Elvet Bridge · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Restaurants near Elvet Bridge

Discover the best restaurants near Elvet Bridge. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best restaurants near Elvet Bridge

united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/notch-durham

Notch Durham

Slow-cooked American barbecue and craft cocktails in Durham's vibrant city centre.

96 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AG
4.7 Excellent 40 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/19twenty-bar-grill

19Twenty Bar & Grill

Modern grill and cocktail bar on Durham’s Elvet Bridge, serving gourmet burgers and steaks with scenic riverside views.

19-20 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA
4.3 Very Good 288 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/restaurant-17

Restaurant 17

Boutique dining below Elvet Bridge offering world-inspired dishes in an intimate, candlelit setting with fresh local ingredients.

17 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA
4.3 Very Good 134 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/zizzi-durham

Zizzi - Durham

Modern Italian dining in the heart of Durham – wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and a relaxed atmosphere just steps from the cathedral.

43-44 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
4.2 Very Good 801 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/tango-durham

Tango Durham

Lively American-style burgers, fresh local produce, and creative cocktails in Durham’s vibrant city centre with riverside terrace dining.

39 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
4.5 Excellent 946 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/the-cellar-door

The Cellar Door

Historic riverside dining with seasonal Modern European cuisine and scenic terraces in the heart of Durham.

41 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
4.4 Very Good 733 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/flat-white-kitchen

Flat White Kitchen

Experience Durham’s finest coffee and brunch in a cozy 17th-century townhouse with a modern rustic vibe and welcoming atmosphere.

40 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
4.5 Excellent 927 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/fat-hippo-durham

Fat Hippo Durham

Savor bold, inventive burgers in a quirky multi-level venue on historic Saddler Street, Durham’s heart of casual dining.

36 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
4.4 Very Good 1,645 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/tapas-factory

Tapas Factory

Authentic Spanish tapas and Mediterranean flavors in Durham's vibrant city center.

14 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA
4.3 Very Good 535 reviews
united-kingdom/durham/restaurant/turkish-kitchen-meze-and-grill

Turkish Kitchen Meze and grill

Authentic Turkish grilling and meze in Durham's vibrant city centre, where tradition meets modern hospitality.

ground floor, 66 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NP
4.7 Excellent 461 reviews

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A medieval stone arch bridge over the River Wear, now a lively pedestrian walkway with cafes, restaurants and stunning views of Durham Cathedral and the city’s dramatic river gorge.

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