Durham has a mixture of the traditional and exotic foods, from typical English taste dishes to these with international influences. Although eating and drinking is not inexpensive but there are a wide range of restaurants and pubs that can suit until the most discerning palate.

Durham City attracts thousands of tourists and dominated by students from around the world offers the County’s biggest variety of eating and drinking venues. To wander the city’s winding streets is to experience many different types of restaurants and you can start around the Market Place.

There are also plenty of Indian and Chinese restaurants as well as intimate bistros and a thriving café scene. The city’s pubs, many of which date back several centuries, are lively and many serve good quality food as well as fine ales.

You could also try one of the County’s hotels. Perhaps the most spectacular setting can be found at Chester-le-Street where Lumley Castle dominates the landscape. With its wood-panelled walls and intimate side rooms, a visit to this luxury hotel is a highly enjoyable experience. Also you can go ahead the Durham Marriott Hotel, Royal County, in Old Elvet, right in the heart of Durham City.

Restaurants in Durham

Pubs, Cafes & Bars in Durham

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