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Top Picks: Where to go for Afternoon Tea in Durham
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The Orangery- Rockliffe Hall Hotel
Brought to you by Michelin-starred executive chef, Richard Allen, The 4AA Rosette Orangery is all...
The Courtyard Café
The contemporary café is located within Palace Green Library with its glass roof it offers stunning...
The Dining Room
With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest...
Amaani at The Pumphouse
Situated beside the River Wear in Durham City Centre, Amaani offers the finest Indian cuisine.
Botanic Garden Café
Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly...
Headlam Hall Restaurant
The 2 AA rosette food showcases the best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from...
Collage Restaurant and Grill
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish, contemporary smokehouse...
The Cafe on the Green
The only licenced café where you can enjoy freshly made sandwiches and toasties, delicious fruit...
The Clubhouse at Rockliffe Hall Hotel
The Clubhouse offers a fantastic dining experience, with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and views...
The Rose and Crown
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the...
The Brasserie at Rockliffe Hall Hotel
From light and nutritious to delicious and indulgent, enjoy an á la carte menu in the Brasserie...
Eating Out at Dalton Park
Whether it's kick-starting your day with a coffee from Starbucks or Cafe Thorntons, or if you are...
Ozone at Seaham Hall
Ozone is our pan Asian restaurant located within the Serenity Spa, offering authentic, yet...
Undercroft Restaurant
The Undercroft Restaurant in Durham Cathedral serves traditional meals and snacks featuring...
Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can...
Tower Cafe
Tower Cafe at Hardwick Park is open daily, throughout the year, offering a wide selection of...
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- 1The Orangery- Rockliffe Hall Hotel
- 2The Courtyard Café
- 3The Dining Room
- 4Amaani at The Pumphouse
- 5Botanic Garden Café
- 6Headlam Hall Restaurant
- 7Collage Restaurant and Grill
- 8The Cafe on the Green
- 9The Clubhouse at Rockliffe Hall Hotel
- 10The Rose and Crown
- 11The Brasserie at Rockliffe Hall Hotel
- 12Eating Out at Dalton Park
- 13Ozone at Seaham Hall
- 14Undercroft Restaurant
- 15Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
- 16Tower Cafe
Food & Drink
The secret ingredient to the perfect break is enjoying great food and drink, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with what’s on the menu in Durham.
If you’re planning on exploring Durham’s great outdoors during your break, what better than enjoying a hearty lunch in a friendly pub along the way, or take some time out and indulge in a tasty homemade treat at a cosy café or tearoom. And after a busy day exploring the county’s heritage or award-winning attractions why not enjoy an evening of fine dining at a delicious restaurant.
Enjoy great food and drink in the shadow of Durham City’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, or break up your day by relaxing in one of the city’s many coffee shops. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking views of the Durham Dales as you tuck into local produce in amazing locations. And in the Vale of Durham and Durham Coast you will find award-winning eateries and more fantastic foodie experiences.
Durham provides some of the best places to eat and drink. Whether you are looking for restaurants in Durham City or visiting further afield you will be spoilt for choice.
Enjoy picnic areas near by, as well as farmers markets and farm shops, simply treat yourself with an afternoon tea in Durham and over-indulge.
Did you know that Durham was the birthplace of English mustard, invented by Mrs Clements and first ground at a mill in Saddler Street in Durham City in the 18th Century? Today the county is still home to innovative local producers, including award-winning cheese makers, artisan bakers, brewers, butchers and farmers. Get a true taste of Durham by stocking up at one of the county’s farm shops, farmers markets or foodie events including the Bishop Auckland Food Festival which is held every April.
And to take your taste buds on a gastronomic journey, these two food trails will help you explore the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, experiencing great food and drink along the way.
For accommodation with award-winning food, view our list of tasty places to stay.
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Foodie Events
Grab a taste of Durham at Food festivals, farmers’ markets and more fantastic foodie events across the county.
