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  1. Lumley Castle

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    Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant

    Chester-le-Street

    The elegant setting and superb food on offer in our award winning Knights Restaurant make it a popular choice for diners from far and wide. Subtle lighting, lavish furnishings, unobtrusive yet attentive service makes the Knights Restaurant truly…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • AA AA Rosette Award for culinary excellence 2022 - 2023 2023AA Rosette Award for culinary excellence 2022 - 2023
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  2. The dining area at Geko Japanese restaurant in Seaham Hall Serenity Spa

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    Geko at Seaham Hall

    Seaham

    Inspired by the Japanese word for moonlight, Geko reflects the tranquil beauty of County Durham’s starlit skies.

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    • AA AA 1 Rosette 2016AA 1 Rosette
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa 2023Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa
    • AA AA - 5 Star Red Award 2023AA - 5 Star Red Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • AA AA Notable Wine List Award 2023AA Notable Wine List Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023 2023Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023
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  3. Cast Iron Grill Restaurant

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    Cast Iron Bar, Grill & Terrace

    Durham City

    Cast Iron Bar is the place to visit for outstanding cocktails, draft beers, intimate nights out or drinks with friends.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  4. An example of the afternoon tea Café Bowes makes featuring macaroons, scones and swan style biscuit.

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    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

    Barnard Castle

    With Cafe Bowes' modern space and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.

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    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  5. Exterior view of Dunes Cafe

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    The Dunes Café

    Blackhall Colliery

    Dunes is a brand new building overlooking Crimdon Beach.

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  6. Dark wooden dining table with four chairs with a single candlestick in the centre. The room has a carpet with green walls.

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    Headlam Hall Restaurant

    Gainford

    Welcome to our award winning restaurant - serving the best local produce from the North East of England

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    • 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
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  7. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

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    Undercroft Café

    Durham City

    Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The Undercroft. Set in a beautiful medieval space, don't miss their delicious homemade cakes and scones.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
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  8. The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar - original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine.

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    The Hotspot 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.

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    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
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  9. Brasserie Quartier

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    Brasserie Quartier

    Durham

      French Inspired Dining in Durham City Centre

    Independent and family-run, Brasserie Quartier brings relaxed French-inspired brunch, lunch, dinner, wine and private dining to Durham city centre. Located in Prince Bishops Place, just moments…

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  10. People ordering food at Botanic Garden Café

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    Botanic Garden Café

    Durham City

    Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly prepared sandwiches using Northumberland Cheddar or a local Durham ham, jacket potatoes, soup, toasties or scones and cake - something for everyone.

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  11. Exterior image of the cafe

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    Curlew Cafe

    Bishop Auckland

    Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, special of the day or our delicious home-made cakes & bakes whilst enjoying the beautiful countryside views from our enclosed wooden decking area. Relax and catch-up with friends or family over an Afternoon Tea…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  12. A meal from the tasting menu at Faru - fine dining

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    Faru

    Durham City

    Restaurant Faru is the first restaurant from Jake and Laura Siddle. It is located in the heart of Durham city and takes its name from Old English meaning Journey.

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  13. The dining area at Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

    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.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
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  14. The Glass House restaurant with a table set for afternoon tea.

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    The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens

    Wynyard

    Open daily and serving a delicious menu, the café is the perfect place to catch up with friends, have a natter with family, or perhaps enjoy a casual business lunch.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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    Park Head Restaurant

    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.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  16. Tapas at El Castillo Bishop Auckland

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    El Castillo

    Bishop Auckland

    Classic Spanish flavours infused with Northern spirit in the heart of the historic town of Bishop Auckland.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024 2024Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  17. The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

    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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  18. Broom Mill Farm Kitchen

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    Broom Mill Farm Kitchen

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    The Mill Kitchen at Broom Mill Farm offers relaxed, honest dining rooted with a true field to fork ethos.

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  19. External view The Stables Restaurant & Bar at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    The Stables Restaurant & Bar

    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.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  20. Chatterbox Cafe

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    Chatterbox Cafe

    St Johns Chapel

    The famous Chatterbox Café, open 9-5, 7 days a week, in the lovely little market village of St John's Chapel, is waiting to welcome you to the North Pennines.

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