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Bean Social
94/100 (781 ratings)
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British
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Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Iced Coffee Berry
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Sandwich With
Curry Bagel Burger
Burger
Rosemary Mushroom Sausage Roll
Cakes
Falafel wrap
Doughnut
hot chocolate
gin
Coffee Cake
Chocolate Brownie
Oat Milk Flat White
Salad
Oat Flat White
CafƩ
Contemporary
Healthy
CafƩ
British
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Drinks
Mid-range
"Nice, local cafe. The bagel burger is delightful and so are the freshly made vegan sausage rolls. I like how theyā€™re paired with crisps and a nice..."
Ree
"Gorgeous little cafe opposite the bus station in Durham. Absolutely love their cakes and light..."
Tarryn Mann
"Excellants burgers and my dish, "Posh Beans" was a nice change from regular lunch-fare. The desserts we ordered (chocolate brownie) was outstanding...."
John Conley
"If you're in Durham it is a must visit place the staff are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond your regular costa or Starbucks they have..."
paul Queen fan
"Beautiful secret garden, super chill to have nice food. The Ultimate choccy shake and Ultimate chocolate cake are delicious!! Worth trying and more..."
Diana Martinez Trejo
"I recently started coming to Bean Social properly after having popped in a couple of times, and love it here. It's relaxed and friendly and everyone..."
Naomi LJ
"Lovely cafe with a really nice and relaxed atmosphere. Visited a couple of times now. Today I had a brie and grape sandwich and it was absolutely..."
Karen Tindale
"Very friendly vegan cafe! They had run out lunch, but they kindly put some sausage rolls in the oven, while we ate delicious chocolate cake in the..."
CHRISTINE Bone
"Really good food, vegan options, very nice atmosphere and good..."
Thalia Reis
"Cosy, independent cafƩ, serving coffee, tea, and what looked like homemade cakes, as well as..."
Ged Naughton
"Great coffee and good cake. Not the cheapest but a really nice place and friendly..."
Tim Hall
"A truly unique experience - the staffing left me feeling embraced and valued as a customer but more importantly as a person. This was reflected in..."
Tommy Machin
"One of my favourite cafes in Durham! The owner is really lovely, the food is brilliant and the sensory garden in the back is always really peaceful...."
Lydia Arnold
"Best coffee Iā€™ve had in Durham! Super cute little place with hidden back garden as well. Very friendly owner and staff. Very accommodating as the..."
Jonathan Hemming
"Food is back! Best Bruschettas! Great Vegan..."
JP
"Pleased to find this lovely cafƩ during a recent visit to Durham. Friendly staff, good range of vegan and vegetarian choices, very welcoming and..."
Jen Overett
"Charming little cafe. Not tonnes of space so it's a bit tricky to feel like you are socially distanced but the staff do their best to make you feel..."
James Parker
"Great tasting food, lovely staff and a relaxed environment. The flavour of the vegan scone that came with the soup was amazing. Lemon drizzle cake..."
Jenny Platt
Coarse
90/100 (695 ratings)
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European
Vegan Options
Contemporary
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burnt Meringue
Rhubarb and Meringue
Christmas Pudding Spring Roll
Ice Cream
Manhattan
Lamb
Espresso Martini
Pesto
Squash
Fish
Beef
Wine Pairing
Pork
Carrot
Pea and Ham Soup
Chocolate
Strawberry and Meringue
Cider
Beef
Fish pie
Scallops
Slider
Pasta
Haggis Neeps Tatties
Scallops
Parni Bacon Chestnut
Pastrami Salmon
Salmon
Tomato and Courgettes
Cod
European
Contemporary
French
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"Fantastic experience we booked for our anniversary. Food was amazing, so many different dishes with ingredients I wouldn't normally try - would..."
Dominika Aranda
"This was our second visit. We had the lunch menu plus the optional dish. The service was excellent and very informative about each course. The food..."
Ian Atkinson
"Yet another excellent meal at Coarse. From the ham hock snack to the birthday cake dessert, everything was beautifully presented and tasted fabulous...."
Elizabeth Thomason
"This has to be the best food experience in Durham. The food was spectacular. Each course had great flavours and were presented beautifully. The..."
Steven Stocks
"I've lived in Durham City for many years and we've never had any so called 'top end' restaurants. We've now got Coarse which is great. I had the 3..."
John Taylor
"The best restaurant in Durham. Tasting/set menus only, but incredible value at Ā£40, with great veggie options. Absolutely delicious. It is not a..."
AnneMarie Graham
"Recommended by a friend and he wasnā€™t wrong. Quiet when entered at 5pm, packed when we left at 7.30. Simple tasting menu that wasnā€™t pretentious..."
Paul McLaughlin
"This will be a critical review of the restaurant, so I just wanted to preface by saying that this is the best restaurant we have experienced so far..."
Will Jacks
"I challenge you to find a better lunch or dinner at this price. Seriously grown-up and delicious food, well cooked, with brilliant wine pairings...."
Philip Murray
"Relaxed warm atmosphere in surprising side street location. Service is fast and the staff are particularly knowledgeable about the wine. The beef was..."
Matt Thompson
Whitechurch
89/100 (1582 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Chocolate Tart
Poached Eggs on Toast
Halloumi
Eggs and Avocado Toast
Cakes
Roast Beef
Pork
Sunday Roast with Nut Roast
Chicken Burger
Baked Beans & Pancetta on Toast with Poached Eggs
Flat White
Beef
Mushrooms on Toast with Devilled Butter and Fried Eggs
Cappuccino
Mushrooms in Sauce on Sourdough Toast
Beavertown Bones Lager
Beer
Kimchi Scrambled Eggs
Juice
Pork & Beef Meatballs
Cream Scone and Jam
Coffee Cake
Battered Coley Kedgeree Soft Boiled Egg Preserved Lemon Tartare Curry Mayo
Chai Latte
Contemporary
CafƩ
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food, super friendly and helpful staff, lovely location, and even the background music was great. Food is lighter than the usual..."
Jim Marlow
"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..."
Sue Vogt-Skard
"Nice interior, more of a student hang out (not a criticism). Food on the pricey side, Ā£16 for a chicken burger and chips is excessive. The staff..."
Andrew Hone
"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..."
Tim King
"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 isnā€™t my favourite- I am a..."
Louise Edwards
"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..."
2starsinthemaking
"Have passed this pub a million times and always presumed it was a ā€˜student pubā€™, how wrong was I! Essentially set over 3 areas, restaurant, pub..."
Paul Callaghan
"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..."
Leanne
"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..."
Rebecca Gartshore Yoga Senses
"Would certainly recommended, lovely ambience, very polite staff, great outdoor area under cover, very tasty cheese & chutney bun & mac cheese..."
Gilly
"Lovely food, lovely service. Beautiful, Airy, plant-filled space. Great covered patio. Sunday roast was great for veg and meat-lovers alike. Sweets..."
Gina D
"Tried the aubergine smash burger banhmi. Banhmi is dry but seasoning n sauce was good but inadequate. The neck oil draught is smooth and so..."
Pat fo
"Lovely place for lunch. The crayfish in brioche buns were delicious . Staff were polite and friendly but not entirely on top of their..."
Irina Sokolova
"Famous restaurant that means you need to reserve if you do not want to wait. I could enjoy several world foods. It was a pleasant experience and fine..."
Minwoo Kim
"The food was delicious, tasted fresh and flavourful. Fast service for both drinks and meal orders. The restaurant itself is neatly decorated with..."
Ignacio Parellada
The Cellar Door
85/100 (7219 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Contemporary
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Dark Chocolate CrƩmeux
Cheese souffle
Sirloin Steak
Duck
Roast Lamb Sunday Lunch
Trout
Calamari
Risotto
Braised Lamb Shoulder Scovolo
Lamb
Mussels
Spiced Haddock Cakes
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Burger
Pork
Venison
Ravioli
steak and chips
Cod
Beef
Afternoon tea
Halibut
Sorbet
Beef Wellington
Prawns
Lamb Rack
Souffle
Croquette
Pasta
Lemon Meringue Pie
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salad
Grilled Seabass
Bass
Crab
Mussels Marinara
cheese board
Scallops
Sit down
Contemporary
British
European
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Booked for Sunday lunch for my Mam's birthday. I think you'll be hard pushed to have a better 3 course meal for Ā£18. The restaurant is tastefully..."
Dominic Morgan
"My partner and I went here last night, after walking through Durham. The restaurant was beautifully designed a d the staff were really friendly and..."
Abbie Loba Bevan
"We were here today and had the three course Sunday lunch it was absolutely fantastic. The staff were lovely especially our waiter unfortunately..."
Sharon Cooper
"As first time visitors to Durham we were delighted to find a great place to eat that understood good food and wine. If you are looking for a student..."
Sandra Ball
"One of the best restaurants in Durham. Superb food in a relaxed atmosphere without the pretensions of some other restaurants. I cannot recommend this..."
Luke Shepherd
"Food was fabulous, great service, a little hidden gem. Ambiance and views of the river were superb. Would definitely go back. Well worth a..."
Kathleen Hudson
"We are a regular at this restaurant as its in my top 3 in Durham must say though on Saturday menu was especially great seemed to have raised the bar..."
Claire Lawson
"Amazing food, fantastic staff. Couldn't have asked for anymore after my son's graduation. . . Joe Honeywood Master of Science! Would definitely..."
Sarah Bance
"Amazing seafood broth starter! Lamb to die for. Turkey dinner perfect for Christmas weekend away. Lovely atmosphere & super service. Would definitely..."
Sally Duggleby-Letheren
"We've been here a couple of times now and it's fantastic. The food is exceptional and the staff are friendly and polite, they can't do enough for..."
Ian Alexander
"Wow, so happy we found this little gem, top class food, service and location. Loved the different combinations of food, definitely be back when in..."
Maria Richardson
"After getting married yesterday we went for a meal to The Cellar Door and I can not praise this restaurant highly enough. The food was delicious and..."
Sue Jacques
"Out for an early evening meal with friends to celebrate a silver anniversary. The food, wine and service were exceptional. Normally a meat eater, I..."
Janice Pemberton
"The cellar door was a lovely little find offering a good selection of dishes, and seeming a popular spot among locals with the vibrant..."
Jason Johnson
"Came with my student son. Incredible food. Please give a medal to whoever invented the shepherds pie roll! My lamb fillet was pink and melted in the..."
rebecca arthur
"First time having food here, me and my girlfriend went for a date are waiter was John he was the best waiter Iā€™ve had he made the night perfect I..."
James Colleen
"Excellent food. Particularly love the steak tartare, which isn't always on the menu, but the chef was happy to prepare for me (with notice) even..."
Jonathan Linden
"First time visitors to The Cellar Door. We we were downstairs in a lovely stone room. All 8 of us had the Sunday dinner. Outstanding plate of food!..."
Kim Chard
"Outstanding A narrow door, off the street. Leads you down a set of old stairs, with the Cellar Door sign above the entrance. The first floor..."
Andrew Thompson
"The restaurant's entrance is just a small opening on one of the buildings with a wooden steps downward and opens up into a nice and neat dining area...."
A R
"Unique restaurant. Need to head downstairs from the main street (hence the name "Cellar"). But restaurant opens up to the view of the river. ..."
Johnny Yeap
"Went here for a birthday lunch and had an amazing time. The food is delicious and very well presented the lunch menu is very good value for money...."
elise
"Visited The Cellar Door tonight for my special birthday celebration. From arriving to leaving it was brilliant! Alex and the the rest of the staff..."
Margaret Hammond
The Champagne Bar By Ebony
85/100 (972 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Strawberry Cheesecake Alcoholic Drink
Grey Goose Champagne Kiss
Creme Caramel Martini
Virgin Apple Mojito
Sandwiches
Classic Old Fashioned
Cupcakes
Rhubarb and Ginger Gin and Tonic and Whiskey
Cakes
Vodka Martini and Campagne Bellini
Dream Cocktail
Cocktails
PiƱa colada
Wine
Beer
Pinot Grigio
Afternoon tea
Kir Royale
hot chocolate
Salad
Hot Platter
heineken
Champagne Bar
cheese board
Sit down
Bar
Wine Bar
Contemporary
British
International
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"There were 8 of us who visited today to celebrate a double birthday. Initially our table was inside but as it was such a fabulous sunny day we asked..."
Barbara Dixon-Dawson
"Nice atmosphere with good choice of cocktails. Lovely decor. Staff..."
marie
"Lovely bar, lovely staff, can't do enough for you to make sure everything is perfect. Our favourite place for the group of friends we were..."
Julie Lowther
"Great place and brilliant cocktails. Love the music they played and you can..."
John Wright
"Great outdoors space, with blankets! Super friendly staff and great..."
Jamie Riddell
"My first visit and loved it. Staff were lovely and polite and food was delicious, tho I did balk at Ā£8.50 for a glass of pino grigio, so won't be..."
jan forster
"We did not have any food. The cocktails were spot..."
Millie Moo
"Really like it, the prices are on the high side but we don't mind. It is dog friendly also which is great for..."
Davey T
"Fantastic service, staff were very kind and attentive even when the rest of the bar was busy. Sadly there was not a single vegan option on the menu..."
Robin Simons
"Lovely bar, ideal any time in the day for drinks, food or coffee. Would strongly recommend the Pina Colada, French Martini, Strawberry Cheesecake..."
Sophia
"Nice decor ,not a champagne drinker myself but the wife is so she was happy with what was on offer ,couple of lagers on draught. Not enough toilets..."
Shaun T
"Nice champagne bar with friendly people and service. Cocktails were..."
Dominic Bromley
"After them not confirming the booking and as we were about to leave the lady on the door pulled it out the bag gave us the pod for an hour. Enough..."
Bambos Iguanadon
"Great place to start the night with a few Glasses / Bottles of..."
Andrew Lister
"We had the most amazing time in this little gem of a bar on Sunday. We were in Durham for our anniversary and we got recommended to go. The staff on..."
Helen Hardon
"Popped in for mid morning coffee. Good friendly service. Best to book if you want lunch in the champagne bar area. Update 2023, called in for lunch...."
Tony R
"Simply the best place! Super service fantastic food, and an amazing atmosphere. Just fabulous.... A real treat and highlight in the week! Visit. You..."
Richard Kennedy
"Excellent venue in a lovely part of Durham great choice for a glass or too of bubbly. Just sit back relax &..."
Paul Bell
It's All About The Cake
85/100 (826 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
American
Contemporary
British
Cafe
Cakes
"Loved it Durham shop looks amazing so many treats to choose from all Iā€™ve tasted so far are amazing cookie dough bomb was defo my favourite and..."
Michael Mullen
"Bought half the shops menu it was so good! Cakes, brownies, cookie dough, milkshakes, so much to choose from. it was all perfect, kids loved it &..."
Charlotte Hague
"Had our wedding cake made at end of April and it was absolutely perfect. Would definitely recommend it's all about the cake. The red velvet was..."
Charlene Gilhespy
"Got our wedding cake from here looked great and tasted even better, definitely recommend this place not only for there taste in cakes but customer..."
Julie Robinson
"Ordered - Cookie dough stack - Bubblegum cake - Mixed Ice blast - Cookies and cream shake - Candy floss shake All where really good and got it..."
Danny Raine
"We had the waffle boxes delivered for Motherā€™s Day and they were absolutely gorgeous. We have also tried the cheesecake which is out of this..."
Julie Clark
"Ordered a cake for my sisters 30th birthday and couldnā€™t have been more amazed with the outcome. Looked and tasted amazing, definitely recommend..."
Rachel Jayne Baker
"First person to buy the cookie dough today when I went in it was amazing & to die forļæ½ļæ½ chocolate covered strawberries were incredible!ļæ½ļæ½..."
Caitlin Jones
"Amazing cakes and fabulous staff they couldnā€™t do enough for you. Will defo be back. Too much to choose from. But all looked..."
Suzie Foster
"Just been and picked up 5 kids brownie boxes, great value for money, kids loved them and the brownies are to die for..."
Sarah Smith
"My cake was the best thank you so much tastes lovely and looks even better would recommend and will defiantly be back for..."
Sophie Moss
"Ordered tonight for the first time and our waffle, cake and tart are all beautiful and on time delivery! Will definitely recommend and order..."
Rachel Williams
"Had 3 nutella brownie and a rainbow cake box delivered. Well worth the money and absolutely beautiful. Have a feeling this will be our weekly..."
Michelle Robson
"Our wedding cake was beautiful and so reasonably priced. I would highly recommend. Thanks..."
Steph Dunn
"Took 5 kids in tonight for cake and ice blasts!! Took them a while to decide and staff were patient and lovely, Kids think itā€™s awesome thanks guys..."
Leanne Wilkinson
"Lovely service when we went in, very helpful and patient as we didn't have a clue what to get. I can definitely say it all tasted as good as it looks..."
Steven Wood
"Visited Tuesday 28th December, ordered latte, cappacunio, earl grey and hot chocolate, and 4 amazing cakes, taste was sublime, absolute gem of a..."
Brian Moorcroft
"Aaron Clark is a..."
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The Curious Mr Fox
78/100 (597 ratings)
Restaurants
Dining bars
Bar
Bar
Contemporary
British
Pub
Asian
Contemporary
British
European
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Lamb Shoulder
Proper Cheeseburger
Dal
3 Ice Cream Cones 99 Chocolate and Popping Candy Chilli and Coconut
Mojito
Beef Dripping Chips Truffle Mayonnaise and Aged Parmesan
Iced tea
Leek and Chive Risotto Stilton and Charred Pickled Onion
Mofongo
Burger
Wine
Beer
Souffle
Blue Cheese Risotto
Terrine
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Eton Mess
Tomahawk Pork Chop
Confit of Duck
Salad
Native Oysters
Schnitzel
Asian
European
Contemporary
Bar
British
Dog Friendly
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
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..."
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"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 youā€™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..."
Helen Dubej