Absolutely delicious food, super friendly and helpful staff, lovely location, and even the background music was great. Food is lighter than the usual Durham fare, but innovative and packed with subtle flavor without being stuffy at all.
For the Americans reading this: this is one of the little neighborhood bistros that you find in the foodie cities. It’s hyper local, unstuffy, reasonably priced, and consistently serves food of a quality well above what the price suggests. It’s the place you go to at least once a week because it’s so good.
Highly recommended!
Lovely venue and enjoyed our brunch food on a Saturday.
Looks like a pub but more stylish than an ordinary pub inside and very nicely decorated.
Came here around 10.30 on a Saturday and by time we left the place was full.
We both had the hot smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese, cress and beetroot. Very nice and a generous portion of salmon. Staff friendly and efficient. We didn’t have their cakes but they looked delicious.
Lots of seating including garden area for when it’s warmer.
Nice interior, more of a student hang out (not a criticism). Food on the pricey side, £16 for a chicken burger and chips is excessive. The staff were all very attentive and pleasant.
Great food with lovely staff. Travelling alone and therefore eating solo you sometimes get treated as some kind of social pariah. Here I was warmly welcomed and, more importantly, not rushed to free up my table. Also had a choice of non alcoholic beer a rarity in Durham from what I've found.
Want it to be better but not sure what spoils the atmosphere but some days it is just an odd place.
Food is good. Coffee isn’t my favourite- I am a big coffee lover and unfortunately I just cannot like it here.
Lovely place, seemed busy on a Friday afternoon but we'd booked. Thought the food was nice & the Victoria sponge cake was very tasty. Peter the waiter was great, we got served quickly.
Have passed this pub a million times and always presumed it was a ‘student pub’, how wrong was I! Essentially set over 3 areas, restaurant, pub and cafe. Cafe had a good selection of cakes and coffees. The bar had a good selection of Beavertown beers. Looked at the restaurant menu and it looked very good as well. Don’t be put off by the stereotype and make your own mind up.
Hmmm, once my usual cuppa outlet when i stayed in Durham. Nice settimg. Food is ok. The toast is a little hard for me. Service is great, they even helped charge up my phone !!
Gotta try the same outlet in town with my fav avo toast n pancakes :).
Rebecca Gartshore Yoga Senses
+5
Quite simply THE best meal I've eaten. Imaginative veggie options cooked by a chef who clearly loves real food, the smoked carrot was amazing! The atmosphere is wonderful and relaxed but with immaculate, friendly service. Nicola, our waitress was fabulous and is a pure asset to Whitechurch - don't let her go! My only niggle is that I don't live near enough to be able to go every week. Thank you for a memorable evening and an excuse to visit Durham again very soon.
Would certainly recommended, lovely ambience, very polite staff, great outdoor area under cover, very tasty cheese & chutney bun & mac cheese wonderful flavours. Family friendly with highchairs. Will be back.
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