Top Restaurants in Durham
Most Popular British food in Durham, England, United Kingdom
Reviews on British food in Durham, England, United Kingdom including Spudfellas, Tealicious Tearoom, Bells Fish Restaurant, Cross Keys Inn, Three Horse Shoes, Flat White Kitchen, Revolution Durham, Ebony Champagne Bar, Restaurant 17, Finbarr’s Restaurant
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10. Finbarrâs Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1006 reviews
Reviewed By Brian G
I have reviewed this restaurant on several occasions over the years, and each time I have praised it. We booked for Sunday lunch on 1st September, and have to say the quality of the food was superb. The restaurant was almost full when we arrived at 1.30pm giving a good atmosphere. We were shown to our table, and offered the wine menu. We were brought bread,water, and olives, and given the menu. Both my wife and I chose the soup of the day, as we had chosen soup before, and it was always excellent. My wife chose whipped ricotta (another starter) with garlic mushrooms. and I had the 2 course Sunday lunch which was soup and then fishcakes. Both meals were of the highest quality. Washed down with a bottle of Syrah Rose' it made for a perfect Sunday lunch. This restaurant is not pretentious in any way or over stated, but knows what it is about. The staff are friendly, and efficient. My meal including the discretionary 10% came to £73.15. Which is very good value. This is a top top restaurant.
9. Restaurant 17
Overall Ratings
4 based on 371 reviews
Restaurant 17 Has a Reputation for fresh cuisine. With world wide infulences all Home Made by a Talented Team of Chefs. Set within a Historic Grade II Listed Building on Elvet Bridge. The boutique inspired interior is stylish and contemporary, with lanter
Reviewed By Hameldaeme
Whenever Iâm in a place that I havenât been to before, TripAdvisor is my âgo toâ guide and so it was a leap of faith when I booked a table here. I neednât have worried though as it was very good and I would recommend it. The food was good and the staff where friendly and attentive .
8. Ebony Champagne Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 499 reviews
Reviewed By Anne P
Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary and invited guests from all over the country most had never been to Durham. Had pre-planned the excellent choice of food & drinks and had reserved tables in the conservatory.We were welcomed by the friendly staff who were very attentive all day. A great DJ played our tunes and itwas just was a fab day of laughter dancing and a wonderful atmosphere. Everyone complimented the food which was delicious and we were delighted the day had gone so well. Some of our guests went back for coffee the next day to enjoy both Ebony and the wonderful sights of Durham
7. Revolution Durham
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
You'll find us just west of the River Wear, on the bustling North Road and right in the heart of the city. From here, we'll be raising the bar... Bringing you the finest cocktails, delicious food and unforgettable nights out. Whether you're brunching, lun
Reviewed By David P
Plenty of offers in return for downloading their App. Downstairs is cosy but the upstairs terrace has a retractable roof so readily converts to outdoors if the sun is shining. Long happy hour with 2 cocktails for the price of one. Staff friendly and attentive. We have visited a couple of times at lunchtime. Friday evenings gets very busy. Food is averagely priced and fairly standard for this type of establishment - good but no real wow factor.Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Weâre glad you enjoyed your visit to our venue and took advantage of our app offers and hope to see you again some time soon! Many thanks, Revolution x
6. Flat White Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By caroleah2019
Visited this place with my husband and young children after finding out the Pancake Cafe which does wonderful gluten free pancakes was closed for a mini holiday. Their website appeared to claim that they offered gluten free pancakes too, so off we went. Queued for ages in the rain for breakfast only because people in front of us raved about it so much.Once we finally got a table, I was very disappointed to find that there were no gluten free pancakes, and the GF options were pretty minimal and weird for breakfast food. Ended up having a bacon sandwich with egg on burnt GF toast and the bacon was so over cooked, it crumbled and flew out the toast, pretty poor for â¬8.50. My husband who loves pancakes being from the States, thought the pancakes were awful, overcooked and considering the high price, thought it pretty poor that they didn't serve it with pure maple syrup (obviously a cheaper diluted version). Our lattes and mocha were served luke warm too. We also had to wait for ages for everything. As a family, we decided to delay our five hour trip back home to northern Scotland with the intention of filling up with a hearty breakfast/brunch for the long journey at this place... Not worth it at all! In conclusion, this place is totally pretentious and very over priced for what is served. Next time we visit Durham again, we'll make sure it's during a time when the far superior Pancake Cafe down the road is open.
5. Three Horse Shoes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By X5manticore
First time visit, nice looking place. Staff was friendly and helpful. Didn't wait long for food to arrive. The food was lovely ordered prawns for starter and duck for main. Prawns cooked nicely....the duck was cooked nicely as well. Prices are okay, as expected with most pub food. Would definitely come back and well recommended.
4. Cross Keys Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 367 reviews
The cross keys provides friendly service and a range of food for everyone. While we provide traditional homemade British classics we also have a specials board which covers cuisine from around the world. Our desserts are eclectic and traditional
Reviewed By JazzJPH
Bishop Middleham is a beautiful village. In it, lies the Cross Keys Inn - a fantastic restaurant. This pub sits on the main road through Bishop Middleham, where there is plenty of on-street parking. The dining area is quite large, but it doesn't feel open and exposed. The layout and decor is such that you do not feel cramped or even slightly bothered by other diners.We visited on a Wednesday night and it was quiet. Still, the staff were very attentive and friendly. The food came out in good time, we weren't sat waiting for long. My wife and I shared the Chicken Goujon starter which came with a side salad and orange slice which was a nice touch. It also came with a generous portion of barbecue sauce. We agreed it was very nice.For our mains, we both chose the beef and ale pie. We have found it difficult to come across a pub/restaurant that sells a proper beef and ale pie. By proper, I mean, most places are selling a dish with a pastry lid. That's no pie!! We were served proper pies here at the Cross Keys - a delicious beef and ale filling encased in shortcrust pastry. We could not give the pies higher marks - it would be tough to find better anywhere else!We love this pub and will plan on returning!
3. Bells Fish Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1140 reviews
Take-away.
Reviewed By H11LSW
I dined on a Friday evening, which followed a day that had been busier than expected, so some menu items were not available (lemon sole, plaice). I chose scampi rather than the cod or haddock options but the portion was just as generous, well-presented, tasty and enjoyable. The listed building has no scope to install draught beer but a choice of bottled beers, ciders, wines and soft drinks is available. I chose chocolate fondant for dessert, which was very good. The staff were helpful and enthusiastic and I believe part-time work is offered to students from Durham University.
2. Tealicious Tearoom
Overall Ratings
5 based on 549 reviews
Tealicious Tearoom offers a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy the 17 individual blends of loose leaf tea served in a collection of unique fine bone china tea cups. Fresh homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches made to order, makes a visit to Tealicious
Reviewed By Elizabeth G
If your perception is of tearooms being stuffy and you don't like that this is the place for you. I don't like cake so I avoid tearooms but one of my friends was adamant that we would go here and so three of us trooped in. I don't think I have ever had a more rapturous response. The head lady was bliss, the other customers talked to my friend because she always involves everybody. We had a wonderful couple of hours there. Because it's small everybody can hear you so perhaps apologies to the few who thought we were taking over but we got to talk to a gorgeous baby and her parents, a couple from Leicestershire and the waitress. What a lovely atmosphere.Now for me a meal without wine is breakfast so how relieved was I to find that they do prosecco and not just any prosecco, it was icy cold and dry and the day was warm and bright. The sandwiches were superb. We didn't have cake but if you go I would try some. You will be spoiled for choice.
1. Spudfellas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By alatbish2
Excellent soundtrack to match the top quality food. As a Bishop Auckland resident, I'm surprised to find somewhere I've never been thats so good. But I was very impressed on my first visit today. In Bondgate.Quirky and small on the outside, it has loads more to offer than spuds & even they are good. Burgers, dogs, wraps, and my own favourite burritos. Cosy inside, interesting decor, calm and relaxing ambiance with great music from the 60s and 70s - think rock, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles etc. Even has a beer garden.I'll call again.Alatbish2, thanks for great review. Super glad you enjoyed the place. We have big plans for its future . Hope to see you again soon.
