Things to do in and around Durham – Places to eat, drink and visit.
Food
Rio Brazillian Steakhouse
Authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience, right here in the heart of the beautiful city of Durham. Our specially trained Gaucho Chefs are on hand to serve our exquisite meat cuts that are continuously carved at the table in a traditional Rodizio style.
Drink
Durham Brewery
Small independent micro-brewery just outside Durham. Brewing cask, keg and bottle-conditioned beer.
Shop and taproom on site.
Tours most Saturdays must be booked in advance.
Places to See
Beamish Museum
Experience amazing sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes as the past comes to life. Beamish is unique – our objects aren’t locked away in glass cases, this is hands-on history!Step into the past and explore our 350 acre site, as Beamish tells the story of the people of North East England from 1800’s to 1900’s.
Coarse
Coarse wants to make tasting menus more affordable, accessible and fun.
We do this by only offering a 6 course tasting menu that uses local, seasonal ingredients. We also have a vegetarian tasting menu and cater to other dietary requirements if you let us know in your booking notes.
Half Moon Inn
You’ll always find a warm welcome at The Half Moon Inn in Durham.
Durham Cathedral
Explore Durham Cathedral, part of Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletena
For us it’s all about the pizza. Just like in Naples, our dough is made on site every day, takes 24 hours to double ferment and just 60 seconds to cook.
Tin of Sardines
We might be the smallest gin bar in Durham – and maybe even the world!
– but you’ll find our shelves stacked high with hundreds of unusual gins.
Plus, plenty of other top drinks too.
Bowes Museum
Standing proudly in the heart of Teesdale, The Bowes Museum is the vision of a pioneering woman, Joséphine Bowes and her husband John.