Vesuvio in Darlington

Just been down, website says open place was closed

First visit since the recent reopening. Staff were friendly and helpful to choose something different to drink and offered a taste of the beer before trying. Relaxed atmosphere even if a little quiet, but at least we managed to hear ourselves and got a seat

Fabulous place for a relaxing evening. New owners and great plans.

This place is a mess. The bar staff were either very very drunk or more likely had taken a lot of drugs. We went in thinking it was a nice wine bar, went to the bar and straight away could see that both members of staff were unable to function. Asked for two gin and tonics, a pint of lager and a gin and lemonade Got told no, we couldn't have that, I had to ask why. Got told they didn't have any lemonade. Asked for a rum and coke instead, no rum. Offered a free Drambuie. We already had drinks so didn't want to just leave. I can only assume that the bar staff and their friends at the bar had already drank all of the alcohol. I would never go in here again and the management need a better idea of what is happening when they aren't around...assuming it wasn't the managerstwere working tonight.

Please work on your communication skills!As a wine bar, FANTASTIC! Great selection of beer, wine and spirits, brilliant atmosphere, great clientele and never a sour taste unless you run in to the disgustingly rude and unprofessional business partner (who's name I do not know ;always drinking at the bar in a suit)This man whom I'd never met before, vetoed a previous arrangement with the bar whilst waving his hand in my face, telling me I was lying :-o excuse me????...Very shocked by his attitude towards me in a bar full of people, and not the type of behaviour I would choose to deal with at all!A very sad day for such a great place.

Excellent little wine bar. Great beers, excellent wines. Staff knowledgeable and cheerful. You get all sorts of people in here. Fantastic place.

The staff here are passionate and knowledgable - we quite often ask for their recommendation on wine and gin. They have vast choice for such a cosy place. The downstairs room is lovely if you can get a seat and though the upstairs doesn't quite have the same ambience (it is usually a lot quieter) at least you are never without a seat. My partner and I come here whenever we're in Darlington. A hidden gem!

Wow this chef can cook ! Had a delicious meal, the cheese souffle was perfect and generous in size and flavour. Fish cakes full of fish and served with a spicy creamy sauce, yum !

Excellent wines and atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and there is ample, comfortable seating on the first floor

Simply amazing - great wines, great beers, fantastic food, great atmosphere, great crowd. A regular here and have never had a bad night. Darlington's best kept secret.