food but this gem is on my doorstep. Staff were friendly and a great peaceful atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone who loves French cuisine cooked properly.

Great place. Steak was amazing! My partner had the duck, which was delicious, and we shared the escargot. The staff are lovely, very friendly. We will be back.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FORRESTERS BAR & RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BOUCHON BISTROT Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10
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