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Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the…
Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
The Trinity Neighborhood. Newcomers, friends or just weary travelers step onto the set of history…
Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can…
The Rose and Crown
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the…
Headlam Hall Restaurant
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with…
Ushaw Café
Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm
The Tower Cafe
Our visitor centre offers excellent facilities including an interactive exhibition space, fully…
The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The…
The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
Dine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to…
Ozone at Seaham Hall
Ozone is our pan Asian restaurant located within the Serenity Spa, offering authentic, yet…
High Force Hotel and Waterfall
We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and…
Botanic Garden Café
Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly…
The Dining Room
With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest…
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats…
The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Join us for a delicious lunch at The Vinery, where we proudly present handcrafted dishes and treats…
Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Offering: A Collection Service With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant…
Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Palace, offering a warm welcome and a delicious…
- 1Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant
- 2Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
- 3Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
- 4The Rose and Crown
- 5Headlam Hall Restaurant
- 6Ushaw Café
- 7The Tower Cafe
- 8The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
- 9The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
- 10Ozone at Seaham Hall
- 11The Dunes Café
- 12High Force Hotel and Waterfall
- 13Botanic Garden Café
- 14The Dining Room
- 15Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
- 16The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
- 17Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
- 18Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
Food & Drink
The secret ingredient to the perfect break is enjoying great food and drink, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with what’s on the menu in Durham.
If you’re planning on exploring Durham’s great outdoors during your break, what better than enjoying a hearty lunch in a friendly pub along the way, or take some time out and indulge in a tasty homemade treat at a cosy café or tearoom. And after a busy day exploring the county’s heritage or award-winning attractions why not enjoy an evening of fine dining at a delicious restaurant.
Enjoy great food and drink in the shadow of Durham City’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, or break up your day by relaxing in one of the city’s many coffee shops. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking views of the Durham Dales as you tuck into local produce in amazing locations. And in the Vale of Durham and Durham Coast you will find award-winning eateries and more fantastic foodie experiences.
Durham provides some of the best places to eat and drink. Whether you are looking for restaurants in Durham City or visiting further afield you will be spoilt for choice.
Enjoy picnic areas nearby, as well as farmers markets and farm shops, simply treat yourself with an afternoon tea in Durham and over-indulge.
Did you know that Durham was the birthplace of English mustard, invented by Mrs Clements and first ground at a mill in Saddler Street in Durham City in the 18th Century? Today the county is still home to innovative local producers, including award-winning cheese makers, artisan bakers, brewers, butchers and farmers. Get a true taste of Durham by stocking up at one of the county’s farm shops, farmers markets or foodie events including the annual Bishop Auckland Food Festival and Seaham Food Festival.
For accommodation with award-winning food, view our list of tasty places to stay.
Tempt your taste buds