Forresters Bar & Restaurant With Rooms
52-53 Market Place, Barnard Castle · Hotel
View on Google MapsRight on Barnard Castle's Market Place, Forresters Bar & Restaurant With Rooms offers 8 en-suite rooms above a lively local bar.
What's nearby
- Belvedere House B&B, Teesdale next door
- Brunswick House next door
- Mews Cottage Holidays, 2 The Mews, Middleton-in-Teesdale next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
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About Forresters Bar & Restaurant With Rooms
Barnard Castle's Market Place is the natural hub of this County Durham market town, lined with shops, pubs and places to eat, and it's here that Forresters Bar & Restaurant With Rooms makes its home. The building combines a working bar and restaurant with eight guest rooms upstairs, giving visitors a proper local base rather than a bland chain stopover.
Rooms are en-suite and straightforward, with free WiFi throughout and room service available for anyone who'd rather not head back downstairs. Families are catered for with kids' meals, packed lunches can be arranged for a day out, and pets are welcome too. Downstairs, the restaurant and bar are the heart of the place, with outdoor seating for warmer days, and there's cycle storage and luggage storage for those passing through on longer trips.
The surrounding area suits walkers, cyclists and anglers, with fishing, cycling routes and walking country all close by, plus further pubs, restaurants and entertainment within easy reach in the town itself. Free on-site parking makes it a convenient stop whether you're exploring Barnard Castle itself or using it as a base for the wider Durham countryside.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Diners like this restaurant's authentic French cuisine, including dishes like beef bourguignon and French onion soup, and appreciate the diverse menu with generous portions. They also highlight the excellent value for the quality of food and the welcoming, friendly staff. Guests mention the dog-friendly atmosphere, with a special menu for dogs, and recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 52-53 Market Place, Barnard Castle
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Barnard Castle