The Feathers Inn - STOCKSFIELD

Exceptionally fine, traditional pub with delicious food and well kept ales. There are two bars with the larger one used mainly for dining. The staff are friendl... read more Exceptionally fine, traditional pub with delicious food and well kept ales. There are two bars with the larger one used mainly for dining. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the ambiance is cosy with real fires and is blissfully music-free. All the food is sourced locally, as are the cask ales. All the awards are well deserved and testament to a well run hostelry. A real gem.

I was lucky enough to visit The Feathers in December 2016 for the wedding of some of our dearest friends. It was foggy and cold which all added to the cosiness... read more I was lucky enough to visit The Feathers in December 2016 for the wedding of some of our dearest friends. It was foggy and cold which all added to the cosiness and charm of the place. The pub has two rooms with wood burning fires in each, the bar is in between and accessible from both. Inside it's cosy and traditional. This place has been here for centuries and the history seeps out of the walls. The four cask ales are mostly local. There were a couple of Mordue beers on when we were here Workie Ticket being a favourite and a couple from a bit further away, all nice. The star of the place is the food however. As this was a wedding reception the food was delivered in tasting bowls (there wasn't enough space to seat everyone for a traditional meal) one course at a time. So much great food! A winter salad with poached pear, caramelised walnut and blue cheese was a revelation. The mussels excellent and the rarebit appetiser so perfectly done. The mains were wonderful too. Winter veg mash with huge hunks of beef in rich gravy, aromatic and moist kedigree, spelt risotto and a unique game sauerkraut with bockwurst. Then came the desserts! Local creme brulee (Burnt Northumberian Cream on the menu) was stunning, as was the sponge, the mince pie inspired tart and the mountain of cheese. If you're a foodie you'll love this place. Just try and get a reservation first!

We spotted these pop-overs from the main road and thought we might have lunch after our cycle event. We like our food. We had the beef. Not a lot of it came on... read more We spotted these pop-overs from the main road and thought we might have lunch after our cycle event. We like our food. We had the beef. Not a lot of it came on the plate, one roast spud and a spoon of mash turnip, and the side veg came in two small breakfast cereal size bowls. We assumed the veg was for one and expected 2 more pairs of bowls. They didn 't come. Disappointing because the meal was nice flavour and well presented. What would one person alone have been presented with veg-wise??

We had promised some friends a remarkable experience at The Feathers (they having had our reports of it for a couple of years) and, my word, it came upto expect... read more We had promised some friends a remarkable experience at The Feathers (they having had our reports of it for a couple of years) and, my word, it came upto expectations! A warming fire on a chilly October day, a welcoming bar and very very good food. The fish and chips were declared excellent, my wife's charcuterie board was admitted to be extremely good and leaving space for pud and my steak suet pudding was out of this world. We managed to accommodate desserts but did not get as far as coffee. Excellent choice of wines and gins. Very clearly value for money. And we were allowed to park in the open area opposite the front door as my wife struggles with the slope outside. We will be back!

This is a clear cut establishment that has a no nonsense approach. A drinking den cushioned with as much local food as one wants. The staff are warming and help... read more This is a clear cut establishment that has a no nonsense approach. A drinking den cushioned with as much local food as one wants. The staff are warming and helpful as they guide you through pre food drinks and leave you to read the vast choice on the menu. We took Sunday lunch in the late afternoon. Very relaxed and informal service but not slow . We started with the Selection of Homemade Charcuterie, what a generous board of the chefs skill and his interpretation of local products, a great punchy celeriac on a remoulade , crusty Sourdough slices with venison salami , ham hock terrine, a game version , some liver parfait and smooth creamy pork rillettes, all scattered with a few pickled gherkins. Tremendous kitchen skills all thoroughly enjoyed. Main plates were just as outstanding, roast loin of local pork, moist, crackling , apple on the side , and a little stuffing. Beef well rested , just as good and a 5 star horseradish, been many’s a year since I seen it as good as this one) . A whole turbot cooked to perfection, All dishes eager to be crowned the best of the show . The vegetable selection was also impressive, tasty fresh and plentiful. The crusty Sticky toffee pudding is also showcasing this houses talents . Fine selection of wines , even some eau de vie variants , educational for some , maybe too potent for others. This Place would shame country house , Pretentious establishments. Simply the best complete package we’ve encountered in years . Thank you to all for the enjoyment .