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Independent Durham restaurant serving a six-course tasting menu of modern British small plates using local, seasonal produce, changing every few weeks.
Reform Place, North Road, Durham, DH1 4RZ
0191 380 5776
Faru
Fine-dining restaurant near the cathedral quarter offering five- and ten-course tasting menus of local and British produce from an open kitchen.
29 Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RD
The Cellar Door
Modern European restaurant on Saddler Street with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Wear and a rear garden used to grow some produce.
41 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
0191 383 1856
Zen
Long-running Thai and pan-Asian restaurant on Court Lane in the city centre, known for its striking interior and regularly changing cocktail list.
Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS
0191 384 9588
Finbarr's Restaurant
Established British and European restaurant set in Aykley Heads House on the northern edge of the city, serving traditional dishes with a modern twist.
Aykley Heads House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS
0191 307 7033
Brasserie Quartier
Independent, family-run French-inspired brasserie in Prince Bishops Place serving coffee and light lunches by day and a seasonal dinner menu by night.
Prince Bishops Place, Durham, DH1 3UL
0191 452 2211
Lebaneat
Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant on North Bailey serving shawarma, mixed grills and mezze, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
47 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET
0191 384 6777
Tango
Independent burger restaurant on Saddler Street serving twists on the classic burger alongside Middle Eastern-influenced dishes and in-house desserts.
39 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
0191 303 9039
Flat White Kitchen
Independent brunch and coffee spot on Saddler Street, set across several floors of a restored historic townhouse near the cathedral.
40 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
0191 384 0725
Vennels Cafe
Long-established cafe and tea room hidden up a narrow vennel off Saddler Street, set within a historic multi-floor building.
Saddlers Yard, off Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP
Riverview Kitchen
Family-run independent cafe on Silver Street with views over the River Wear, serving cooked breakfasts, brunch and homemade bakes.
20 Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RB
0191 384 5777
Cafédral
Cosy, family-run first-floor cafe at the top of Saddler Street near the cathedral, known for homemade scones and hot chocolate.
Owengate House, Owengate, Durham, DH1 3HB
07939 230732
Maple Patisserie
Family-run patisserie and coffee shop at The Riverwalk, making cakes, tarts and pastries with locally sourced ingredients.
Unit 25a, The Riverwalk, Durham, DH1 4SL
07890 647754
The Dun Cow
Grade II listed traditional pub on Old Elvet, parts dating to the fifteenth century, serving cask ales in a historic snug and lounge.
37 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN
0191 386 9219
Market Tavern
Traditional pub in the Market Place at the heart of the city, serving pub classics with a selection of ales, lagers and ciders.
27 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
0191 386 2069
Victoria Inn
Grade II listed Victorian pub on Hallgarth Street, built in 1899, with a preserved historic interior on CAMRA's National Inventory.
86 Hallgarth Street, Durham, DH1 3AS
Ye Old Elm Tree
One of Durham's oldest inns, on Crossgate, serving a rotating range of cask ales, and a recent local CAMRA City Pub of the Year.
12 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PS
The People's Bookshop
Volunteer-run independent bookshop in Prince Bishops Place dealing in affordable second-hand and new titles, with a strong political, labour and local-history focus.
Unit 19, Prince Bishops Place, Durham, DH1 3UJ
07421 519667
The Record Shed
Independent vinyl record shop inside Durham Market Hall that buys, sells and trades records across a wide range of genres.
Units 67 & 73, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Bramwells Jewellers
Family-run independent jeweller on Saddler Street stocking modern, traditional and designer jewellery, plus repairs, alterations and second-hand pieces.
72 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP
0191 386 8006
Gavin Shelley Jewellery
Bespoke jewellery workshop and shop off Saddler Street where designer-maker Gavin Shelley hand-crafts rings, pendants and earrings in gold and silver.
Saddlers Yard, Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP
0191 383 1221
Claypath Delicatessen
Independent delicatessen and cafe on Claypath selling carefully sourced continental and local produce, including regional cheeses, breads, oils and chutneys.
57 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QS
0191 340 7209
Market Hall Wines
Independent wine merchant inside Durham Market Hall stocking wines, craft beers, artisan spirits and local producers' fayre.
Units 4/5, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Circle Vintage
Family-run vintage boutique in a listed building on Saddler Street offering vintage, retro and pre-loved designer clothing and accessories.
41-42 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
Durham Cathedral
A masterpiece of Norman architecture and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the shrine of St Cuthbert and free to enter for worship and visits.
The College, Durham, DH1 3EH
0191 386 4266
Durham Castle
A Norman castle on Palace Green forming part of Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site, now part of the University and open to visitors by guided tour.
Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW
Gala Theatre
Durham's main theatre and cinema on Millennium Place, hosting comedy, music, dance, drama, opera and film throughout the year.
Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA
03000 266 600
Oriental Museum
The only museum in the North East devoted entirely to the art and cultures of Asia and North Africa, with collections spanning Egypt, China, Japan and beyond.
Elvet Hill, off Elvet Hill Road, Durham, DH1 3TH
0191 334 5691
Palace Green Library
Durham University's historic library and exhibition galleries on Palace Green, between the cathedral and castle, home to archives, special collections and public displays.
Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
0191 334 2932
Durham Market Hall
A Victorian indoor market in the city's Market Place, home to dozens of independent traders selling food, gifts, crafts and specialist goods.
Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
0191 384 6153
Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre
Durham's main public leisure centre near the riverside, with swimming pools, a gym, sports hall, dance studio and exercise classes.
Walkergate, Freeman's Place, Durham, DH1 1SW
03000 268 488
Maiden Castle Sport and Wellbeing Park
Durham University's main sports complex on Stockton Road, with a fitness centre, classes and pitches used by students, staff and local clubs and members.
Maiden Castle, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3SE
0191 334 2178
Durham Amateur Rowing Club
A long-established rowing club on the River Wear at Old Elvet, offering learn-to-row courses for beginners as well as competitive and recreational rowing.
City Boathouse, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
0191 386 6431
Twenty Three Hair and Beauty
Independent hair and beauty salon in Gilesgate offering cutting, colour, extensions and a barbershop, plus nail and lash treatments under one roof.
23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HX
0191 383 1734
Shuck Salons
Hair and beauty salon on North Road in Durham city centre offering cutting, colour, toning, extensions and nail care, with strong customer reviews.
51 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF
The Keep Barbershop
Traditional British barbershop on historic Saddler Street in Durham city centre, offering cuts and grooming from an experienced team.
47 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
0191 386 9827
Claypath Dental Practice
Family-run independent dental practice on Claypath in Durham city centre, providing NHS and private care plus cosmetic treatments and adult orthodontics.
71 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT
0191 386 5375
Concept Eye Clinic
Independent opticians and eye clinic on Saddler Street offering advanced eye examinations, contact lenses, dry-eye treatments and designer eyewear.
8 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP
0191 384 9770
Simon Berry Optometrist
Independent optometrist in Gilesgate offering comprehensive eye examinations, contact lenses, hearing care and specialist support for patients with additional needs.
The Jam Pot, 41 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HX
0191 375 7544
EMG Solicitors
Durham-based law firm and certified B Corp offering Court of Protection, family, conveyancing, wills and probate, education and mental health law services.
Abbey House, Abbeywoods Business Park, Durham, DH1 5TH
0191 500 6989
J W Wood Estate Agents
Long-established independent, family-based estate agent on Old Elvet handling sales, lettings, auctions, surveys and valuations across Durham and the county.
7 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
0191 392 0925
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors
Chartered accountancy office at Belmont Business Park offering audit, tax, business advice, corporate finance and insolvency to businesses and organisations.
Finchale House, Belmont Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TW
0191 384 8581
Leonard's Coffee House
Independent cafe, kitchen and bakery tucked away in Fowler's Yard, a courtyard of craft units off Back Silver Street, known for its breakfasts and freshly baked goods.
1 Back Silver Street, Fowler's Yard, Durham, DH1 3RA
0191 384 0647
Flat White Café
The small original branch of the Flat White brand, tucked down an alley off Elvet Bridge, serving speciality coffee and brunch, distinct from its larger sister site Flat White Kitchen on Saddler Street.
21a Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
Treats Café & Tea Room
Long-running family-run cafe and tea room on Silver Street, trading since 1984, serving all-day breakfast and brunch, lunch, cakes and traditional afternoon tea.
27-28 Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RD
0191 386 0925
Whitechurch
Independent whitewashed freehouse on Church Street Head, open since 2018, combining a coffee and deli counter, a bar and a kitchen serving brunch, lunch and Sunday roasts.
29 Church Street Head, Durham, DH1 3DN
0191 386 8897
Chapters Tea Rooms
Independent tea room and cafe set over two floors of a Grade II listed building on Elvet Bridge, serving breakfast, lunch, home-made scones and cakes, and afternoon tea.
16-17 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
0191 386 0649
The Court
Bar and restaurant on Court Lane, reopened in August 2026 after a major refurbishment of the historic former Court Inn, serving cask ale alongside pub classics and bistro-style dishes.
Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3AW
0191 328 0690
The Nook
A 100% vegan and gluten-free bakery stall inside Durham Market Hall, offering sweet and savoury bakes made on site and catering for coeliac and other dietary needs.
The Nook, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
Market Cheese and Deli
Cheese counter and delicatessen inside Durham Market Hall, stocking a wide range of cheeses including many from the North East, plus jams, chutneys, honeys and biscuits for cheese.
Market Cheese and Deli, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
0191 384 4943
BookWyrm
Independent bookshop in Durham Market Hall, opened in 2022, specialising in titles from small and independent presses alongside a strong LGBTQ+ selection.
BookWyrm, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
The Plant Man
Houseplant and garden stall in Durham Market Hall, trading since 2016, stocking indoor and outdoor plants including cacti, succulents, bonsai and houseplants, plus pots, compost and accessories.
The Plant Man, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
The House of Eden
Independent gift and home fragrance shop in Durham Market Hall, founded in 2020, selling candles, wax melts, reed diffusers and self-care items alongside gifts and accessories.
The House of Eden, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
How Bazaar
Turkish homewares and gifts stall in Durham Market Hall, specialising in Turkish mosaic lamps and also selling rugs, throws, ceramics, jewellery and other imported goods.
How Bazaar, Durham Market Hall, Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
The Mugwump
Long-established independent gift shop on Saddler Street, trading since 1966, selling glassware, ceramics, cards, candles, soft toys, homewares and clothing across three floors.
37 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
0191 386 1282
Woven
Award-winning independent gentlemen's outfitters at Elvet Bridge, established in 2010, offering menswear, tailoring, suit hire, made-to-measure and an in-house alterations and dry cleaning service.
21 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
0191 374 1002
Elvet & Bailey
Social-enterprise gift shop in Prince Bishops Place, run by Creative Spaces Durham CIC, selling handmade and ethically sourced gifts from a community of more than 40 local artists, crafters and makers.
23 High Street, Prince Bishops Place, Durham, DH1 3UJ
07307 620744
A Wing and a Bear
Natural dyeworks, wool shop and craft workshop space at Fowler's Yard, selling British and locally produced wool, naturally dyed and undyed yarn, spinning fibres and knitting and crochet accessories.
Studio 5, Fowler's Yard, Back Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RA
Durham City Cricket Club
Community cricket club at the Green Lane ground on Old Elvet, playing in the Durham Cricket League, fielding senior men's and women's sides alongside a broad junior section.
Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
0191 386 9959
1st Framwellgate Moor Scout Group
Long-established Scout group serving Framwellgate Moor and the north of Durham from its own scout hut, running Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections for local children and young people.
The Scout Hut, Newcastle Terrace, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EG
4th Durham (Gilesgate) Scout Group
Scout group serving Gilesgate and the east of Durham, with Beavers meeting at St Giles Church Hall and Cubs, Scouts and Explorers at nearby Gilesgate Primary School.
St Giles Church Hall, Church Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QQ
19th Durham (Neville's Cross) Scout Group
Scout group serving Neville's Cross and the west of Durham, meeting at Nelson Hall behind St John's Church, with sections for younger children through to teenagers.
Nelson Hall, Neville's Cross Bank, Durham, DH1 4PJ
Driver Skills North East
Long-established Durham driving school with a team of DVSA Approved Driving Instructors, offering manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses and refresher sessions across the city and surrounding villages.
19 Hamilton Row, Waterhouses, Durham, DH7 9AU
0191 374 9083