Harden's survey result
Summary
One of the most commented-on pubs in the North of England – few are as consistently highly rated this year as chef-patron Marcus Bennett’s “excellent gastropub”, which he has run since 2008. The cooking is “very enjoyable, especially in the game season – for example, partridge beautifully presented”.
Summary
WIth its “very good, sophisticated and well presented” food, chef-patron Marcus Bennett's award-winning fifteenth-century coaching inn remains a top local draw since opening in 2008, and is now part of the local Teesside mini-empire he runs with Jonathan Hall. While it’s on “the same level as some upmarket restaurants in London, unfortunately also the same prices” apply!
Summary
Chef-patron Marcus Bennett’s “excellent cooking” has earned solid ratings for this fifteenth-century coaching inn over the past dozen years. Bennett and his business partner, fellow-local Jonathan Hall, now own three other venues on Teesside, the Devonport Hotel and Yarm’s Cena and Muse Café.
Summary
Chef-patron Marcus Bennett’s “excellent cooking” has earned solid ratings for this fifteenth-century coaching inn over the past dozen years. Bennett and his business partner, fellow-local Jonathan Hall, now own three other venues on Teesside, the Devonport Hotel and Yarm’s Cena and Muse Café.
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The Bay Horse Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Pleasant enough. Reasonable portions though perhaps a little over priced. The side of garlic and herb new potatoes were lacking garlic and herbs. Bruleed rice pudding with rhubarb was good"
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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Bread | £0.00 |
Service | 12.50% |
45 The Grn, Hurworth, DL2 2AA
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Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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