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Thomas Wright House Restaurant

High Street
Byers Green
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL16 7PF

Tel: +44 01388 664716

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Offering: A Collection Service - (Or call 01388 664716)

Thomas Wright House serves food Thursday from 5pm and Friday to Sunday from 12 noon.

The restaurant is licensed with draught lager and cider and a range of bottled beers, wines & spirits.

Last orders for meals is 8pm.

We get very busy so booking is essential. Please telephone 01388 664716, email enquiries@thomaswrighthouse.com or via our Facebook page to reserve a table.

Our restaurant is situated on the ground floor, many of the original features remain and we have a cosy log burning stove for those chilly winter evenings. A wonderful setting for Evening Meals & Sunday Lunch. Meals can also be served in a  light airy room to the rear which opens onto a patio and grassed area with outdoor play equipment – popular with families of younger children  choosing from a menu specially created for younger appetites including homemade stone baked pizzas. Afternoon Tea is usually served in our first floor bar/lounge area which has panoramic views over open countryside or in our ground floor rooms if you prefer.

We use local suppliers wherever possible and our food is all made on site by our Chefs – David and Liam.

Vegetarians are well catered for, as are those with particular dietary requirements .

Should you wish to hold a private party or function we would be happy to discuss menu and room options with you.

 

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019

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4.9 of 5 stars
511 reviews
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    • andrew a
      Unreal experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 31st March 2025
      You could not ask for a better hotel spent 3 nights there …1 including a birthday party that they arranged decorated and catered for…. Totally blown away by everything they did for us …. Plus best... Read full review
    • Janet C
      A must visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 6th April 2025
      Beautiful clean room, friendly welcoming atmosphere and staff. Pet friendly and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would come again if in the area. Thank you Read full review
    • Inspire26103482679
      Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
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      Amazing place
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th May 2025
      Amazing place , 2nd time we have stayed , Sunday lunch was fantastic, room was amazing (Aquila suite ) clean , everything you need , staff can’t do enough for you , would recommend 100% Read full review
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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Licensed
    • Serve afternoon tea
    • Serve evening meal
    • Serve lunch
    • Special dietary requirements catered for

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Children's menu
    • Highchair

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Provider Facilities

    • Groups accepted

    Provider Features

    • WiFi Available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome

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    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
    DayTimes
    Monday - WednesdayClosed
    Thursday17:00 - 20:00
    Friday - Saturday12:00 - 20:00
    Sunday12:00 - 17:00
    Bank HolidayClosed
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    No 1 Old Hall Cottage, WillingtonNo 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted from Grade II listed building in the grounds of the Old Hall with a private Hot Tub. Sleeps 4

    Hall Farm Cottage, WillingtonHall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot Tub and magnificent views over open countryside. Open plan kitchen /living space downstairs with wood burner (fuel included) Large bedroom with king bed and bathroom upstairs.

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