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Runa Farm, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Runa Farm

4.2
4.2
438 Reviews
£26 to £40
English
Darlington Rd, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8TA

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Dog-friendly
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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 438 people are saying

Runa Farm reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham/County Durham

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • 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 dining experience with "excellent food, welcoming & attentive service" in a lovely setting. The venue is praised for its "fantastic food" and "wonderful service," creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. While some mention wait times during events, the overall experience is memorable and delightful.
438 Reviews
  1. Aimee

    County Durham1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely lovely food, the service was great but the drinks are a little overpriced. Overall enjoyable experience.

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  2. Rebecca

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mum and I had a lovely meal at Runa’s restaurant; it was quiet, and we had a lovely cosy booth table in the corner. My mum had the main’s portion of mussels, which came with prawn crackers and some fries, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the Pan Fried Steamed Trout, which was also wonderful. We both had a dessert, (Crumble sundae and sticky toffee pudding) which were lovely. Josh, our server, had a great personality and gave us amazing service. He was polite, friendly and very attentive. We had a lovely evening and cannot recommend Runa enough! Thank you team!

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  3. Neil

    County Durham4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Never have I waited for food for so long in a place with so many staff and so few customers. It’s obviously a wedding venue and the restaurant is just a side gig as the restaurant food is ‘wedding meal fayre’ and you could tell that the puddings you were eating were the same ones that 100 people were having in the wedding hall - small portions and food designed to be plated up quick and served en masse. Staff were pleasant but inattentive and more concerned with chatting amongst themselves than serving and they had zero awareness of the guests experience. More plate carriers than front of house. Might be good for weddings but the restaurant feels like an afterthought where they shove the slowest staff and forget about it.
    Runa FarmResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. I am so sorry to hear that you feel the restaurant is second to our weddings. Whilst the venue is an extremely popular wedding venue, we are passionate about our restaurant and the last thing we would want is for you to feel as though we do not value your experience. Your feedback has been shared with the leadership team who were on shift at the time and we hope that your next visit will be a much improved experience

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  4. Ian

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a mothers day outing to Runa farm, table booked for 17.00. Its a nice space, it seemed full and there was a good buzz about the place. The staff were very nice and helpful, but rushed for the obvious reason. The food was ok, but let down for not being hot. Large glasses of wine were expensive in our view.
    Runa FarmResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you for reviewing your experience. I am sorry to hear that you did not find the food hot enough. This has been fed back to the chefs and we hope it does not deter you from joining us again at the Smithy

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  5. louise

    County Durham7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, welcoming & attentive service, lovely surroundings. Would recommend
    Runa FarmResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at the Smithy. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Maxine

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were here for our friends wedding but it was also our first anniversary so we booked at table at the smithy before the party and just wanted to say thank you so much for the extra touches to help make our anniversary extra special.

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  7. Ann

    County Durham4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent as always. Staff professional and friendly. Lovely dining experience
    Runa FarmResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for visiting us again! We are delighted that you enjoy coming to Runa Farm's Smithy Restaurant and we cant wait to see you back again soon!

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  8. Jake

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the spiced mussels & the croquette for starter. Mussels were excellent. Sirloin steak was excellent but the steak frites was average. Staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for you. Had a great time!
    Runa FarmResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We are pleased that most of your meal exceeded your expectations and I am delighted you were well looked after! We hope you come back to see us again soon!

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  9. Claire

    County Durham4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is really good especially the whale abd chips, delicious. I do love Runa Farm as its where my husband and I got married 10 years ago when it was Jersey Farm The only downside for me is it's far too cold with barely any heating, and stone floors. I was baltic on Friday when I was there. Best to dress in something warm, socks, jumper etc I wore a nice dress with it being valentines and made the mistake of not wearing any tights, but I still think with tights unless they were wooly I'd have still been cold. It's pet friendly which is great if you love animals like we do. The staff work very hard, however when there's a wedding on, the smithy diners suffer a tad. We waited around 40 minutes for our desert and yet our main seemed to arrive within 10 - 15 minutes. I believe this us because the wedding evening reception had begun between our meals putting pressure on the staff. I would go back and would recommend as it's a lovely place but I'll dress more for the weather rather than the occasion next time 😆
    Runa FarmResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review! I am sorry to hear that it was chilly on that evening and we will be sure to knock our heating up a tad whenever there is a cold snap! We look forward to seeing you again soon

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  10. Phil

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and excellent service. Drinks very expensive however.
    Runa FarmResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you back again soon!

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Runa Farm is rated 4.2 stars by 438 OpenTable diners.

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Darlington Rd, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8TA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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