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.
Excellent food, if a little “mean” on the starter. The duck main course was one of the best I’ve tasted. The atmosphere was a bit “flat”. Service was good. Rather on the expensive side for what was offered.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleSecond time visiting both times wait time unacceptable, waited 1.5hrs for our main course! The waiting staff are lovely and the food was hot and nice when it arrived but the long wait means we unfortunately won’t return. I have been to bigger, busier restaurants and never experienced such a long wait.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamAbsolutely beautiful. Has too be the best Italian restaurant in Durham City. Cannot fault the food or service. Highly recommend.
Pesto Italiano – DurhamEasy online booking process. Food was very tasty, well presented and value for money. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely evening with friends.
Pesto Italiano – DurhamGorgeous food. Very quirky surroundings.....
The Farmers Arms – DurhamWe selected Pergo restaurant for our daughter’s 16th birthday and it proved to be a fantastic decision. Staff catered to our large parties needs very well and the food was fantastic and good value on the 3 courses for £19.99, with a free bottle of wine for each pair dining. Thank you very much for making this family event a success.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamA lovely rustic setting, friendly, helpful staff. I chose scampi and my husband had a beef dinner. We both opted for sticky toffee pudding for dessert. We enjoyed our food and will return in the future.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamMy husband and I had a fantastic evening meal at Gilroy’s Restaurant at the Morritt Hotel. The dining room was really welcoming. The tables are well spaced out. The food was excellent. The staff were very attentive. Unfortunately the rosé wine we wanted wasn’t available so we chose a white wine instead. When it was served it wasn’t chilled but they chilled it quickly and was delicious.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleAmazing food, piping hot, fantastic value & friendly staff. Thank you to everyone at the Farmer's Arms, see you again soon!
The Farmers Arms – DurhamCame out for my birthday, food was fantastic and service was amazing. Very friendly atmosphere and clean environment and wonderful value for money and potions was great for the 3 course meal, not too much so that there's no waste. Overall fantastic with great food, I will be back to try something else maybe
The Farmers Arms – DurhamAttended for Sunday dinner yesterday can’t fault pricing however all 5 of us felt it was very very peppery! Esp the suede! We’ve had no bother before but this time it was very overpowering. We were all famished so we did eat most of it and can’t fault desserts! But maybe less pepper next time! The only other thing I would suggest would be better lighting during the day - was quite dingey where we were placed even though daytime not a lot of natural light. Ofcourse we will go back as never had bother before just unfortunate yesterday. Otherwise lovely service lovely meals
The Farmers Arms – DurhamGussto is one of mine and my partners favourite restaurants, we’ve been countless times and the food is beautiful everytime, all great tasting well presented. Lovely decor inside always feels like a mini holiday. Hector the Waiter is always really friendly and helpful if you’re struggling to choose what to have. Having cruz campo on tap is always a bonus! Love anything from here with alioli
Gussto Tapas Bar – Durham5 of us had a wonderful lunch. The £10 for three courses is excellent value, although the choices on the menu which don’t have an extra charge is lower that I would like. I had steak and salad which was cooked to my request. Service was okay but not outstanding. We all had nice time and would go again for sure.
The Farmers Arms – DurhamGreat food service and atmosphere on a Saturday evening went for the hanging kebab good portions nice and hot. Highly recommend and will be back
The Farmers Arms – DurhamAs usual an excellent meal great staff and homely atmosphere. Will definitely be back again
The Farmers Arms – DurhamBeautiful meal for a girly catch up. Had the sea bass and was very tasty and cooked perfectly. Friendly and welcoming staff. Already booked to go again.
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamMy wife and I recently stayed at the lovely hotel celebrating her birthday and had two meals at the restaurant. Both visits found us thoroughly enjoying really good food and a loverly ambiance in the restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and extremely helpful but not intrusive. One night I had the pan fried cod which was fantastic. The breakfasts were fantastic too, well organised. We found the breakfast experience much better organised than Slaley Hall which was not a good experience. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Michael and Dawn W.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamAbsolutely gorgeous such a lovely atmosphere and very friendly the food is so tasty worth ever penny
The Farmers Arms – DurhamMenu Del Dia: 2 courses, £20; 3 courses, £25.
Lunch: 2 courses, £15.95.
1 course, £11; 2 courses, £15; 3 courses, £19. Available Monday to Friday 12pm-6.30pm, Saturday, 12pm-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6.30pm.
