The Emerson Arms in Darlington

Booked into Grace's Retreat a short walk away and found the staff and other customers very welcoming and friendly. Great dog friendly pub 5*

Brilliant local pub with incredible friendly staff serving a great selection of fine ales.

Lovely pub, lovely views across the river tees too, friendly staff also dog friendly, only down side don't serve bar food only snacks.

Christmas eve, was full of locals and friendly folk. Had a good chat to old mates, and new, had a great Christmas eve

Brilliant pub. Extensive range of craft beers, nice atmosphere, and best beer garden in County Durham on a hot summer's day.

Top place to go for a drink.The selection of beer is very good - unparalleled in the village (more bottles than draft but draft still maybe 8 choices, bottles about 20-30).Many gins to choose from, beautifully presented with a wide range of tonics.The beer garden enjoys one of the best views overlooking the Tees to be had. Little/no road noise and the sound of the river is a nice backdrop to your pint.The music is varied and upbeat - if you ask nicely they will put on AC/DC 🤘😄Would rate 6/5 if they had a toastie machine.

Really good pub - pop in often for a pint. Beer is always at the right temperature and a good choice. On the pricier side but still competitive and don’t mind paying a little more for the quality. Best view you will get in the area. One of the nicest pubs in the area - may not look it from the outside but when you step inside you will understand what I mean !

Don't know where one star came from on previous rating??. Drank here for quite a few years on and off. Visited last bank holiday and as usual brilliant pub to drink in ,nice beer garden . Called in with my son sampled new lager very nice. Clean and friendly pub and good staff.

Had a pint and a fly infestation they were everywhere. When bach to the car and struggled getrin in the car for the bugs there was thousands. Beer was ok but no food. I dont no if the river was any help to the flies but not good the placs looked if it could dp with a few £ been spent very drab needs a facelift.

Beautiful outdoor seating area overlooking river. Excellent selection of gins and beers.