Went for lunch after hearing good things about this place. A great atmosphere with a lovely log burner roaring at one end. The staff were excellent and found us a table straight away. I ordered a pint of Stella which was delicious. For food I opted for The Full Forge which is a full English but posher. It was excellent with everything cooked to perfection. The poached eggs were awesome. Very reasonable prices for high quality food. Will definitely be going back soon.

I recently visited The Old Forge in Washington Village for lunch with my mam, and it was a lovely experience overall. The food was really good, the staff were friendly, and the cozy open fire added such a nice touch to the warm and inviting atmosphere. The only thing that let it down slightly was the disappointing cheesecake, but everything else was brilliant. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a great place to eat with a welcoming vibe!

I was in town for a few weeks and visited this restaurant. I was so impressed I had to visit again before leaving. Not only that, but I visited several other restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, which were in similar or higher price brackets, but none of them were quite as well-rounded as The Forge. The decor is rustic and low-key, but well finished. There is no pretentiousness, which makes for a warm, enjoyable atmosphere. The front of house staff are all friendly and attentive, even when being rushed off their feet serving a full house inside and out. The food is excellent. From the perfectly cooked scotch egg starter to the fish, lamb, or steak mains, down to the absolutely delicious desserts. The standout was the Cornish hake dish. We even took a 3 and 5-year-old on the first visit, and they produced some simple off-menu children's dishes which the kids both loved. Despite visiting only a few weeks apart, there were quite a few changes to the menu, which keeps it seasonal and exciting. I have paid more in other places in the North East for worse service, atmosphere, and cookery. The Forge is an absolute gem and despite being well above the average price for a restaurant in Washington, you absolutely get what you pay for, and it is worth every penny.

Absolutely brilliant! Lovely food in a great setting. Had a three course meal and each dish was carefully presented, perfectly cooked and flavours worked well together. First visit here, but definitely not the last.

I live in london. Been to many posh:nice places. But the steak and beau chips with the Korean greens was the best ever. And I'm not exaggerating . Really lovely. Savoured every mouthful . The staff are totally top notch. Especially the young fella. Great chat with him... keep on keep going. You're lucky you lot to have the wonderful place... Jon