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The Bluebell Middlesbrough
The Bluebell Middlesbrough
The Bluebell Middlesbrough
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE BLUEBELL MIDDLESBROUGH

(4.9 Score)
Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7HL, UK Directions

Since 1939

Speciality:

✓ Pornstar Martini ✓ Spicy Sunset ✓ Strawberry Daiquiri ✓ Purple Rain ✓ Filmstar ✓ Sex on the Beach ✓ Summer’s Evening ✓ Aperol Spritz ✓ Woo Woo ✓ Gangsta’s Paradise ✓ Gimme More ✓ Mr Worldwide ✓ One Love ✓ Long Island Iced Tea ✓ Shake It Off and Sex Bomb ✓ Lasagne ✓ Hand-Battered Fish and Chips ✓ Chicken Tikka Masala ✓ Cumberland Sausage and Mash ✓ Cheese and Bacon ✓ Vegan Bombay ✓ BBQ Chicken ✓ Bacon ✓ Cheese Sauce Melt ✓ Clean Island Iced Tea ✓ Party Paloma Cocktail

“The Bluebell Middlesbrough offers a range of amenities, including accommodation, pub cuisine, real ales, cocktails, Sky Sports, and function rooms. The dedicated staff is eager to welcome guests. Each of the 60 guestrooms features en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, desks, TVs, and essential amenities like bath and shower gel. Rooms come with double or twin bed options and complimentary Wi-Fi, all designed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Breakfast is optional and includes a full English breakfast wrap, eggs rarebit, and vegetarian options. The Bluebell Middlesbrough also offers a full food and drink menu served throughout the day. Weather permitting, there is a large outdoor seating area. Free parking is available. This pub offers a fantastic birthday offer and convenient transportation options, including a bus stop right outside and the nearest train station just 20 minutes away. Guests can enjoy cocktails, the "2 Dine For £20" deal, and party packages.

2025 Update: The pub has accessible facilities.”

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Price:

Sharers
10 Chicken Wings £8.00
20 Chicken Wings £15.00
30 Chicken Wings £22.00
Chicken & Ham Terrine £8.00
Tomato & Basil Soup £7.00
Halloumi Heat & Sweet £6.00
Loaded Garlic Bread
Garlic Kebab £5.00
Hot & Cheesy £5.00
Big Blue £5.00
On The Side
Onion Rings (10) £4.50
Chips £3.75
Waffle Fries £4.00
Skin-On Fries £3.75
Side Salad £3.75
Mash £3.75
Cheesy Garlic Bread £5.00
Garlic Bread £4.75
Lunch
Loaded Jackets
BBQ Chicken £7.25
Shroom & Blue £7.25
Cheesy Beans £7.00
The Big League
Deep South Delight £15.50
Chippie Feast £14.00
Smokehouse Combo £15.00
Mega Mixed Grill £19.50
The Grill
Mixed Grill £16.50
10oz Rump Steak £17.00
Pub Faves
Fish & Chips £11.00
Steak & Ale Pie £12.50
Scampi & Chips £10.50
The King Kebab £14.50
Fiesta Grande Platter £15.00
Full Monty Fry Up £14.50
Gammon Steak £12

Contact:

01642 593939

Sun-Thu: 10am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 12am

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The Swatters Carr
The Swatters Carr
The Swatters Carr
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE SWATTERS CARR

(4.8 Score)
228 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough TS1 3QW, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Wine ✓ Beer ✓ Cerveza Pacifico Clara ✓ Stella Unfiltered ✓ Au Vodka Strawberry Burst ✓ XIX Vodka Tropical Ice ✓ Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur ✓ Tequila Rose ✓ Corona Cero ✓ Thatchers Zero ✓ Passion Fruit Cooler ✓ Monster Energy Ultra Peachy Keen ✓ The Kraken Black Spiced Rum Black Cherry and Madagascan Vanilla ✓ Fish and Chips ✓ Whitby Breaded Scampi ✓ All-Day Brunch ✓ Vegetarian All-Day Brunch ✓ Steak ✓ Kidney Pudding

“The Swatters Carr is a friendly, licensed pub known for its welcoming atmosphere. The pub features a variety of beers, spirits, comfort food, and breakfast options. TV sports screens let you enjoy your favourite events while sipping a diverse selection of real ales. Families with children are warmly welcomed, and the pub offers enticing deli deals and free Wi-Fi. The friendly staff is dedicated to providing excellent service, and the delicious dishes served at the pub are sure to satisfy. The Swatters Carr is the perfect spot for a delightful experience with a wide variety of drinks available. The Swatters Carr is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers table service via the Wetherspoon app, unlimited free Wi-Fi, step-free access, and free refills every day on tea and Lavazza coffee.

2025 Update: For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas.”

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Best Bar None awards in 2015

Price:

Breakfast
Large Breakfast £6.59
Traditional Breakfast £4.99
Small Breakfast £2.99
Freedom Breakfast £3.10
Large Veg Breakfast £6.59
Vegetarian Breakfast £4.99
Small Veg Breakfast £2.99
Vegan Breakfast £2.99
American Breakfast £7.00
Small American Breakfast £5.14
Eggs Benedict £5.29
Mushroom Benedict £5.29
Miner’s Benedict £5.29
Pancakes Choice £5.14
Small Pancakes Choice £3.69
Scrambled Egg On Toast £2.99
Beans On Toast £2.99
Small Beans On Toast £2.49
Tea & Toast With Jam £2.49
Breakfast Butties & Wraps
Bacon Butty £2.69
Sausage Butty £2.69
Veg Sausage Butty £2.69
Breakfast Wrap £4.51
Veg Breakfast Wrap £4.51
Breakfast Muffins
Egg & Cheese Muffin £2.59
Egg & Bacon Muffin £2.79
Egg & Sausage Muffin £2.79
Egg & Veg Sausage Muffin £2.79
Breakfast Muffin £2.99
Extras
Black Pudding £0.80
Two Bacon Rashers £1.67
Lincol

Contact:

01642 239060

Mon-Thu & Sun: 8am - 12am
Fri & Sat: 8am - 1am

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The Twisted Lip
The Twisted Lip
The Twisted Lip
11+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE TWISTED LIP

(4.7 Score)
11-13 Baker Street, Middlesbrough TS1 2LF, UK Directions

Since 2014

Speciality:

✓ Rose and White Wines ✓ Whisky ✓ Beer ✓ Gin ✓ Red ✓ Brandy and Vodka ✓ Brewdog Dead Pony Pale Ale ✓ Five Am Red Ale ✓ Brewdog Punk IPA ✓ Anchor California Lager ✓ Beer Lao ✓ Westmalle Dubbel ✓ Flensburger Pilsener ✓ Brooklyn Blast ✓ Hofbrau Original ✓ Tripels ✓ Lucky Buddha ✓ Rochefort

“The Twisted Lip offers a wide range of unique drink varieties, including cask and bottled beers, Laughing Buddha, real ales, a range of spirits, and more on its menu at reasonable prices. The pub also provides an excellent range of delicious dishes prepared by experienced cooks using the best quality ingredients. The Twisted Lip always strives to maintain the highest standards. The pub is a welcoming place to spend valuable time with friends and family. They also provide live music every day. The pub has unique features such as live music, outdoor seating, dining-in, and a parking facility. The Twisted Lip accepts NFC mobile payments.”

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Contact:

01642 810473

Mon-Thu & Sun: 12pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12pm

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THE BLUEBELL MIDDLESBROUGH REVIEWS

First time I've been inside this pub and have to say it looked lovely. I loved the atmosphere created by the colour scheme and it all looked very clean. I'm not a football fan but there are numerous big screens around, even one outside, for anyone hoping to watch a match. The staff I saw were all really friendly, Jo, Tegan and Jack. Ordering food was easy with plenty of options. We didn't have to wait long for our food and it was quite busy. We had chosen lots of the small plate dishes and they were very well presented, piping hot and tasted just as good as they looked. I think the cook was called Ste, might have his name wrong but a big well done to him! This is a dog friendly pub. Not only are dogs allowed in but they can also have their own bowls of posh dog food or treats. They even have their own menu! Location is very handy as easy to get back on the A19 if travelling north or south. Definitely worth stopping here for some food. Can't comment on the hotel rooms or facilities as we didn't stay. Food & drinks: Plenty of choice, quick service, good value for money deals available and tasted great.

I've just been to the Bluebell today. We had the function room booked for a family & friends event and it was spot on thank you. The whole pub seemed very nice. Most important of course are the staff, a very friendly and helpful bunch of people. I asked their names to leave feedback and was told they were Jo, Tegan, Millie, Tom, Abbie, Harvey & Louise. Thank you all. Peter (I didn't stay in a room so can't comment on that)

Did a meeting with work then a stop over, rooms are well appointed, clean and quiet. Food was spot on and breakfast was good too.

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THE SWATTERS CARR REVIEWS

We popped in for some food and a drink. Day trip to Middlesbrough on the train whilst on holiday in North Yorks Moors. Another good Spoons nothing to fault. Staff cleaning empty tables is always a good thing to see. The toilets were very clean too. Food, curry all round, was good and came quickly. All good then.

This was a fantastic pub for a visit, providing great aesthetic pleasure with its stripped back design! This includes the brick walls and pillars, counter is smartly presented in itself. Staff were friendly and I enjoyed a pint of Czech beer, sitting at the comfortable seating!

Really clam and lovely atmosphere, good service and staff. Best place to chill out with friends or colleagues.

THE TWISTED LIP REVIEWS

Great little pub with great character. Very unique and quirky, welcoming, friendly staff, and good beer! Highly recommend. They also know of a proper gold pizza place.

Fantastic bar owners and staff are so welcoming and their dog is so cute. Great beer too.

Awesome bar, loads of character. Went for a comedy night, recommended.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE BLUEBELL MIDDLESBROUGH Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.7K: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE SWATTERS CARR Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.4K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE TWISTED LIP Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.6K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
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