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Food and Drink in the Durham Dales

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  1. Cheeseboard

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 65 reviews65 reviews

    Cafe Cheesedale

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Butterknowle

    Café Cheesedale is the home of Teesdale Cheesemakers and the café reflects this with its cheese-centric menu. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Taste of England Award – Gold 2023North East England Taste of England Award – Gold
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  2. The Saxon Inn

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 152 reviews152 reviews

    The Saxon Inn

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    Pub/Inn

    Bishop Auckland

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Various 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
  3. The Victoria pub sign

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 22 reviews22 reviews

    The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms

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    Witton-le-Wear

    Traditional family run pub offering real ales, cosy restaurant and wood burning stove creating a warm family friendly atmosphere. Outside Area, beer garden, large car park, cosy en suite bedrooms
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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms
  4. 1189 Bar and Kitchen

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    1189 Bar and Kitchen

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    Darlington

    We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant, 1189 Bar and Kitchen.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  5. The 68 Cafe

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 319 reviews319 reviews

    The 68 Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Toft Hill

    If you’re looking for quality homemade food in Bishop Auckland, you must try The 68 Café.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 09:00 - 16:30
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  6. Exterior image of the cafe

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    Curlew Cafe

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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  7. The Milbank Arms

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    The Milbank Arms

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    Richmond

    A traditional country pub serving locally sourced food in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales village of Barningham.  The pub is an historic institution which has served the local community for at least 325 years.  Take time to enjoy our cosy Bar with…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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  8. Barnard Castle Farmers Market

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    BARNARD CASTLE

    Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:30 on the first Saturday of each month.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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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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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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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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    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.

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    From:
    1 Apr 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
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    1 Apr 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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  11. Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 473 reviews473 reviews

    Lord Crewe Arms

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    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’.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Sawday's Pub Award 2016Sawday's Pub Award
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  12. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    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 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  13. 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 2023to31 Dec 2023Various 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
  14. Clarendon's menu

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 357 reviews357 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!

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various 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
  15. 1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall

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    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 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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  16. Fir Tree Country Hotel - external

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 228 reviews228 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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023
    More info for The Fir Tree Country Hotel
  17. couple eating food inside Café Bowes

    Add Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1824 reviews1824 reviews

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Café

    Barnard Castle

    With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room 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 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  18. Customers in the Yurt Cafe

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1106 reviews1106 reviews

    The Yurt Café at Raby Castle

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
  19. Bowlees Cafe

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    The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees

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    Newbiggin

    The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees present a classic café menu with an ever-changing specials board. The specials vary from delicious soups and hot sandwiches to omelettes and quiches. Vegetarian and gluten free options are readily available. 

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023
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  20. Hamsterley Forest cafe

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    The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

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    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 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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