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From afternoon tea to a tasty lunch-time snack, you'll find a variety of cosy cafés and quaint tearooms in Durham just waiting to tempt your tastebuds.
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Restaurant
Edmondsley
Breakfast, lunch or dinner our menus are packed full of delicious dishes created by our expert chefs.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Houghton Le Spring
Haswell Homer Hill Farm Shop, is a well- stocked family run business, which supplies quality food and a platform for artisanal producers from County Durham and beyond.
Pub/Inn
Bishop Auckland
A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.
Restaurant
Barnard Castle
Traditionally a venue for fine dining, Gilroy's restaurant features the very best in local and continental produce and is open 7 days a week.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Horden
You can also visit the Vintage Tea Room for a Cream tea and enjoy a stroll in local welfare park where we are located.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Toft Hill
If you’re looking for quality homemade food in Bishop Auckland, you must try The 68 Café.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Darlington
Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during your visit.
Restaurant
Stanley
Nestled within the stunning Beamish Valley and very close to Durham and Newcastle City Centre, our country setting can cater for all your dining needs.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Durham
Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Bishop Auckland
The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.
Café
Near Witton Gilbert, Durham
A coffee shop on a real working farm. Light and spacious, warm by the fire in the winter, delicious hot and cold food.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Bishop Middleham, Sedgefield
Offering: A Collection Service
Open to the public, serving breakfast, coffee and cake and hot food all day plus fully licensed & available for private hire.
Restaurant
Bishop Auckland
Offering: A Collection Service
Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Barnard Castle
Offering: A Collection Service
Clarendon's is a traditional Tearoom with a contemporary twist. Local produce is always on the menu and all cuisine is freshly prepared, home-made and delicious!
Restaurant
Bowburn
Bowburn Hall Hotel was built in the early 1960s. Originally the hotel was a Country House for the first colliery agent at the local mine. Converted to a hotel during the 1960s by the current owners, the hotel now has 19 comfortable bedrooms.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Newbiggin
The café offers both hot and cold drinks as well as a variety of hot and cold food. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Durham City
At Paddy and Scott’s, we serve award-winning, artisan coffee in bright, bold, eclectic surroundings.
Café
Blackhall Colliery
Dunes is a brand new building overlooking Crimdon Beach.
Restaurant
Blanchland
Once upon a time a 12th Century Abbot's Priory, The Lord Crewe Arms of today is humble, honest and never overstated. This is the kind of food that will make you think ‘I really must do this more often’.
Café
Durham City
Gala Lounge offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta as well as tasty snacks, cakes and pastries.
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