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The Raby Arms

4.5 (226)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
1 Front St, Hartlepool, County Durham TS27 3AW

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The Raby Arms

4.5
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Hartlepool

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Located in the small and charming Hart Village, just North of Hartlepool, The Raby Arms Pub & Kitchen is a traditional local landmark that has undertaken extensive refurbishment to create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. At heart, we’re a true ‘local’, and we’re all about proper pub dining, served with craft and international beers and ales, a diverse wine list, tempting cocktails and top-tier spirits.

Our food menu offers tasty pub favourites given a very special touch, perfectly executed by our chefs and kitchen team.

Join us for a drink, a meal, Sunday roast, or a snack, we’re open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dogs are welcomed into the sports bar only , on a first come first serve basis - not bookable. They must be kept on leads at all times.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Main menu served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01429 864287
  • Website
    http://www.rabyarms.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    james waters
  • Location
    1 Front St, Hartlepool, County Durham TS27 3AW
  • Neighborhood
    Hartlepool
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Raby Arms.

4.5

4.5
(226)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for business meals

  • Durham/County Durham

    Kid-friendly

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham/County Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham/County Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Raby Arms offers a delightful blend of delicious food, warm atmosphere, and friendly service. Guests frequently enjoy "very good food" and "pleasant staff." Highlights include "excellent lunch" options, "lovely Sunday lunch," and a "great selection of drinks." Ideal for families, friends, and couples, with a "large garden" and play area.
226 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    County Durham2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, as always. The staff are attentive without being obtrusive. Nice pint of Caffrey's too.

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  2. Jackie

    Yorkshire15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    a good range of choices, portions are a little too large for me but great if you are hungry. service was efficient and friendly. a nice pub in general

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  3. Julie

    County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch and celebration of my mums 82nd birthday, staff were welcoming, helpful, the party all enjoyed themselves and food was lovely

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  4. Chris

    County Durham5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our grandsons out for an evening meal. We all enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We eat at the Raby Arms fairly often and we have ever been disappointed.

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  5. Doreen

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been 3 times in a week with different friends and family always very pleasant staff and food always good

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  6. James

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good experience. 4 Main courses were excellent (Fajitas / Yorkshire Pud & Mince / Fish & Chips / Steak) 2 Desserts made in house were excellent (waffles & sticky toffee pudding) 2 Cheesecake Desserts were very bland and tasteless - very processed versus all other food we ordered. Atmosphere is always good. Service - waiting staff could be slightly more attentive in terms of drinks top ups - but all staff very friendly & polite

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  7. Laurence Philip

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you, like me, love Sunday lunch with all the trimmings - except that you don't like meat, then this is the place - because it does a Sunday lunch without meat but with everything else that you would normally expect - and it is good value at £ 10.95.

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  8. Mark

    County Durham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed we booked for 10 am breakfast with our 2 young grandchildren we only about the 4th table in the pub the waiter took our order for drinks then i think he forgot about food a lot of people came in and got served before us about 5 groups before we managed to ask if we could order our food. The only good thing was the children were so hungry they had eaten everything Oh and i got white bread and not wholemeal that i asked for

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  9. Stephen

    County Durham2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Sunday lunch and we weren't disappointed. It wasn't our first visit, and it won't be our last. Very good food, delivered to the table by well versed staff. Nice selection of drinks.

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  10. Elizabeth

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived a little early but were taken straight to our table. We were served with drinks immediately whilst browsing the menu. Meals were served without delay which were excellent and there was no pressure to leave afterwards.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Main menu served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01429 864287
  • Website
    http://www.rabyarms.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    james waters
  • Location
    1 Front St, Hartlepool, County Durham TS27 3AW
  • Neighborhood
    Hartlepool
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Raby Arms feels like a cosy, traditional village pub with warm, welcoming staff; it’s intimate with several smaller seating areas, can be lively with live music, and offers a pleasant beer-garden option for relaxed visits.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a visit to The Raby Arms.

Yes, The Raby Arms is family-friendly, with a children's menu, an enclosed outdoor play area/slide, baby-change facilities, and staff who will accommodate pushchairs.

The Raby Arms fills up at popular meal times, guests report it was surprisingly busy on a Thursday lunchtime and busy on Friday lunchtimes, with Saturday evenings and the Sunday lunch service also frequently very full; breakfast visits are typically much quieter.

Dogs are welcome in the sports bar only, on a first-come, first-served basis (not bookable), and must be kept on leads at all times.

For the celebrated Sunday roast, visit The Raby Arms for Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly call the Sunday lunch outstanding and the pub itself invites you to join them for a Sunday roast.

Yes, The Raby Arms has a roomy beer garden for sunny days, including a children's play area many guests mention enjoying.

Yes, guests report you can add requests when booking: it’s easy to book online (OpenTable and the website are mentioned) and staff have accommodated a last-minute pushchair and provided gluten-free information.

Yes, reviewers describe the Raby Arms as fully accessible and very disabled friendly, and staff have happily accommodated pushchairs; there’s also an enclosed children’s play area and baby-change facilities noted by guests.

Sunday, the Raby Arms' Sunday lunch (served Sun 12:00–18:00) is a genuine guest favourite, with multiple reviews praising the outstanding Sunday roast.

Portions are generous, guests frequently describe the servings as big or massive, with many saying they were comfortably full after mains and Sunday lunches.

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The Raby Arms

4.5
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Hartlepool

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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