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Sunday Lunch

Gather your loved ones and treat yourself to a leisurely Sunday lunch at our charming establishments in Durham.

With hearty roasts, savory sides, and indulgent desserts, our Sunday lunch offerings are sure to satisfy every craving. Sink your teeth into succulent cuts of meat, perfectly roasted to tender perfection, accompanied by fluffy Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables. Whether you prefer a classic roast beef with all the trimmings or a succulent roast chicken with stuffing, our Sunday lunch menus offer something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy quality time with family and friends as you savor the comforting flavors of a traditional Sunday feast. Join us for a memorable dining experience that's sure to become a cherished weekly tradition.

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  1. Exterior of The Rose and Crown

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    The Rose and Crown

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    Restaurant

    Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle

    Food is served daily in the fabulous bar at both lunch and dinner and evening meals can also be enjoyed in the Oak Panelled Restaurant. The menus reflect the superb produce from this rural region and combines well-cooked pub classic dishes with fine…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice 2020Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020 2020Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Rose and Crown
  2. External view The Stables Restaurant & Bar at Beamish Hall Hotel

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1295 reviews1295 reviews

    The Stables Restaurant & Bar

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    Restaurant

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Stables Restaurant & Bar
  3. Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 486 reviews486 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’.

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    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
    More info for Lord Crewe Arms
  4. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
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  5. Bar seating area at Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

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    Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant - seating around a stylish bar with soft lighting above.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 4772 reviews4772 reviews

    Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant

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    Durham City

    The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the classic British Brasserie in Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant. Guests will be tempted with an innovative menu, all complemented by breath taking views of…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 22:00
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  7. Thomas Wright House Sundays Dinner

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 511 reviews511 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.

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    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
  8. Rib Room Steak House & Grill at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 902 reviews902 reviews

    Rib Room Steak House & Grill at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Durham

    A truly exclusive dining experience. Offering a wide range of delicious locally sourced Meat, Fish and Pasta dishes.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
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  9. Exterior of Duke of York

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 547 reviews547 reviews

    Duke of York

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
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  10. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

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    Undercroft Café

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
    More info for Undercroft Café
  11. The Seaton Lane Inn

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 578 reviews578 reviews

    The Seaton Lane Inn

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    Seaham

    Firmly established on the food lovers’ map, The Seaton Lane Inn is open all day, every day offering excellent homemade dishes from dawn until dusk.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Seaton Lane Inn
  12. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 380 reviews380 reviews

    Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    Café

    Near Witton Gilbert, Durham

    A coffee shop on a real working farm. Light and spacious, warm by the fire in the winter, delicious hot and cold food.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Broom House Farm Coffee Shop
  13. The Victoria pub sign

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 25 reviews25 reviews

    The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms

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    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
    More info for The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms
  14. Dining area at Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1281 reviews1281 reviews

    Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    Restaurant

    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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  15. The front of Manor House

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1573 reviews1573 reviews

    The Manor House Hotel and Spa - The Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    West Auckland

    Our bright and contemporary restaurant is a great place to gather for a family dinner, a business lunch or an intimate dinner. Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    More info for The Manor House Hotel and Spa - The Restaurant
  16. An example of the afternoon tea Café Bowes makes featuring macaroons, scones and swan style biscuit.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1873 reviews1873 reviews

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Café

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
  17. The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

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    Restaurant

    Barnard Castle

    Traditionally a venue for fine dining, Gilroy's restaurant features the very best in local and continental produce and is open 7 days a week.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2023to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2013AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa
  18. The Kingslodge Inn

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 162 reviews162 reviews

    The Kingslodge Inn

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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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Kingslodge Inn
  19. Outdoor dining at Woodlands Venue Bar & Kitchen

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews

    Woodlands Bistro & Venue

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    Edmondsley

    Breakfast, lunch or dinner our menus are packed full of delicious dishes created by our expert chefs.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022
    More info for Woodlands Bistro & Venue
  20. Lumley Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 404 reviews404 reviews

    Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant

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    Chester-le-Street

    Offering: A Collection Service
    With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant at Lumley Castle is magnificent, providing a truly memorable experience.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:30

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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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