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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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Restaurant
Gainford
Offering: A Collection Service
The 2 AA rosette food showcases the best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with dishes that reflect modern British cooking.
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’.
Bar
Barnard Castle
The cosy and intimate Dickens Bar is a lovely place to enjoy a drink at The Morritt, whether a traditional cask ale or an aperitif before dinner.
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.
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!
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Staindrop
Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during your visit.
Farmers Market
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.
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.
Pub/Inn
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…
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.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Barnard Castle
Our Courtyard Restaurant is open to everyone whether you are on the road travelling and need a break or whether you are planning a few hours here to enjoy Thorpe Farm Centre or simply meeting friends and family for a catch up.
Restaurant
Stanhope
Offering: A Collection Service
We love good food! Creating a fusion of flavours using locally sourced produce, where possible, & sharing our uniquely special dishes is what we do best.
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.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Butterknowle
Café Cheesedale is the home of Teesdale Cheesemakers and the café reflects this with its cheese-centric menu.
Restaurant
Darlington
We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant, 1189 Bar and Kitchen.
Restaurant
Darlington
Hansard's Library Tower Restaurant serves locally sourced, seasonal produce with a contemporary twist.
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.
Pub/Inn
Bishop Auckland
A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.
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.
Pub/Inn
Barnard Castle
Offering: A Collection Service
Traditional home cooking, using local ingredients such as Shorthorn Beef that is reared on our farm make The Moorcock a popular choice with locals and visitors.
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