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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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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
Darlington
We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant, 1189 Bar and Kitchen.
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.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Butterknowle
Café Cheesedale is the home of Teesdale Cheesemakers and the café reflects this with its cheese-centric menu.
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.
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.
Restaurant
Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the charming Oak Panelled restaurant or more informally in the characterful bar. There is also an excellent selection of wines from around the world as well…
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.
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
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…
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…
Restaurant
Darlington
Hansard's Library Tower Restaurant serves locally sourced, seasonal produce with a contemporary twist.
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
Newton Aycliffe
Our 1744 Restaurant here at Redworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the hotel, serving exquisite dishes in lovely surroundings.
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…
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.
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.
Pub/Inn
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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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’.
Restaurant
Gainford
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with dishes that reflect modern British cooking.
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