Tees Business Issue 41 | Page 58

TEES REGION ’ S BEST RESTAURANTS

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LOCAL LUNCHES AND DELICIOUS DINNERS : TEES REGION ’ S BEST RESTAURANTS POLL RESULTS
Winning post – The Bay Horse in Hurworth took top spot in our annual poll .

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For the eighth successive year , we asked Tees Business readers – the region ’ s business community – to vote for their favourite local restaurants .
Here ’ s this year ’ s top 20 from their votes …

( last year 2nd ) The Bay Horse , Hurworth-On-Tees

Claiming the top spot in our annual poll for the third time – and its second win in three years – The Bay Horse reclaims the crown , nudging its sister restaurant , Muse , into second place . Owned by Jonathan Hall and Marcus Bennett , this much-loved gem is part of the same family as Cena and The Devonport .
Nestled in the picturesque village of Hurworth-on-Tees , near Darlington , the 15th-century coaching inn has earned an array of accolades , including the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand and the title of Best Pub in the North-East at the National Pub and Bar Awards . Chef-patron Marcus has also been named Gastropub Chef of the Year , bringing together modern architecture and traditional charm to create an exceptional dining experience . With two distinct dining areas , The Bay Horse offers a menu that caters to all tastes , from delicious vegetarian and vegan options to an outstanding Sunday roast .
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