Where You Need to Book for Durham Restaurant Week
Dine at a discount during Durham Restaurant Week
Faru
Run by husband and wife team Jake and Laura Siddle, this contemporary eatery has an open kitchen. Typically offering a refined tasting menu, during Restaurant Week diners have the chance to enjoy a fabulous five-course menu for £50 (Wednesday to Saturday).
29 Silver Street DH1 3RD
0191 380 5451
faru.co.uk
FIIK
A fun and innovative take on traditional fine dining, the constantly changing tasting menu here means that every visit to this cosy restaurant is a new experience. From Tuesday to Thursday of Restaurant Week, tuck into a four-course menu for only £25, with an optional supplementary course for £10.
12 Elvet Bridge DH1 3AA
0191 380 0057
fiikdurham.co.uk
Isla
The younger sister of Coarse, Isla offers a refined yet laidback brunch menu in the morning, and sharing plates into the evening. There are two offers to get stuck into during Restaurant Week – either two small plates and a drink for £20, or a free drink with any brunch dish.
53 North Road DH1 4SF
0191 384 3378
islabycoarse.restaurant
The Curious Mr Fox
A vibrant spot right next to Framwellgate Bridge, this restaurant-bar offers a good blend of fabulous drinks and relaxed food options. Between 12pm and 2pm (excluding Sunday)
Enjoy a ciabatta and hot drink for £12, or coffee and cake for only £5.
35a Riverview Walk DH1 4SL
0191 329 3559
thecuriousmrfox.co.uk
Veeno
A brand new Italian wine bar and kitchen on Durham’s Riverwalk, it’s always summer at Veeno, which specialises in Sicilian cuisine and drink. Their Restaurant Week is fabulous and diners can enjoy a free Grande Board (Veeno’s signature platter) when you purchase a bottle of wine.
Unit 12 The Gates, The Riverwalk DH1 4SL
0191 367 0121
veenobars.com
The Cellar Door
Step through this mysterious door on Saddler Street and discover the warm welcome that The Cellar Door is known for, where local produce is at the fore and modern British cuisine is a focal point of the menu. For Restaurant Week, enjoy any three courses from the lunch menu for £30.
41 Saddler Street DH1 3NU
0191 383 1856
thecellardoordurham.co.uk
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
This is the home of excellent steaks in Durham. Curated by Marco himself, diners can also tuck into a blend of British and French classics. Available 12.30pm until 4pm, this Restaurant Week dine on two courses for £15 or three courses for £20.
Old Shire Hall, 9 Old Elvet DH1 3HL
0191 329 3535
mpwrestaurants.co.uk
Notch
Bringing a slice of America to the heart of Durham, Notch serves a blend of barbecue, small plates and cocktails. Their bottomless brunches are always popular too. Available Monday to Thursday of Restaurant Week, enjoy 20 percent off your total bill.
96 Elvet Bridge DH1 3AG
@notch_durham
