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Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar

Farnley Tower
The Avenue
Durham City
Durham
DH1 4DX

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Welcome to Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar... bringing Durham City the finest authentic Indian cuisine.

“Authentic and exotic Indian flavours with a Western connection – where East meets West”

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At Holi & Bhang, our philosophy is to bring you a sensation and experience of India through authentic and traditional Indian flavours.

Our head chef, Pankaj, born in the Himalayan foothills of Shimla, whose training and degree at the esteemed University of Orissa in India led him to a position at the highly-acclaimed Michelin restaurant, Esphahan, at the 5 star Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, and renowned for its specially curated gourmand menu with recipes passed down from the Mughal Emperors. Ranked second in Asia and 5th in the World by travel and leisure, worlds best awards, readers survey 2010.

From there, Pankaj broadened his experience in select international restaurants allowing various influences to develop his innovations on Indian cuisine to provide a modern and European blend of style and presentation to traditional Indian dishes.

Our Restaurant Manager and Consultant, Urvesh, who trained at the highly prestigious Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM), University of Mumbai, made a friendship with Pankaj many years ago and using his natural charm persuaded Pankaj to leave his base in London and assist with opening our very individual and totally unique restaurant in Durham City, Holi & Bhang.

Situated within the inspiring building and grounds of Farnley Tower Guesthouse, we wish you a very special culinary experience.

Relax, unwind and enjoy an evening meal with a selection of wines, cocktails and draught beers at Holi and Bhang, specialising in Indian cuisine.

We are small and intimate, catering for up to 35 people in our main restaurant, with an additional 15 covers for Alfresco dining on our patio area.

Join us where exotic flavours are combined with vibrant spices and the atmosphere is intoxicated with life that goes beyond any drink.

For private parties, we offer an additional separate party room for up to 25.

For table reservations, please call us on 0191 3844455  or email us on enquiries@holiandbhang.co.uk

Open 7 days a week from 5 pm til 11 pm

If there are any special requests, such as dietary requirements, celebrating a special occasion or anything else contact us by phone or email and will get this arranged for you

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Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.6 of 5 stars
303 reviews
    • Service
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.5 of 5 stars
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      244
    • Very Good
      24
    • Average
      13
    • Poor
      7
    • Terrible
      15

    Recent Reviews:

    • Simon B
      Manchester, United Kingdom
      Great food but too small to offer a complete pre and post-dinner experience
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 1st May 2025
      Unusual small restaurant in an unusual location (underneath a guest house in suburbia) but plenty of easy parking. The food is great and the range of drinks is extensive for its size but, because the... Read full review
    • Ivy M
      Montrose, United Kingdom
      Delicious foody heaven.
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 17th May 2025
      We were staying in Farnley Tower Hotel, and were delighted to try the Holi & Bhang restaurant for our 50th wedding anniversary. Read full review
    • Escape588474
      Fresh and tasty food. Friendly and professional staff. What more do you want?
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 18th May 2025
      Really fresh tasty food. We ordered a “takeout “. It was ready when they said it would be and was probably the best Indian meal we’ve had for a long time. Also the staff are friendly and... Read full review
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    Special Offers

    • Student Offers

      Wednesday nights during term-time.

      • 15% discount for in-house dining (food only), Sundays to Thursdays
      • Student Night meal deal, Wednesday nights, £15 for a chicken classic dish or vegetarian/vegan/subzi dish with a side dish and a bottle of beer
      • Cocktail happy hour (buy one get one free, for select cocktails only), 5pm to 6pm, Sundays to Thursdays

      Eating Out - redeem this special offer between 30/09/2016 and 30/12/2030

      Offer link: Eating Out

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Access Statement

    Catering

    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Special dietary requirements catered for
    • Take away service - Coming soon Takeaway service available May 2019, please call for further details.

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Parking & Transport

    • Coach Parking Offsite - Offsite coach parking available on main street, The Avenue adjoining property Free coach parking offsite from 6 pm to 8 am Monday to Saturday, Free All day Sundays.
    • On site parking - We offer complimentary onsite parking for guests (subject to availability). Free car parking off site on The Avenue is available from 6 pm to 8 am - charges apply between 8am to 6pm

    Provider Facilities

    • Available for wedding receptions
    • Exclusive hire of restaurant
    • Garden/patio for guests use
    • Groups accepted - We have 35 covers inside our main restaurant, with an additional 15 covers for Alfresco dining on our patio area. For private parties, we offer an additional separate party room for up to 25.

    Provider Features

    • Al fresco dining
    • WiFi Available - Free WiFi available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome - Secure Bike stands available.

    Travel & Trade

    • Free accommodation for coach driver
    • Group discounts available
    • Wi-fi available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    Open Christmas
    Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026)

    * Open 7 Days a Week from 5pm
    Excludes Christmas Day
    For Table Reservations contact us on 0191 384 4455
    Email enquiries@holiandbhang.co.uk

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    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    Directions by Car: From the A1M Junction 62: Take the A690 turnoff for Durham, go straight over 4 roundabouts (big or small). On the 4th roundabout (viaduct on your RHS) keep in the RH lane and go straight, then take the third exit on your right past a shop called Abbey Wood Interiors, this is the corner of The Avenue, go straight up towards the top and we are on the RHS with free car parking onsite.

    Directions from Train Station by foot: Come out of the train station and go down the hill. Turn right and walk down to the roundabout. Turn right at the roundabout and walk towards Alexandra Crescent. Take the third exit on your right past a shop called Abbey Wood interiors, this is the corner of The Avenue, go straight up towards the top and we are on the RHS.

     

    Public Transport Directions

    Directions from Train Station by foot: Come out of the train station and go down the hill. Turn right and walk down to the roundabout. Turn right at the roundabout and walk towards Alexandra Crescent. Take the third exit on your right past a shop called Abbey Wood interiors, this is the corner of The Avenue, go straight up towards the top and we are on the RHS.

    10 minutes’ walk from the Train station. 2 minutes’ walk from bus stop. Less than 10 minutes’ walk to Durham city centre. Free car parking onsite (Subject to availability). 

     

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