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  1. Restaurants in Durham
    Restaurants
    Tuck into delicious food and drink at superb restaurants across the county.
  2. Pubs & Bars
    Pubs & Bars
    You’ll be spoilt for choice when looking for places to refuel during your visit.
  3. Local Produce
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    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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    Tuck into homemade treats at quirky cafes, tearooms and coffee shops.
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    Look out for the Taste Durham award mark, proudly displayed at eateries across the county – a sign of great food and service.
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    These tasty places to stay have all won awards for the quality of their food.
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  • Tea room and coffee shops in Durham

    Tearooms & Coffee Shops

    Tuck into homemade treats at quirky cafes, tearooms and coffee shops.

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    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 in Durham

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

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    Tasty Places to Stay

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

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Botanic Garden Café

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

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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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Hamsterley Forest cafe

The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared…

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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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Collage Restaurant

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

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The Yurt Café at Raby Castle

Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during…

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The Undercroft

Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The…

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The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees

The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees present a classic café menu with an ever-changing specials board. The…

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Headlam Hall Restaurant

The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with…

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Café 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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The Dining Room

With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest…

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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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Beamish Tearooms

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

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The Rose and Crown

The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the…

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Welby's at Ushaw

Welby’s is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 11am - 4pm

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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

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Intervals Cafe

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Food & Drink

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 nearby, 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.

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

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