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The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared…
Collage Restaurant
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the…
The Tower Cafe
Our visitor centre offers excellent facilities including an interactive exhibition space, fully…
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library…
Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of…
The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during…
The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The…
Ozone at Seaham Hall
Ozone is our pan Asian restaurant located within the Serenity Spa, offering authentic, yet…
The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
Dine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to…
Undercroft Café
Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The…
High Force Hotel and Waterfall
We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and…
The Rose and Crown
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the…
Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Offering: A Collection Service With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant…
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats…
Headlam Hall Restaurant
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with…
El Castillo
Classic Spanish flavours infused with Northern spirit in the heart of the historic town of Bishop…
Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can…
Ushaw Café
Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm
- 1The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
- 2Collage Restaurant
- 3The Tower Cafe
- 4Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
- 5Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
- 6The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
- 7The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
- 8Ozone at Seaham Hall
- 9The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
- 10Undercroft Café
- 11High Force Hotel and Waterfall
- 12The Rose and Crown
- 13Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
- 14Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
- 15Headlam Hall Restaurant
- 16El Castillo
- 17Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
- 18Ushaw Café
Food & Drink
The secret ingredient to the perfect break is enjoying great food and drink, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with what’s on the menu in Durham.
If you’re planning on exploring Durham’s great outdoors during your break, what better than enjoying a hearty lunch in a friendly pub along the way, or take some time out and indulge in a tasty homemade treat at a cosy café or tearoom. And after a busy day exploring the county’s heritage or award-winning attractions why not enjoy an evening of fine dining at a delicious restaurant.
Enjoy great food and drink in the shadow of Durham City’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, or break up your day by relaxing in one of the city’s many coffee shops. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking views of the Durham Dales as you tuck into local produce in amazing locations. And in the Vale of Durham and Durham Coast you will find award-winning eateries and more fantastic foodie experiences.
Durham provides some of the best places to eat and drink. Whether you are looking for restaurants in Durham City or visiting further afield you will be spoilt for choice.
Enjoy picnic areas nearby, as well as farmers markets and farm shops, simply treat yourself with an afternoon tea in Durham and over-indulge.
Did you know that Durham was the birthplace of English mustard, invented by Mrs Clements and first ground at a mill in Saddler Street in Durham City in the 18th Century? Today the county is still home to innovative local producers, including award-winning cheese makers, artisan bakers, brewers, butchers and farmers. Get a true taste of Durham by stocking up at one of the county’s farm shops, farmers markets or foodie events including the annual Bishop Auckland Food Festival and Seaham Food Festival.
For accommodation with award-winning food, view our list of tasty places to stay.