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Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

Greta Bridge
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9SE

Tel: +44 01833 627232

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The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle
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Dining at The Morritt Country House Hotel is an experience to remember. We offer a range of menus prepared using high-quality local produce to suit all tastes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also offer a popular afternoon tea, a Dessert Club, and special events throughout the year.

Our 2 AA Rosette-awarded Gilroy's Dining Room offers a great selection of traditional dishes with a contemporary twist, and is ideal for an intimate dinner, casual evening or special occasion. Head chef Lee Stainthorpe is proud to change the menu with the seasons, producing innovative dishes with exceptional ingredients and creativity.

Your starter and main course follow a complimentary amuse bouche and some of our delicious home made warm breads served with flavoured butters. You’ll be presented with a pre-dessert to whet your appetite before you tuck into one of our pastry chef’s amazing puddings – there’s always something unusual and delicious to choose. You can also order a wonderful Anglo-French cheese selection to enjoy with another glass of wine before retiring to the lounge or to one of our individually designed guest rooms.

Food is also available in The Dickens Bar & Bistro, or can be served in the hotel gardens in summer months.

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars
82 reviews
    • Service
      3.9 of 5 stars
    • Value
      3.4 of 5 stars
    • Food
      3.8 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      3.7 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      29
    • Very Good
      24
    • Average
      13
    • Poor
      9
    • Terrible
      7

    Recent Reviews:

    • residentemmett
      Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      So disappointing
      1 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 1st July 2023
      Inedible fish and chips, very small fish, horrendously overdone chips, with a nasty fatty aftertaste. £18.25 each! We were staying in the hotel for 2 nights, but decided not to eat there the second... Read full review
    • lizziedee55
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Gem of a place
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 7th September 2023
      Glad we didn't read any review before we visited, otherwise we might have missed this gem of a pub/restaurant. Food was absolutely first class, and plenty of it. If you opt for the Ox cheeks... Read full review
    • A2014JEjasonl
      Dalton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
      Only just worthy of poor.
      2 of 5 stars
      Monday, 20th November 2023
      12 months ago it was average, but priced accordingly. Now it is very expensive and very poor. £22 for a Sunday lunch is perfectly acceptable if the quality and standards are top notch. Unfortunately... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Pets accepted - Dogs welcome in the bar area.

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    Open Christmas
    Open New Year
    Season (1 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2026)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Saturday18:30 - 20:30
    Sunday12:00 - 20:30
    Bank HolidayOpen

    * Afternoon Tea: 15:00 - 17:00 (Pre-booking advisable)

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMorritt

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From A66 From Scotch Corner head west on A66 for 9 miles. Greta Bridge is on left.

    Public Transport Directions

    From Darlington - 15 miles Twenty minutes by taxi.

    Highlights...

    The Morritt Hotel near Barnard CastleThe Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa, Greta BridgeThe Morritt is a Grade II Listed 17thC Country House Hotel. In winter be greeted by our roaring log fire. In summer you can relax in our gardens and enjoy the indulgence of our quintessential English 'Garage Spa' all year round.

    The Garage SpaThe Garage Spa, Greta BridgeThe newly opened destination Garage Spa is set in an historic building, with all the luxury of a first class modern spa and situated in a beautiful area of Teesdale.

    A sign saying The Dickens BarDickens Bar and Bistro, Greta BridgeThe cosy and intimate Dickens Bar is a lovely place to enjoy a drink at The Morritt, whether a traditional cask ale or an aperitif before dinner.

    Wedding chairs set outsideWeddings at The Morritt Country House Hotel & Spa, Greta BridgeThe perfect venue for your special event. You’ve made one of the most important decisions of your life – to get married – and now you need to plan for your big day.

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