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Tearooms & Coffee Shops

From afternoon tea to a tasty lunch-time snack, you'll find a variety of cosy cafés and quaint tearooms in Durham just waiting to tempt your tastebuds.

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People ordering food at Botanic Garden Café

Botanic Garden Café

Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly…

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Hamsterley Forest cafe

The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared…

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Customers in the Yurt Cafe

The Yurt Café at Raby Castle

Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during…

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The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees

The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees present a classic café menu with an ever-changing specials board. The…

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Beamish Tearooms

Pies, stews and jacket potatoes, made with locally sourced ingredients and produce are among the…

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Welby's at Ushaw

Welby’s is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 11am - 4pm

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Intervals Cafe

Intervals cafe offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh…

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  • 3The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
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  • 6Welby's at Ushaw
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  1. Greenhouse Restaurant

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 572 reviews572 reviews

    The Greenhouse Restaurant

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    Lanchester

    Step into the Greenhouse Restaurant for a warm welcome and delicious food. Whether a light snack or a more substantial meal is what you have in mind, you’ll find it in our mouth watering menu.”

    Our afternoon tea is a firm favourite with no need…

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  2. Welby's Cafe

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    Welby's at Ushaw

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham

    Welby’s is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 11am - 4pm

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    16 Jan 2023to1 Apr 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00

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  3. Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop at Durham Marriott

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    Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop

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    Durham City

    At Paddy and Scott’s, we serve award-winning, artisan coffee in bright, bold, eclectic surroundings.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  4. Clarendon's menu

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    Clarendon's

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    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Clarendon's is a traditional Tearoom with a contemporary twist. Local produce is always on the menu and all cuisine is freshly prepared, home-made and delicious!

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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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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  5. The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

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    The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Durham City

    Dine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to pay admission to the gardens if you're only visiting the café, so you can drop in to enjoy a tasty treat anytime.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  6. Killhope Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    Cowshill

    The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and lots more. Ingredients are organic or locally sourced where possible.

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    1 Apr 2023to31 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 17:00
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  7. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

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    The Undercroft

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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 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
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  8. The Aviator Bistro

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    The Aviator Bistro

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    Bishop Middleham, Sedgefield

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Open to the public, serving breakfast, coffee and cake and hot food all day plus fully licensed & available for private hire.

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    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  9. Outdoor dining at Woodlands Venue Bar & Kitchen

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    Woodlands Bistro & Venue

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    Edmondsley

    Here at Woodlands Bar Venue and kitchen we are just a hop skip and jump from County Durham's city centre. Nestled in the beautiful County's countryside which we call home, away from the hustle and bustle. Make your visit a real day out with our…

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  10. People ordering food at Botanic Garden Café

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    Botanic Garden Café

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    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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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  11. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    Stanhope

    A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of homemade hot and cold meals, speciality teas and coffees, irresistible home baking and traditional Sunday lunches, served in a relaxing environment.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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    Lanchester

    Join us at Serendipity Cafe for specialist coffees (including decaf and vegan options), teas, sweet and savory snacks.

    We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and regular specials.

    We are located on a main…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  13. The 68 Cafe

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    The 68 Cafe

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    Toft Hill

    If you’re looking for quality homemade food in Bishop Auckland, you must try The 68 Café.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 09:00 - 16:30
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  14. Image of the seating area at The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo.

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    The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham

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    Café

    9 Old Elvet , Durham

    In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The Neighbourhood prides itself on being a local hang out spot for all. We like to keep things local and looked to our neighbourhood to find our coffee provider,…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Recommended on Restaurant GuruRecommended on Restaurant Guru
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  15. Vennels

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    Vennels Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Taking our name from the ancient alleyways leading to our spectacular 16th century building, Vennels is a truly unique venue.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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  16. Selection of seasonal cakes at The Cafe Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  17. Cheeseboard

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    Cafe Cheesedale

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    Butterknowle

    Café Cheesedale is the home of Teesdale Cheesemakers and the café reflects this with its cheese-centric menu. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  18. Bishop’s Kitchen: Auckland Castle

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    Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.

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    23 Mar 2023to30 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
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  19. couple eating food inside Café Bowes

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    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Barnard Castle

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

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  20. Hamsterley Forest cafe

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    The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

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    Hamsterley Forest

    The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared sandwiches, soup, jackets and pasties and ice cream kiosk.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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