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The Cellar Door
The Cellar Door
The Cellar Door
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE CELLAR DOOR

(4.8 Score)
41 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU, UK Directions

Since 2009

Specialities:

✓Burrata ✓Celeriac and Winter Truffle Spiral ✓Roasted Cauliflower ✓Pressed Lamb Belly ✓Veal Cheek Terrine ✓Beef Wellington ✓Lamb Rump ✓Spelt and Celery Risotto ✓Chicken Breast ✓Rosemary and Parmesan Potato Galette ✓Duck Breast ✓Salt Baked Crapaudine Beetroot ✓Butternut Squash and Seitan Wellington

“The Cellar Door has over 15 years of experience catering for weddings, birthdays, tours, staff parties, corporate events, and many more. The Cellar Door offers a range of dining options, from outdoor dining to river views and ancient cellar conversions. They focus on a relaxed atmosphere, providing quality food and no dress code. They can offer a wide range of options for any event, with two indoor private dining spaces catering for up to 15 or 70 people, three outdoor terraces, and a dedicated functions manager. Gift vouchers are also available at The Cellar Door.

2025 Highlights: The Cellar Door is located in a 13th-century riverside building, hidden along the main street to the cathedral.”

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Menu:

Lunch
Chicken Supreme £22
Braised Beef Featherblade £21
Sirloin Steak £28
Sea Bass £22
Wild Mushroom Risotto £20
Spinach & Chickpea Spanakopita £22
Mains
Beef Wellington £34
Lamb Rump £29
Chicken Breast £26
Duck Breast £28
Alt Baked Crapaudine Beetroot (V) £22
Organic Squash Medley (Vg) £22
Monk Fish £27

Contact:

0191 383 1856

Mon-Sat: 12pm - 9:15pm
Sun: 12pm - 4:45pm

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Rose Tree Inn
Rose Tree Inn
Rose Tree Inn
11+ YEARS IN TBR
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ROSE TREE INN

(4.8 Score)
Low Road West, Shincliffe, Durham DH1 2LY, UK Directions

Since 2005

Specialities:

✓Mince and Leek Dumpling ✓Fish and Chips ✓Hunters Chicken ✓Lambs Liver and Onion ✓Rose Tree Brunch ✓Wholetail Scampi ✓Chicken Parmo ✓Veggie Burger ✓Mixed Bean Chilli ✓Pasta ✓Jackets ✓Sandwiches ✓Burgers ✓From The Grill

“Rose Tree Inn offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and guarantees a warm welcome. The restaurant is located in the picturesque village of Shincliffe on the banks of the River Wear. They offer a great selection of Beer, Lager, Spirits, Wine, Soft drinks, and freshly made Coffee. Rose Tree Inn provides top-quality home-cooked food in a relaxed environment. Outdoor Seating is also available. Dog-friendly restaurant in the surrounding area.

2025 Highlights: Rose Tree Inn is a family-run pub and restaurant with a large beer garden. The Harris family runs it, aiming to offer top-quality homemade food in a relaxed setting. Along with the head chef, they have created a menu of classic British dishes and daily specials.”

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Menu:

Mains
Mince & Leek Dumpling £14.65
Fish & Chips £15.50
Hunter'S Chicken £15.95
Teriyaki Chicken Strips £17.25
Lamb'S Liver & Onions £15.75
Rose Tree Brunch £15.25
Home-Made Chicken Curry £14.95
Wholetail Scampi £15.50
Sandwiches
Tuna & Sweetcorn £7.95
Prawn Marie Rose £7.95
Blt £8.25
Bbq Pulled Pork With Cheese £8.50
Roast Of The Day £8.50
Steak, Onion & Mushroom £8.95
Cajun Chicken, Bacon & Cheese £8.25
Smothing Special
Moules MarinièRe £15.95
Giant Yorkie Wrap £16.75
Chicken Chasseur £16.25
Slow Roast Lamb Shank £19.95
Tender Featherblade Of Beef £18.25
Oven Baked Haddock £16.50

Contact:

0191 386 8512

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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The Stonebridge Inn
The Stonebridge Inn
The Stonebridge Inn
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THE STONEBRIDGE INN

(4.7 Score)
A690, Durham DH1 3RX, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓12oz Rump Steak ✓10oz Sirloin Steak ✓Chicken Breast With Chorizo and Garlic King Prawns ✓16oz Gammon Steak With Egg or Pineapple ✓The Stonebridge Mixed Grill ✓Pan Fried Seabass Fillets ✓House Curry ✓Yorkshire Pudding Wrap ✓Pan Roast Chicken Supreme ✓Oven Roast Lamb Rump ✓Slow Roast Belly Pork ✓Home-made Steak and Ale Pie ✓Burgers ✓Pizza ✓Pasta ✓Wraps and Sandwiches

“The Stonebridge Inn offers delicious homemade food and a great selection of Beer, Lager, Spirits, Wine, Soft Drinks, and freshly made Coffee. They also offer a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and guarantee a warm welcome. The Stonebridge Inn welcomes visitors throughout the day, offering food. Outdoor seating is also available at The Stonebridge Inn.

2025 Highlights: The Stonebridge Inn offers free onsite parking for your convenience. Enjoy their happy-hour food specials in a cosy atmosphere by the fireplace. They also provide a variety of vegan options, ensuring there’s something delicious for everyone.”

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Menu:

Mains
Pan Fried Seabass Fillets £18.25
House Curry £14.50
Yorkshire Pudding Wrap £16.25
Pan Roast Chicken Supreme £15.95
Oven Roast Lamb Rump £20.95
Slow Roast Belly Pork £18.95
Home-Made Steak & Ale Pie £15.50
Grills
12oz Rump Steak £19.95
10oz Sirloin Steak £22.95
Chicken Breast With Chorizo And Garlic King Prawns £17.95
16oz Gammon Steak With Egg Or Pineapple £16.95
The Stonebridge Mixed Grill £19.95
Surf & Turf (Add 5 Garlic King Prawns) £6.95
Steak Sauces (Peppercorn, Diane Or Garlic & Herb) £3.95
Burgers
The Lamb-Pard £15.50
The Stonebridge Burger £15.75
Asian Style Chicken Burger £15.25
Double Bacon & Cheese £14.95
The Warrior Burger £15.95
Pizza
The Surf & Turf £12.95
Meatball Marinara £12.25
Classic Margherita £11.95
Pepperoni With A Twist £12.25

Contact:

0191 386 9591

Mon-Sun: 11am - 11am

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THE CELLAR DOOR REVIEWS

My son and I had a delicious meal, celebrating the finish of his university studies. The menu choice was perfect; service excellent; flavours superb and food visually attractive with complementary flavours and well balanced; ambient surroundings. Sadly it was too cold to eat outside on the lovely terrace overlooking the river, but we will be back, so fingers crossed for warmer weather next time!

Amazing food as always. The beef Wellington is always a winner and the desserts are so good. It was my first time having a chocolate fondant in over ten years! Gigi is an amazing host she is always kind and accommodating and makes every visit special. I look forward to seeing her every time I come back!

Quite the spot. If you’re looking for REALLY good food in Durham, get a table here, staff are very welcoming and friendly; The menu is incredible and every dish will impress. Had Hari as my waiter, he was fantastic and helped us a lot with our choices. Couldn’t ask for more!

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ROSE TREE INN REVIEWS

This a a very friendly pub, with excellent food and drink in a nice location next to the River Wear. We were a party of four, with 2 dogs. One of our party is disabled, so we were able to use a convenient disabled parking space, and make our way into the pub using the ramps for the wheelchair. It is very dog friendly and even includes a doggy menu, although we did not take advantage of this. The food and service was excellent, and the pub also boasts a good selection of ales. The portion sizes were very generous and we were able to get a doggy bag to take the remaining portions back home with us. It's nice to enjoy such a nice establishment like this.

Food was excellent, big portions so bring your appetite or a doggy bag, garlic chicken with king prawns, cooked perfect and very tasty, the steak and ale pie was deep filled with very tender steak, and baked cod outstanding, we were 3 ladies lunching and catching up, food, company and restaurant were excellent, defo be back.

Went for lunch today food awesome as usual and staff very friendly will be back again had lambs liver mash and veg the apple and cinnamon crumble and custard really good and lovely pub.

THE STONEBRIDGE INN REVIEWS

Lovely meal, large portions and very tasty. My mam and partner got the cod and it was massive. Well impressed . I got the gammon, came with egg, chips, tomatoes, onion rings, mushrooms and I asked for extra pineapple. Staff were lovely and friendly too. We will defo be back

A regular visitor to this wonderful pub. Dropped in on the off chance of a table & was seated straightaway. Had my all time favourite - mince & dumplings (cheese & red onion). Great food at a great price. Our waitress was so helpful & friendly - thank you!

Lovely pub, good selection of beers, super friendly staff, and the food is plentiful and a good price. Portions were very big. Ours was delicious. I had the Yorkshire pud wrapped beef. It had a vast amount of sliced beef in it.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE CELLAR DOOR Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROSE TREE INN Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE STONEBRIDGE INN Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
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