Maxines - County Durham

We decided to take a different route through Stanhope, enjoying the beautiful countryside with its hills, valleys, rivers, and stone barns. By chance, we stumbl... read more We decided to take a different route through Stanhope, enjoying the beautiful countryside with its hills, valleys, rivers, and stone barns. By chance, we stumbled upon this charming restaurant and decided to give it a try. The staff was friendly and humorous, making our experience even more enjoyable. The decor is period style, with original Edwardian features still intact and eclectic furnishings. The food, made in-house, was delicious and filling. Although most of the antiques have disappeared, we still had a great dining experience. We look forward to returning and highly recommend a visit. Thank you!

Found this little gem of a tearoom whilst staying at Barnard Castle for a short break. Received a friendly welcome and huge smiles from lady as we went in. Also... read more Found this little gem of a tearoom whilst staying at Barnard Castle for a short break. Received a friendly welcome and huge smiles from lady as we went in. Also excellent service from a lovely young lady waiting on the tables. Many other tearooms should take lessons from these two. Hubby had sandwiches with salad, freshly made coffee. Know this as young waitress commented on small wait due to making fresh coffee. I had cheese and onion toasties, also with salad and pot of beautifully made tea. Keep up the good work ladies.

This restaurant is a charming spot to relax. It is very welcoming for both people and dogs. The scones and jam are excellent and made in-house. They are always... read more This restaurant is a charming spot to relax. It is very welcoming for both people and dogs. The scones and jam are excellent and made in-house. They are always fresh. The atmosphere is very relaxed with a unique decor. I highly recommend this place.

We visited with friend, strange unloved place, needs a good display artist to display their tables bric a brac is an appealing way. Food awful. Horrible scones.... read more We visited with friend, strange unloved place, needs a good display artist to display their tables bric a brac is an appealing way. Food awful. Horrible scones. Tasteless jam. Dull menu. Why would you bother to own a cafe if you could not put some effort into it. Dnot understand some business at all!!! Could be really lovely with a bit of thought and a better menu. Furniture set up nicely. Outside a bit cleaner and more inviting. Nicer choice of tea cakes, The only nice thing about it was the very girl girl that was serving us. It looks and feels uncared for, St. John chapel is such a lovely village but as the two most horrible cafes.

Lovely little tea room with reasonable prices. Plenty of character, relaxed and dog friendly. Also has ice cream to take away with lovely flavours (we had Horli... read more Lovely little tea room with reasonable prices. Plenty of character, relaxed and dog friendly. Also has ice cream to take away with lovely flavours (we had Horlicks and Maltesers).