Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill - Darlington

9 Feethams, Darlington DL1 5AD

About This Pub

You know, when I popped into Estabulo in Darlington, it really hit the spot for a proper night out – the staff are so cheerful and attentive, making everything feel effortless and fun, just like catching up with pals over a drink. The food stands out a mile; that salad bar is always brimming with fresh, tasty bits, and the meats are cooked to perfection, giving you loads of choices beyond the usual pub grub. It's ideal for unwinding or celebrating something special, with a welcoming vibe that keeps you coming back. On the downside, though, I've heard a few tales of service not quite hitting the mark – like if you're figuring out the rodizio style for the first time, they might not spell it out, leaving you a bit confused, or you could end up feeling neglected in a quieter corner. All in all, it's a solid choice with its strengths shining through, but it's worth keeping those little niggles in mind so you go in prepared and make the most of it.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The staff are incredibly friendly and really make you feel welcome, like chatting with old mates.
The food is absolutely spot-on, with a fantastic fresh salad bar and delicious, high-quality meats that leave you wanting more.
It's got a lovely atmosphere, perfect for relaxing with friends or marking special occasions.
Great value for what you get – plenty of options and you can eat your fill without breaking the bank.

Cons

Service can sometimes fall short, like not explaining how the whole rodizio thing works if you're new to it.
You might feel a bit overlooked in certain spots, especially if it's quieter and the attention wanders.
It's a shame there's no clear info on opening hours, which could leave you hanging when you're planning a visit.

Contact Information

9 Feethams, Darlington DL1 5AD

+441325605104

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Recent Reviews

Another lovely experience at Estabulo in Darlington. The staff are all so friendly, food was great quality, salad bar fresh and stocked. My partner wasn't feeling very well just as we arrived, so he only managed 1 piece of meat and few mouthfuls of coleslaw. I however, stuffed myself as I always do! Brazilian steak being my favourite, the waiter made sure to come round plenty of times and gave me multiple cuts of that meat- thankyou Marco being so attentive 👏🏽 Fantastic service, and we did enjoy a Zombie cocktail at the end 🍹

Danielle Morgan

Lovely staff here, amazing food, such a nice atmosphere and experience to chill and enjoy, our waiter Matt was brilliant and very accomdating! Thankyou for having us as peace away from our twinnies! We chose this place for special occasions everytime!

Caitlin Jade

Came for the first time for lunch. Was slightly disappointed by the service as I have never been here I was a bit confused by the process and it was not explained to me nor did they ask. It was quite a quiet lunch, we were sat next to the salad bar but we also felt quite neglected in that corner. The food is slightly better than average. Some cuts such as the beef were quite nice but then some others like the chicken were extremely salty and/or dry. The salad bar was mediocre at best. Overall, a half decent experience but would not come again.

Amy Tan

Amazing experience, good quality food. Friendly staff. Plenty of food options other than traditional pub menu.

Jikku Nair

This restaurant was so nice We have never seen a salad bar like it 😋 there was so much choice, everything was fresh and well stocked. The meat choices were very good and and tasty, you could eat as much as you wanted. The price for what you get is not bad as long as you can eat it all So we recommend you don't eat before you get there to get your moneys worth 😉 The staff were very professional and attentive and just lovely people. We were very impressed it was a 10/10 for us we will try and find one nearer to where we live

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