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.
6 of us enjoyed a fantastic meal before tackling Lumiere. The food was delicious with lots of dishes to choose from and good size portions. Good wine selection at a reasonable price Well worth a visit
Gussto Tapas Bar – DurhamCarvery food excellent. Service shockingly poor. Had to wait far too long for drinks order, which didn't turn up until nagging the disinterested staff. Desserts were put up by chef, saw him ring 3 times, we collected them ourselves. Shame as food on offer from Carvery in the whole was 1st class.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamBooked for Sunday lunch & on the back of the chronicle advertising the new dog friendly Sunday menu. We turned up and the place looked shut, we walked in and weren’t greeted or welcoming, managed to find 2 young lads behind bar who said dogs weren’t allowed and if we wanted to stay we’d have to go up one at a time to get food and bring it down to eat in the dark bar. Needless to say we didn’t bother and ended up going elsewhere.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamAwful!! wrong meal sent was replaced but should be called tagliatelle with chorizo as never had such small tiger prawns £15! Seafood risotto was also worst ever tiny king prawns over cooked squid and 4 mussels 2 were not open so couldn't be eaten also £15! We are not big eaters but could have eaten more. I would not pay the service charge they put on and will never go back
Pesto Italiano – DurhamLovely staff we were abot late but they had kept our table. The food was lush, the nicest potato skins and main courses was delicious too. Really nice place we definitely will be back.
Pesto Italiano – DurhamLovely cosy restaurant, warm welcome, lots of lovely choices of authentic Spanish tapas. Good portion sizes and delicious food. Couldn't have been better.
Gussto Tapas Bar – DurhamLovely atmosphere and great food, both dinner and breakfast
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleCame here for the 3 course meal and it was really beautiful , food was perfect .Will definitely return
The Farmers Arms – DurhamVery attentive on arrival ,seated lovely n clean ,service 10 out of 10 Food 10 out of 10 It was daughters birthday and they brought out tge cake with candles and all sang Go regular and will definitely be back Thank you for fantastic evening
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamAbsolutely lovely meal .2nd time here and we be returning. Staff lovely as well
The Farmers Arms – DurhamThe dining table looked so attractive, candles completed the atmosphere. The service was excellent . Kellie in particular was really professional and nothing was too much trouble for her. The menu didn't have a massive choice and it was on the expensive side but everyone enjoyed their meal and all in all a lovely evening.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleMy wife and I had two dinners here at a recent stay in the hotel. All our food was excellent, really first rate and the service could not have been better. The atmosphere was friendly and the meals were good value for money. One main course I had, the Ox check Bourginion was the best dish I have eaten this Year!
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleI visited this hotel a few months ago for Sunday lunch and was presently surprised by my experience, enough to encourage me to return several times since, but in this short space of time since, the only thing which has gone up is the price, everything else has been a disappointment. So! I can safely conclude that I will not be returning any time soon.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamWent for Sunday lunch food was fabulous and really great value for money! The service was excellent too! Would highly recommend .
Farmhouse Dine & Wine – DurhamWe normally visit for the carvery which is delicious.. so this was the first time we had the evening menu. Good price and great customer service. My husband said the Bruschetta was nice , but the stretched garlic bread wasn’t good at all. It was stretched so thin it turned to dust when you tried to snap a piece. It was so dry we left it :-( such a shame as the pizzas we saw looked nice. The main was two burgers and a merlot sauce. The burger was ok, but the merlot sauce, was completely tasteless, and When you are paying £4 for a tiny pot you want it to be good and tasty, so I’d definitely avoid that.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamI booked a surprise birthday dinner for my girlfriend. The staff were incredibly welcoming and very accommodating. They went above and beyond to make her and the entire group feel very special. The food was all delicious and good value for the high quality. Thanks for hosting us!
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleWe stayed at the Hotel the weekend of the 11/11/2023 The Hotel is absolutely gorgeous the Christmas Antler Village was on really cozy and really nice atmosphere Very Busy they were 2 weddings on but the staff were so lovely and helpful 1st class We booked into the restaurant for 8pm the food was amazing and the restaurant was lovely would highly recommend and would definitely would stay again.
Derwent Manor Hotel – DurhamI had dinner and breakfast. There was plenty of choice and the food was simply delicious and the setting was lovely. The staff also deserve a mention, as they were a credit to the venue.
Gilroy’s Restaurant at The Morritt – Barnard CastleMenu 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.
