Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham
53 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"The food is good. The price is reasonable for what you get. The service was great and I loved the place. It is cozy and warm. Such a good place for a..."
Karen Gonzalez
"Fantasic place, good atmosphere, really good food, well priced, extremely good drink options.
Friendly place considering im not local.
Well mannered..."
Scott Kenyon
"Excellent pub, great beer, great food. The beer was Timothy Taylor Landlord in excellent condition. To eat I had the Belly Busta all day breakfast,..."
Nigel Watts
"One of my favourite places for food and gin in Durham. I have been coming here for years. Food great portions and has good choices for vegetarians...."
Caroline Ellis
"Meals are really beautifully presented, and you'll have to go a long way to find a more interesting menu. From pizzas, burgers and steaks to camel..."
Lynn P
"Fab pub food. Very well priced. Good selection of gins and real ale. Love..."
"We went for Afternoon Tea, It was very nice and we even took some home as there was plenty, we have several Pots of tea and were not charge extra as..."
Mags Kennedy
"We had a lovely Christmas dinner here this week. We’ve been coming here a few years and this one was the best yet! The service was spot on - well..."
Debbie Santer
"Stayed here last night just for a little night away, stayed here for dinner and had breakfast the next morning. Everything was perfect I couldn't..."
Courtney Deeley
"Would highly recommend staying here. A few wee teething issues but overall very helpful and friendly staff. Accommodation, food and drink were spot..."
Andy Martin
"Went for the carvery yesterday, absolutely perfect plate of food, everything fresh and hot and tasty - naughty amount of butter in the mashed potato..."
Deborah Barker
"Me and my husband celebrated our wedding at Hallgarth manor the week before Christmas, it was nothing short of amazing! The hotel has recently been..."
Laura Carter
"Had a lovely late lunch and a drink in The Tavern today. The food was spot on & well worth the money and the service was great too- Leigh made sure..."
Kate Younger
"Stayed here last night for our 20th wedding anniversary, we held our wedding reception at the Hallgarth Manor on 1st August 1998! When I contacted..."
Katherine Rich
"Fabulous place, great restoration done & a little bit still on going. The staff are great make you feel very welcome & like members of the family...."
Phil Wilkinson
"We had our wedding here 11/11/17 absolutely fantastic day from start to finish . Food was fantastic . Stayed night before staff can't do enough for..."
Susan Steel
"We had a lovely experience at Hallgarth manor. We had fish and chips and it was better than any fish and chip shop. Lovely staff, great attention to..."
"Couldn’t have wished for a better experience today, our server Rachel was so attentive and lovely, nothing was a bother for her. Drinks were..."
Georgia Stevenson
"A lovely venue, the aesthetics of the place are lovely. We sat in a booth, very comfortable and love the additional fairy light touch. We didn’t..."
Emily Davison
"Visited here for food and drinks on Monday and it was great. Beautiful bar with great staff and delicious food. The Long island Iced teas were 2 for..."
Vicki Reavley
"Absolutely stunning brunch venue and delicious food. Special mention to Rachel our waitress today who went above and beyond to ensure we had a fab..."
ellie JF
"We went to the S&L Durham for a bottomless brunch for my and a friends birthday (10 people) Bear the waiter was so happy, friendly and had great..."
Victoria Giusti
"Food was amazing! Lots of drinks always checking if you need more. Lots of choice. Defo recommend bottomless brunch. Caitlin was..."
Emily Ward
"Great selection of cocktails on 2 for 1, we had pina coladas, sangria and a cosmo. We used the app to order our drinks, which was so easy and avoided..."
Gill
"Danielle was professional and attentive and made our bottomless brunch a joy. She took time out to chat to us and was very pleasant. My butter..."
jude smith
"A really good atmosphere today. However - the barman didn’t know how to put salt on the margarita cocktails - just accepted this but a proper bar..."
Chris Little
"Danielle was our waitress today. Aw wow! What an amazing waitress! So attentive, so funny, an absolute joy! Great vibes and great energy!! Deserves a..."
"Lovely stay. Staff exceptional. Everyone without exception was friendly and helpful. Special shout out to ( I think) Wayne?? Lovely red haired ..."
shay shaw
"I literally can’t describe how great this place is. Came here for lunch and was not disappointed in the slightest. The staff are friendly and..."
JMC Arts
"Very convenient location close to Durham city centre.
The staff were friendly and always smiling.
The rooms were clean and spacious. Bonus the..."
Sotirios
"The staff is really good and accommodating, I had a trouble with warm water which was my mistake but they helped out and offered if I wanted to..."
Raza Rizvi
"Really enjoyed our weekend at the Honest Lawyer. Our room was very clean, comfortable with everything we needed even a lovely view! The breakfasts..."
Angela Dewhurst
"Lovely pub with with plenty of rooms if your in the area for a day or 2.
Food was lovely staff were really friendly and helpful. Only had a lite..."
ianburke69
"Lovely service 😊 let us book in early friendly stuff , well situated car park. an easy walk to the rooms , Rooms themselves spacious with modern..."
Sam Poole (Thatsampooleguy)
"The night reception was excellent as we was very late getting there , He was absolutely fantastic 👏 . Very friendly. I had a good chat with him,..."
Tracey Smart
"Attended a Wake, the service was pretty good, food was good quality and there was plenty to go round.
Ate an evening meal which was decent value for..."
Keith D
"The Honest Lawyer Hotel Restaurant offers a diverse menu with delicious dishes that impress. From appetizers to main courses and desserts, the food..."
DJ Navid London
"Lovely staff. Breakfasts are excellent. Nice rooms. Super convenient for visiting..."
jeremy williams
"Great venue location wise for Miners Gala. Bus stop for Durham opposite. Decent, clean rooms. Great breakfast. Friendly..."
Deborah Blabey
"Stopped by for Sunday lunch with my daughter and granddaughter. The table service was very attentive. The food was good and..."
Garry H
"Didnt expect much but was very pleasantly surprised. Lovely little courtyard room and excellent little pub/restaurant...."
Dean Moriarty
"Building is a little bit tired but I think a refurbishment is in the pipeline. Staff were very friendly and the service..."
stephen smith
"Nice lunch served by pleasant staff.
Sat outside in sheltered seating area. Surprisingly quiet as close to a busy..."
Traditional Breakfast and a Pint of Stella Artois Lager
Sharer
Beef
Nachos
Pancakes
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings
Fried
Pancakes
Fish
Pork
Beer
Salad
Wings
Cookie Sandwich
cold brew
Chili
Traditional Breakfast
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Came here for bottomless brunch - all the staff were lovely, Abbey and Craig were amazing, wonderful hosting skills and always checking in with us to..."
Chloe Barlow
"My wife booked a bottomless brunch for us both for our stay in Durham..
I was a bit hesitant as I've done other bottomless brunches before and you..."
colin Jones
"Lovely pub, nicely decorated and friendly staff. This place is great to visit in the day, grab a pint, sit in the window and people watch, or visit..."
Simon
"We did the brunch and both value for money and service were fantastic. Alex went above and beyond for us, as did all the staff, and we had a..."
Helen Jakes
"Absolutely amazing!! My friend and me came for the bottomless brunch yesterday and we were not disappointed!! I had the cheesey pizza and my friend..."
Sarah Pennington
"The food was great!! And the drinks were not particularly expensive. We will come back for..."
Juan Mena Fernández
"Great atmosphere, decent food! Good selection of vegan food (the vegan Mac & Cheese was excellent). Can order through the app. Easily accessible..."
Felicity Ap
"Just been for bottomless brunch, our waiter Tom was A-star 10 out of 10. Food was lovely and drinks fabulous great service and lovely pub. Would..."
amanda heaviside
"Great place, did the bottomless brunch. Craig the barman was great, attentive and always back before my drink was empty.
Upgraded to the endless..."
Louis Dawson
"Would just like to say a massive Thank you to Mikey the Manager. He went above and beyond in making our night a good one. If only all managers were..."
Karen Chalk
"Had a great Friday brunch. Unlimited drinks wasn’t waiting for anything. Walked in sober and trotted out..."
Chelsea Hughes
"A brilliant time celebrating my granddaughter's 18th birthday. The buffet was fantastic, big up the mac n cheese! The staff are so friendly and..."
Jenny Gregg
"Great pub. Been in a few times now and had good service with good quality reasonably priced food. As a craft ale fan, always a good choice and..."
David Henderson
"Food was amazing,we had the bottomless brunch and unlimited cocktails for the 1hour and a half are glasses were never empty. Service was outstanding..."
Victoria Carling
"We always come to the Library in Durham for breakfast when we stay here. Mikey and Denise couldn’t be more accommodating even when it’s not on..."
Phil J
"Came here for bottomless brunch and it was fantastic! Our server Josh was an absolute legend, made sure we always had drinks on the table and went..."
Jade Blair
"We signed up for bottomless brunch and had a fantastic time. Fiona and Tom repeatedly visited to check if we needed drinks. 10/10 experience. Amazing..."
Luke Vasey
"Great place to have lunch, great prices, best sit out the back overlooking the river when it's sunny. Dogs welcome. Tables an accommodate upto 15..."
Wispa Greentop
"Popped in on spec and only had a pot of tea between two of us . Felt guilty as they only charged £2 and we got 2 cups out each of delicious..."
"We went to Durham and continually went back to Revolution. The cocktails were amazing and the food was fantastic. It is also right on the River and..."
Minnie Traynor
"Bottomless brunch was good although did wait a while to initially be served and have drinks, the food was really good- perfect if you just want..."
Storm Parlour
"Visited last night for a table of 4 at the restaurant. Wide choice of food available and every bite was fresh and delicious. Lots of soft and..."
Alex Elliott-Smith
"Bottomless Brunch, lovely place, well worth the money, staff were very..."
Jayne Harkin
"Nice bar with lovely view of the river and friendly staff. We had some of the small plates of food and it was all very..."
Kate Proffitt
"We had the vegan afternoon tea. It was lovely. However just double check if they substitute any of the food as we had the fruit pots substituted with..."
Kelly Atkinson
"Amazing service for our bottomless brunch by Hannah! So quick with our drinks and remembered our order for next time! Food also amazing would..."
Lauren Hubble
"Came here for a hen do and did the cocktail masterclass with a three-course meal. Jacob and the other young lad (didn't get his name) were lovely and..."
Shannon Fogarty
"the best shots and cocktails !! amazing customer service too..."
caitlin bowley
"One of my favourite bars around and especially in Durham. It is in a great location and just a generally lovely venue.
We tried lots of the cocktails..."
Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas and a Battered Sausage
Chicken Brest
Chicken tikka masala
Stella Artois and Egg and Bacon Muffins
english breakfast
Gin Lemonade X
heineken
Stella Artois in a Carlsberg Glass
Fish & chips
Beef burger
Hamburger
Ribs
Scampi
Fish & Chips
Stella Artois
Amstel
Blue Moon Belgian White
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice pub this and it's cheaper than some in the area. It's got a nice warm atmosphere. Toilet is on the first floor. Great sports coverage, and..."
Paul Barwick
"Visited this pub on a quiet Tuesday lunchtime and it was really nice. A few couples here and there enjoying food. We opted for a booth and ordered a..."
Finding Balance
"I had a simple meal here but I must say that I’m very impressed by the taste of the food I got. I was expecting just another “hyped up”..."
Maranatha PJ
"Enjoyed every minute spent in this resto. Burger taste amazing, the chicken Escalope is super tender with great..."
Ghassan Baker (Gusbak88)
"Had a lovely meal here with a group of friends. Jessica and nadene that served us were really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed..."
Debra Adams
"Great pub to go in on match day. Incredible atmosphere. Prices not bad and they do student deals which are..."
Crimson Teal
"A truly "proper pub" in the centre of Durham, a city infested with expensive and pretentious hospitality sites. Would you pay £4.50 for a warm..."
Robert Govier
"Unreal food, really lovely staff! And very reasonably priced. We love it..."
Rachael Dawson
"Had breakfast here for three days in a row when we were visiting Durham. Full English for £6.95 . Two of everything so will will satisfy a big..."
Gordon Watson
"Friendly and polite staff and good food. Really enjoyed the..."
David Erskine
"Staff were pleasant and served us quickly, not tried the food but looks ok. Place is always busy and is located at the bottom of North road near to..."
Edd Scott
"Great pub with a good selection off drinks to choose from very friendly staff and lovely..."
Katie Faulkner
"Basic pub grub and drinks but service with a smile, and very reasonable price wise.
Special mention to Alisha who was very customer orientated, and..."
Stanley MEE
"Me and the hubby visited yesterday, Had the build your own board 11.99 for 5 dishes was absolutely gorgeous enough for 2 of us to keep the hunger at..."
Gina Robinson
"It's a really nice pub the staff are friendly lovely place to meet new..."
"Great city centre pub. Lots of seating inside and out with views over the river, cathedral and town.
Prices have gone up but short of going to spoons..."
Nick Gibson
"Had an amazing time enjoying a few pints and the lovely sun in the outdoor area. Highly recommended and very affordable..."
Fragkoulis “Frank” Theodosiou
"Say what you want about Sam Smith's as a franchise, but this particular venue has everything going for it. Never had any real problems, sometimes..."
Mortimer Hyde
"This is a great pub to push social interactions as phones are banned meaning you have to have real conversations. The outside area overlooks the..."
Ethan
"Nice to be at a pub where every couple hasn't got a smartphone glued to the palm of their hands as if they don't want to be there or even talk to..."
Mark Palmer
"Sam Smith's pub. Despite increasing prices beer still very cheap compared to everywhere else. Very popular with students. Nicely decorated,..."
hilary
"Real beer and the prices are cheaper than anywhere else I've been. Nice choice, friendly staff and dog friendly, at least outside. Would visit..."
Jennifer Smith
"Loved the vibe of the place. I wish the staff were more friendly and warm. Loved my apple cider..."
Sreeanta Chakraborty
"The staff are always brilliant here and the drink selection is different to anywhere else in Durham but has a few unique and different things..."
Daniel Conroy
"My first experience of a Sam Smiths pub. It's as if Aldi or Lidl had a pub. Only their beers and lagers. All the spirits are 'generic' just vodka, ..."
stub mandrel
"Great friendly atmosphere next to the river. Cheap prices on beer so lots of students. Visited last year and this and would visit..."
Mark Dawkins
"The Swan is a tradional pub with a welcoming atmosphere. Staff are great. Good price for a..."
Phil Moore
"Digital detox pub where they encourage beer and conversation rather than sticking your head in your phone or laptop! Great idea..."
Calum Morrison
"Good Sam Smiths pub in a great location. Nice pint of Taddy.
Reasonably priced.
The Sam Smiths fruit beers are always the best as well.
Return on the..."
Chris Cairns
"A Mobile Phone, Tablet & Laptop free bar. The bar staff were outstanding serving a vast crowd in the correct order quickly and..."
Paul Manders
"Rammed upstairs (ground level with the bridge), but absolutely deserted downstairs where all the comfy chairs are for some reason..."
Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas and a Battered Sausage
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken Brest
english breakfast
Stella Artois and Egg and Bacon Muffins
Gin Lemonade X
heineken
Stella Artois in a Carlsberg Glass
Fish & chips
Beef burger
Hamburger
Ribs
Scampi
Stella Artois
Amstel
Ribs
Blue Moon Belgian White
Cider and Beer
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Bar
Pub
British
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice pub this and it's cheaper than some in the area. It's got a nice warm atmosphere. Toilet is on the first floor. Great sports coverage, and..."
Paul Barwick
"Visited this pub on a quiet Tuesday lunchtime and it was really nice. A few couples here and there enjoying food. We opted for a booth and ordered a..."
Finding Balance
"I had a simple meal here but I must say that I’m very impressed by the taste of the food I got. I was expecting just another “hyped up”..."
Maranatha PJ
"Enjoyed every minute spent in this resto. Burger taste amazing, the chicken Escalope is super tender with great..."
Ghassan Baker (Gusbak88)
"Had a lovely meal here with a group of friends. Jessica and nadene that served us were really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed..."
Debra Adams
"Great pub to go in on match day. Incredible atmosphere. Prices not bad and they do student deals which are..."
Crimson Teal
"A truly "proper pub" in the centre of Durham, a city infested with expensive and pretentious hospitality sites. Would you pay £4.50 for a warm..."
Robert Govier
"Unreal food, really lovely staff! And very reasonably priced. We love it..."
Rachael Dawson
"Had breakfast here for three days in a row when we were visiting Durham. Full English for £6.95 . Two of everything so will will satisfy a big..."
Gordon Watson
"Friendly and polite staff and good food. Really enjoyed the..."
David Erskine
"Staff were pleasant and served us quickly, not tried the food but looks ok. Place is always busy and is located at the bottom of North road near to..."
Edd Scott
"Great pub with a good selection off drinks to choose from very friendly staff and lovely..."
Katie Faulkner
"Basic pub grub and drinks but service with a smile, and very reasonable price wise.
Special mention to Alisha who was very customer orientated, and..."
Stanley MEE
"Me and the hubby visited yesterday, Had the build your own board 11.99 for 5 dishes was absolutely gorgeous enough for 2 of us to keep the hunger at..."
Gina Robinson
"It's a really nice pub the staff are friendly lovely place to meet new..."
"Fantastic please for a quick bite to eat. Me and my partner popped in on the way home for a quick bite to eat. She had the pizza flat bread and I had..."
Will Green
"Had a fabulous meal last night service food atmosphere couldn't fault it spot on , would highly..."
Heather Leonard
"Beautiful Sunday lunch, piping hot and loads to eat, one of the best pub meals in a long time. Would defo recommend..."
Kath Olley Carter
"Amazing Sunday dinner never tasted anything like it in my life! Huge portion
amazing veg
Great value for money
Lovely staff especially the lady..."
Louise Sregdor
"Absolutely love this place , lovely dinning had 3 diff meals now & all been perfect !! � cooked lovely , service & staff spot on . Good for..."
Helen Sayers
"Absolutely beautiful had one of the best bar meals we've had in a long time.Lovely staff can't do enough for you will definitely be..."
Anna Wanless
"Just had a lush meal quick service lovely staff definitely recommend will be back again am..."
Hayley Wilson
"We had an amazing meal as there were 10 of us and a baby you would think something little even would go wrong but no everything came out all together..."
June Young
"Great meal at the stonebridge last night. Food reasonably priced and drinks too. Lovely pint of moretti. Friendly staff too...."
Alex Pomphrett
"Lovely pub, good selection of beers, super friendly staff, and the food is plentiful and a good price. Portions were very big. Ours was delicious.
I..."
steve murtagh
"A regular visitor to this wonderful pub.
Dropped in on the off chance of a table & was seated straightaway.
Had my all time favourite - mince &..."
6Baz Durham uk
"I had the burger and chips. Actually a fun combination with chicken too. But the burgers felt a bit supermarket TBH, so a little disappointing..."
Philip Abbey
"Fantastic Sunday lunch, more than I could manage. Really enjoyed it. I had Pork but best of all there was some proper cracknel. Would definitely..."
Charles Rackstraw
"Tremendous value for money. We had the Sunday roast and it was near faultless. More food than we can get through, big eaters take note. How exactly..."
rpwall
"Table of 7, all ordered different dishes and all couldn’t fault our food, great portion size, all tasted delicious, and not badly priced either...."
Andy Johnson
"It was our first visit after just moving upto meadowfield,it came highly recommended by a friend of mine,the food was excellent,i had the mixed grill..."
Brian Leake
"Food one of the nicest mince and dumplings ever had. Was six of us 4 had it. The other 2 had fish bites and gammon looked really nice and service was..."
Claire Lewis
"Lovely meal, large portions and very tasty. My mam and partner got the cod and it was massive. Well impressed 👏. I got the gammon, came with egg,..."
Rhian Brixton
"Been for Sunday lunch today. My husband and I both had medley of meats which were beautiful. Staff were also extremely..."
3 Ice Cream Cones 99 Chocolate and Popping Candy Chilli and Coconut
Iced tea
Beef Dripping Chips Truffle Mayonnaise and Aged Parmesan
Mofongo
Leek and Chive Risotto Stilton and Charred Pickled Onion
Puddings
Wine
Beef
Beer
Souffle
Terrine
Yorkshire Pudding
Blue Cheese Risotto
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Eton Mess
Tomahawk Pork Chop
Cakes
Confit of Duck
European
Asian
Contemporary
Bar
British
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Jazz Bar
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Mastercard
Visa
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"This place is so good! My wife and I popped in on a Tuesday night for dinner and we got so much more than we expected. Firstly the service was 5*..."
Joe Sweet
"Lovely little place, missed by many I guess as it's not on the main strip. Over a couple of levels the downstairs offers a tidy little bar area with..."
Paul Dallison
"I contacted the restaurant in the week before and they recommended booking a table which I did. We were shown to a table next to a window which..."
Helen Connell
"What a lovely place to eat and drink. I had a lunch here with a view of Durham Castle. Really nice rooms, great selection of drinks and I notice the..."
V
"Our first visit here, but certainly not our last. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by very friendly and attentive staff and the excellent..."
Chris Barber
"Great visit as a group of 8 for drinks..so many different gins available and all of guests more than happy with quality and service we received..and..."
Val
"What a great place this is!
Initially you think it is a cosy little bar then you realise, it is a collection of small rooms.
Gives it a lovely cosy..."
Ian Bell
"Cocktails were delicious and Cameron and David were both absolutely lovely and had a nice chat with us 10/10 purely for them give them both a..."
Imogen Samuel
"Fantastic selection of beer on draught, food was fantastic and to a very HIGH standard, as a chef myself I wasn't expecting this high standard in the..."
David Toomey
"Popped in as I saw the Ipswich legend Mr Eric gates at the door, he's one of the owners and being a Ipswich lad i couldn't resist having a chat about..."
Darren Dorling
"Amazing views, beautiful interior, and fantastic customer service. A little hidden gem reminding me of similar places you’d expect to see in..."
RM Harris
"They fitted us in a group of 10, kitchen could only offer us burgers as they were nearly closing , but the food was excellent and staff was friendly..."
Steve Jarvis
"Didn't have anything to eat but my friends loved their large indivual pots of tasty tea and I enjoyed my orange..."
Joanne Bagley
"Food was incredible with a beautiful view of the cathedral. Venue was amazingly decorated and the environment was ace. Definitely will be coming back..."
Thomas Hardy
"Excellent service particularly from Cameron. Delicious cocktails as..."
Scott P
"Visited several times during our recent visit to Durham. Lovely little bar. Friendly staff very obliging. Dog friendly too so thats a massive plus..."
"Called in for food and a drink Monday afternoon. It was fairly quiet. Nice convenient location next to the indoor market. The food was nice. The pub..."
Michelle Royds
"Loved this authentic pub. Dog friendly. A miners theme. Such a friendly place. Met family there and the pub made sure we all were able to sit..."
John Scollan
"After a spell of shopping, I felt like a nice pint of beer so went in and ordered a pint of Abbott ale. It was smashing really hit the spot. Shame I..."
Duncan
"Really enjoyed our visit to the Market Tavern. Really friendly welcome and service from James when I went to the bar to order our food and drinks...."
Derek Booth
"The only bad thing I could say about this brilliant tavern is that it's a bit small, during busy times it may be difficult to get a table. Part of..."
V
"It hasn't changed in years. Old school feel and drinks are a bit pricey. I will say the trip to the bathroom was fun as there was no light- thank..."
Jennifer Smith
"Great little pub this. Probably not the cheapest or the best selection in Durham but it just seems to have character. You know, how a pub should be..."
Mark Palmer
"A lovely pub in the heart of Durham.
They don't need to have all the TVs blaring sport out all over the place though. Very distracting for most of..."
Michael Austin
"Lovely comfortable pub in the heart of the city serving excellent..."
Andy Townend
"Great selection of beers! 2 for 1 on when I was in so nice couple pints of Madri. Bar staff were great, dealt with some problem customers very..."
Joe
"What a gem of a place, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and good selection of drinks..."
Donna Thomas
"I like going there for a drink, it’s a cozy pub and the staff are always friendly. This time we came in for a meal - I was disappointed: mash..."
Alexandre DeSoleil
"Service, perfect! 🤩 Food, average..."
Alessandro Rotondo
"Lovely friendly bar staff, felt very welcome here.
Noticed a dog bowl outside so believe it is a dog friendly pub too.
It's a great old pub that I..."
Jane Ann
"Very busy little pub, it was a saturday night though. Friendly staff, very warm inside, and , floor at the bar quite..."
D E
"Lovely drinks and nice quaint little place almost like the TARDIS in the fact it seems small but is bigger than you expect. Unfortunately we tried to..."
"Nice hotel in the centre of Durham the rooms were very nice and well furnished and the staff were very friendly! Be aware though that the pool is..."
Olli Beaney
"We recently had a fabulous 2 day stay in Durham en route to Edinburgh. The city was amazing and the hotel was fabulous. Perfectly placed so we could..."
David Foulds
"Nice hotel, but only one thing l would like to mention. It would be fab if the restaurant opens just a small part for the guests to have dinner,..."
Maria Teresa Molner
"Upgraded to Presidential Suite. Excellent room. Nice hotel, friendly staff. Excellent location for night out in..."
Trevor Wells
"Stayed here as we were at the P!NK concert in Sunderland.
Room was ready early, this meant we could head off to the gig a little sooner which was..."
Chris Vincent-Mears
"Beautiful hotel, very conveniently situated, Our room was beautiful- way beyond what I expected. Lovely decor and furnishings and gorgeous view ...."
Joanne Newman
"Easy access hotel, central location in city.
Nice size room, very comfortable bed.
The breakfast was OK.
Only downside is the £11 overnight parking..."
Kevin Butler
"The hotel is a heritage with stories to tell, unfortunately, had no opportunity to explore more on this subject.
The room is spacious, convenient,..."
vera
"What an expeience! The room was amazing very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
I would definately stay in this hotel..."
Lyn Kempton
"Here for a work conference so didn't stay in a room. Food and refreshments were high quality and it was an easy walk from the car..."
"The Waterhouse in Durham. It was my first time in the pub and I was well impressed with the atmosphere. I would recommend anyone who is out for a..."
Michael Davies
"Excellent range of beers on draft, plenty of staff do not much queueing and they all very friendly.
Well done to all the..."
Dave Blackburn
"*Review from 2016, edited to add photos bc this is still the greatest place I ate in all the UK*
I ended up here by chance because I wandered over to..."
Heather Pesce
"Enjoyed a nice drink and bite to eat. Friendly staff. Thank..."
Patricia Lowe
"Far better experience and atmosphere than when it was a Wetherspoons. Very..."
Lara Webster
"Good menu and reasonable prices. The service is really good. I recommend the spicy feast pizza and..."
Karen Gonzalez
"Doesn't serve food anymore but it is a great place to go to relax and have a calm but fun atmosphere with lovely chatty..."
Louise Brewer
"Cheap breakfast cooked here and their capuccino is the best nationwide and comes with free refills. There is top WiFi and plugs to charge your phone...."
Lucas vivereintheuk
"Very convenient to the bus terminus. Friendly staff. Lots of spaces for a quiet sit or small social meeting or gathering. Usual great Wetherspoons..."
Peter Tylee
"Great place and friendly staff and great prices..."
Barry Boyd
"Had the gormet steak with chips and the other half had lasagne. Lovley meal. Deserts were delicious and the staff didn't mind when we asked to swap..."
Joseph Stoves
"Food is wonderful... it’s a Wetherspoon after..."
"Our server was lovely, had a great memory too. Very quick service, too. The food was incredible, one of the best meals I've had on this holiday. They..."
Sophie Swift
"We went in today for a Carvery after visiting family in the area. Although we didn't book, we were offered a table even though they were clearly..."
Elizabeth Carpagnano
"Excellent service from Booking to Eating.
Adam and Shaun handled our booking of 30 people for Sunday Lunch very friendly & efficiently and the lovely..."
Linda Thompson
"We have gone to the coach and horses for the last two Sundays for a carvery. It is very local which is ideal and the service was impeccable. Jess was..."
Kayleigh West
"We got for their carvery about once a month, it is a great carvery at a very reasonable and justifiable price. The meat options are always great. But..."
Adam Hopper
"My mother and I had our Sunday cavery and it was gorgeous we have started going every week as its so nice the carvery is delicious the staff are..."
Steven Parkin
"Had a delicious meal here tonight, the staff were most helpful and attentive. Ellie and Shaun made sure nothing was too much trouble and checked if..."
Linda Ferguson
"Called in with my family for Sunday lunch, We Didn’t no the pub had been taken over Food was lovely and the service from Sean and the girls was..."
Amanda Grundy
"Most excellent; food, drink, choice, staff, cleanliness, atmosphere. Prices? Well, last time I looked everything was going up in price, you sure get..."
Dave Hopwood
"Been coming here for years purely for the service we receive. The two staff members that really make this pub the best are Clare & Rebecca. The..."
Stacy Boop
"I visited there today with my family and had a lovely home cooked meal.. The food is delicious and the service is excellent
. We will definitely be..."
Tracy Shaw
"Nice food but looking a bit tired. The good news is the are getting a full refurb. Will be back to see what they have..."
Trevor Ostle
"Best Sunday dinner in the area.
There aren't really many negatives. Gets busy but never too bad, max you'll wait is about 20mins. The conservatory..."
Jabez Sherrington
"Visited for the first time in a long time, unaware the pub were still trading. We would thoroughly recommend the carvery to anyone. Excellent meal,..."
"Nice quiet pub. Good beer. Good chat with a retired vicar! What more could you want on a Friday night..."
Dazzy Dee
"My 1st visit to this pub they had four hand pulls an a great selection of beers cider an larger. It was very busy but we found a place to stand an..."
Charles Martin
"Lovely little cosy pub in the centre of Durham. Staff friendly and beers..."
David joynes
"Cozy quiet place with no music, only wish that more than one cask ale was available during my visit following the Durham ale..."
Alexandre DeSoleil
"Proper old fashioned pub in the heart of Durham, serves a great selection of beers, always a few handpulls on offer, good selection of wines as..."
Peter Lockwood
"Nice little pub cozy and tight if you’re after a couple pints and a chat with the other patrons this could be a decent option when in..."
Lorcan ODonnell
"Good beer & reasonable wine selection, rapid service even when..."
Calum Morrison
"Oldest Pub in Durham! Small, but nice atmosphere..."
Gene Stidham
"Lovely old pub. Dog friendly. Larger room at the back up a few stairs. Friendly..."
Rosalind Turnbull
"Enjoyed a lovely drink here to round off our evening - a cosy little..."
Stephanie Moore
"Used to go to this pub way back in the 1980s. Still a great place for a drink..."
Clare Dugdale
"Great little bar great service good selection of beers 🍻 and it's Haunted 👻 👽..."
Mark Horrocks
"Great old pub in the centre of Durham city. Have been going for years. It has been redone some years ago. Spooky now but was more spooky before the..."
Ryan Crear
"A proper pub with a good choice of real..."
Gareth Parker
"Quaint and cosy little pub that's good for a..."
Nathan Graham
"OMG such a cute little pub, we have one called this in Liverpool, so had to go in.
Bartender was such a nice..."
"Great first time in ages I been here on night out loved it. 45 lost wife suddenly last June had works night out and was great..."
Christopher Matthews
"A little bit of nostalgia! The only things that have changed in the 15 years since I was last here are it was a bit quieter and the windows weren't..."
Dazzy Dee
"Staff lovely and friendly. My meal was gorgeous especially for a fiver. Lovely pint of Inch's cider. Will be back..."
Elaine Wray
"Enjoyable, food was good with 2 meals for 12 quid yer can't be robbed...."
Brian Hopper
"Music, staff, were excellent as was security made you feel very..."
michael mc manus
"Friday 5th August. Had a great time good music a lots of happy dancers.
Can't wait until our next visit..."
Paul Haley
"I've been in here a few times now and today had the chicken curry and chips and apple pie and custard and it was delicious! Plus a pint of Inches..."
Marc
"A nice big pub. Good price and great..."
Lara Webster
"Good bar, staff are polite and professional good choice of drinks and plenty of places to..."
Jason Nicholl
"From what I can remember, mint music, Strong drinks and sticky floors love..."
shane Knox
"Brilliant staff. I only get in there every couple of months for an afternoon but the lady behind the bar is always..."
Iain McMahon
"Very lively, standard array of drinks, nothing unusual, I. E., not a craft beer emporium. However, I enjoyed the time I was there, lots of music, not..."
Robin Marshall
"Fab music if you love a dance. A bit of a queue at the bar but nothing major for a Saturday night. Worth it for the party atmosphere..."
Deborah Grancourt
"Great pub, was great to ho back after all these..."
"You really do get value for money here, I've paid alot more for lower quality food at other establishments. The location is fantastic, the staff are..."
Simon
"Wetherspoons is a popular chain of pubs in the United Kingdom known for its good meals and welcoming atmosphere for families and couples alike. Here..."
World Atlas of Nina & Lettie
"When I first moved to Durham, I was told that I needed to check out "Spoons," shorthand for JD Wetherspoon, or Bishops' Mill. I believe the exact..."
Chris Massa
"My partner and I visited twice at the quieter, breakfast time of the day, so can’t attest to what it’s like on a busy evening.
Plenty of seating..."
David Norman
"Haven't been here for about 10 years! Was back home in the North East for a visit, so decided to pop in. Was a bit of a culture shock being in there..."
Laura A
"Nice place. Plenty of outdoor seating but not in the sun, dogs not allowed. All pretty much on one level so ideal for wheelchairs. Good wetherspoons..."
David Henderson
"Nice pub. You know what you get with Wetherspoon and it's a good place to go to get some decent..."
Dreyn 88
"Massive weatherspoons this and as a building one of their more impressive.
A little more expensive than the other ones I've been in but still very..."
two jacks
"Bishops Mill is the best spoons in the north east tbf. Staff are sometimes a bit apathetic and don't particularly care about their jobs but I..."
Drew Conley
"A typical Wetherspoon's pub. You know what to expect when you visit one of these and it's hit or miss. It's a lovely pub, sometimes absolutely chokka..."
Dave Lovell
"This wetherspoons is lovely. It has great food, drinks, staff, facilities and the atmosphere is great. The only odd thing I found about this pub is..."
Joe Appleby
"Busy Wetherspoons, good bar service, toilets on ground floor, nice mixed clientele, prices about average for 'The..."
Mike Parks
"Many fun nights had here. The bishops mill is right in the heart of Durham; pumping out good music and..."
"Modern cocktail bar with a good atmosphere. Prices are on the high side but what you would expect for a cocktail bar in the centre of..."
Michael Tantam
"We had the 5 tapas for £12. Speedy service , hot and very tasty. Very quite but nice atmosphere, good music at low volume. Don't know why this isn't..."
G C
"Popped in for lunch unexpectedly, greeted by friendly staff in a lovely airy and immaculately clean area, food arrived very promptly and was..."
Chrissy Lowrie
"Bright, lively place. Friendly helpful staff. Good food, great..."
Carole Abrahams
"Loads of choices. The service couldn't be faulted and there's plenty of space between tables. If you want extra privacy, there are alcoves. If you..."
Janice Barrow
"Went in today 30/1/18 with my mother for a full English and was approached by a member of staff, she informed us that we were the first customers of..."
John
"Went for date night with my boyfriend because spoons was too busy for us to get a table and we were pleasantly surprised, it was quiet and had a..."
Tamara Blakey
"Lovely cocktails. We were sat outside here when street entertainers walked..."
Jenny Fantom
"Went for lunch on a scorching hot day. Plenty tables and chairs outside, some in shade as well. Menu is extensive, something for everyone. Food was..."
David Ferguson
"If you go on a Monday you can get 50% off. Any other day I probably wouldn't go, since it's pretty expensive for what you get. Also cocktails were..."
breadfish55
"Visited on a Saturday afternoon - drinks were lovely, and food menu is extremely reasonably priced and everything we tried (small plates, sharers)..."
"I was in here at the weekend with a few friends, perfect place to stop off for some drinks and a bite to eat. One of the bar staff, Connor I think,..."
Mandi Danielle
"Really gorgeous bar, excellent staff, and lovely cocktails! The bar staff are friendly and welcoming, definitely worth a visit if you want a classy..."
Rachel O'Connor
"Fast top quality service! Drinks were some of the best me and me wife have tried! Lovely..."
Daniel Rockett
"We had a lovely lunch here, food was superb especially the chilled Asian Beef noodles, great location and fabulous staff.
100%..."
jay steward
"Great calamari and spicy dip and Tequila Sunrise on a beautiful sunny day.
Another day I had pancakes with Marple syrup and bacon. A large cup of..."
Elaine Coult
"This is a cute place down on the water. When we arrived it says wait to be seated. No one ever looked over, so we just went to the bar and..."
Jennifer Smith
"Lovely little bar on the riverside. Afternoon tea was one of the best I’ve had! Cocktails were good quality and very nice 👍🏻 Definitely be..."
Richard Drew
"Had an absolutely amazing whispering Angel bottomless brunch with friends to today and would totally recommend this. Definitely value for money,..."
Lisa Smith
"Brilliant service, brilliant food and drinks. Fancied a Mr Porky burger but asked to pay the extra and have an additional burger! 2 for £10 on the..."
Carl Hamilton
"Lovely outdoor seating next to the river. Service was very good and didn't have to wait too long for some food. Chicken strips were really good and..."
Viking 1476
"We stumbled upon on this place as part of a stag doo and what a place it was. We were quite a large group but we were welcomed by the manager and..."
Steven Linn
"Food was fab ! Table service was a nice touch. Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Sunny day, sat outside, relaxing beautiful river view ! One..."
M N
"Great location right on the river.
Breakfast was really nice, just a shame they wouldn't do poached..."
Andy Monkman
"Lovely place overlooking the river with indoor and outdoor seating. Came here last year for a few cocktails before going for a meal with some..."
Beth Miller
"Been here twice now for lunch/cocktails and have enjoyed both times. The 2-4-1 cocktails were delicious and brilliant value for money, and the food I..."
Lydia Arnold
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