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Durham is renowned for its great nightlife, with cocktail bars, gin bars, gastro pubs and excellent pub restaurants for a great night out.
Follow the real ale pubs trails in Durham or find somewhere to stay for great accommodation with bars and restaurants.
We've brought together a list of pubs and bars across the county in one handy list, so you can plan exactly where to stop off during your visit.
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Restaurant
Durham City
From breakfasts fit for a king, to light bites, lunches, evening meals and daily changing specials showcasing local Durham produce, The Kingslodge Inn is the place to come to enjoy delicious home-made food created by our talented kitchen team.
Restaurant
The Avenue, Durham City
Welcome to Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
“Authentic and exotic Indian flavours with a Western connection – where East meets West”
Join us where exotic flavours are combined with vibrant spices and the atmosphere is intoxicated with life that…
Pub/Inn
Durham City
The Victoria Inn has a Silver Star Listing on CAMRA's (Campaign for Real Ale) Inventory, where its listed interior it remains one of the best adverts anywhere for a friendly, unspoilt, thriving cask pub.
Street food
Durham
Come join us at The Food Pit and experience Durham’s first street food hall.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Durham City
At Paddy and Scott’s, we serve award-winning, artisan coffee in bright, bold, eclectic surroundings.
Restaurant
Forest-in-Teesdale
If you are looking for delicious food in Upper Teesdale then you've come to the right place.
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.
Bar
Barnard Castle
The cosy and intimate Dickens Bar is a lovely place to enjoy a drink at The Morritt, whether a traditional cask ale or an aperitif before dinner.
Pub/Inn
Barnard Castle
Offering: A Collection Service
Traditional home cooking, using local ingredients such as Shorthorn Beef that is reared on our farm make The Moorcock a popular choice with locals and visitors.
Pub/Inn
Stanley
Situated five minutes from the famous Beamish Living Museum, The Oak Tree Inn is a characterful British local with real northern charm.
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…
Bar
Stanley
The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar is an original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine that has been converted into a unique, private, state-of-the-art cocktail bar in County Durham.
Enjoy amazing cocktails, our home-distilled gins, Chef's snack menu,…
Bar
9 Old Elvet , DURHAM
The Trinity Neighborhood. Newcomers, friends or just weary travelers step onto the set of history at Hotel Indigo® Durham, whilst you explore our ‘perfect little city’. Step in and see as the stained glass dapples the light in our Rotunda Bar.
Restaurant
Bowburn
Bowburn Hall Hotel was built in the early 1960s. Originally the hotel was a Country House for the first colliery agent at the local mine. Converted to a hotel during the 1960s by the current owners, the hotel now has 19 comfortable bedrooms.
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
Durham City
**Alfresco dining now available. Still offering: A Collection & Delivery Service if you're not yet feeling outdoor dining.**
Casual Thai Asian Dining based on a fusion of authentic street and market fresh foods where most dishes can be converted and…
Restaurant
Durham
Not just for golfers! Think traditional English classics. In The Clubhouse you will find a light-bite menu, offering tasty dishes from a classic English Breakfast to locally sourced prime beef burgers, homemade soups, gourmet speciality sandwiches…
Restaurant
Darlington
We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant, 1189 Bar and Kitchen.
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
New Coundon
Temporarily closed for refurbishment.
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