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  1. The Bowes Museum cafe

    Add Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Café

    Barnard Castle

    With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
  2. Seating area at Hotel Indigo Tinderbox Coffee House

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    Hotel Indigo Tinderbox Coffee House

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    Type:

    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
  3. Afternoon Tea: A selection of delicious sandwiches and treats at South Causey Inn.

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    South Causey Inn & Causey Bubble Dining Pods

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Stanley

    Nestled within the stunning Beamish Valley and very close to Durham and Newcastle City Centre, our country setting can cater for all your dining needs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 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 South Causey Inn & Causey Bubble Dining Pods
  4. Seats at Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Gainford

    Offering: A Collection Service
    The 2 AA rosette food showcases the best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with dishes that reflect modern British cooking.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 12:00 - 23:00

    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 Headlam Hall Restaurant
  5. Woman serving guests at Intervals Cafe

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    Intervals Cafe

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    Type:

    Café

    Durham City

    Intervals cafe offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta as well as tasty snacks, cakes and pastries.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Intervals Cafe
  6. Exterior of The Rose and Crown

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    The Rose and Crown

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice 2020Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020 2020Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Rose and Crown
  7. Dining area at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo

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    Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo

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    Restaurant

    9 Old Elvet , Durham

    Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats guests to signature steaks, timeless English and French classics, and a comprehensive selection of premium cocktails.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
  8. Victoria Inn

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    Victoria Inn

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    Pub/Inn

    Durham City

    The Victoria Inn has a Silver Star Listing on CAMRA's (Campaign for Real Ale) Inventory, where its listed interior it remains one of the best adverts anywhere for a friendly, unspoilt, thriving cask pub.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022
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  9. Customers in the Yurt Cafe

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    The Yurt Café at Raby Castle

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Staindrop

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Yurt Café at Raby Castle
  10. 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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for The Food Pit
  11. Man frying chips

    Add Davy's Fried Fish and Chip Potato Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Davy's Fried Fish and Chip Potato Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    Beamish

    Situated in the Edwardian Pit Village at Beamish Museum, Davy's Fried Fish and Chip shop offers authentically fried fish and chips served in newspaper.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Davy's Fried Fish and Chip Potato Restaurant
  12. Real ales at The Sticky Wicket Emirates Riverside Chester-le-Street

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    The Sticky Wicket

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for The Sticky Wicket
  13. 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
  14. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    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. Seating area at Ozone at Seaham Hall

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    Ozone at Seaham Hall

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Seaham

    Ozone is our pan Asian restaurant located within the Serenity Spa, offering authentic, yet innovative, menus in an informal atmosphere.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 11:00 - 22:00

    Awards

    • AA AA 1 Rosette 2016AA 1 Rosette
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Ozone at Seaham Hall
  16. Lumley Castle

    Add Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Chester-le-Street

    Offering: A Collection Service
    With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant at Lumley Castle is magnificent, providing a truly memorable experience.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
  17. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

    Add The Undercroft to your Itinerary

    The Undercroft

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
    More info for The Undercroft
  18. The Dining Room Seaham Hall

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    The Dining Room

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Seaham

    With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest ingredients right on our doorstep. It’s why our seasonal menu is drawn from the region we love. Varied, tasty and a little quirky, just like the people.…

    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
    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2016AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Dining Room
  19. Garden Room at The High Force Hotel

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    High Force Hotel

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Forest-in-Teesdale

    If you are looking for delicious food in Upper Teesdale then you've come to the right place.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for High Force Hotel
  20. Food from the Rectory Cafe

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    Eating out at Ushaw

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    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham

    The Refectory Cafe' Divines is open from 11:00 to 16:00, Wednesday to Saturday - offering a variety of lunches, both hot and cold (served from 12noon till 14:00), as well as tea and coffee, with a selection of soft drinks and ice-creams also…

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    From:
    4 July 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 14:00

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