The Places You Need to Book For Durham Restaurant Week
Make the most of the city's food scene this August
Coarse
Reform Place, North Road, Durham DH1 4RZ
0191 380 5776
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Bringing fine-dining with a laidback vibe to Durham’s North Road, Coarse opened to great excitement in 2022. Already earning a spot in the Michelin Guide, the menu here is seasonally inspired, and for restaurant week you can enjoy a three-course lunch menu with a drink for only £25, available Thursday and Friday from 12pm until 2.30pm.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham
Old Shire Hall, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL
0191 329 3535
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The perfect spot for real steak lovers, there’s a good range of classic French and English dishes here too, as well as a menu of tempting cocktails. Running for the duration of the week, you can dine on either two courses for £15 or three for £20 from 12.30pm until 3pm.
Notch
96 Elvet Bridge DH1 3AG
0191 380 6155
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Lively and vibrant with ample cocktails to choose from, this is a great spot for a get-together with friends. At Notch expect classic American-style food served on small sharing plates and their offer from Monday to Friday is two courses for £15 or three courses for £20.
El Pincho
16 Riverwalk DH1 4SJ
0191 374 1298
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A Mediterranean-inspired bar right on Durham’s Riverwalk, El Pincho serves up a great blend of Moroccan and Greek cuisine. They also double as a wine bar, and the staff are more than happy to give recommendations. From Monday to Friday of restaurant week, enjoy two tapas dishes and two glasses of house wine for £20.
Fat Hippo
36 Saddler Street DH1 3NU
0191 370 9699
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A popular burger joint with quirky interiors, this is the perfect place to pull up a seat if you’re seeking big portions. This restaurant week diners can order a starter and a main for only £15. The Swiss Tony is always our pick – Swiss cheese, truffle mayo and plenty of mushrooms.
Isla
53 North Road DH1 4SF
0191 384 3378
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The younger sister of Coarse, this recent addition to North Road specialises in breakfast and brunch, with a great menu of wellness drinks and teas too. In the afternoon, the menu switches to small plates and sharing platters. There are three offers available. From Wednesday to Saturday (12.30pm–3.30pm) you can choose two small plates and a drink for £15 or three small plates and a drink for £20. From Wednesday to Sunday (9.30am–11.30am) you can enjoy a free hot drink with brunch and children eat free with a paying adult.
