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  1. A burger

    Add Hardwick Hall Hotel - Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 129 reviews129 reviews

    Hardwick Hall Hotel - Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill

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    Sedgefield

    The Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill 'An excellent restaurant that stands out in their local area. The food is prepared with care, understanding and skill, using good quality ingredients.'

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Hardwick Hall Hotel - Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill
  2. Oswald's restaurant Hallgarth

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel

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    Restaurant

    Darlington

    Oswald’s restaurant is based in the main hotel. The dinner menu has been carefully crafted by our Head Chef to offer a more formal dining experience with dishes being made from locally sourced suppliers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel
  3. The Victoria pub sign

    Add The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 25 reviews25 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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    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 The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms
  4. 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.

    Dates

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

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Duke of York
  5. impeccable pig eatery

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    The Impeccable Pig

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    Sedgefield

    A LUXURIOUS restaurant with rooms will welcome its first diners following the transformation of a former pub.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 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 The Impeccable Pig
  6. Lumley Castle

    Add Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 404 reviews404 reviews

    Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant

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    Chester-le-Street

    Offering: A Collection Service
    With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant at Lumley Castle is magnificent, providing a truly memorable experience.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:30

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • AA AA Rosette Award for culinary excellence 2022 - 2023 2023AA Rosette Award for culinary excellence 2022 - 2023
    More info for Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
  7. Burgers at The Pitman's Grill

    Add The Pitman's Grill at The Black Horse Inn to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 61 reviews61 reviews

    The Pitman's Grill at The Black Horse Inn

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    Spennymoor

    When you visit us at The Black Horse Inn & Pitman’s Grill Restaurant, you’ll discover a great local pub and restaurant with a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  8. The County at Aycliffe Village County Durham

    Add The County to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 382 reviews382 reviews

    The County

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    Restaurant

    Newton Aycliffe

    Whether you are visiting us for lunch, evening meal or special occasion you won't be disappointed with our menus designed by our team of fantastic in house chefs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  9. Hardwick Park Visitor Centre at night

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 478 reviews478 reviews

    The Tower Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Sedgefield

    Our visitor centre offers excellent facilities including an interactive exhibition space, fully equipped education room, gift shop, cafe and public toilets. The Tower Cafe is open daily offering a wonderful selection of home made soups, sandwiches,…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  10. Tapas at El Castillo Bishop Auckland

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    El Castillo

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    Restaurant

    Bishop Auckland

    Classic Spanish flavours infused with Northern spirit in the heart of the historic town of Bishop Auckland.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024 2024Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for El Castillo
  11. The front of Manor House

    Add The Manor House Hotel and Spa - The Restaurant to your Itinerary

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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
  12. Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

    Add Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3476 reviews3476 reviews

    Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Chester-le-Street

    Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.

    On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
  13. front outside

    Add Serendipity Cafe to your Itinerary

    Serendipity Cafe

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    Café

    Lanchester

    Join us at Serendipity Cafe for specialist coffees (including decaf and vegan options), teas, sweet and savory snacks.

    We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and regular specials.

    We are located on a main…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Serendipity Cafe
  14. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 383 reviews383 reviews

    Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    Café

    Near Witton Gilbert, Durham

    A coffee shop on a real working farm. Light and spacious, warm by the fire in the winter, delicious hot and cold food.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Broom House Farm Coffee Shop
  15. Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Darlington

    HAVELOCK'S

    Havelocks at Blackwell Grange offers an extensive menu together with an excellent and imaginative wine list.  Our Head Chef, Mark Raw, and his team work with the best farmers, butchers and fishermen sourcing local produce where…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel
  16. Cakes on display at the Bishop's Kitchen

    Add Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Palace, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.

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    From:
    23 Mar 2025to30 Oct 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
  17. A restaurant area

    Add The Saxon Inn to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 176 reviews176 reviews

    The Saxon Inn

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    Bishop Auckland

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

    Dates

    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
  18. Fir Tree Country Hotel - external

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 254 reviews254 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 2024to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Fir Tree Country Hotel
  19. Outdoor dining at Woodlands Venue Bar & Kitchen

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 103 reviews103 reviews

    Woodlands Bistro & Venue

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    Restaurant

    Edmondsley

    Breakfast, lunch or dinner our menus are packed full of delicious dishes created by our expert chefs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022
    More info for Woodlands Bistro & Venue
  20. Restaurant with fireplace

    Add The Oak Room Restaurant to your Itinerary

    The Oak Room Restaurant

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    Bishop Auckland

    Serving timeless classics with a twist.

    We make the most of locally sourced produce, most of which is sourced from the Walled Garden at Auckland Castle.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Oak Room Restaurant
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