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From afternoon tea to a tasty lunch-time snack, you'll find a variety of cosy cafés and quaint tearooms in Durham just waiting to tempt your tastebuds.
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Restaurant
Durham City
Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The Undercroft. Set in a beautiful medieval space, don't miss their delicious homemade cakes and scones.
Café
Durham City
Dine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to pay admission to the gardens if you're only visiting the café, so you can drop in to enjoy a tasty treat anytime.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Toft Hill
If you’re looking for quality homemade food in Bishop Auckland, you must try The 68 Café.
Restaurant
Newton Aycliffe
Our 1744 Restaurant here at Redworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the hotel, serving exquisite dishes in lovely surroundings.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Sedgefield
Our visitor centre offers excellent facilities including an interactive exhibition space, fully equipped education room, gift shop, cafe and public toilets. The Tower Cafe is open daily offering a wonderful selection of home made soups, sandwiches,…
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Newbiggin
The café offers both hot and cold drinks as well as a variety of hot and cold food. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available.
Restaurant
Seaham
Firmly established on the food lovers’ map, The Seaton Lane Inn is open all day, every day offering excellent homemade dishes from dawn until dusk.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Durham
Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Lanchester
Offering: A collection service.
Our café/restaurant is fast gaining a reputation for high quality, freshly prepared food, served with a smile in a homely setting.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Darlington
Come and enjoy some sweet treats and savory pastries from our Raby menu at the Yurt Cafe, during your visit.
Brewery
Evenwood, Bishop Auckland
Welcome to our lovely little taproom. We pride ourselves in offering a great atmosphere in a comfortable setting where everyone is welcome. Whether its a cup of tea, some great craft beers, a cosy evening in our upstairs lounge or a good giggle with…
Restaurant
Gainford
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with dishes that reflect modern British cooking.
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’.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Barnard Castle
Offering: A Collection Service
Clarendon's is a traditional Tearoom with a contemporary twist. Local produce is always on the menu and all cuisine is freshly prepared, home-made and delicious!
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Hamsterley Forest
The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared sandwiches, soup, jackets and pasties and ice cream kiosk.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Tanfield Village
Offering: A Collection Service
Relax in our rustic cafe and bistro and take some time to enjoy delicious home cooked food, freshly prepared daily using the very best locally sourced ingredients.
Restaurant
Barnard Castle
Traditionally a venue for fine dining, Gilroy's restaurant features the very best in local and continental produce and is open 7 days a week.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Wynyard
Open daily and serving a delicious menu, the café is the perfect place to catch up with friends, have a natter with family, or perhaps enjoy a casual business lunch.
Café
Blackhall Colliery
Dunes is a brand new building overlooking Crimdon Beach.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Barnard Castle
Offering: A Collection Service
The Witham Café Bar is at the heart of the award-winning modern atrium that bridges the two older buildings. Licensed day and evening, we serve locally sourced, seasonal lunches and suppers, full afternoon tea, home…
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