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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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The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk - TAKE AWAY ONLY

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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Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times

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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Beamish Tearooms

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

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

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    Lounge Bar

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    Restaurant

    Spennymoor

    A warm and welcoming atmosphere sets the Lounge Bar apart, making it the perfect place to enjoy good company with your favourite drink.

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    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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  2. Eating Out at Dalton Park

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    Murton, Seaham

    Whether it's kick-starting your day with a coffee from Starbucks or Cafe Thorntons, or if you are taking a break from hard days shopping in one of our restaurants, Dalton Park has something to satisfy everyone's appetite.

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
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  3. Bishop’s Kitchen: Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021

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    Bishop’s Kitchen: Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021

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    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of the Castle, and will offer a warm welcome, and a delicious range of tempting treats, serving a selection of soups, sandwiches, salads and cakes.

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    2 Nov 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  4. 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 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  5. Lamp Room Seaham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 920 reviews920 reviews

    The Lamp Room

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    Seaham

    Offering: A Collection Service
    The Lamp Room is a warm, welcoming coffee house and Bistro restaurant that's situated in a prime location on Seaham Harbour.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  6. Cafe Cenno

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    Cafe Cenno

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    Durham City

    Award winning family café. Champions of local produce.

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  7. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 280 reviews280 reviews

    Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    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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  8. Clarendon's

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 318 reviews318 reviews

    Clarendon's

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    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!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
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  9. Intervals Cafe

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    Intervals Cafe

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    Café

    Durham City

    Intervals cafe offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta as well as tasty snacks, cakes and pastries.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  10. 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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  11. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
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  12. 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
    More info for Lickety Split Creamery
  13. Vennels

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 742 reviews742 reviews

    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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  14. The Hub Kitchen

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    The Hub Kitchen

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Centrally situated in the main atrium, The Hub Kitchen serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and light refreshments.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021

    Awards

    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    More info for The Hub Kitchen
  15. Patisserie Valerie

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    Patisserie Valerie

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Offering: A Delivery Service
    At Patisserie Valerie you will discover only the best quality cakes and patisserie, continental breakfasts, lunches, the finest teas and coffees and an atmosphere that is unique to each location.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
    More info for Patisserie Valerie
  16. Beamish Tearoom

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7820 reviews7820 reviews

    Beamish Tearooms

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Beamish

    Pies, stews and jacket potatoes, made with locally sourced ingredients and produce are among the delicious dishes on offer in the tearooms. Also available are hot and cold beverages and snacks.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Beamish Tearooms
  17. Cafe Cheesedale sign

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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. 

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    More info for Cafe Cheesedale
  18. Kaffeehaus Amadeus

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 162 reviews162 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
    More info for Kaffeehaus Amadeus
  19. 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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  20. The Greenhouse Restaurant

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 547 reviews547 reviews

    The Greenhouse Restaurant

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    Lanchester

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

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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