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The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse

Elvet Riverside
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3AF

Tel: 0191 386 6210

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Tomahawk restaurant
  • Tomahawk restaurant
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  • Outdoor seating with river view

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Situated on the bank of the river Wear this 500 year old building with panoramic views of medieval Elvet Bridge and the traditional City of Durham.

 A picturesque venue boasting two great concepts over two floors, The Boat-Club Cocktail bar (ground floor) & riverside heated beer garden plus the recent addition of the Tomahawk Steakhouse (first floor) bringing with them their famous Himalayan dry aged steaks.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
918 reviews
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.4 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.6 of 5 stars
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      48
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    Recent Reviews:

    • emmawD8204FZ
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Amazing🫶🏻
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 24th June 2025
      Couldn’t recommend more. We are always more than satisfied when we eat here. Food is amazing and staff are super friendly and attentive. Thank you Liam and Gracie for the wonderful service. ❤️ Read full review
    • Nigel M
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Anniversary lunch
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 25th June 2025
      Great view, fantastic service and top quality food. Gracie was lovely 😀 Watching the river boats with a couple of pints was a perfect way to relax Read full review
    • Elizabeth K
      Fab Experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 28th June 2025
      Lovely food excellent service and didn’t hold back on the drinks . We had a fab time . Gracie our server rounded our day off with her friendly manner . Read full review
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    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
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    Monday - Tuesday10:00 - 23:00
    Wednesday - Thursday10:00 - 00:00
    Friday - Saturday10:00 - 01:00
    Sunday10:00 - 23:00
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