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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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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.


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.
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
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.


Café
St Johns Chapel
The famous Chatterbox Café, open 9-5, 7 days a week, in the lovely little market village of St John's Chapel, is waiting to welcome you to the North Pennines.
Café
Bishop Auckland
Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, special of the day or our delicious home-made cakes & bakes whilst enjoying the beautiful countryside views from our enclosed wooden decking area. Relax and catch-up with friends or family over an Afternoon Tea…

Café
Barnard Castle
Step inside and you'll find far more than you might expect. Our café and shop serve as the village's essential services but we're also home to a computer hub, meeting spaces for community groups and a growing archive of local history.
Our…
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.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Cowshill
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue.

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…


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.


Pub/Inn
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.

Restaurant
Darlington
We look forward to welcoming you to the Castle Tavern & Beer Garden.
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…
Restaurant
Newton Aycliffe
Our 1744 Restaurant here at Redworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the hotel, serving exquisite dishes in lovely surroundings.


Restaurant
Barnard Castle
Babul’s Barnard Castle: Where It All Began Tucked away in the heart of one of County Durham’s most picturesque market towns, Babul’s Barnard Castle is where our story started and where our love for bold South Asian flavours found its first home. For…
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…




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
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!

Pub/Inn
Bishop Auckland
A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.


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