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Number of results: 38
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Restaurant
Durham City
Walkergate is Durham's premier city centre leisure destination. Situated in the heart of Durham, it offers a selection of stylish bars and family restaurants around open terraces.
Pub/Inn
Durham
Live music, cold Guinness, and great craic–Katie O’Brien’s has it all!
Pub/Inn
Beamish
**Our restaurant is now open for alfresco dining from Monday - Thursday 12pm - 6pm and Friday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm. Still Offering: A Collection Service**
Perched high looking across the Beamish conservation valley lies Red Row Estate. A glorious…
Restaurant
Newton Aycliffe
Whether you are visiting us for lunch, evening meal or special occasion you won't be disappointed with our menus designed by our team of fantastic in house chefs.
Restaurant
Durham City
From breakfasts fit for a king, to light bites, lunches, evening meals and daily changing specials showcasing local Durham produce, The Kingslodge Inn is the place to come to enjoy delicious home-made food created by our talented kitchen team.
Restaurant
Darlington
We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant, 1189 Bar and Kitchen.
Bar
Stanley
The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar is an original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine that has been converted into a unique, private, state-of-the-art cocktail bar in County Durham.
Eat Out to Help Out
Chester-le-Street
A Sports Bar serving great ales, wholesome food, and a kids menu so there’s some good all rounders for all the family.
Restaurant
Barnard Castle
We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic…
Pub/Inn
Barnard Castle
Offering: A Collection Service
Welcome to The Old Well Inn a traditional 18th Century Pub/Restaurant and award-winning CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Bar
Barnard Castle
The cosy and intimate Dickens Bar is a lovely place to enjoy a drink at The Morritt, whether a traditional cask ale or an aperitif before dinner.
Restaurant
Durham
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa's Pembertons Rotisserie and Carvery is open from 0700 until 2200 daily, serving good food all day long. It is extremely popular and a vast range of food is available from sandwiches and patisserie to a Sunday lunch.
Restaurant
Blanchland
Once upon a time a 12th Century Abbot's Priory, The Lord Crewe Arms of today is humble, honest and never overstated. This is the kind of food that will make you think ‘I really must do this more often’.
Restaurant
Durham City
**Our outdoor terrace is now open for alfresco drinks and dining! Book your table below or pop over any time.**
Cosy Clubs celebrate the joys of relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a fabulous, welcoming setting: think aristocratic abundance…
Restaurant
Crook
We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, new surroundings, whether you’re staying in the hotel, having a meal in our restaurant or just a quiet drink in the bar.
Restaurant
Great Ayton
From breakfasts, lighter snacks and lunches through to hearty, evening meals and superb specials served during the evenings, you can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals all day, every day at The King’s Head Inn.
Pub/Inn
Witton-le-Wear
Traditional family run pub offering real ales, cosy restaurant and wood burning stove creating a warm family friendly atmosphere. Outside Area, beer garden, large car park, cosy en suite bedrooms
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Restaurant
Bishop Auckland
Serving timeless classics with a twist.
We make the most of locally sourced produce, most of which is sourced from the Walled Garden at Auckland Castle.
Restaurant
Croxdale
Bailey's Restaurant - the Honest Lawyer Hotel. The hotel’s renowned AA rosette awarded Baileys Bar and Restaurant. Food served all day, offering a quality combination of locally sourced food, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.
Restaurant
Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the charming Oak Panelled restaurant or more informally in the characterful bar. There is also an excellent selection of wines from around the world as well…
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