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the ideal place for a walk with the kids and
dog, where both are always welcome!
11th Christie’s Brasserie, Middlesbrough
Come to the heart of old Middlesbrough
and you’ll encounter a brasserie on a
grand scale. You’ll experience good value
for money along with great food at this
hidden Victorian gem within the walls of the
former Zetland Hotel alongside the town’s
railway station. Restored to its former glory
within the past 12 months, diners can enjoy
every meal of the day while basking in the
ambiance of the Grade II Listed building.
10th Tomahawk
Steakhouse, Potto
As the name
suggests, the
Tomahawk
Steakhouse, based
in the appropriately
named Butcher
Lane, is synonymous
for serving only top
quality steaks for discerning
meat eaters. The flavourful menu also
includes an early bird choice every day of
the week. And it’s not all meat!
9th The Fork in the Road, Middlesbrough
Teesside’s very own charity restaurant,
much of the good work in employing former
prisoners and the long-term unemployed
is funded via sleepouts by the region’s
business community – including many
Tees Business readers. With super tasty
food and welcoming staff, The Fork has
earned a reputation as the perfect place for
a business lunch, family meal or romantic
dining.
8th Cena, Yarm
Translated from Italian, Cena simply means
dinner, supper or evening meal – and this
restaurant is the perfect venue to enjoy any
one of those. Located on Yarm High Street,
Cena is yours for an intimate evening of
cosy, yet chic casual, Italian cuisine and
more. A stunning little restaurant, Cena also
offers diners vegetarian and vegan options.
7th Cafe Lilli – Norton
Norton’s growing restaurant offering really
began with Café Lilli. The eatery was at the
forefront as a ground-breaking resident to
Norton High Street many years ago. The
restaurant not only offers fantastic food
but also has live music with its regular
appearances by local musicians adding to
bustling and vibrant buzz. Another ever-
present in our top 10 since we began our
annual poll in 2016.
6th Crathorne Arms, Crathorne
Winners in 2016 and never out of our top
10 since. There’s a truly welcoming country
pub feel at the Crathorne Arms, which
boasts a sensational and varied menu, with
the food freshly prepared from kitchen to
plate. Barbara and Eugene McCoy also
pride themselves in adding an extra energy
to the pub by ‘keeping it live’ with a whole
host of music from soul and blues to jazz
from top musicians to entertain and delight
customers with events throughout the year.
5th The Curing House, Middlesbrough
The Curing House customers continue
to give this charming and contemporary
restaurant rave reviews. Located in the
heart of Middlesbrough’s trendy Bedford
Street regeneration zone, this small but
perfectly formed eatery is famed for its
unique charcuterie boards as well as a
deceptively varied menu including fish.
Diners can enjoy brunch, dinner and Sunday
lunch as well as a takeaway service.
4th The Brierley, Acklam Hall,
Middlesbrough
Whether you’re looking for an indulgent
evening dining experience, afternoon tea,
a wedding, conference or party venue,
Acklam Hall has it all. This 300-year-old
Grade I Listed building was sympathetically
restored in 2016, giving visitors the
feeling of stepping into a bygone world. It
continues to grow in popularity and offers
visitors an impressive menu in its lavish
surroundings.
3rd The Bay Horse, Hurworth
Voted number one by our readers last
year, The Bay Horse gastro pub dates
from around 1400 and continues to boast
top quality food using only the finest
of ingredients. This elegant eatery has
retained its traditional charm. It’s a first
for food at the Bay Horse where diners are
never disappointed with the choice and
quality of fare.
2nd Muse, Yarm
A model of consistent excellence. First in
2017 and never out of our top two since our
first poll, this, trendy, vibrant, continental
style, café bar on Yarm High Street retained
its runner-up spot.
Never losing its appeal, it continues
to be one of Yarm’s most popular eating
venues. Muse describes itself as a modern
European restaurant, using seasonal
ingredients which are carefully sourced to
offer a range of rustic dishes to tempt its
diners.
One of three restaurants in our top 10
for a third successive year, all owned by
experienced duo Jonathan Hall and Marcus
Bennett.
1st
Chadwicks Inn, Maltby
Our hearty congratulations go to
Chadwicks Inn as this year’s number
one!
This already award-winning gastro
pub gains further recognition as the
top choice of the region’s business
leaders, moving up sharply from last
year’s sixth.
Chadwicks, a truly British pub, is
situated in the village of Maltby, on
the edge of the North York Moors, and
epitomises a great dining experience.
Dating from the 19th century,
Chadwicks offers the winning
combination of a warm welcome,
attentive staff and delicious food. Its
cosy ambience attracts customers to
return time and time again.
As a well patronised pub today,
history highlights how Chadwicks
was also frequented by Spitfire pilots
before their missions.
Bubbling under
Just missing out on our Top 20 were:
The Masham (Hartburn Village), Central Park, Fellini’s, Olivello’s and Manjaro’s
(all Middlesbrough), Five Houses (Crathorne), The Devonport Arms (Middleton-
One-Row), Virgo’s, Coco & Rum (both Saltburn)
Previous Winners
2018 – The Bay Horse | 2017 – Muse | 2016 – The Crathorne Arms