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Ushaw Café
Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm
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…
Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Offering: A Collection Service With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant…
Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, offering a warm welcome and a delicious…
The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during…
Botanic Garden Café
Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly…
The Dining Room
With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and…
Collage Restaurant
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the…
Undercroft Café
Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The…
Headlam Hall Restaurant
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with…
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…
High Force Hotel and Waterfall
We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and…
Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can…
The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The…
El Castillo
Classic Spanish flavours infused with Northern spirit in the heart of the historic town of Bishop…
- 1Ushaw Café
- 2The Dunes Café
- 3The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
- 4Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
- 5Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 6The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
- 7Botanic Garden Café
- 8The Dining Room
- 9Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
- 10Collage Restaurant
- 11Undercroft Café
- 12Headlam Hall Restaurant
- 13The Tower Cafe
- 14Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
- 15High Force Hotel and Waterfall
- 16Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
- 17The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
- 18El Castillo
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.