Barnard Castle Restaurants

Blagraves House

Dating back to the Norman Era, Blagraves House sits on a sloping street in the picturesque town of Barnard Castle. Marked by its stone façade, the attractive Grade I listed building is the oldest in the town and resonates with centuries of history.

• Address: 30-32 The Bank, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00

Bridge, The

Paul O'Hara's name has been synonymous with many of the North East's finest restaurants and, after six years of working for acclaimed chef Terry Laybourne, he's upped sticks and settled down in the quaint little village of Whorlton, three miles outside the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle, County Durham.

• Address: Whorlton Village, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £32.00

Coach House Bistro, The

Eggleston Hall's Old Coach House has been transformed into two large and light spaces for eating and relaxing. The large arched doorways have been glazed to give a spectacular view across Teesdale.

• Address: Eggleston Hall, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £25.00

Restaurant at Jersey Farm Hotel

Most country hotels proudly draw attention to their mature gardens or sweeping woodlands, but at Jersey Farm it's the 12 acres of farmland populated by the customary farm animals, including Jersey and Highland cattle and the rather less customary Llamas who seem to have settled into their new surroundings with remarkable sang-froid.

• Address: Darlington Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00

Restaurant at Morritt Arms

The Morritt dates back to the late seventeenth century but the air of timelessness and tradition are never lost because what they do is done well and with a personal flair that is tremendously engaging.

• Address: The Morritt Arms, Greta Bridge, nr Barnard Castle, DL12 9SE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00

Restaurant at The Rose & Crown

The charm of Romaldkirk is renowned, with the village stocks, pump and mellow stone cottages all combining to offer a very valid reason for visiting. However, an even better reason is the welcome that awaits you from Alison and Christopher Davy at their delightful pub alongside the village green and handy for the church.

• Address: Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle, DL12 9EB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Traditional, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £37.00

Riverside Restaurant

Walk past the medieval houses, fascinating antique shops and a 16th century bridge built across the Tees, to arrive at the Riverside Restaurant. Inside, an array of decorative candles, exposed bricks, soft pastel colours alternating with cerise, and a low beamed ceiling create a sense of warmth, perfect for a laid-back dining experience.

• Address: Bridge End, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £35.00