Eat & Drink in Durham
Restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways, bakeries, and food events — the best places to eat and drink in Durham.
Upcoming Events
View all →Durham Food Producers' and Crafters' Market (November)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Market Place
FREEDurham Christmas Festival 2026
9am-6pm (Sun to 5pm) · Durham city centre
Free (Palace Green marquee from £1)Durham Christmas Festival 2026
Times vary · Palace Green
Free outdoor markets; Palace Green marquee entry charge appliesGateshead Antiques and Vintage Fair
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Gateshead International Stadium
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The Best Italian Restaurants in Durham
From Durham's longest-running independent trattoria on Saddler Street to a cosy Claypath favourite, our guide to the best Italian restaurants in the city.
The Best Pizza in Durham
Where to go for pizza in Durham, from a grand PizzaExpress on Saddler Street to a family Italian in an old railway station and a proper Gilesgate takeaway.
The Best Indian Restaurants in Durham
From a fine-dining pumphouse to a 30-year-old bistro under the cathedral, our guide to the best Indian restaurants and curry houses in and around Durham City.
The Best Butchers in Durham
A guide to the independent butchers in and around Durham City, from award-winning family shops to the traditional stalls in the Market Hall.
Quiz Nights in Durham: Where to Test Your Trivia
A neighbourly guide to Durham's pub quizzes, from smartphone rounds on Saddler Street to snug little £1 nights. Quiz nights move, so always confirm the current time with the pub.
Date Night in Durham: Romantic Restaurants, Bars and Things to Do
Where to eat, drink and wander together in Durham, from riverside fine dining and hidden gin bars to a twilight walk beneath the cathedral.
Local Places
Full directory →Biedronka
Food & DrinkPolish-British tasting-menu restaurant in the farmhouse at South Causey Inn near Stanley, from former Restaurant Hjem head chef Marek Dziedzic.
Coarse
Food & DrinkIndependent Durham restaurant serving a six-course tasting menu of modern British small plates using local, seasonal produce, changing every few weeks.
Faru
Food & DrinkFine-dining restaurant near the cathedral quarter offering five- and ten-course tasting menus of local and British produce from an open kitchen.
The Cellar Door
Food & DrinkModern European restaurant on Saddler Street with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Wear and a rear garden used to grow some produce.
Zen
Food & DrinkLong-running Thai and pan-Asian restaurant on Court Lane in the city centre, known for its striking interior and regularly changing cocktail list.
Finbarr's Restaurant
Food & DrinkEstablished British and European restaurant set in Aykley Heads House on the northern edge of the city, serving traditional dishes with a modern twist.