The Ginger Dog

4.8 ( 141 reviews )
£10–20
17 church St, Coxhoe, Durham DH6 4DD, United Kingdom
+44 191 447 3021

The Ginger Dog, located in Coxhoe, Durham, has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Diners consistently praise the establishment for its spectacular food and welcoming atmosphere. Patrons like Helen Hedley highlight the unreal portion sizes and commendable vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring everyone finds something delightful to enjoy.

First-time visitors such as Kelly Wright rave about the Sunday lunch, describing it as the best they’ve ever had, while others, like Claire Green, appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and the superb quality of the meals. Despite some minor waits, the dedication to service shines through, with the chef personally engaging with guests, which adds a personal touch to the dining experience.

Sean Harte enjoyed an unforgettable burger and excellent chips, though he wished for a broader beer selection. Nevertheless, the friendly and capable staff make every visit feel special. Whether you're after a cozy meal or a substantial Sunday roast, The Ginger Dog offers an array of options, superbly prepared with a smile. Overall, this restaurant stands out as a gastronomic gem in the region.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fireplace
    • Great beer selection
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
    • Great wine list
    • Live music
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Assistive hearing loop
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Spirits
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For The Ginger Dog

Helen Hedley
Jun 24,2025
We had another amazing meal at The Ginger Dog. The food was amazing as usual, the portion sizes are unreal and the ladies serving are so helpful even with all our picky requests. There was a really good choice of vegetarian and vegan options which we were really impressed with. Would recommend to anyone.
Kelly Wright
May 29,2025
First time here and will definitely be back when we are visiting family. This was the best Sunday lunch I think I've ever had. Bold statement but couldn't fault a thing. Really good quality food, cooked well, and well presented. Friendly, attentive staff. Great atmosphere. Lovely place.
claire green
May 22,2025
The food here is AMAZING! Everything we got was superb. Lovely place and staff were great too, very friendly. We had a bit of a wait for our mains but it was worth waiting for! The chef also came out herself and apologised for the wait and the owners kept asking if we were okay. Can’t wait to go back.....
Sean Harte
Apr 30,2025
Excellent place if you are wanting a drink and a bite to eat. Definitely not the cheapest but the burger I had was absolutely amazing and well worth paying a little extra for. The chips were also fabulous so I would be very happy to eat here again. The only disappointment really was that they only had Neck Oil as a beer choice. Not a deal breaker but a few craft beer cans or bottles in the fridge would have made the place even better for me. Service was friendly and absolutely superb. Will definitely visit again. Recommended if you are in the area.
Jenny
Apr 22,2025
Lovely dinner once again and great service. Fantastic atmosphere, well priced and a good sized-portion.
Anne morrell
Apr 19,2025
We came for a family meal ...the food was absolutely delicious, the marry me chicken is highly recommended! We all had something different from the menu and every dish was beautiful. The staff are lovely, very friendly and extremely accommodating with great service and plenty of smiles...would definitely come back ...well done the ginger dog!
Abigail Holmes
Apr 16,2025
Fabulous Sunday Lunch for Fathers Day, Excellent, friendly, helpful service. Food was delicious, and so tasty. Definitely worth a visit. We will certainly be back
lian blyth
Apr 7,2025
The best place around in my opinion. Food amazing, staff lovely, friendly and very helpful. Great atmosphere. Just a nice place to be. And the best cornflake cake and custard ever. 5 *

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