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1. Estabulo - Durham
4.4
Awesome(586)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 6 times today
Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill honour the Brazilian Gaúcho’s traditional method of cooking. This involves taking the most delicious and flavoursome cuts of meat, which are then skewered and cooked slowly on open flames. This method of cooking also means that all the meat served to you fresh at your table, straight from the grill. You can eat as much or as little as you like, and we have a large selection of meats on offer, so you can stick to what you know or try something a little bit different! We also have a selection of Vegetarian, Halal and Fish dishes on offer and the salad bar which is the perfect start to your meal, and accompanies our entire menu perfectly as little palate cleansers between each skewer that reaches your table.
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2. 19TWENTY
4.5
Awesome(337)
Price: Moderate
• Grill • Durham
Booked 7 times today
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.
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3. Turkish Kitchen Durham
4.8
Exceptional(746)
Price: Moderate
• Turkish • Durham
Booked 9 times today
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.
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4. Bistro Italiano
new
4.6
Exceptional(10)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Durham
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Bistro Italiano, we look forward to serving you soon. Our excellent chefs only use fresh ingredients to prepare our delicious traditional Italian dishes.
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5. Restaurant 17
4.5
Awesome(559)
Price: Moderate
• International • Durham
At Restaurant 17 we offer an efficient friendly service.Delivering a taste experience from around the world using fresh ingredients.
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6. The Avenue
4.9
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Durham
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to The AvenueThe Avenue has recently refurbished to a very high standard. We have a fantastic range of draught lagers, bitters and ciders. We are especially proud of our range of real ales and our great selection of delicious Food! We are serving great quality Steaks, from the grill and more Pub Classics. We host a varied range of Weekly Events at the Avenue from quiz nights on a Monday to Live music on Saturday nights
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7. The Library Durham
3.2
Good(5)
Price: Moderate
• British • Durham
We are a lively sports bar showing all major events, with eleven HD TVs and two big screens meaning you’ll never miss a minute of the action! Our lower level also has two pool tables, and large tables for bigger groups that want to watch sport with us.During the day we have a more relaxed pub atmosphere for casual dining, and in the evening we operate as a late bar with craft beers from some of the favourite breweries in the country (and some local heroes too!), cocktails, and a wide selection of premium spirits.Last but not least, make sure you pick up one of our famous ‘MORE’ cards, so that you can collect points to spend with us!
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8. The Three Bridges Durham
(0)
Price: Moderate
• British • Durham
Welcome to The Three Bridges, Durham’s latest hotspot, where a warm and relaxed atmosphere awaits you. Whether you’re catching up with friends or enjoying quality time with loved ones, our bar is the perfect place to unwind.We offer a great selection of well-priced food and drinks, including hand-pulled ales like Doom Bar, Allendale Pennine Pale, Maxim Swedish Blonde, and Lilley’s Cider.Our revamped outdoor space and stylish new interior make every visit even better. Whatever the occasion, come and experience your new and improved local pub – we can’t wait to welcome you!
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9. Slug & Lettuce - Durham
4.3
Awesome(1)
Price: Moderate
• International • Durham
Come on in and enjoy our fabulous bar, set in the heart of Durham. We offer a wide range of bottled and draught beers from all around the world, as well as, fantastic quality wines and exceptionally great cocktails. Slug’s seasonal menus mean that we serve excellent fresh produce, at its peak, all year round. Our dedicated team also has the experience and knowledge necessary to offer all of our customers a consistently top-notch service. Want to know what events we have on each month? Head on over to our What’s On page to discover more…
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10. Jozef’s
3.8
Excellent(6)
Price: Expensive
• British • Durham
Booked 1 time today
Józef’sRaise a glass to Count JózefBoruwłaski, a Polish dwarf who found sanctuary in Durham.Memoirs describe the Count as a skilled musician and guitarist,travelling and performing concertsfor Europe’s elite during his life.In his advancing years, Józef retired to Durham, residing on the banks of the River Wear alongside DurhamCathedral, his burial place when he died in 1837.An ornamental folly, locally known as ‘The Count’s House’ was part of Józef’s garden, still stands today.The Count’s creative spirit is echoed in our lively atmosphere and eclecticselection of drinks.Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Jozef’s welcomes you to experience a taste of Durham’s rich history andexuberant spirit.Józef Boruwłaski1739 - 1837

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  • AlinaVIP
    West Palm Beach •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    It’s my second time visiting Durham and had to come to this restaurant again. It was as good as I remembered, the food is delicious, the service is great and the ambiance transports you to Turkey! It’s on my must visit list for whenever I come to Durham again.
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    Turkish Kitchen DurhamPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Durham
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    4.8
  • Elizabeth
    Perthshire/Stirlingshire •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    Had a great meal, the flat iron steak is delicious and very good price. Everything is beautifully presented, and tastes as good as it looks. The only ever so slight minus was that the chips have changed. We always get the triple cooked chips and they have been in the past exceptionally good, and thick cut. Now they are skinny chips and while very good, not as good as previously. Please bring back the thick cut chips.
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    19TWENTYPrice: Moderate• Grill• Durham
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    4.5
  • Ross
    Durham/County Durham •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 3, 2025
    Absolutely beautiful best place me and the wife have eaten lovely staff 10/10
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    Estabulo - DurhamPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Durham
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    4.4
  • James
    London •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 18, 2025
    Splendid place and welcome. Large range of daily specials and beautifully cooked classics Wide choice of wines Linen clothes make such a difference Suggest booking as a busy place A real gem
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    Bistro ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Durham
    •
    4.6
  • Stephen
    Newcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 25, 2025
    Lovely hidden gem in Durham. Food was first class, service was equally good . Highly recommended.
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    Restaurant 17Price: Moderate• International• Durham
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    4.5

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