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Durham may be home to some stunning world heritage sites and breath-taking scenery, but when you're hungry the Cathedral can take a backseat to its outstanding, delicious grub!
Durham has everything to offer when it comes to food from Thai restaurants to good old-fashioned pub food, you’d struggle to find something you didn't like.
Whether you're actually from Durham, or live further afield, why not make your way to one of the many tucked away cafes and restaurants that it has hiding and sample some of these scrumptious dishes.
From potato skins, to scampi and chips, to sticky toffee pudding, here are 20 foods that you must eat (why not try them all, just to make sure we've got it right).
20. Pavlova - The Old Mill
For starters we have desert. The Pavlova from The Old Mill is as delicious as it looks - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this meringue is topped with raspberries, blackcurrants and of course, whipped cream.
Located: Metal Bridge, Thinford Rd, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 5NX
19. Tia's Rose - Tias
Tia's Mexican and Mediterranean restaurant is located in the heart of Durham and has been a family run business since 1996.
Famous for their sharer starter, the Tia's Rose is a whole onion, deep fried in a spicy sauce and served with a dip of your choice.
Warning; you won't feel like sharing them.
Located: 84 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG
18. Lasagne - The Bridge
The Bridge Hotel is a traditional Durham pub that serves typical pub pub food. It may not be the most photographic of dishes but the generous spread of cheesy lasagne and chips is perfect to warm your heart on a cold, wet Sunday.
Just look at those chips?
Located: 40 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SE
17. Fruit Scone - Tealicious Tearoom
Sweet tooth? Tealicious Tearoom provides a warm and relaxing atmosphere, and what better way to finish an afternoon of shopping than with a nice cup of tea and a fruit scone?
Located: 88 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AG
16. Eggs Benedict - Bill's
With breakfast served until 1pm on a Saturday and Sunday you have no excuse to try out the Eggs Benedict at Bill's.
Poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce served on a toasted English muffin, it's the perfect way to start off your weekend.
Located: 39 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU
15. Veggie Pizza - Head Of Steam
Pizza lover? Get yourself over to the Head of Steam on North Road and try their Veggie Pizza.
12" of mozzarella cheese, red onions, mushrooms, peppers, cherry tomatoes topped with spinach. It's perfection.
Located: 3 Reform Place, North Road, Durham, DH1 4RZ
14. Bailey's Cheesecake - The Shadforth Plough
Located on the outskirts of Durham, The Shadforth Plough has an excellent choice of deserts but by far the best is their Bailey's Cheesecake.
Located: South Side, Shadforth, Durham, DH6 1LL
13. Pretty Much Anything With Chips - The Court Inn
You've never tasted proper chips until you have tasted them from The Court Inn.
Whatever you decide to get, as long as it comes with chips, you've made the right decision.
Located: Court Ln, Durham, DH1 3AW
12. Sticky Toffee Pudding - The Town House
Known as "Sticky Date Pudding" in Australia and New Zealand, nice little fact there, the Sticky Toffee Pudding at The Town House Durham is definitely one not to be missed.
Served with cinder toffee ice cream, this hits the spot just nicely.
Location: 34 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN
11. Scampi & Chips - Cross Keys Inn
Scampi and chips served with garden peas and a side salad. No scrimping on the chips, that's for sure.
Location: Front Street, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR
10. Thai Green Curry - Fat Buddha
Looking for something spicy? Try Fat Buddha's Thai Green Curry. Spicy thai curry with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf with coconut milk. Yum!
Located: 6B, 6C Walkergate, Durham, DH1 1SQ
9. Homemade Beef & Ale Pie - The Old Mill
Mouthwatering, am I right?
The Old Mill don't just do the best Pavlova in Durham, but they also do the best pies!
Their Homemade Beef & Ale pie served with chips and garden peas has to be one of the tasiest dishes on their menu.
Located: Metal Bridge, Thinford Rd, Coxhoe, DH6 5NX
8. Chicken Cashew Nut - Palm Sugar
Palm Sugar offer Thai-Pan Asian Fusion Cuisine and their Chicken Cashew Nut is a must try off their Happy Hour Menu.
A crispy chicken stir fry with mushrooms, onions, peppers, water chestnuts served in a sweet chilli paste.
Located: 69 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT
7. Duck Main - Finbarrs
Let's all take a moment to look at how delicious this looks......
Unfortunately as of March 2016, Finbarrs closed, but they are looking for new premises in Durham City so don't worry, their Duck Main will soon be back.
Located: Currently closed, but they are looking for new premises in Durham, so keep an eye out, it's definitely worth the wait.
6. Sukothai - Zen
Why not try some traditional Thai food and head over to Zen and try their Sukothai.
A rich spicy broth with boiled Asian dumplings served with rice noodles and cracked hen eggs.
Located: Court Ln, Durham, DH1 3JS
5. Salt & Pepper Skins - Cross Keys Inn
The Salt & Pepper Skins served with a garlic dip are mouthwateringly sensational and are the perfect way to start off your eating experience at the Cross Keys Inn.
Located: Front Street, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR
4. Beef With Oyster Sauce - Nadon
Looking for something a bit lighter but just as tasty? Why not head over to Nadon Thai and try their delicious Beef with Oyster Sauce.
Located: 69-70 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR
3. Fish & Chips - Bells
Award winning fish & chips. Enough said.
Located: 11 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE
2. Tango Burger - Tango
Looking at the picture above you can see why Tango Burger is Tango's best seller.
The Tango Burger is a beef burger topped with treacle cured bacon, melting jack cheese,milk soaked onions and wait for it.....topped with a secret sassy sauce.
Located: 96 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AG
1. Pad Thai - Zen
Zen brings Thailand to Durham with one of their tastiest dishes on the menu. Pad Thai is one of Thailand's national dishes and Zen doesn't disappoint.
With rice noodles tossed in cracked hens egg, pieces of prawns and chicken covered in a sweet tangy tamarind sauce, this is definitely the best dish Durham has to offer.
Located: Court Ln, Durham, DH1 3JS
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