Soak up our friendly service and homely charm at The Lambton, nestled in the heart of Chester-le-Street. Whether you're joining us for a hearty meal, drinks with friends, or to catch live sports, The Lambton is the perfect spot for every occasion.
Stay a while with our comfortable rooms, hospitality, and discover everything our charming town has to offer.
Explore offerings from The Lambton on Front Street in Chester-le-Street, with popular to start, sharers & sides, pub classics, and our favourites available at this location.
Main Menu
60 items
To Start
Crispy king prawns
Crispy king prawns, marinated in a blend of South Asian spices, with tandoori mayo
Southern-fried chicken tenders
Southern-fried chicken tenders, with Southern-style gravy
Breaded mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms, with garlic mayo
Mozzarella sticks
Mozzarella sticks, with sweet chilli dip
Salt & chilli chicken wings
Salt & chilli chicken wings, in a BBQ sauce
Tater tots
Tater tots, coated in salt & chilli seasoning
Onion bhajis
Onion bhajis, with mango chutney
Chilli cheese bites
Chilli cheese bites, with sweet chilli dip
Tomato & basil soup
Tomato & basil soup, with ciabatta
Cheesy garlic bread
Cheesy garlic bread, oven-baked garlic ciabatta topped with cheese
Sharers & Sides
Cheesy chilli nachos
Tortilla chips topped with beef chilli, cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Southern-fried chicken loaded chips
Southern-fried chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded mozzarella, loaded chips
Breaded mozzarella,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded chicken, loaded chips
Breaded chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Impossible chicken, loaded chips
Impossible chicken,with gravy and sweet chilli sauce
Salt & chilli chips
Chips
Mac & cheese
Crispy onion rings
Bread & butter
Garlic bread
Pub Classics
Beer-battered fish & chips
Beer-battered fish & chips, with your choice of garden or mushy peas
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne, with long-grain rice, tortilla chips and jalapenos
Steak & ale pie
Steak & ale pie, slow-cooked beef & ale in shortcrust pastry, with your choice of mash or chips, garden peas and gravy
Mushroom bourguignon pie
Mushroom bourguignon pie, with chips, garden peas and gravy
Chicken gyros
Chicken gyros, shredded seasoned chicken, fresh salad, garlic mayo on a Turkish-style flatbread, served with chips
Sausage & mash
Sausage & mash, with garden peas and gravy (vegetarian option available)
Classic burger
Classic burger, two 3oz beef patties with burger sauce. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Southern-fried chicken burger
Southern-fried chicken burger, hand-coated Southern-fried chicken with garlic mayo. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese, a classic creamy mac & cheese
Our Favourites
Crispy chicken schnitzel,
Crispy chicken schnitzel, breaded chicken topped with garlic butter, with chips and garden peas
Caesar salad
Caesar salad, with chicken, bacon, free-range boiled egg and croutons
Beef lasagne
Beef lasagne, slow-cooked beef mince in a red wine & tomato sauce, topped with Cheddar and pesto, with a dressed salad
Vegetable lasagne
Vegetable lasagne, mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato sauce topped with cheese, with a dressed salad
10oz gammon, with a free-range fried egg, chips and garden peas
6oz rump steak
6oz rump steak, with chips, crispy onion rings, grilled tomato and garden peas
Desserts
Chocolate cookie dough
Chocolate cookie dough, warm and gooey cookie dough with a Lotus Biscoff centre, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Jammie dodger cheesecake
Jammie dodger cheesecake, raspberry & cherry cheesecake topped with almonds, with a boozy raspberry shot on the side (contains alcohol)
Apple crumble tart
Apple crumble tart, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, with vanilla ice cream
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding, from award-winning Cartmel, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream
Rum & raisin sponge cake
Rum & raisin sponge cake, with rum-infused frosting and vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Sunday Roasts
11 items
Sunday
All our roasts are served with sea salt roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and plenty of gravy!
Roast chicken, with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding
Roast pork, with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Trio of meats, A Sunday feast!
with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
All three meats with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Mushroom Bourguignon Pie, with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Sunday Sides
Sea salt roasties
Three pigs in blankets
Cauliflower cheese
Yorkshire pudding
Mac & cheese
Childrens Sunday
A smaller sized portion for the little ones
Roast beef, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Roast chicken, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Reviews
4.1
769 reviews
5 stars
349
4 stars
232
3 stars
111
2 stars
32
1 star
45
LN
Leon Newton
Jun 11, 2026
3.0
It's a run of the mill pub that does food. Just ate an drank there. Good for sports watching.
AS
Anne Sultman
Jun 9, 2026
3.0
I booked on line to reserve a table for 9th June 2026 for 8 people plus 1 high chair and disabled access for my husband. I was disappointed to find there was no booking even though I had the acknowledgement and the day before I had an e mail to see if we were still going and I answered yes.We were booked for 1pm .We were a little early as two of the party travelled from Southport to be with us. I am sure if there had been a reservation that table would have been reserved for us. The staff kept saying there wasn't a booking until I showed them the e mail and they said one table hadn't booked it. We were very disappointed and it showed me in a bad way with my visitors who had travelled from Southport to be with us. The food was fine. We will think twice before we come to the Lambton again.
GP
Geoff Peat
Jun 8, 2026
5.0
Me and family have been on regular occasions and the experience has always wonderful would 1000% recommend.
KS
Karlo Sheavills
Jun 8, 2026
5.0
My and my wife have stayed and eaten at the lambton on multiple occasions and the service has been spot on for us, friendly staff and good food, the rooms are better than expected no complaints
MJ
Mary Jane
Jun 7, 2026
5.0
Called in yesterday for a Sunday lunch for the first time and it was beautiful. I got the trio of meats and all were cooked to perfection. The Yorkshire puddings are clearly homemade which is a huge bonus. Staff on the bar were friendly and helpful when I ordered, I even made a gentleman on the bar aware of a problem with one of the toilets and he straight away went to fix it. 10/10 and will definitely be back again on a Sunday.
Yes, The Lambton accepts reservations to ensure you have a spot for your visit.
What are the general opening hours of The Lambton?
The Lambton is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
When is the kitchen at The Lambton open?
The kitchen is open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving hearty meals throughout the day.
Where is The Lambton located?
The Lambton is located on Front Street in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, postal code DH3 3BJ, United Kingdom.
Can I find the menu for The Lambton online?
Yes, you can view the menu on The Lambton's website at https://www.lambtonhotel.com/food.
Is there a way to contact The Lambton via email?
You can reach The Lambton by email at info@lambtonhotel.com for inquiries or reservations.
What kind of atmosphere and services does The Lambton offer?
The Lambton offers friendly service and homely charm, great for hearty meals, drinks with friends, or catching live sports. Comfortable rooms and hospitality are also available.
Are there other pubs or restaurants near The Lambton?
Yes, nearby you can find The Lambton Arms, a pub, bar, and restaurant, as well as The Church Mouse, an Irish pub and restaurant, perfect for exploring local dining options.
How can I get to The Lambton using public transit or after a visit to nearby places?
The Lambton is centrally located in Chester-le-Street, making it accessible after visiting nearby spots like William Hill betting center or the Chester-Le-Street Library. You can enjoy a meal or drink here as part of your day in town.
What other amenities and shops can I explore near The Lambton?
Near The Lambton, you can visit various beauty salons such as Hair by Lorna and Beauty by Simone, gift shops like Party Poppers and Chester Le Geek, as well as banks like Virgin Money and Barclays, making it convenient to combine your visit with other errands.
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