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Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar

Farnley Tower
The Avenue
Durham City
Durham
DH1 4DX

Tel: +44 (0)191 384 4455

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About

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
  • AAAA COVID Confident Scheme AA COVID Confident Scheme 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
210 reviews
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      163
    • Very Good
      17
    • Average
      13
    • Poor
      5
    • Terrible
      12

    Recent Reviews:

    • Stay814528
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Beautiful
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 2nd March 2022
      Beautiful food,excellent and friendly staff.Would definitely recommend! We have eaten at a lot of Indian restaurants and this place rates very highly among them.The menu is extensive and good value... Read full review
    • Miss_Snip
      Rotherham, United Kingdom
      Just how I like it!
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 16th March 2022
      Excellent, friendly service, great food (channa masala cooked exactly how I like it!) and very reasonably priced. Plus, if you’re staying at the Farnley Tower, 15% off food bill and two for one... Read full review
    • Rachaelforster
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Beautiful setting, terrible service!
      2 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th April 2022
      We visited the restaurant as a group of 7 last night and unfortunately the service was exceptionally slow. We arrived at 7pm, the restaurant was fairly quiet, yet it seemed to take ages to take our... Read full review
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    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)

    COVID-19 Response

    • Eat Out to Help Out

    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 2019 - 31 Dec 2022)

    * Open 7 Days a Week from 5 pm
    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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    Farnley Tower Entrance to RestaurantFarnley Tower Guesthouse, Durham CityFarnley Tower is a 4 star guest house situated in an elevated position, providing stunning views of Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

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