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Bailey's Bar and Grill

The Honest Lawyer Hotel
The Bridge
Croxdale
County Durham
DH1 3SP

Tel: +44 0191 378 3780

About

We are lucky - and very proud - to be based in an area with many outstanding local food and drink producers and we love to share what’s good about Durham County with our guests.

At the Honest Lawyer we put our money where our mouth is, using the very best locally sourced ingredients in all our dishes, from North Sea cod to Black Sheep Brewery beer, to support local producers and keep our food miles down.

Bailey's is our highly regarded, AA Rosette formal dining restaurant and is open from Noon until 9.30pm Monday-Saturday and until 8.30pm on Sundays.

Our head chef Harry Bailey leads a dedicated and talented team who produce an original a la carte menu of seasonal dishes each day, all served by our professional and friendly staff. Daily menus include a range of delicious starters and main courses, vegetarian options, tapas, house favourites and locally sourced steak off the grill, showcasing the best produce County Durham has to offer.

Our extremely popular Sunday Lunch is renowned in the area and we encourage guests to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

1279 reviews

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Recent Reviews:

Orangefarm
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Amazing
Sunday, 16th February 2025
The hotel was very nice. The room was clean and well appointed. The bar was dog friendly so your furry friend could join you for an evening drink. There is a lot to like about the Honest Lawyer... Read full review
carol j
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Trip to the North East.
Thursday, 27th March 2025
My hubby and myself had a few days in the North East, going to a football match and a few beers and our abode for a few nights was the Honest Lawyer. Although a bit out of the way it was easy to get... Read full review
Cruiser52075783639
Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Highly Recommended - Good Value, Great Service, Lovely Afternoon Tea
Saturday, 5th April 2025
We visited today Saturday 5th April 2025 for afternoon tea as a party of 3 to celebrate my elderly mother's birthday. From start to finish all of the staff we met were welcoming, polite, courteous... Read full review

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Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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Highlights...

Honest Lawyer Hotel, CroxdaleA warm welcome to the Honest Lawyer Hotel, near Durham University and an authentic and individual place to stay for leisure or business on the edge of Durham City, home to a World Heritage Site Cathedral in a county of contrasts.

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