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Food and Drink in the Durham Dales

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it’s time to refuel during your visit. Tuck into a hearty lunch by the roaring fire in a country pub  or dine out in style at award-winning countryside eateries.

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  1. The front of Manor House

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1573 reviews1573 reviews

    The Manor House Hotel and Spa - The Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    West Auckland

    Our bright and contemporary restaurant is a great place to gather for a family dinner, a business lunch or an intimate dinner. Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Manor House Hotel and Spa - The Restaurant
  2. The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1315 reviews1315 reviews

    The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Darlington

    Join us for a delicious lunch at The Vinery, where we proudly present handcrafted dishes and treats inspired or sourced from the beautiful Raby Estate.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  3. Garden Room at The High Force Hotel

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    High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Restaurant

    Barnard Castle

    We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  4. Dark wooden dining table with four chairs with a single candlestick in the centre. The room has a tartan carpet with green walls.

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    Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    Gainford

    Welcome to our award winning restaurant - serving the best local produce from the North East of England

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Headlam Hall Restaurant
  5. An example of the afternoon tea Café Bowes makes featuring macaroons, scones and swan style biscuit.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1877 reviews1877 reviews

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Café

    Barnard Castle

    With Cafe Bowes' modern space and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
  6. Exterior of Duke of York

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 547 reviews547 reviews

    Duke of York

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    Pub/Inn

    Fir Tree

    Offering: A Collection Service
    A warm welcome awaits you at the Duke of York. A great place to eat and drink. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with great service.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
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  7. Afternoon tea at Coghlans at Barningham
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    Coghlans at Barningham

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barningham

    Offering: A Delivery Service
    Discover the "Hidden Gem of the Dale" and take a step back in time at Coghlans Tearoom. A classical tea room serving delicious handmade cakes, light lunches, toasted sandwiches, and full afternoon tea, using Coghlans…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Coghlans at Barningham
  8. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Stanhope

    A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of homemade hot and cold meals, speciality teas and coffees, irresistible home baking and traditional Sunday lunches, served in a relaxing environment.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  9. Sunday lunch

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    The Smithy at Runa Farm

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    Barnard Castle

    The Smithy is our magnificent bar and restaurant space at Runa Farm. Menus at The Smithy have a true field to fork focus that centres around the use of high-quality, locally grown produce with dishes that switch with the seasons. As such, we invite…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Killhope Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 23 reviews23 reviews

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Cowshill

    The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and lots more. Ingredients are organic or locally sourced where possible.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
  11. Coghlans at Barningham

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    Coghlans at Barningham

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    Restaurant

    Barningham

    Discover, "The Hidden Gem of the Dale" at Coghlans at Barningham. Coghlans restaurant is the perfect place to dine, using the finest, indigenous produce. 3-6 course menu starting from £22.50 per person.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Coghlans at Barningham
  12. The Witham Cafe Bar tables

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    The Witham Cafe Bar

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    The Witham Café Bar is at the heart of the award-winning modern atrium that bridges the two older buildings. Licensed day and evening, we serve locally sourced, seasonal lunches and suppers, full afternoon tea, home…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. The Old Well Inn

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 185 reviews185 reviews

    The Old Well Inn

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    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Welcome to The Old Well Inn a traditional 18th Century Pub/Restaurant and award-winning CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Old Well Inn
  14. Exterior of The Rose and Crown

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    The Rose and Crown

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    Restaurant

    Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle

    Food is served daily in the fabulous bar at both lunch and dinner and evening meals can also be enjoyed in the Oak Panelled Restaurant. The menus reflect the superb produce from this rural region and combines well-cooked pub classic dishes with fine…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice 2020Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020 2020Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Rose and Crown
  15. Fir Tree Country Hotel - external

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 251 reviews251 reviews

    The Fir Tree Country Hotel

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    Restaurant

    Crook

    We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, new surroundings, whether you’re staying in the hotel, having a meal in our restaurant or just a quiet drink in the bar.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Fir Tree Country Hotel
  16. Hamsterley Forest cafe

    Add The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk to your Itinerary

    The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Hamsterley Forest

    The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared sandwiches, soup, jackets and pasties and ice cream kiosk.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
  17. Clarendon's menu

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 384 reviews384 reviews

    Clarendon's

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    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!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Clarendon's
  18. The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2023to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa
  19. A restaurant area

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 175 reviews175 reviews

    The Saxon Inn

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    Bishop Auckland

    A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured 2020TasteDurham Quality Assured
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Saxon Inn
  20. 1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 353 reviews353 reviews

    1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall Hotel

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    Newton Aycliffe

    Our 1744 Restaurant here at Redworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the hotel, serving exquisite dishes in lovely surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024Green Tourism - Silver
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