Moulders Arms, Birtley, Chester le Street

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"The Moulders Arms is a traditional pub, proudly serving quality, home-cooked and locally sourced food, cask ales and fine wines by our highly skilled and friendly team. We pride ourselves on traditional values with a warm welcome and attentive service, alongside the high quality and value of our home-cooked food, real ales, fine wines and warm and cosy atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you!"

Reviews

• This is not the Moulders Arms we used to know, On 17/06/2014. my husband had the mince and dumpling, the dumpling was tiny and washed out, no taste and the meal was very bland, I had the roast of the day the yorkshire was burnt, and hard, these 2 meals were off the lunch section at £5 each, for £5.99 at the Toby you can get double the size of the meal and freshly cooked. Years ago we used to enjoy our Sunday lunch at the Moulders every week, always hot fresh and plenty. We were offered a £5 voucher of our next visit but declined this offer.
  L Harris Reviewed 17th June 2014 4:13 PM
• we visited this pub at tea time 4pm as it,s near our home and we fancied a treat.we had been a few months ago and had the 2 for 1o pounds offer which was good.they have various offers on every day and are good value and the food is good they are also getting a good reputation for their sundays dinners which we may try some time.we went yesterday.i had smothered chicken off the specials board and my husband had the gammon both came with home made chips and vegetables we also treated ourselves to onion rings which were home made.i also had a dessert .my husband had some beers which he said were nice.if you live in the birtley area or are just passing by i can recommend givng it a try.
  k.guy Reviewed 24th March 2013 11:15 AM
• The Moulders is without doubt the best pub in the area with excellent food and avaried menu freindly staff and management great atmosphere even if you just want a drink
  Harry and Brenda Reviewed 28th February 2013 5:52 PM
• I visit every other Friday lunch time when collecting my grandson from the local school. We thoroughly enjoy the food and the 2 dine for £9.99 is exceptional value. Jill and Paul have turned our local into the best it has been in years. Well done for the hard effort! And a big thankyou to Sarah who is always very pleasant and attentive to our needs. On the whole an exceptional pub and back to it's best!
  Dorothy & Steven Turnbull Reviewed 26th February 2013 12:29 AM
• Visited last week on recommendation of my daughter. The service was excellent! The waiter couldn’t do enough for us and our family loved him! We did not wait long between courses. The food was beautifully cooked and the restaurant is very pleasant and also very relaxing. Tip - go VERY hungry! The servings are quite big and plentifull. You need room for the puddings too!
  Diane Reviewed 21st February 2013 2:54 PM
• Went to the Moulders Arms for the first time in years last Sunday after being recommended by a friend. We were served up a treat of a meal!!!! All locally sourced produce - all freshly cooked - proper gravy - superb staff especially the lady in charge. This pub is a real hidden gem and should be visited by all - saying that it was very busy and so I should think at only £4.95 for a small plate dinner and £6.95 for a huge portion with massive yorkshires - give this is go - back to its best!!!!
  John and Sue Hanson Reviewed 13th February 2013 5:39 PM
• Called again as I was so impressed last week but hav to say the service was poor tonight food was ok I have to say
  M and h Reviewed 2nd February 2013 10:56 PM
• Have been to the moulders tonight for the first time in years. The food was cooked and served to perfection the staff were friendly and helpfull I will definately be going back!!!
  M and H Reviewed 29th January 2013 9:18 PM
• Went there for the first time in a couple of years last week!!!! - fantastic - better than it has ever been even under Phil. Best value for money in the area and the friendliest staff i have met. The prices are excellent value too. We are going back for Sunday Lunch this week as we here it all fresh and home cooked. The pub has been refurbished and looks superb - Well Done to the Pub Operators who I believe are Now & Then Pubs who own the Shepherd & Shepherdess - another of our favourites!!!.
  Alan and Claire Smith Reviewed 22nd January 2013 3:47 PM
• We visit moulders at least 3 times a week. Meals are brilliant, and staff are fantastic. Couldn't think of anything negative to say. Each of the staff go out of their way to please. They are all extremely friendly and jill and paul are great hosts. Just had a fabulous meal and a great new years eve. Thanks again for a great night and here's to another great year. Oops nearly forgot special thanks to devon x
  elaine Reviewed 1st January 2013 1:59 AM
• Had lunch at The Moulders Arms today with my two Grandsons,food was excellent freshly prepared vegetables and especially the homecooked chips,good choice of menus and specials if you would like something different. The two dine for £9.99 is very good value for money.Lovely friendly atmosphere and service was excellent the waitress was especially attentive to my two grandsons. Overall a very good experience will definatley be returning.
  Susan Reviewed 27th December 2012 4:26 PM
• Great food and drink and good atmosphere. New owners are bringing this pub back to what it used to be! Keep up the good work!
  Dan Reviewed 21st December 2012 10:09 AM
• Really enjoyed our lunch here. The food was brill and the staff were awesome. I will be returning with my family. I am going to tell all my friends to try the Moulders Arms. Thank you to all the staff for a great afternoon.
  David. Reviewed 29th November 2012 5:11 PM
• Yet again had another lovely meal at the moulders with my family. Chicken curry is the best I've had, loads of chicken and veg with rice and proper home made chips. Staff are Very friendly and helpful (especially Joe) and always go above and beyond to ensure a good time is had by all.
  Maxine Reviewed 28th November 2012 2:51 PM
• Staff unhelpful (especially one called Jo) food quality very poor and also took way to long to be served for drinks at the bar with staff to busy smoking outside would never go back again
  Roger Reviewed 19th October 2012 11:03 PM
• Much improved. Have used this pub for over 10 years, used to be great food, then went down hill. New management are turning it round with a varied menu, friendly staff and a PROPER chef in the kitchen.
  Alan Reviewed 15th June 2012 8:58 PM
• Went to this pub last week and all i can say is, what a difference. They now have quality meals that everyone could enjoy. All the staff are very friendly and the management are putting on new activities and events including bungee jumping which people can enjoy. If more people try this pub, it will bring it back to like it was many years ago. A good friendly local.
  Dan Reviewed 4th June 2012 9:31 PM
• UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AGAIN AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE, GOOD FOOD, GOOD ATMOSPHERE, GOOD COMPANY!
  Loraine Reviewed 24th February 2012 3:17 PM
• Went a few days ago with family and friends for a meal, what a big let down, i ordered 8oz cumberland sausage, the sausage was no thicker than my finger and full of fat, the chips were dry but edible, should have come with veg but the one and only waiter did not bring any, no sauces about that you could help yourself, you had to try and flag down the very busy waiter down for some. my family and friends meals were not much better, having had a meal in this pub a couple of years ago which was great, it has certainly gone down hill under new management. would definately not go again.
  ROB Reviewed 7th August 2011 8:48 AM
• WENT A FEW DAYS AGO FOR A MEAL, WHAT A LET DOWN THIS TIME, WENT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO HAD MIXED GRILL WHICH WAS SUPERB, MANAGEMENT NOW CHANGED HANDS AND THE FOOD WAS TERRIBLE, HAD WHAT THEY DESCRIBED AS THEIR CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE, IT WAS NO THICKER THAN MY LITTLE FINGER AND WAS FULL OF FAT, CAME WITH CHIPS WHICH WERE EDIBLE, SHOULD HAVE COME WITH VEG AS WELL BUT THE WAITER DID NOT BRING ANY, ALSO THERE WERE NO SAUCES, KETCHUP ETC AVAILABLE, YOU HAD TO TRY AND FLAG DOWN THE ONE AND ONLY WAITER TO BRING YOU SOME, £6.95 FOR A HORRIBLE SAUSAGE AND A FEW CHIPS. MY FRIENDS MEALS WERE ALSO NOT UPTO SCRATCH. WE WILL NEVER COME HERE AGAIN.
  ROB Reviewed 6th August 2011 12:05 PM

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Civic Centre, Chester Le Street, DH3 3UA (2.36 miles)

Lower Chare (Bottom), Chester Le Street, DH3 3UN (2.36 miles)

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Chester-le-Street (2.68 miles)

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Dunston (4.75 miles)

Metro Centre (Gateshead) (5.04 miles)

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