Owner and Landlord, Andrew Brown, was the first Raymond Blanc scholarship winner in 1995. After training in such salubrious establishments as Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons and the Petit Blanc, Andrew served some time with Gary Rhodes at the Green House in London, David Wilson at the Peat Inn Scotland and Gorges Blanc in France. Andrew then moved to the North East and opened the County in his own unique style.

All meals are prepared from the freshest ingredients, using local produce where available, and cooked to order - don't expect your meal to arrive five minutes after you have ordered it!

We want you to enjoy your experience at The County, so if something isn't right please tell us!

The menu changes regularly but an example can be viewed here