You are here > Home > Food & Drink
this is featured
Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can…
High Force Hotel and Waterfall
We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and…
Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Offering: A Collection Service With exquisite food and elegant surroundings the Knight's Restaurant…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and…
The Tower Cafe
Our visitor centre offers excellent facilities including an interactive exhibition space, fully…
El Castillo
Classic Spanish flavours infused with Northern spirit in the heart of the historic town of Bishop…
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats…
The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared…
Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of…
Botanic Garden Café
Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly…
The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
Dine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to…
Collage Restaurant
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the…
Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, offering a warm welcome and a delicious…
The Rose and Crown
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the…
Ushaw Café
Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm
Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
The Trinity Neighborhood. Newcomers, friends or just weary travelers step onto the set of history…
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library…
- 1Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
- 2High Force Hotel and Waterfall
- 3Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
- 4Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
- 5The Tower Cafe
- 6The Dunes Café
- 7El Castillo
- 8Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill: Hotel Indigo
- 9The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
- 10Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
- 11Botanic Garden Café
- 12The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
- 13Collage Restaurant
- 14Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 15The Rose and Crown
- 16Ushaw Café
- 17Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
- 18Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
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.