If you’re looking for a country café or restaurant near Durham and want a calm alternative to the busy riverside restaurants in the city centre, our countryside kitchen is just minutes away. We offer a quiet but lively retreat with proper North-East food, farm produce and relaxed rural surroundings. Dog owners are especially welcome — our covered and terrace outdoor areas give dogs space to relax safely without the risk of being trodden on.
Why People from Durham Visit Our Country Café & Restaurant
- A peaceful countryside alternative to Durham’s crowded riverside venues
- Dog-friendly with safe covered and terrace outdoor seating
- Only 10–15 minutes from Durham by car
- Relaxed rural atmosphere without city noise or queues
- Food made with local farm and butchery ingredients
- Free on-site parking
What You Can Enjoy Here
- Breakfasts and brunch plates
- Light lunches and café specials
- Hearty mains using farm and butchery produce
- Homemade cakes and bakes
- Teas, coffees and soft drinks
Perfect for Durham Visitors Who Want…
- A quiet countryside café instead of a busy riverside spot
- Dog-friendly dining with safe outdoor areas
- Local, independent food with real character
- A relaxed place to meet friends or family
How to Get Here from Durham
We’re located just outside Bishop Auckland, close to the A68 / A688 junction.
Travel time: 10–15 minutes from Durham
Parking: Free, on-site
Dog-friendly: Covered and terrace outdoor areas
Explore More Dining Near Durham
- Restaurant Durham
- Breakfast Durham
- Sunday Roast Durham
- Fish & Chips Durham
- Farm Shop Durham
- Butchers Durham
Close to the Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Trail
Our countryside kitchen sits near the Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Trail, making us a useful stop for walkers, cyclists and heritage visitors exploring the world’s first passenger railway. With few facilities between Shildon and Toft Hill, we’re a popular place to rest and enjoy proper North-East food. Dog-friendly covered and terrace outdoor areas available.
Plan Your Visit
Enjoy quiet countryside dining near Durham — relaxed, spacious and dog-friendly, without the crowds of the riverside restaurants in the city.