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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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Bowlees Cafe

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 Tearoom

Beamish Tearooms

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

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Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021

Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021

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

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Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times

The stalls of the old horses in the Raby Castle stables have been incorporated to create a…

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The Cafe on the Green

The only licenced café where you can enjoy freshly made sandwiches and toasties, delicious fruit…

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The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk - TAKE AWAY ONLY

The newly extended and refurbished Hamsterley cafe is set in the heart of Hamsterley Forest, an…

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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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  • 1The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees
  • 2Beamish Tearooms
  • 3Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021
  • 4Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times
  • 5The Cafe on the Green
  • 6The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk - TAKE AWAY ONLY
  • 7Intervals Cafe
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  1. Cake at REfUSE Cafe

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    REfUSE Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Chester-le-Street

    Offering: A Collection & Delivery Service
    In April 2018 REfUSE opened a “Pay As You Feel” café on the high street in Chester-le-Street. Built by volunteers, run by volunteers, and fuelled by food waste, it is a beautiful place of inclusive community…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  2. Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times

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    Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times

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    Staindrop

    The stalls of the old horses in the Raby Castle stables have been incorporated to create a comfortable and quaint setting. Many of the stalls still have the name plaques of the horses that once were housed there.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

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    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    More info for Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times
  3. Killhope Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 18 reviews18 reviews

    Killhope Cafe and Shop (Museum to remain closed)

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2020to3 Nov 2021Open 10:30 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2020to3 Nov 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Killhope Cafe and Shop (Museum to remain closed)
  4. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  5. The Cafe on the Green

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 223 reviews223 reviews

    The Cafe on the Green

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    Durham City

    The only licenced café where you can enjoy freshly made sandwiches and toasties, delicious fruit scones with jam or an indulgent slice of cake, whilst enjoying the unrestricted views of Durham Cathedral and Castle on a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
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  6. marriott Bar 1815 Daytimel

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    The Brew Bar

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    Durham City

    The Brew Bar in Durham city centre provides the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the city views. Its a great place to enjoy light bites, an afternoon tea treat, classic cocktails and of course, a glass of Champagne.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 11:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  7. Fifteas Vintage Tearoom

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    Fifteas Vintage Tearoom

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    Bishop Auckland

    Fifteas Vintage tearoom in Bishop Auckland. We have some amazing cakes in the tearooms. Keep your eyes peeled for cake of the day and get yourself along for a slice of loveliness. Try our fabulous Fifteas afternoon tea or cream tea any time.

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  8. Robineau Café breakfast

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    Robineau Cafe

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    Café

    Darlington

    Robineau Café and Patisserie is a Parisian style boutique in the North of England, a secret gem nestled in the village of Cockerton on the outskirts of Darlington, not far from the A1(M).  Established in 2007, Frédéric and Jane Robineau specialise…

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  9. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 280 reviews280 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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  10. The Greenhouse Restaurant

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 547 reviews547 reviews

    The Greenhouse Restaurant

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Lanchester

    Step into the Greenhouse Restaurant for a warm welcome and delicious food.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  11. Cafe courtyard, paving, grassed area, bbq

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    Thorpe Farm Restaurant & Café

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Our Courtyard Restaurant is open to everyone whether you are on the road travelling and need a break or whether you are planning a few hours here to enjoy Thorpe Farm Centre or simply meeting friends and family for a catch up.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
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  12. The Aviator Bistro

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 79 reviews79 reviews

    The Aviator Bistro

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  13. Kaffeehaus Amadeus

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 163 reviews163 reviews

    Kaffeehaus Amadeus

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Lanchester

    Offering: A Collection Service
    A taste of vienna in the heart of County Durham. Enjoy great coffee, cakes, bread, and chocolate. We believe in quality and freshness and therefore all our products are made and prepared on site and my coffee is as…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  14. Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 384 reviews384 reviews

    Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021

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    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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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021
  15. Bayberry Hollow exterior

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 429 reviews429 reviews

    Bayberry Hollow

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Tanfield Village

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Relax in our rustic cafe and bistro and take some time to enjoy delicious home cooked food, freshly prepared daily using the very best locally sourced ingredients.

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  16. The Tavern

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    The Tavern - Hallgarth, The Manor House Durham

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    Restaurant

    Durham City

    Join us in the Tavern for light bites, hearty meals, and a cocktail or two.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    More info for The Tavern - Hallgarth, The Manor House Durham
  17. Selection of seasonal cakes at The Cafe Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    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 2020to31 Dec 2021

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    More info for The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens
  18. Bradley Burn Farm Cafe

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    Bradley Burn Farm Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Wolsingham

    Wholesome dishes prepared using many local ingredients. The specials board changes daily and always includes home-made soups, quiches and puddings.

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    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
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  19. InDurham Loyalty Card

    InDurham Loyalty Card

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    Coffee Shop

    Sign up for an InDurham Loyalty Card to take advantage of the exclusive discounts being offered by Durham’s amazing businesses across the City.

    When you’re visiting Durham City you can use your InDurham Loyalty Card to make great savings at a…

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  20. Lickety Split Creamery

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 865 reviews865 reviews

    Lickety Split Creamery

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Seaham

    The North East's premier 1950's style ice cream parlour and juice bar.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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