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Tearooms & Coffee Shops

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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  1. front outside

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    Serendipity Cafe

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    Café

    Lanchester

    Join us at Serendipity Cafe for specialist coffees (including decaf and vegan options), teas, sweet and savory snacks.

    We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and regular specials.

    We are located on a main…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Serendipity Cafe
  2. Bishop’s Kitchen: Auckland Castle

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    Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project

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    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 Nov 2022to17 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
  3. Thomas Wright House Sundays Dinner

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 421 reviews421 reviews

    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    Bishop Auckland

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Thomas Wright House Restaurant
  4. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    Wharton Park Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Wharton Park Cafe, housed within the heritage centre of the park attraction in Durham City. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Wharton Park Cafe
  5. Beamish Tearoom

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 8149 reviews8149 reviews

    Beamish Tearooms

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Beamish

    Pies, stews and jacket potatoes, made with locally sourced ingredients and produce are among the delicious dishes on offer in the tearooms. Also available are hot and cold beverages and snacks.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Beamish Tearooms
  6. Bowlees Cafe

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    The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Newbiggin

    The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees present a classic café menu with an ever-changing specials board. The specials vary from delicious soups and hot sandwiches to omelettes and quiches. Vegetarian and gluten free options are readily available. 

    Dates

    From:
    16 Feb 2021to8 Dec 2022
    More info for The Ford Kitchen@Bowlees
  7. Seating area at Hotel Indigo Tinderbox Coffee House

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    Hotel Indigo Tinderbox Coffee House

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    Café

    9 Old Elvet , DURHAM

    Tinderbox Coffee House within Hotel Indigo Durham. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Hotel Indigo Tinderbox Coffee House
  8. The Food Pit Durham Seating Area

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    The Food Pit

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    Street food

    Durham

    Come join us at The Food Pit and experience Durham’s first street food hall.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for The Food Pit
  9. Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop at Durham Marriott

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    Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    At Paddy and Scott’s, we serve award-winning, artisan coffee in bright, bold, eclectic surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop
  10. Havelock's Restaurant at The Blackwell Grange

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    The Havelock Restaurant at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Restaurant

    Darlington

    THE HAVELOCK RESTAURANT

    The Havelock Restaurant offers an extensive a la carte menu together with an excellent and imaginative wine list.  Our Head Chef, Mark Raw, and his team work with the best farmers, butchers and fishermen sourcing local…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for The Havelock Restaurant at Blackwell Grange Hotel
  11. oswalds restaurant hallgarth

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 38 reviews38 reviews

    Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel

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    Restaurant

    Darlington

    Oswald’s restaurant is based in the main hotel. The dinner menu has been carefully crafted by our Head Chef to offer a more formal dining experience with dishes being made from locally sourced suppliers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel
  12. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Stanhope

    A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of homemade hot and cold meals, speciality teas and coffees, irresistible home baking and traditional Sunday lunches, served in a relaxing environment.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
  13. Knitsley Farm Granary Café food platter

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 591 reviews591 reviews

    Knitsley Farm Granary Cafe

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Knitsley Farm Granary Cafe
  14. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 312 reviews312 reviews

    Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    Café

    Near Witton Gilbert, Durham

    A coffee shop on a real working farm. Light and spacious, warm by the fire in the winter, delicious hot and cold food.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Broom House Farm Coffee Shop
  15. Vennels

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 778 reviews778 reviews

    Vennels Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Taking our name from the ancient alleyways leading to our spectacular 16th century building, Vennels is a truly unique venue.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Vennels Cafe
  16. Cafe Cheesedale sign

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    Cafe Cheesedale

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Butterknowle

    Café Cheesedale is the home of Teesdale Cheesemakers and the café reflects this with its cheese-centric menu. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Cafe Cheesedale
  17. Bayberry Hollow exterior

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 450 reviews450 reviews

    Bayberry Hollow

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Bayberry Hollow
  18. 1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 336 reviews336 reviews

    1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall Hotel

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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  19. Hardwick Park Visitor Centre at night

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 459 reviews459 reviews

    The Tower Cafe

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    Type:

    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,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for The Tower Cafe
  20. Bar seating area at Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

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    Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    Bowburn

    Bowburn Hall Hotel was built in the early 1960s. Originally the hotel was a Country House for the first colliery agent at the local mine. Converted to a hotel during the 1960s by the current owners, the hotel now has 19 comfortable bedrooms.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 21:00
    More info for Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant
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