Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Durham/County Durham

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Turkish Kitchen Durham

4.8

4.8 (781)

£25 and under

Turkish

Durham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Turkish Kitchen, you will enter the world of tastes and aromas of Turkish cuisine with a modern twist and focus on sensational seasonal ingredients from diverse Turkish regions.
We also have a good selection of vegetarian & vegan options along with a great list of wines and cocktails.

Top review

SimonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We dined here on the evening of one of the Durham University Graduation ceremony days. The place was very busy but the staff were coping remarkably well. We had a lovely meal accompanied by a great Turkish wine (Kavaklidere Yakut) and didn’t feel in any way pressured to rush our meal. Thoroughly recommended restaurant.

Bayberry Hollow

4.8

4.8 (193)

£25 and under

English

Stanley

About the restaurant

Bayberry Hollow’s journey began in 2011 whilst strolling through the picturesque village of Tanfield. We fell in love with, what was, the village pub; The Pack Horse.

Here at Bayberry Hollow our ethos is simple... Great tasting home made dishes in a relaxed dining environment with welcoming service.

Our food menu is not huge, but there will be something on there that everyone will love.

Please note serving times for food:

Breakfast: Sunday-Friday 10am-11:30am & Saturday 9am-11am

Lunch Sunday- Friday 12pm- 3:30pm & Saturday 11:30am-4pm

We still serve our Coffee, Scone & Cake menu but on a walk in basis only. No reservations for this, you will be charged for this.

All of our team are from the local surrounding area and we all pride ourselves in making each of our customers welcome and appreciated. Our newly refurbished bistro provides the perfect destination for you to relax with friends and family, we are looking forward to welcoming you in store soon!

Top review

Julie

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic lunch and food was delicious good portions! Staff amazing and polite!!! Always checking if we are happy thank you

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19TWENTY

4.4

4.4 (358)

£25 and under

Grill

Durham

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Durham city centre, we offer the finest steaks, best gourmet burgers and premium cocktails. While you’re here try our succulent and tender hanging kebabs. Come and experience fine dining at affordable prices, with incredible river views and immaculate service.

Top review

Ian

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Lovely evening. Quiet upstairs. Food very tasty and portions very generous. Great service.

The Raby Arms

4.3

4.3 (148)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Hartlepool

About the restaurant

Located in the small and charming Hart Village, just North of Hartlepool, The Raby Arms Pub & Kitchen is a traditional local landmark that has undertaken extensive refurbishment to create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. At heart, we’re a true ‘local’, and we’re all about proper pub dining, served with craft and international beers and ales, a diverse wine list, tempting cocktails and top-tier spirits.  Our food menu offers tasty pub favourites given a very special touch, perfectly executed by our chefs and kitchen team.  Join us for a drink, a meal, Sunday roast, or a snack, we’re open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dogs are welcomed into the sports bar only , on a first come first serve basis - not bookable. They must be kept on leads at all times.

Top review

Kathleen

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Our party of four on a Thursday at 6pm included two visitors from overseas. Menus brought and helpful information received on Gluten Free food for myself. Our meals were served swiftly and were hot and delicious with generous sized portions. We were so full after the main courses we decided not to order desserts and settled for coffees instead which were served in decent sized cups . Staff were pleasant and efficient. An excellent evening out which i would recommend to anyone. Our overseas visitors were most impressed. Prices for food and drinks including alcohol were very reasonable.

The Warehouse Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (309)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Stockton-on-Tees

About the restaurant

A unique venue serving exciting range of food and drinks in Stockton on Tees

Top review

Victoria

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Brilliant experience, food was very good, staff excellent. Will definitely be back

Wallis & Co

4.8

4.8 (364)

£25 and under

Modern European

Hartlepool

About the restaurant

Wallis & Co is a modern Bar & Kitchen nestled on the picturesque setting that is Hartlepool Marina. Our aim is to provide a warm and cosy atmosphere for our customers to enjoy, and with a huge focus on quality in every aspect, we're sure your visit to Wallis & Co will be a happy one.

We serve lunch from 12pm till 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and evening service from 5pm till 9pm. Our Sunday lunch is served from 12pm till 4pm and from 5pm on a Sunday evening we offer Sunday evening menu.

Disclaimer- We are no longer taking reservations for OUTDOOR tables, they are first come first serve.

If booking Bottomless brunch please specify in your booking notes (Service times Tuesday to Sunday between 12 and 4pm)
Any tables above 6ppl must be booked directly through the restaurant via telephone or FB messenger.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Cannot fault nice friendly staff, beautiful food and very unique delicious cocktails 😋

The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk

4.5

4.5 (305)

£25 and under

British

Barnard Castle

About the restaurant

Our kitchen team create great tasting food that utilises the best of local produce and ingredients with excellent provenance. It's about dishes that reflect our stunning rural location using both classical and contemporary cooking techniques with an eye for detail.

Top review

Peter

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Our first visit to the Rose And Crown for quite a while and we were delighted to find it as excellent as before. Very relaxed ambience in unspoilt old world bar. Very friendly and efficient service. Choice of three cask beers kept in tip-top condition. Lovely food- between us we had the steak and venison pie, the fish and chips, and the vegetarian aubergine, all of them quite delicious. As were the posset and the sticky toffee pudding to follow. We hope to return before too long.

Runa Farm

4.3

4.3 (445)

£26 to £40

English

Barnard Castle

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO RUNA FARM
Runa Farm, is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, country pub and wedding venue quite unlike any other, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique, as its guests will discover…

In brief, it was our plan to create an individual and special destination for “boho, honest and earthy” experiences with the farm and its produce at the very heart.

The result is a loveable, laid-back and luxurious County Durham country retreat complete with standout spaces and suites, cool glamping and field-to-fork dining, inviting people to gather, feast, stay, and enjoy every element of its feelgood spirit and endless appeal.

Top review

PollyannaVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Loved this place, it was on a recommendation I booked there and I am so glad I did, the ambience was relaxed, the food wonderful and exceptional service. Would definitely go back again if I’m that way!

Parkwood

3.8

3.8 (3)

£25 and under

Pub

Stockton-on-Tees

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees. Here at the Parkwood Hotel, we're proud to be at the heart of the community, serving a the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our converted Victorian house, built in 1865, provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by our vibrant bar and two restaurants.

Top review

Kate

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Really great to see the Parkwood back and thriving. New staff couldn’t do enough. Good prices and good atmosphere

The Milbank Arms

4.8

4.8 (33)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Durham

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Milbank Arms we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Wendy

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely meal for five. Prompt service and delicious food.

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