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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.

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The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar - original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine.

The Hotspot Bar

The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar is an original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine that has been converted…

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Exterior of The Rose and Crown

The Rose and Crown

Food is served daily in the fabulous bar at both lunch and dinner and evening meals can also be…

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Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

Lord Crewe Arms

Once upon a time a 12th Century Abbot's Priory, The Lord Crewe Arms of today is humble, honest and…

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  1. The Cellar Door Main Dining Room

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1445 reviews1445 reviews

    The Cellar Door

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    Durham City

    Offering: A Collection & Delivery Service
    Contemporary relaxed fine dining riverside restaurant. Set within several floors below ground with an inconspicuous doorway on Saddler Street, leading down to a large dining area with external terrace…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 21:30

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
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  2. Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 488 reviews488 reviews

    Lord Crewe Arms

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    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’.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 20:30

    Awards

    • AA AA 1 Rosette 2024AA 1 Rosette
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2024Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  3. The dining area at Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 519 reviews519 reviews

    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    Bishop Auckland

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 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 Thomas Wright House Restaurant
  4. External view The Stables Restaurant & Bar at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1307 reviews1307 reviews

    The Stables Restaurant & Bar

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    Stanley

    Stables Restaurant and Bar is nestled behind Beamish Hall in a beautifully restored 18th-century stable block. The building retains its charming historic features, and offers a fantastic food and drinks selection.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  5. Garden Room at The High Force Hotel

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    High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Barnard Castle

    We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic…

    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 High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  6. Afternoon Tea: A selection of delicious sandwiches and treats at South Causey Inn.

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    South Causey Inn - Bar, Restaurant & Dining Pods

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    Stanley

    Nestled within the stunning Beamish Valley and very close to Durham and Newcastle City Centre, our country setting can cater for all your dining needs.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
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  7. The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar - original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine.

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    The Hotspot Bar

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
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  8. Restaurant with fireplace

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    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.

    Dates

    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
  9. Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar

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    Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar

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    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. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  10. Dining area at Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1288 reviews1288 reviews

    Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    Croxdale

    Bailey's Restaurant - the Honest Lawyer Hotel. The hotel’s renowned AA rosette awarded Baileys Bar and Restaurant. Food served all day, offering a quality combination of locally sourced food, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. exterior of Zen

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 2035 reviews2035 reviews

    Zen

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    Durham City

    Casual Thai Asian Dining based on a fusion of authentic street and market fresh foods where most dishes can be converted and spice levels adjusted..

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 23:00
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  12. A fireplace

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 277 reviews277 reviews

    Victoria Inn

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    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…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Dining area at Holi & Bhang

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 314 reviews314 reviews

    Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar

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    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…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
  15. The Victoria pub sign

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 26 reviews26 reviews

    The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms

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    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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    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
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  16. A sandwich

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 750 reviews750 reviews

    The King's Head Inn

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    Restaurant

    Great Ayton

    From breakfasts, lighter snacks and lunches through to hearty, evening meals and superb specials served during the evenings, you can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals all day, every day at The King’s Head Inn.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  17. Tomahawk restaurant

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 938 reviews938 reviews

    The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse

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    Durham City

    Situated on the bank of the river Wear this 500 year old building with panoramic views of medieval Elvet Bridge and the traditional City of Durham.

     A picturesque venue boasting two great concepts over two floors, The Boat-Club Cocktail bar…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  18. The Old Well Inn

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 187 reviews187 reviews

    The Old Well Inn

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    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Welcome to The Old Well Inn a traditional 18th Century Pub/Restaurant and award-winning CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  19. External image of the Curious Mr Fox in Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 185 reviews185 reviews

    The Curious Mr Fox

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    Durham City

    Serving refreshing drinks, tasty food and hosting fantastic events, plus we also have function rooms for your celebrations.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Fir Tree Country Hotel - external

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 259 reviews259 reviews

    The Fir Tree Country Hotel

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    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
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