Michelin. British and European cuisine.
Google Maps 4.9/5
Facebook- 98% recommend.
Tripadvisor 4.9/5
#1 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru #1 of 410 restaurants in Durham
TheFork- 9.7/10
Restaurantji- 4.9/5
Intravel- #20 of 237 restaurants in Durham
The Northern Echo- 5/5 (Oct 2023)
Deli by Coarse sandwich delivery on Uber Eats (4,7/5) and Deliveroo
Featured in: This is Durham
JamieChanceTravels
Leading Restaurants
Country and Town House- A Chef's Guide to Durham
Living North
Michelin Guide
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The Good Food Guide
Wanderlog
Harden's
Mentioned on Instagram by: @katyjourno
@north_east_food_news
- Online booking available
- Seasonal tasting menu, changes every 6 weeks. Local ingredients
- Also choice of vegetarian menu
- 6 course tasting menu and 3 course lunch menu
- Wine pairing available
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Steakhouse and Churrasqueria
Google Maps-4.8/5
Facebook- 98% out of 100% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.9/5
#2 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #2 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Intravel- #8 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Featured in: JamieChanceTravels
This is Durham
Life in Durham
Wanderlog
Mentioned on Instagram by: @familylifewiththesmiths
@lunchingwithloz
@rebbeebee
- Online booking available
- Private dining room can be booked
- Gourmet salad bar
- Children 10 and under eat free (one child per adult)
- Option of unlimited meat cuts, bottomless salad bar and unlimited hot sides
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Turkish Cuisine
Google Maps- 4.7/5
Facebook- 100% recommend
Tripadvisor -4.8/5
#3 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #3 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.8/5
OpenTable- 4.8/5
Intravel- #37 of 285 restaurants in Durham
Take Away The Menu- 4.7/5
The Northern Echo- 4.5/5 (October 2023)
Delivery with: Deliveroo (4.7/5), Uber Eats (4.6/5), Just Eat (5/5)
Featured in: JamieChanceTravels
This is Durham
Life in Durham
Squaremeal
Wanderlog
Mentioned on Instagram by: @manicmumdaysnortheast
@sarahs_sw_diary
@lienohu
@katyjourno
- Online booking available
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available
- Also lunch menu 12-4 PM Sunday-Fri (sit in only), 1 and 2 course offers.
03
Address: 66 Sadler Street Ground Floor, Durham DH1 3NP
Address: Reform Pl, North Rd. Durham DH1 4RZ
Address: The River Walk, Durham DH1 4SL
Sharing plates. Breakfast and Brunch
Google Maps-4.9/5
Facebook- 100% recommend
TripAdvisor- 4.9/5
#5 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #25 of 410 restaurants in Durham
The Fork- 9.5/10
Intravel: #47 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Featured in: The Good Food Guide
Life in Durham
SquareMeal
Postcard.inc
JamieChanceTravels
Living North
Wanderlog
Harden's
Mentioned on Instagram by: @katyjourno
@geordie.scran
@the.northlife
@lunchingwithloz
@hamilylife
@eats_with_nic
- Online booking available
- Dog friendly downstairs
- Also brunch Tue-Fri 9:30 am-12 pm and Sat 9 am-12 pm
- Breakfast last orders 11:30 am. Kids breakfast available
- Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options
04
Caribbean cuisine
Google Maps- 4.9/5
Facebook- 98% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.9/5
#6 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #105 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.9/5
Intravel-#9 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Take Away The Menu- 4.9/5
Also delivery with: Just Eat (2.25/5) , Deliveroo (4.6/5) and Uber Eats (4.3/5)
Featured in: This is Durham
Life in Durham
JamieChanceTravels
Wanderlog
Dishcult
The Riverwalk Durham
Mentioned on Instagram by:@thecalvertclan
@believe_in_magic1
@mackemlife
@high_life_north
@the_weirdough_
@countryheartdeb
@rachaellouiseb
@jennylinlifts
@mel_t_80_
@manicmumdaysnortheast
@3_square_meals
- Online booking available
- Private space upstairs for hire, up to 30 guests, with own dedicated bar
- Bottomless "beach" brunch- 90 minutes. Everyday until 5 pm and until 3 pm on Saturdays. Maximum 12 people per table Sunday-Friday and 8 people on Saturdays.
- Midnight brunch, 90 minutes. Sun-Thurs from 8:30 pm onwards
- Cocktails 2 for £13 all day, every day.
- Also open for breakfast from 10 am.
- Vegetarian and vegan options available
- Blue Light card holders, NHS, teachers or military get 25% discount via the app
- App gives exclusive gifts, secret cocktails and more.
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Pizzeria
Google Maps-4.8/5
Facebook- 80% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.8/5
#8 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- 126 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Intravel- #14 of 285 restaurants in Durham
Three Best Rated- 5/5 for pizzas
Happy Cow- 4/5
Also delivery: Ubereats (4.4/5), Deliveroo (4.7/5)
Featured in: Living North (December 2023)
Northeast Family adventures
Postcard.inc
Newcastle Eats
Chronicle Live (December 2023)
Wanderlog
Zmenu
Reviewbritain.com
The Northern Echo (October 2023)
Palatinate (October 2023)
Insider Media (November 2023)
Mentioned on Instagram by: @hannah_woodcock
@sophia_and_williams_world
@mackemlife_
@ganforbaitlike
@gourmetnortheast
@fatbottomfoodie
@geordiescranners
@lilmisspiggyy_
@high_life_north
@baitwithkate
- Online booking available
- Party package option, for parties of 13+, £32.5 per person
- Vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well.
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Address: 53 North Rd, Durham DH1 4SF
Address: Unit R07 The Riverwalk, Durham DH14SL
Address: 30-31 Silver St. Durham DH1 3RD
Turkish Cuisine
Google Maps-4.7/5
Tripadvisor- 4.7/5
#9 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #7 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.7/5
Intravel- #16 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Takeaway The Menu- 4.6/5
Dishcult- 4.86/5
Chamber of Commerce- 4.6/5
Also delivery: JustEat (5/5)
Featured in: This is Durham
Timeout (August 2024)
JamieChanceTravels
Wanderlog
Mentioned on Instagram by: @fatbottomfoodie
- Online booking available for up to 6 people. If more than 6 people, calling is advised.
- Choice of outdoor dining during the summer.
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.
- Children's menu is also available
- Lunch menu may be available 11:30 am-4 pm. Confirm with server at restaurant.
- Kitchen's last orders 8:59 pm
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Cantonese Fusion cuisine
Google Maps- 4.6/5
Facebook- 98% out of 100% recommend
TripAdvisor- 4.6/5
#7 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #24 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.6/5
Intravel- #25 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Featured in: The Northern Echo (Oct 2025)
This is Durham
Time Out (August 2024)
JamieChanceTravels
Living North
Prestige Student Living
Unique Hideaways
While I'm Young
Wanderlog
Harden's
Mentioned on Instagram by: @fatbottomfoodie
- Online booking available
- If interested in group dining, get in touch by phone or email.
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available
- 10% discount for Durham University students and staff.
- Early bird option: 4 course meal. Minimum 2 people. £35 per person. Mon-Thurs 17:00-18:45. Last booking 18:30.
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09
Address: 21 Silver Street, Durham DH1 3RB
Address: 17 Hallgarth Street, Durham DH1 3AT
Burgers and American-Style Food
Address: 39 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU.
Google Maps- 4.5/5
Facebook- 92% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.2/5
#15 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #40 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji-4.5/5
Happy Cow- 4/4
Ratings +-5/5
Intravel- #26 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Featured in- This is Durham
Creative Tourist
Everything Durham
Touch Local
Appetite Magazine
The Northern Echo (April and August 2024, December 2025)
Wanderlog
Rachael’s Thoughts
Evendo
Business Durham
Z Menu
Bring the Pooch
Life in Durham
JamieChanceTravels
Mentioned on Instagram by: @geordie_scranners
@believe_inmagic1
@newgirlintoon
@eatingaroundthetoon
@scranwithsmok
@sammyjo_pxx
@thenorthernist
@lilmisspiggyy_
@lucy_liftyourlife
@w11lvw
@countryheartdeb
@foodie_explorers
@tinks.foodandfitness
@carolinemariataylor
@rachelcasey
@thedrunkenduckdurham
@petite.blondine
@fatbottomfoodie
@baitwithkate
- Online booking available
- Dog friendly
- Option of alfresco dining on terrace
- Private Room can be booked for up to 30 guests, email to enquire
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free choices too
- Frozen cocktail of the day + frozen margaritas
- Kids menu
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Address: 62-63 Front Street, Pity Me, Durham DH1 5DE
Google Maps- 4.2/5
TripAdvisor- 4.5/5
#4 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru: #141 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Intravel: #10 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Featured in: JamieChanceTravels
This is Durham
Life in Durham
While I'm Young
Wanderlog
Mentioned on Instagram by: @north_east_kids
- Riverside heated beer garden
- Cocktail bar on ground floor
- Himalayan dry aged steaks
- Happy Hour Sunday to Friday from 12 pm. Pints of Peroni- 2 for £9. 2 for 1 cocktails all day Sunday to Friday and Sat 8 pm-1am (Bank Holidays and key dates excluded)
- Online booking available
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
- Sunday lunch menu. 1,2 and 3 course offers available. Sunday roast also served 12 pm-4 pm
- Also has a children's menu
- Bottomless lunch and supper club. Unlimited drinks for 2 hours. £36.95 per person. Maximum 10 drinks per person.
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Steakhouse and cocktail bar
Italian cuisine
Address: Elvet Riverside, Durham DH1 3AF
Google Maps- 4.6/5
Tripadvisor- 4.7/5
#12 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru: #8 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.8/5
Intravel- #15 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Evendo- 4.6/5
Featured in: Premier Inn Durham webpage
Three Best Rated
Z Menu
Everything Durham
This is Durham
Visit North East England
Wanderlog
Mentioned on Instagram by: @robinarmstrong
- Pizza or pasta £9.50 during Happy Hour
- Also available for private hire
- Vegetarian and gluten free options
- Lunchtime specials Monday to Saturday 12- 2 pm. 2 course and 3 course offers.
- Sunday Lunch 12 pm-4 pm
- Children's meals available all day, every day..
Thai and pan-asian cuisine
Google Maps- 4.5/5
Facebook- 92% recommend
Tripadvisor:- 4.3/5
#11 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #107 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.3/5
Intravel- #19 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Yelp- 3.3/5
Trustpilot-2.8/5
Featured in: Live The World
This is Durham
Zmenu
Cool Place
Sugarvine
Eric Knows
Wanderlog
Premier Inn Durham webpage
Life in Durham
Mentioned on Instagram by: @newcastlecravings
@hannah_woodcock
@durhammamastyle_
@gingerhearts
- Online booking available
- 10% discount for Durham University students and staff on daytime menu 11 am-5pm
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options too
- Allergen menu available
- Options for children on daytime menu
- Private events and parties are possible in the garden area. Email restaurant to enquire.
- Takeaway collection via website or Zen2Go app.
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Indian cuisine
Google Maps -4.3/5
Facebook- 94% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.6/5
#10 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #11 of 410 restaurants in Durham
The Fork- not rated yet
Restaurantji- 4.2/5
Intravel- #53 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Happy Cow-4/4
Also delivery with: Deliveroo (4.5/5)
Featured in: This is Durham
Via Michelin
Wanderlog
Harden's
Mentioned on Instagram by: @the_weirdough_
- Online booking available
- 15% discount if ordered via the website for collection
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Students get £15% discount for in house dining (food only), Sundays to Thursdays during term time
- Student Wednesday night deal: £15 for a chicken classic dish or vegetarian/vegan/subzi dish with a side dish and a bottle of beer
- Cocktail happy hour (buy one get one free, selected ones only), 5-6 pm, Sundays to Thursdays
- Christmas party menu £25 per person (£35 pp for Premium one)
- Separate party room for up to 25 people, call to enquire
- Outdoor dining area but no bookings taken, first come first served
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British pub
Google Maps- 4.3/5
Facebook- 100% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.6/5
#13 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #4 of 13 restaurants in Langley Park
Intravel- #50 of 58 pubs in Durham
Restaurantji-4.8/5
Review Britain-4.5/5
Yelp- not yet reviewed
Pubs Galore- 8.5/10
Chamber of Commerce- 4.6/5
Featured in: This is Durham
- 14th century traditional real ale pub with local beers among the choices
- Dogs welcome
- Food served until 8 pm everyday and until 5 pm on Sundays
- Open from 3 pm weekdays and 12 pm weekends
- All ingredients supplied locally
- Sunday lunch menu popular, booking recommended
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Address: Court Lane, Durham DH1 3JS
Address: The Avenue, Durham DH1 4DX
Address: 11 Front Street, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR
Mexican, Tex-Mex and Mediterranean cuisine
.Google Maps- 4.7/5
Facebook-98% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.5/5
#14 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #72 of 410 restaurants in Durham
Intravel- #55 of 285 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.8/5
Happy Cow-4/4
Yelp- 4.2/5
Coeliac Sanctuary- 5/5
Ratings +- 5/5
Three Best Rated- 4.9/5 for Mexican restaurants in Durham
Airial Travels- 4.6/5
Delivery with: Deliveroo (4.5/5)
Featured in- This is Durham
Wanderlog
Sugarvine
Life in Durham
Z Menu
Big Red Directory
Prestige Student Living
Visit North East England
Zoominfo
Next Door
- Booking online available up to 6 people
- For more than 6 people call the restaurant
- 10% discount for takeaway collection, not during happy hour or with deliveries.
- Gluten free and vegan options too.
- Changing selection of desserts
- Happy Hour: 20% off food bill (Monday to Thursday 5-6:30 pm)
- 15% off for students all day every day except Happy Hour
- Closed on Sundays
15
Indian cuisine
Google Maps 4.5/5
Facebook- 96% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.7/5
#17 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #91 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji- 4.1/5
Open Table- 5/5
Intravel- #67 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Sugarvine- 4.9/5
Takeawaythemenu- 4.6/5
Yelp- 4.5/5
Northern Echo- 5/5 (May 2023)
Happy Cow- 3.5/4
ThreeBestRated- 5/5 for Indian Restaurants in Durham
Quandoo- 4.8/6
Ratingsplus-5/5
Review Britain- 4.5/5
Also delivery with: Deliveroo (3.9/5)
Featured in: This is Durham
Northern Echo (Feb 2025)
Wanderlog
Favouritetable
Visit North East England
Squaremeal
Big Red Directory
- Online booking is available
- Uses local ingredients
- Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options as well
- Spiciness in dishes can be adjusted by levels from mild/medium to very hot
16
Mediterranean Bar, pinchos and tapas
18
Google Maps- 4.3/5
Facebook- 96% out of 100% recommend
TripAdvisor- 3.8/5
#79 of 284 restaurants in Durham.
Restaurant Guru- #42 of 254 pubs & bars in Durham.
Intravel- #72 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Featured in: Living North
Life in Durham
Wanderlog
The Riverwalk Durham
Mentioned on Instagram by: @north_east_kids_
- Closed on Mondays and closed on Tuesdays in January
- Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options as well
- Children's menu available
- Also choice of pinchos, 4 for £10 or £3.50 each
- On Saturdays, litre jug of traditional sangria + 6 pinchos of your choice for £30
- Buffet £20 per person, cold buffet £15 per person (suitable for larger groups of 20-100 people)
- Grazing boards for 10-30 people at £15 per head
- Sunday lunch 12- 3pm. Booking essential over the phone
- Mother's Day menu with choice of 1,2 or 3 courses. Booking advised.
- Bottomless Brunch- £35 per person, unlimited for up to 1 hr 45 min for tables up to 10 people.
- Afternoon tea for 2- includes 2 glasses of prosecco and a pot of tea or coffee £45 or with a bottle of prosecco or house wine £60. Minimum of 48 hours notice
- Resident DJ every Saturday from 3 pm. Check website for other performers throughout the year.
Address: 48 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3ET
Address: 84 Claypath, Durham DH1 1RG
Address: 16 The Riverwalk, Durham DH1 4SJ
The Travellers Rest Witton Gilbert
Google Maps 4.5/5
Facebook- 90% recommend
Tripadvisor 4.3/5
#1 of 1 restaurant in Witton Gilbert
Restaurantji- 4.6/5
Restaurant Guru- #183 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Also delivery with: Just Eat (only Sunday Lunch)- 5/5
Featured on:
Northern Echo (August 2025)
MSN
This is Durham
CAMRA
Newcastle Eats (March 2026)
Find Me a Pub
- Grill Night every Thursday: 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 drinks £40
- Lunchtime Special: Mon-Fri 12-4 pm, two main meals for £21.95
- Curry Night every Wednesday from 4 pm- Two courses special for £14.95
- Quiz Night- every Sunday 7 pm
- Bottomless Brunch- Every Saturday for 2 hours- £38 per person
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British pub
Address: Front St, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TQ
Cocktail bar, lounge and European cuisine
Google Maps- 4.0/5
Tripadvisor- 5/5
#16 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru- #29 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Open Table- 3.8/5
Featured in: Life in Durham
This is Durham
Everything Durham
Mentioned on Instagram by: @thisisdurham
- Live music and dinner shows on certain dates (check website)
- Cathedral views and riverside seating
- Private dining for different events available (enquire on website, email or over the phone)
- Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options too
- Supper club: Main course served with a beer, wine or soft drink. £25 per person
- Fizz Friday: bottle of Prosecco for just £25, available from 6–8pm
- Signature Saturday: two handcrafted cocktails for £20, served from 2–4pm and 6–8pm
- Relax Sunday: shared bottle of house red or white wine for £24,
- Afternoon tea: £21.95pp Includes 4 hours of complimentary parking
- Afternoon tea with fizz: £25.95pp. Includes 4 hours of complimentary parking
- Online booking available on opentable..co.uk
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Address: Framwellgate Waterside Inside Radisson Blu, DH1 5TA
Restaurant 17
Google Maps-4.3/5
Facebook-98% recommend
Tripadvisor- 4.5/5
#19 of 284 restaurants in Durham
Restaurant Guru-#65 of 393 restaurants in Durham
Intravel- #133 of 237 restaurants in Durham
Restaurantji-4.5/5
Open Table: 4.4/5
Go To Where- 4.3/5
Ratings Plus- 5/5
Wheree- 9.1/10
ZMenu- 4/5
Chamber of Commerce- 4.3/5
Evendo-4.3/5
Citymaps.uk-4.5/5
Featured in: This is Durham
Time Out (Aug 2024)
Hey-Restaurants
Trip.com
SquareMeal
Wanderlog
ConcertHotels.com
- Closed Sundays and Mondays
- Online booking available on Open Table
- Will reopen with new name soon.
19
Address: 17 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA
Fusion cuisine