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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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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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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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Beamish Tearooms

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

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Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum

With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can…

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Davy's Fried Fish and Chip Potato Restaurant

Situated in the Edwardian Pit Village at Beamish Museum, Davy's Fried Fish and Chip shop offers…

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Headlam Hall Restaurant

The 2 AA rosette food showcases the best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from…

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Ozone at Seaham Hall

Ozone is our pan Asian restaurant located within the Serenity Spa, offering authentic, yet…

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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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Intervals Cafe

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

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Virtual Seaham Food Festival

With this year’s Seaham Food Festival  cancelled, we wanted to make sure we do everything we can to…

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The Clubhouse at Rockliffe Hall Hotel

The Clubhouse offers a fantastic dining experience, with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and views…

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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 Orangery - Rockliffe Hall Hotel

Experience a unique foodie journey in Rockliffe Hall's flagship 3AA Rosette Orangery restaurant.

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Collage Restaurant

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the…

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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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Eating Out at Dalton Park

Whether it's kick-starting your day with a coffee from Starbucks or Cafe Thorntons, or if you are…

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Killhope Cafe and Shop (Museum to remain closed)

The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and…

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  • 1The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees
  • 2Botanic Garden Café - closed until early 2021
  • 3The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk - TAKE AWAY ONLY
  • 4Beamish Tearooms
  • 5Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
  • 6Davy's Fried Fish and Chip Potato Restaurant
  • 7Headlam Hall Restaurant
  • 8Ozone at Seaham Hall
  • 9Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
  • 10Intervals Cafe
  • 11Virtual Seaham Food Festival
  • 12The Clubhouse at Rockliffe Hall Hotel
  • 13Raby Castle Stables Tearooms - Open during busy times
  • 14The Orangery - Rockliffe Hall Hotel
  • 15Collage Restaurant
  • 16The Cafe on the Green
  • 17Eating Out at Dalton Park
  • 18Killhope Cafe and Shop (Museum to remain closed)
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#LoveLocal - many of the county’s restaurants, eateries and producers are offering vouchers, online ordering, collections and local deliveries – so you can continue to enjoy a taste of Durham during lockdown, whilst supporting your favourite businesses. 

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 Bishop Auckland Food Festival which is held every April.

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.

For accommodation with award-winning food, view our list of tasty places to stay.

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