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Just before Christmas, we were invited along to the Cookhouse and Pub in Holystone, North Tyneside (Just off the A19 and near Benton Asda). Locals will probably remember the Cookhouse as previously being called the Stonebrook which served up traditional pub food. Well, it has had a whole new refit and has rebranded into the Cookhouse and pub and I have to say we were seriously impressed.
The pub is now very well presented, it has a really modern yet cosy feel to it with an open plan kitchen, large bar area. We visited on a Saturday evening with the in-laws and were warmly greeted upon arrival by the friendly and welcoming staff and shown to a table by the window. The weather outside was freezing cold but it was lovely and warm and cosy inside the pub.
As well as the standard main menu they also had a festive menu featuring classics such as Turkey dinners and Christmas pudding, a specials board and if you are dining before 5pm on a weekday a value menu. We were not dining with the children on this occasion but I had a look at the children's menu and it sounds ideal for young children like my own, it was a bargain too at just £4.99 for 2 courses.
The menu features a good selection of grills, burgers, fish dishes and pub classics along with some healthier choices and a good range of grazers to share. As it was almost Christmas we all ordered Prawn cocktail to start (£4.69) the portion was generous.
For mains, we all ordered something different I went for the smothered chicken (£8.79). My dish came with chips, garlic bread and a dressed salad and it was really nice.
The other half went for the C&P Ultimate burger (£10.79) which consisted of two 4oz burgers, streaky bacon, cheese, cheese sauce, tobacco onions, fried mushrooms, baconnaise sauce served in a brioche bun, topped with a pickle and served with sweet potato fries (he switched from regular chips) and chunky slaw.
It was a monster of a burger but he thoroughly enjoyed tucking into it.
Other dishes ordered were a roast turkey dinner from the festive menu and a Mixed Grill (£11.99) consisting of a 6oz steak, gammon steak, chicken breast fillet, two pork sausages, two fried eggs, four onion rings, chips, peas and grilled tomatoes. Served with a Bearnaise sauce (£1.29).
We were all full but the dessert menu looked far too tempting to pass up. I opted for the trio of mini puds (£5.99) as I just could not make up my mind what to order. The trio consisted of a creamy lemon mouse, a mini gooey chocolate mud pie and mini apple crumble with custard.
We were really impressed with the quality of the food on our visit, every dish tasted delicious and we have already planned to re-visit very soon as a family. In fact, my in-laws enjoyed the visit so much they returned a few days later!
If you are looking for somewhere to dine in the North Tyneside area then I really do recommend the Cookhouse and pub.
Cookhouse and Pub Holystone
Edmund Road
Holystone
NE27 0UN
Free onsite parking available, short walk from closest bus stop.
Open daily 10.30 am - 10.30 pm.
oh man those deserts look amazing! Not sure I would be able to choose!
ReplyDeleteMe either that is why I went for a trio x
DeleteThe food looks amazing, I have not had a meal out for such a long time, but hopefully next week, although it's Eliza;s birthday so she is choosing :/
ReplyDeleteI hope she picks somewhere that you will enjoy too x
DeleteWow, that food looks incredible. Like you say a great place for a date night. Katie x
ReplyDeletethe food was so good, so much choice on the menu too. xx
DeleteOh that looks and sounds fantastic too. I think I fancied the lamb shank
ReplyDeleteI was tempted by that too x
DeleteAll the food looks lovely, but that is a particularly impressive Yorkshire pudding!
ReplyDeleteI love Yorkshire puds x
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