Food & Drink

The Cellar Door

Name: The Cellar Door
Address: 41 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU, Durham, GB
Telephone: 0191 383 1856
Price range: ££

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 Visit website

About The Cellar Door

The Cellar Door occupies a spot on Saddler Street, the main route up towards the cathedral, but the real draw is at the back: floor-to-ceiling windows give diners extensive views over the River Wear and the restaurant's own rear garden, some of which is used to grow produce for the kitchen. The setting makes it a popular choice for a relaxed lunch or an evening meal in the centre.

The menu is modern European, changing with the seasons, and the riverside outlook lends the room a calmer feel than its busy street frontage suggests. It is a long-standing fixture on the Durham dining scene and suits both casual visits and more of an occasion. Tables by the windows are sought after, so booking is worthwhile.

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