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Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
The Trinity Neighborhood. Newcomers, friends or just weary travelers step onto the set of history…
Headlam Hall Restaurant
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with…
Botanic Garden Café
Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly…
High Force Hotel and Waterfall
We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and…
The Dining Room
With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest…
Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Offering: A Collection Service With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and…
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats…
The Rose and Crown
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the…
The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared…
The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during…
Undercroft Café
Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The…
Collage Restaurant
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the…
Ozone at Seaham Hall
Ozone is our pan Asian restaurant located within the Serenity Spa, offering authentic, yet…
- 1Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
- 2Headlam Hall Restaurant
- 3Botanic Garden Café
- 4High Force Hotel and Waterfall
- 5The Dining Room
- 6Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
- 7Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
- 8Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
- 9The Rose and Crown
- 10The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
- 11The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
- 12Undercroft Café
- 13Collage Restaurant
- 14Ozone at Seaham Hall
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.