Whether it’s fine dining in Durham, an Italian restaurant in Darlington or an Indian in Hartlepool, Sugarvine has an extensive directory of the best restaurants and places to eat in County Durham, covering every type of cuisine. Use the Sugarvine guide to point you in the direction of the finest eating places in Durham and throughout the county.
Date night with my husband where we had our wedding breakfast, so a place that holds special memories for us. Lovely food and company as well as good value. Service attentive but not intrusive. We return time and time again.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamExcellent food and service, generous portions and helpful and friendly staff. Our second visit and we'll certainly be back. Series of small rooms make it not too noisy so ideal for a quiet meal and good conversation.
Pesto Italiano – DurhamEvening Food was just ok, quite bland, breakfast very disappointing, eggs Benedict very tasteless and muffins not toasted so ended very soggy , not pleasant at all. Not great after a basic room ( definitely not deluxe) with an extremely bobbly mattress in a freezing room. Reception staff at check out rather rude, will not return.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleFood was amazing great service will definitely be returning
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWe usually come here every so often and love it so much although this time we were very disappointed. We came on valentine day for a little getaway and the room was perfect but the service was terrible. New staff have been hired (mostly young) which is fine, although they were constantly gossiping around the bar in the restaurant. We waited about 30/35 minutes before our drinks arrived and by this point we had finished our starters. Staff members were constantly staring and whispering, also seen a few of the girls holding hands and running around to gossip. We had met a couple of others who also thought it was slow and one had went to the bar for ice and the waitress said ‘ Can i go for a wee i’m on my break ‘. Just overall really unprofessional and don’t think we will be attending again. Which we are gutted about because like i said we normally love this place. Such a shame.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamReally enjoyable meal, food and service very good staff were very attentive
The Farmers Arms – DurhamGreat value midweek menu of £10 for 3 courses. Food is delicious and presented in a lovely way. The surroundings are quirky and the staff are lovely and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamGorgeous fresh food and lovely hot drinks. The grounds and inside are beautiful, looks like it’s all refurbished including the spa area. Very modern and fresh.
Hall Garth Hotel – DarlingtonThe tomato soup starter was lovely but I thought the main course choice could be more varied. For example there was two fish dishes and one vegetable meal and one chicken dish which had been on the first day as well. The service was slow but we were offered complimentary drinks because of this. I would rate the main course quality 5 out of 10
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamPizzas were outstanding. The service was too. Nothing too much trouble. 3rd visit to this hotel and there will definitely be a fourth!
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamDecoration smart elegant Service terrible short staffed rushed off their feet. Stressed staff when it seemed table reservation for 5 in quiet corners wasn't on list seemed to be unaware of customers waiting lots of tables what and ready to order we waited 40 mins for food main course beef burger was raw !!!! However food from pizza oven delicious and tasty and hot Inside had to send back -whole celebration meal ruined as we had booked to stay in hotel ordered strawberry cheesecake x2 to room for after straw ice cream arrived I give up Not a good memory for a break away
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamGave this restaurant another chance after last visit food was awful … Sunday lunch poor service seemed like drinks were on their minds as no food was coming out took one hour and ten minutes to arrive kids were bored by then while atmosphere ruined because of the wait with 3 children , food arrived meat was lovely veg was missing from certain plates one no roasties frozen sprouts and green beans gravy was tasteless pure salt ! Didn’t hang around to order dessert won’t be back
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamOvernight stay for wife's birthday and although restaurant was closed due to bad weather we were served in the bar area. Staff were very attentive and very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.
Derwent Manor Hotel – Durhamgreat food, great service and fantastic staff
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamHad a fantastic meal on Saturday 10th February celebrating our wedding anniversary may return just for food as hotel was not acceptable (which I will be emailing separately)
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleFour of us ate from the Happy Hour menu, choosing starters and mains. Great value for money! Lovely place and the food and service were great. Not the first time we’ve been and it won’t be the last
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamGreat value midweek menu of £10 for 3 courses. Food is delicious and presented in a lovely way. It is my go to place for a tasty meal at a great price. The surroundings are quirky and the staff are lovely and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamExcellent service, great food an lovely atmosphere
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamLunch: 2 courses, £15.95.
1 course, £10; 2 courses, £14; 3 courses, £18. Available Monday to Friday 12pm-6.30pm, Saturday, 12pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6.30pm.
1 course, £14.95; 2 courses, £18.95; 3 courses, £22.95.
We have various drinks offers available during the week.
