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Tearooms & Coffee Shops
Tuck into homemade treats at quirky cafes, tearooms and coffee shops.

Pubs & Bars
You’ll be spoil for choice when looking for places to refuel during your visit.

Taste Durham Award Winners
Look out for the Taste Durham award mark, proudly displayed at eateries across the county – a sign of great food and service.

Restaurants
Tuck into delicious food and drink at superb restaurants across the county.

Tasty Places to Stay
These tasty places to stay have all won awards for the quality of their food.

Local Produce
Pick up mouth-watering local food at farm shops or seek out innovative local producers from cheese makers to breweries across the county.

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Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant

Offering: A Collection Service With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant…

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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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The Dining Room

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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 near by, 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.

And to take your taste buds on a gastronomic journey, these two food trails will help you explore the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, experiencing great food and drink along the way.

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Eat, drink and be merry this summer in Durham

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Our guide to Durham’s unmissable summertime foodie events and experiences.

Escape the Everyday this summer in Durham

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Make summer 2021 truly unforgettable with amazing experiences in Durham.

Cosy Durham Pubs and Inns with open fires

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Father's Day 2021

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Say thank you to Dad this Father's Day with a unique experience or gift from Durham.

Trek and Tuck In

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Wonderful walks with tasty al fresco dining pit stops along the way.

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