The best restaurants in County Durham North East

We popped in for a few after a dog walk, gentlemen servings was amazing service was amazing however after a short while a female bartender came on and she was so rude and disrespectful to us all and really ruined the mood and made the atmosphere very uncomfortable!

Went to Durham to visit family, we were so lucky that we found this absolute gem. We were immediately greeted by the friendly staff, the restaurant was small but so busy, and we were lucky to get a table. The food was hot and fresh, the service was spot on. The price was more than reasonable. Will be back soon!

Called for a Saturday tea and we were not disappointed. Fabulous quality and great portions. Not cheap but well worth the money. Will be a regular call for us now. Loads of amazing places to park up and eat so winner all round.

We called into lous for our lunch and had homemade quiche with salad and a hot beef sandwich with homemade chips.Both meals were absolutely lovely and the hot tea was very nice as well.Very friendly staff.We shall return.

we went to the only available pub with a pool of table only to find it covered over for a jam session.loud rock music that was very bad.very expensive place plus lets in young people that causes a bit of an edgy atmosphere no food on offer.very poor place

Fabulous little cafe based at the mining museum. A small but prefect menu with very reasonable prices and friendly staff.

Although it is stated that bar food is served, that is not the case. They no longer serve food. However, they serve a nice pint.

We always call in here when in Durham as i hate prepackaged sandwiches. Fresh and tasty. Husband recommends the New Yorker.

During the day, this is a delightful coffee shop with pastries, light breakfast items, and gelato. It has beautiful decor, welcoming staff, reasonable prices, and delicious gelato. Grab a seat outdoors to watch local traffic and enjoy your visit!

From a warm welcome by the staff, to excellent food served, this café is one of the loveliest I have ever been to. Perfect for couples, families, friends and solo outings... oh and dogs are welcome too!

Had surf and turf, lovely 8oz rump steak, 5 pieces of scampi with chips and peppercorn sauce for under £15. Lovely food and served piping hot, pleasant staff and very clean pub. Highly recommend, great value and friendly service.

Lovely food especially the bolams steak burgers Amazing food 👌 easy a five star 🌟✨️✨️✨️✨️ served with a smile by friendly people. The hut the old Eden ticket office you can get something from getting off the bus to going waiting for a bus with seating and there's plenty of parking space

The best pizza for miles around. Been ordering from here for years and never had a bad takeaway. Always absolutely delicious. THE BEST chicken nuggets we’ve ever tasted too - thoroughly recommend

Now called PLATFORM ONE- Fifteas Vintage Tearoom. Same type of seating indoor and outdoor but a brighter, fresher look with clearer signage. Cornedbeef pie was the order of the day. Nice light pastry and tasty filling. We took some jaffa orange cake back home and it was lovely and moist and delicious. Great pot of tea and a Cappuccino and much better service. A vast improvement on our last visit.

My friends and I decided to visit this tea room for a spot of lunch. It’s a quaint place that’s hidden from the main high street, The tearoom is welcoming and the staff were friendly and efficient. The food was lovely there was a good selection to choose from and everything was reasonably priced. We decided to have cake afterwards, it took us a few minutes to decide as they all looked delicious, the two we picked were really tasty. I will be recommending this place to family and friends and will definitely return in the near future!