Food & Drink

Veera Indian Dining & Bar

Contemporary Indian restaurant and bar on North Road, in the former Alishaan site, serving traditional dishes with signature cocktails in a refreshed dining room.

50-51 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF Visit website

About Veera Indian Dining & Bar

Veera Indian Dining & Bar opened in June 2026 on North Road, taking over the well-known site that traded for years as Alishaan, close to the railway station and the bus station at the top end of the city centre. Following an extensive refurbishment, it offers traditional Indian cooking alongside a cocktail bar, aiming for a more contemporary sit-down dining experience than a standard curry house while keeping the emphasis on authentic flavours and quality ingredients. The restaurant was formally opened by the Mayor of Durham, and Durham BID has pointed to it as a fresh investment in the city's hospitality scene. Its central position makes it an easy choice for a meal in the heart of Durham, whether before a night out or as a destination in itself. As with any new opening, it is worth booking ahead at weekends and confirming current opening hours.

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Veera Indian Dining Opens on Durham's North Road

The well-known former Alishaan site on North Road has reopened as Veera Indian Dining & Bar, a contemporary Indian restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Durham.

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