The Honest Lawyer Hotel

Called in without a reservation after our daughter's wedding at Bishop Auckland, hoping for breakfast. Even though breakfast was finished, we were able to order and enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Thank you! Service over and beyond excellent!

Booked this place for a night as working in the area . Booked a twin room for me and my colleague. Nice friendly welcome when checking in.twin rooms are really good , the beds look quite thin on pictures but there wider in the flesh . Shower is really hot and powerful and rooms are cosy

The staff is really good and accommodating, I had a trouble with warm water which was my mistake but they helped out and offered if I wanted to change the room.
Variety of options for breakfast whether it be cereals / toast / croissants / warm eggs or a delicious coffee.
The room was pretty clean, had tv cable, live football channels, options for youtube / netflix. 10/10 from me.

Lovely stay. Staff exceptional. Everyone without exception was friendly and helpful. Special shout out to ( I think) Wayne?? Lovely red haired waiter/ bar staff. The nicest young man, friendly, approachable and impeccable good manners. Honest Lawyer management...take note!!!! From arrival to departure, we were so well looked after. As a retired hotel manager, I rarely review so highly. Only downside was a 4 poster room I booked for my family. Very disappointing. Curtains hanging off...need attention, and decor very dated. I would have raised at the time but family didn't want me to. The motel room I stayed in was fine...small, but everything I needed...perhaps new pillows??? All in all, I would be happy to return.

I literally can’t describe how great this place is. Came here for lunch and was not disappointed in the slightest. The staff are friendly and really helpful, the food is amazing (really tasty and well presented), and the place is well tidy and neat. We will definitely be coming back here.

Really enjoyed our weekend at the Honest Lawyer. Our room was very clean, comfortable with everything we needed even a lovely view! The breakfasts and evening meals were excellent and the staff were outstanding .

Very convenient location close to Durham city centre.
The staff were friendly and always smiling.
The rooms were clean and spacious. Bonus the parking spot outside each room.
We also tried the Sunday roast at the restaurant. Big portions and nicely cooked.
Got the cheesecake for dessert. One piece was enough for two people!
Would definitely visit again.

An excellent place was there for a wedding reception and highly delighted with the service and very dog friendly

Lovely pub with with plenty of rooms if your in the area for a day or 2.

Food was lovely staff were really friendly and helpful. Only had a lite bite but will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu

The night reception was excellent as we was very late getting there , He was absolutely fantastic 👏 . Very friendly. I had a good chat with him, but not long been here moved from Wales . We'll done younge man lovely customer service .

The room was comfortable had everything we needed .

Breakfast was fantastic 😋 👌, couldn't fault the place 👌

Great Motel, loved parking outside my room.

Food superb.

Popped in for a coffee and lunch after walking our 3 dogs today. I must say what lovely staff and service. We had a beautiful lunch the dogs all were offered free sausages each had their own individual bowl what a very kind gesture. Will definitely visit again with our furry friends. Well done 👏

Staff and manager are so friendly and helpful. Good surroundings and good atmosphere. Sat next to the lovely inviting log fire. Didnt want to come home. Come for a meal many times, tasty and well presented. Also ideal place for a drink. Certainly recommend.

Perfect if looking for a dog friendly hotel. Rooms clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff friendly and happy to have the dogs in the bar during the day. Breakfast was an excellent self service buffet and again our dog was welcome sat under the table. Will use this hotel again.

A road trip to Durham staying two nights at this hotel on the A 167.The hotel is well situated for downtown Durham and there's an added bonus of a bus stops outside the hotel.
The hotel team were very welcoming and eager to make sure the residents had a good experience. A good restaurant with an excellent menu proving to be very popular with the locals for Sunday lunch.
The bar restaurant well stocked managed sometimes by the owner and always by an efficient and friendly team member. The hotel room was as expected and I had a very pleasant experience.
Thanks to Jason, Demi, Shannon and Emma,for your excellent service.

Haven't stayed here but have visited the restaurant twice.
Staff are friendly, food is tasty and reasonably priced. A very handy place to treat my uni student son.

Stayed over for a business trip and it was delightful.

The beds were comfortable and clean, the room was spacious and the bathroom was sparkling.

Food was delicious, sizeable starters, the mains were packed with flavour and left me feeling great.

Would definitely recommend staying here.

Great place to stay and close to Newcastle and Durham. Food at the Honest Lawyer is excellent.

Didnt expect much but was very pleasantly surprised. Lovely little courtyard room and excellent little pub/restaurant. Recommended.

Perfect pub for stopping off after a dog walk at nearby Low Burnhall Woodland Trust or Weardake walk from Sunderland Bridge. Staff are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. A lovely man asked if it was ok if he could give our dogs a bowl of sausages which they thoroughly enjoyed. He was so polite and wished us a wonderful day. The fire is very cosy and the chunky chips are top notch.