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Runa Farm, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Runa Farm

4.3
4.3
414 Reviews
£26 to £40
English

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
WELCOME TO RUNA FARM
Runa Farm, is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, country pub and wedding venue quite unlike any other, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique, as its guests will discover…

In brief, it was our plan to create an individual and special destination for “boho, honest and earthy” experiences with the farm and its produce at the very heart.

The result is a loveable, laid-back and luxurious County Durham country retreat complete with standout spaces and suites, cool glamping and field-to-fork dining, inviting people to gather, feast, stay, and enjoy every element of its feelgood spirit and endless appeal.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01833 600450
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Barnard Castle
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham/County Durham

    Lively

  • Durham/County Durham

    Most Booked

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Runa Farm offers a charming venue with "amazing" food and "delightful" service, making it a favorite for celebrations and regular visits alike. Guests appreciate the "beautiful surroundings" and "lovely atmosphere." While some note slow service during busy times, the overall dining experience is "fantastic."

414 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as ever - we had a Sunday lunch for 4 with desserts and I can't fault it at all! Clean venue with lovely staff. We can't wait to go again!

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  2. Leanne

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stumbled across the restaurant whilst staying in the area and i am so glad we did. The venue is lovely and the staff were beyond helpful and friendly for our anniversary meal. The food and drinks were lovely and fresh and they had great vegan options for myself. Hidden gem - would 100% recommend for dinner

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  3. Amy

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We returned to Runa Farm for our wedding anniversary. We booked into the smithy for a meal - the food was amazing and staff were polite and helpful as always. We are never disappointed when we come to Runa/The Smithy. We will definitely be back again.

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  4. Leanne

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited with my brother for the 1st time . The food was very good, lovely setting and friendly service. Looking forward to going back for Sunday Lunch with the family.

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  5. Alex

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and amazing service. Server went above and beyond to accommodate us all. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a nice play for lunch/dinner.

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  6. James

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience. The waiter was very good and delivered great service. The ambience, interior design and food was very good. Breakfast the following morning was also very good

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  7. Jayne

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening meal to celebrate my birthday with friends. Food and service excellent, as always. The complimentary Prosecco was a nice touch. Thank you

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  8. Allyson

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Venue was lovely, beautiful setting, really peaceful. It was quite loud inside, but, there were a couple of large parties in. The food was lovely, really nice. The service was a bit odd, great staff when they came to the table but almost seemed like we were forgotten about at times. Although I’m sure when we notified them we were alcohol free guests they didn’t really know what to do with that. There were no alcohol free options for beers or spirits. All in all did enjoy it, and we will return just more prepared

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  9. Andy

    County Durham

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely the worst experience we have had, it’s obvious that you have a certain customer you put all your time and effort on, it’s a joke. Burnt food, stuff on food we didn’t ask for. Then still had to Pay £94 for a meal fit for a dog and staff not fit to work in an establishment as nice as there. Definitely won’t step foot in the place again and will be telling everyone of our disgusting experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top notch when we come to Runa. Admittedly not every month but still on a regular basis. We’ve booked for Christmas Day:)

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Runa Farm is rated 4.3 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Runa Farm

Darlington Rd, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8TA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Barnard Castle
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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