Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Middlesbrough

"This place went miles beyond my expectations. I'd assumed a cosy pub with nice food. What I got was a cost, stylish beautiful pub restaurant with..."

Chris

Michael Rayner

"My Husband and I went yesterday afternoon our first visit. Staff lovely food was exceptional. We will definitely be back. A lovely pint to and very..."

YVONNE Woodgate

"Amazing evening. Couldn’t ask anything more from Neil. Amazing..."

Robert Watson

"Tipsy cow is place to eat every meal I've had has been amazing and I've been lots now .staff friendly very efficient .would highly recommend..."

Julie Conroy

"Excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful. Great..."

debbie martin

"First time I had visited the Tipsy Cow I was surprised how big it is. Good selection of drinks on offer, the staff are great friendly too. We ordered..."

Patey Pablo

"I've been here on a couple of afternoon visits with my two siblings. Both times I enjoyed the Half Parmo. The portion was just right in size. Not too..."

Slug Appleby

Kelz

85/100 (2968 ratings)

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

"Amazing food. Very tasty. Brilliant prices. The best parmo in Teesside without a..."

Mark Feva

"We had breakfast here today (6 of us) and the food was absolutely amazing! Best iced coffees in..."

Shaunna Perkins

"Have been here many years ago, pleasantly surprised at how well it is still doing. Had a good range of meals at a affordable price, also offered a..."

Louise Neal

"Went here tonight 2 adults and a child staff were great very friendly relaxed atmosphere. Food was tasty came out nice and hot presented well good..."

malik duman

"Go here and get a really good meal. Lots of choice and good pricing. The food is well cooked well presented and the staff are great friendly polite..."

Jenifer Barns

"Kelz restaurant is now Craft Burger Smash Burgers Loaded Fries Naga..."

YN WA

"Friendly and helpful staff. Food was absolutely delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Tables outside if wanted. Only problem I think is that it..."

Paul Marshall

"So happy with our visit to kelz Middlesbrough, food was absolutely beautiful, our waiter Matthew Binns couldn't have been more than helpful he's a..."

Chloe Mount

"Beautiful as always. My 10yr old boy asked to go for his birthday family dinner all five of us really enjoyed our..."

Jimmy White

"Fantastic food and genuine service family birthday meal was no trouble for them loved the fact we were not rushed off either thank you..."

Nina Craggs

"Best Patmos in Boro! Great value! Staff are lovely! Lived in Linthorpe for about 10 years before I even tried this place now I’m there more..."

Joleen Bowen

"Love this place for the food. It's a bit dated decoration wise but well..."

Jackie Hughes

"Lovely little restaurant, very tasty food, good service, great value..."

Antony Corfield

"Always loved this hidden gem in Middlesbrough. Never a let down and great Staff. Couldn't ask for more in a..."

hannah horsman

"Great food, great service, always welcoming and very well looked..."

Andy Brewster

"Nice food, plenty of choices, competitive prices and pleasant staff and..."

Brenda Lamplugh

"excellent food and staff very..."

John Harrison

Terrace Bar

"We have just had bottomless this afternoon on the 21st of October, was served by Steve , he was there before we even needed a drink taking orders for..."

Tracy Jordan

"We came on Sunday the 27th August for my daughters 30th for the bottomless brunch, all I can say is Fantastic from beginning to the end .Ellie who..."

michele davies

"I came here a lot when I studied at Teesside University way back. It's not changed at all (in a good way)! Nice staff, fine grub, and a good..."

Markus AP

"Amazing pub/sports bar inside the Teesside University campus. Friendly bartenders and staff. The outdoor seating is perfect for a sunny day. Great..."

Jaison Joseph Kallarakavunkal

"Came for bottomless brunch and all my expectations were met and more! Kaia was our server and she was brilliant! Constantly checking on us, very..."

Connor Miles

"My boyfriend and I visited for bottomless brunch and compared to other places in the area I think that the Southfield is very good value. There are a..."

Alice Wilde

Neil Hirst

"Excellent brunch, brilliant service and our server, Jack was extremely attentive and very helpful. We will be returning very..."

Jade Hewitson

"Came to the bottomless brunch. With table service. Enjoyed a selection of cocktails with largers and other drinks avaliable upon the menu also food..."

Colin Bonas

"Lovely afternoon/bottomless brunch at The Southfield on a wet & windy afternoon..charming & attentive deputy managers..very friendly service. Would..."

Susan Scott

Stapylton Arms

84/100 (4572 ratings)

Smoothered Rump Steak

Wheelchair Accessible

"Your local pub doesn't get any better than this. Lovely food and friendly, funny staff. Wouldn't go anywhere..."

Sarah Laver

"Just had our first Christmas night out with our newly formed community singing group local vocals and I have to say the venue definitely made the..."

June Hierons

"Went for our slimming world Christmas party.... Food was fab! (missing a Yorkshire pudding) totally enjoyed the service we received from Ben very..."

EmmaLouise Day

"Once again food was great staff as always very friendly, has to be the best place in normanby for food and a good night..."

Anthony Tapping

"Had Xmas meal with family and friends, our first time here for Xmas meal definitely won't be the last, table set out lovely and food was very tasty..."

Julie Gray

"Lovey meal with my Mam food and staff great only one thing is Mams sight is not as good due to cataracts and she found reading the menu on brown..."

Annette Sedgwick

"Lovely pub. Lovely staff. Lovely food! My little boy won a golf competition on the charity day so we went to pick up his prize. The staff were so..."

Amber Shield

"Great Meal,Great Service,Great Staff I would highly recommend this place to anyone..."

Brian Bivens

"Lovely pub, great food, atmosphere and staff, been twice in the past week for family birthdays and service spot on..."

Joanne Elliott

"Went to party in the car park on Saturday with my family and wow what an amazing day xx Fantastic band on along with great food xx Drinks..."

Sarah Jane

"Went to the stap tonight had a fantastic meal with first class service from staff. Will deffo come..."

Olwyn Peters

"The staff is every friendly and welcoming and the food was fantastic to eat and I would recommend anyone to go and try..."

Lisa Pearson

"Always call into this pub whilst up here from Essex . Lovely vegan food and really friendly staff. A***** Really clean..."

Justin R Nicholls

"The food is amazing, had the smoked haddock bake it was the best pub lunch I have ever..."

Leanne Swalwell

"Popped in for a quick drink last weekend. Nice pub and nice atmosphere. First time we've been here but will definitely be back. Lovely..."

Sharon Fowler

"Lovely welcome and helpful staff. We enjoyed our food and plates were quickly cleared Burger was delicious. Only comment would be to chop the..."

Elaine Beaumont

"Lost the photos but the fish and chips were nicely portioned and so light and crispy, they cator to gluten free with a little menu but the dishes..."

Charlotte Teece

"Nice local pub in Eston. Bar fights scheduled 9 and 10 pm on weekends with possible follow ups later on. Ask the staff for the fight schedule during..."

Johnny Vega

"Popped for lunch this afternoon, can’t fault the service from Courtney. Staff are always great when we come. Excellent food, excellent drink..."

Ruth

"I don't like giving bad reviews on food especially pubs I got the beef wrap witch looked incredible which was really dry and my partner got the..."

grant anderson

"A big thank you to all the staff especially Sue and Helen for putting on an amazing Coronation Party for the children. Took my granddaughter along..."

June Cooper

"Took my little boy to the coronation party yesterday & he had a great time. Massive thank you to all the staff for such an amazing time, definitely a..."

Courtney Knight

"Popped in to Stapylton Arms for a spot of lunch with the wife and mother in law. Spotted Parmo on the Specials board. It was up there with the best..."

David Evison

"Great service lovely food. Fantastic..."

Graham Wilson

"Nice place, food looked lovely. They catered for us for a funeral tea. Very..."

Carole Wittering

"We love our local! Food always great, service spot..."

Megan Lillie

"First time for me , went for a pint in beer garden then stayed and had a pork dinner which was spot on. Will definitely be back, all staff superb and..."

Ian Dalton

"The food was amazing never has a steak like it the staff are great it's an amazing environment to be..."

Benjamin Brewis

"Nice pub. Had Sunday lunch here, very..."

David Mendoza

"Management and staff very welcoming, great pub serving lovely food. Will definitely..."

Pauline Carlton

"Lovely atmosphere. Great deal on little plates. Nothing too much..."

Kirsty Mussard

The Blue Bell Lodge Restaurant

Toast Scrambled Eggs Mushrooms Beans and Tomato

Beer

Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Burger with Curly Fries

Irish coffee

Burger

Gammon Egg and Home Cooked Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hired a function room for a Hen Party of around 50 crazy Hens with the room, food, and DJ with karaoke supplied by The Blue Bell this last Saturday,..."

Kerrilee Campbell

"Fabulous night last night at the Robbie Williams tribute (Carl Bridges) great act, what a professional! The room was dressed beautifully for..."

Mavis Whitmarsh

"Lovely place for food and drink. Great staff and wonderful management all over a fantastic..."

Chris Dows

"We have just had a funeral buffet in the Bluebell Hotel and it was excellent. The quality and quantity of food outstanding, the function room was..."

Paul Bray

"I'm here almost every week and while I rarely have what I'd call a 'bad' experience, it's equally rarely exceptional. It's a very average pub at..."

Andy Smith

"The staff were incredibly friendly and the function room perfect for about 30+ people. The buffet in the room was really nice . The bar a little slow..."

President UK

"Nice hotel, spacious room, self service breakfast. Friendly staff. We haven't stayed here for a few years but it is still a comfortable hotel to stay..."

Roy Shorter

"Good hotel very reasonably priced. The bar has a good range of beers and wines. The menu is typically pub food but is good food. The location is..."

Mel Timmons

"We hired the smaller room for a retirement party, the staff where very helpful and friendly especially Kirsty, even offering to help set up. Nice..."

Gymworld GC

"Lovely pub. Apart from the grim trade is does from the crematorium it's never too busy. And it just feels nice. Never stayed over but my family have..."

glenn cunningham

"Buffet choice, quality, and quantity were fantastic. Staff and other patrons were respectful and polite (we were a funeral party). Location was very..."

Michelle Wood

"Great food, both evening meal and breakfast. Room a little tired, could do with some attention but room was clean. Worst issue was bath drain..."

Simon Mitchell

"We attended the quiz tonight and had a wonderful time! The staff were great with us, particularly the new one, Tom! Thanks for the great food during..."

Katherine Hyde

"The Sunday dinner was excellent. Drinks can add up though. And sometimes, it gets a little too busy. It is funny though. When someone comes in...."

Rufus Cool (RufusCool86)

"Called into the pub on Friday evening for a meal we’re I was overjoyed with the service, the food was exceptional and the person who served..."

Mark Smith

"We were pleasantly amazed by the delightful quality of this location. It's evidently undergone a complete renovation, and the results are truly..."

R H

"I come with my autistic son every week and want to say thank u to everyone there. Everyone is fantastic with my son. Also big thank you to Kirsty,..."

Leanne Horrigan

"Held our Mothers 80th Party here this afternoon, gorgeous room, bar staff were lovely, expected it to be noisy as Sunday dinners are good here, all..."

Shelly67 Wood

"Haven't actually been here but telephoned yesterday to make enquiries about a private function in the future. I was very impressed with the telephone..."

Maureen Haley

The Discovery

83/100 (2579 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Fish and Chips Mushy Peas and Tartar Sauce

Steak pie

Double Vodka Red Bull

Iced tea

Halloumi and Tomato Baguette

Bar

Pub

British

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was happy had a lovely lunch with hubby there. Meal was..."

Jules Foth

"I got in early afternoon meeting someone. The place was reasonably busy , does food prices are reasonable, toilets are to your left/ahead of you. A..."

Mark Dunn

"Visited with some friends for food today, I was really impressed with the staffs knowledge of the menu and allergies. I was asked before placing my..."

Jo Beckwith

"Visited for lunch yesterday and really enjoyed it, we had a mix of burgers and chicken tikka on our table and all were lovely, great prices and fab..."

Carl Stacey

"Unfortunately myself, my wife, and little boy, had already eating before we went to the pub, however the meals really did look devine 😋 the..."

Tracie Neasham-Bourn

"Made me and amazing breakfast other day the poached eggs were the best I've had in a long time....staff were kind to me and the establishment was..."

Amy Harston

"The Discovery is a great old school traditional pub. Until today I'd only ever called in for a few ciders, but tried their full English breakfast and..."

Marc

"Very decent cooked breakfasts. Inside interiors were very clean and staff were friendly and approachable. Will return..."

Joe Halliday

"Saw the reviews about the breakfasts, they weren't lying. Desperately in need of one after a heavy night the night before. AJ was the man to sort it..."

Gary Joines

"Good place to go in town for a meal at reasonable prices. Alot of options on menu. It is a pub so can get noisy at..."

Tracy Thompson

"Loved it here, we was visiting friends and they said what a place this was and omg the food is great and staff were fab too. AJ was very..."

Kelly Wright

"We had breakfast here and the server was amazing, so friendly and when the card machine went down still put the order through and I just paid a..."

Jonathan Harper

"Great place, friendly and helpful staff. Was served by AJ who couldn’t have been more helpful with fussy eaters. Atmosphere is great would deffo..."

Ben Wright

"Came for food tonight with my daughter was lovely food!! Came quick and was an amazing atmosphere, thank you for your service, would definitely come..."

Beth Toogood

"Came in when in town shopping, double maxim was beautiful, good atmosphere and Courtney and Jamie were very helpful. Will be back..."

AJ Lancaster

"Good lively atmosphere showing love sports, serves food but didn't try..."

Peter King

"Very cheap, great deals on Thursday &..."

ADG

"Great pub to come and watch the football and the drinks available were great. AJ was a top guy serving us..."

Mike Borbely

"Another little gem in Middlesbrough. While very small this place is so friendly and inviting. The staff were so nice and really know their beers..."

BiaMaith

"Hilariously tiny pub. Great if you can catch it early in the night before it gets packed. Once it starts to fill up (which means about 10-15..."

Drew Watson

"Trendy micro pub with a quirky interior on Baker Street. Often live music at the weekend. Small but good range of premium kegged beers and a couple..."

Adam Craig

"Fantastic micro pub and Hop House..."

Deb Reynolds

"Fantastic micro pub and Hop House..."

dippley

"Small and friendly, good selection of ales and porters, recommend you try before you order a full pint some of tgem are an acquired taste😬. Good..."

stephen maddison

"Lovely helpful staff with great sense of humour, lovely quirky surroundings, good atmosphere, liked the funk, mowtown music choice...different craft..."

Jemma O'M

"Definitely my favourite wee ale pub in Middlesbrough and well worth a visit if you haven't..."

Nick Dawe

"GOOD beer, great live music and even the customers were having a sing..."

Mike Darbyshire

"Really enjoyed it here laid back micro pub drinks very pricey though, my only little moan about this place..."

Barbara Kenyon

"Great little pub full of charm and atmosphere love music was..."

Sushila Crockett (Sushibeautybites)

"Friendliest pub in The Boro, great beer & cider, best..."

Mark Laden

"Fantastic little pub, great beer, great staff, great..."

Helen Williams

"Good little micro pub, worth visiting along with the other micro pubs in the..."

Nigel Watts

"Nice little bar , friendly staff and a safe enjoyable night out..."

Andy Johnson

Tsone

80/100 (2172 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Played a gig in this establishment, great little venue, great beer, locals and service. All of the above stands no matter of the real reason of this..."

Sam Reed

"Got a groupon deal for £9 for 2 Parmos and soft drinks . Food was excellent . Hot , with real chips , salad, coleslaw and garlic mayo . 3rd time..."

Tracey Wicks

"Lovely bought Parmo x 4 lovely staff and the meal was top notch been few times to be..."

Leslie Coates

"Even after the change of management,the place still amazing, still getting that ts1 vibe. The place deserves to be in the top venues in..."

alex Georges

"Great venue, went to see bands play on Thursday night Wherling Dervish. All the bands were good, some nice catchy tunes and some meaty rocky riffs...."

derrenmckenna

"Best it's been for 2years ,because of the pandemic lots of friends old and new, and good music and good bar staff, hopefully back to normal, keep it..."

Anthony Holt

"Groupon voucher easy to use, and the staff were very helpful. The food was amazingly good for just hot dogs I would definitely go back as everything..."

Philip Rock

"I bought a £9 voucher for a parmo and a drink for two.. to be honest l wasn’t expecting the best .... l have now eaten so many humble pies l feel..."

Babs Wilson

"Just checked in to finish the evening off after having a meal with family, plesent door person's, plesent and friendly staff regular checks on seeing..."

Susan Hodgson

"Lovely bar very friendly and good atmosphere dj was..."

sharon griffiths

"Good atmosphere. Good music by the DJ on a Saturday night. Friendly..."

karl robson

"Love this place not eaten in here, but drink on a weekend staff music and atmosphere..."

michelle magery

"Nice place, good gig, slightly expensive. No parking. Definitely will be visiting a lot..."

bob middleton

"Little bit pricey for the type of bar it is.. But live music every Thursday is..."

Sam Daniels

"Little busy for me but a good place for a drink and great people all..."

matthew davey

"Had a lovely day/night for Kirsty's birthday, all the staff are nice and friendly..."

Joanne Harrison

"1 of best pubs in the town .needs a referishment but brill music and great for the..."

david mohan

"Great pub, lovely staff and do some decent..."

mark miller

Poverina Inn

80/100 (3775 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Haven't been to the poverina in years, especially for food. Was pleasantly surprised. Good value. Friendly staff. Would go back again and recommend..."

Tracy Wood

"Just had one of the best parmo’s ever !! My god was like heaven .... reminds me of the Europa!! Back in the days Thank you Angie and Claire..."

Amanda Banks

"Just had a the best parmo in Middlesbrough home cooked chips was to die for..."

Jacqueline Hall

"Mother’s Day Sunday lunch was gorgeous today, there’s was 16 of us and service was fab, all homemade, piping hot, and well presented, even a free..."

Nicole Spruce

"Just had a meal there today with my wife and found the food to be excellent, along with great service and a nice pint of Hobgoblin and Amanda is..."

Ron Day

"Thank you to the staff at the pov fir helping make my daughters hen do get off to a fab start..."

Lisa Morgan

"Just had a amazing party up in the function room staff was amazing all helpful fun great would do it all again ASAP..."

Kay Skelton List

"Faith in human kindness was restored at my Mam's 75th birthday meal, on the 1st of December when a man sitting on the table next to us brought two..."

Jackie Frankland

"Lovely pint 61 deep and staff are always friendly..."

Joanne Fouracre

millymolly

"We had heard good things about the poverina so decided to give it a try, we where not disappointed, nice quiet pub,no banging music or rowdy drunks,..."

Mark Thompson

"I got the small fish chips & peas, my husband got the chicken baguette. The fish was lovely, the batter melted in your mouth, my husband said the..."

Shirley McCarthy

"Held a family function at the weekend. Staff could not of been more helpful and welcoming. Using in house catering made it much easier and food was..."

Christine vaughan

"Had a really great value Sunday dinner, everything nicely fresh and hot. Did not have to wait long at all. Nice atmosphere not rowdy the drinking..."

Darren Daniels

"Had a 18th birthday party the room was beautiful, the buffet was excellent, and the disco was brilliant all provided by the Poverina at a very..."

Amanda Dale

"Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere and awesome service from curtis Pease highly..."

David Baikie

"Used the function room here on several occasions, good size, clean and easily accessible with a lovely friendly team to run, great stuff..."

Michelle Featonby

"Great pub great food fantastic function room little gem..."

Nadine Chalmers

"Had Sunday lunch today, it was really good, good variety of vegetables, would definitely..."

pauline Dolan

"Good food great service, Patrick you are a legend; some..."

Elliot Grainger

"Went for Sunday lunch a few weeks ago. Food was excellent. Excellent customer service spoke to Maria and Sue. Didn't get the name of young lad behind..."

Jacqui Turner

"Lovely food and drinks! Really enjoyable..."

Lucy Rodgers

"Beautiful crisp pint as you can see empty because of how nice it is! Tim is amazing love..."

Tom Bligh

"Only popped in for a pint which was fine. A comfortable place to have a drink. Can't comment on the food but music on a Friday night is supposed to..."

richard gamble

"Nice pub good function room and a great selection of..."

colin smith

The Swatter's Carr

80/100 (2679 ratings)

Fries with Bacon Strips

Fish

Small Chicken Strips and Chips

Large Pepperoni Pizza

Jack Daniel's Burger with Fries

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Staff were so lovely!! Me and my friend were harassed by 2 homophobic men (which is why i've docked the stars for atmosphere) and the staff helped us..."

Maisy Richardson

"Sank loads of real ales here during my stay in Middlesbrough with Siyu. However, I did get sent home for my ID by the manageress in the rain, at the..."

mark david

"We tried this place today as not many places are open today ,I got a small breakfast which was nice I wish now I had got the larger breakfast my wife..."

paul jackson

"Miss the resolution :( but the swatters is a good alternative I suppose. Service is lovely as always but it tables often left with plates and glasses..."

jess mylan

"The food is as good as a spoons gets to be honest, can be pretty busy at certain times/ certain days so be aware of that before you..."

May Brown

"A cold cheap pint on a summers day at my favourite pub chain Wetherspoons, what's not to..."

Jane Woodhead

"I swear by this pub, it's my fave! It has great food, great cocktails, massive gin selection. It's super cheap, nice and lively but never any..."

FairyDustAnd ChooChooTrains

"An excellent wetherspoon pub well decorated. Food well prepared and of course excellent..."

Rick Smith

"Lovely staff, especially the bar manager who was..."

Will J

"Great Central place to eat, food was extremely good value as always at a Wetherspoons, we had breakfast it was very..."

Graham Plummer

"It's a wetherspoons pub so you know what to expect. Just so happens it's always..."

Bollthorn

"This is my go to place when I need to have my me time, relax and while away time. Beautiful fireplace and amiable members of staff. I love the..."

Ayokunle Fayanju

"Great venue and seemed to be very popular with the..."

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