Best Thai Restaurants in Houghton-le-Spring

I booked the Blackwell Ox for a family meal to celebrate my husband and daughter's birthdays. This restaurant is a family favourite and as usual it didn't disappoint. The food and service was outstanding. I had asked in my booking if we could be seated in an area away from the bar but when we arrived we were told that the table would not be ready for another half an hour but we could sit at a table at the front of the pub in the bar area. We opted to sit there and to be honest there was more atmosphere there and we had a lovely relaxed meal. The staff were attentive and efficient and we had a great time. At the end of the evening my 7 years old grandson got to play in the playground, so he was happy as well. Thank you to all the staff at the Blackwell Ox.

Our party had various dishes and all were exceptional. Great options for gluten free. Servers were really nice, but it was a busy Friday night so we weren’t checked in on very much. I don’t think this is the fault of the servers, a lot of other patrons seemed to demand attention at all times. Perhaps more servers would be ideal or certain sections being assigned? Overall I’d still absolutely recommend this place - it’s beautiful inside and out, great location, tonnes of options for both food and drinks and exceptional quality. The price was really reasonable too and staff were friendly and really helpful when it came to dietary restrictions. We’ll definitely return based off this visit

Booking was easy and we experienced friendly service and excellent food with good portions for each dish. Thank you.

We really enjoy eating here. The food is excellent. We are vegetarian and there are always good options available. The staff and service is also very good. Plenty of parking.