138 venues in Durham
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Hamburger in Durham with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.5★ (2,950 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.7★ (741 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham — 4.8★ (748 Google reviews).
Roomy, pram-friendly Italian in Pity Me with fast-arriving food, generous portions, free parking and famously good cheese and garlic bread.
Restaurant in Durham with highchairs — 4.6★ (637 Google reviews).
Caribbean food in Durham with a kids' menu, high chairs and dominoes on the table — go at lunchtime for the calmer version.
Barbecue in Durham with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.4★ (322 Google reviews).
Hearty burgers and crisp red-skinned chips in Durham, with a kids' menu, high chairs and a leafy terrace — book ahead at busy times.
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu and highchairs — 5.0★ (26 Google reviews).
Riverside spot with a striking dining room, fast friendly service, full vegan and gluten-free menus, and brunch served until noon.
Riverside Turkish grill with a calm, air-conditioned room, kids' menu, high chairs and smoky mezze — book ahead, it's popular.
Italian in Durham with highchairs — 4.4★ (1,261 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.0★ (1,363 Google reviews).
Italian in Durham with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.9★ (210 Google reviews).
Skilled small plates near North Road, with well-spaced tables, gentle acoustics, a kids' menu and famously good truffle rosti chips.
Restaurant in Durham with highchairs — 4.9★ (772 Google reviews).
Modern european in Durham with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.5★ (895 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu — 4.8★ (626 Google reviews).
A plant-filled, tile-and-mirror café up a flight of stairs, famous for its scones — busy at peak times, with fast, unflappable service.
Asian in Durham with highchairs — 4.8★ (79 Google reviews).
Italian in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.4★ (953 Google reviews).
Rodizio steakhouse where the salad bar bridges the wait, picanha and cheese breads star, and staff genuinely fuss over families.
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.2★ (707 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.3★ (680 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu and outdoor seating — 4.3★ (345 Google reviews).
Indian in Durham with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.5★ (415 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.5★ (537 Google reviews).
Gastropub in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.4★ (977 Google reviews).
Hot pot in Durham with highchairs — 4.7★ (321 Google reviews).
Tapas in Durham — 4.3★ (671 Google reviews).
Tea room in Durham — 4.6★ (816 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.3★ (1,477 Google reviews).
Pub in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.3★ (2,323 Google reviews).
Riverside spot below Durham's cathedral path with huge breakfasts, quick friendly service, kids' menu and high chairs — arrive early for a window seat.
Proper Italian cooking in Durham with a kids' menu, high chairs and free parking — generous plates and famously quick, kind service.
Italian in Durham with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.7★ (701 Google reviews).
Spacious central-Durham Italian with patient, allergy-aware staff, a kids' menu and standout pasta — pricier than most, so book ahead.
Smart Thai restaurant with kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor tables; generous, properly spicy plates, though it's pricier than it looks.
Restaurant in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.6★ (1,993 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.3★ (1,101 Google reviews).
Thai in Durham with highchairs — 4.5★ (550 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham — 4.3★ (391 Google reviews).
Indian in Durham — 4.3★ (415 Google reviews).
Lebanese in Durham — 4.3★ (1,120 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.5★ (1,104 Google reviews).
Pub in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.4★ (1,486 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.1★ (152 Google reviews).
Fish & chips in Durham with a kids menu — 4.5★ (1,268 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham — 3.9★ (72 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.1★ (19 Google reviews).
Mexican in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.7★ (510 Google reviews).
Café in Durham with a kids menu — 4.4★ (411 Google reviews).
Pub in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.5★ (1,181 Google reviews).
British in Durham — 4.2★ (114 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.1★ (842 Google reviews).
Pub in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.1★ (2,056 Google reviews).
Fish & chips in Durham with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.4★ (1,217 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.2★ (289 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.0★ (82 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Durham with outdoor seating — 4.6★ (1,668 Google reviews).
Chinese in Durham — 4.9★ (26 Google reviews).
A family-friendly Durham pub with outdoor seating, a 4.5 rating from almost 2,000 reviews, and easy-going prices.
Warm, attentive service and proper home cooking, with a retractable-roof conservatory, free parking and a Sunday roast worth booking ahead for.
A budget-friendly Durham pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options, and outdoor seating for an easy family meal out.
A welcoming Durham pub with outdoor seating and a solid 4.4 rating, offering a relaxed spot for families to eat together.
A friendly, well-rated Durham pub with outdoor seating and mid-range prices, easygoing for a family meal out.
A relaxed Durham pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, and outdoor seating — friendly on the family and easy on the wallet at ££.
A well-liked Durham pub with outdoor seating and mid-range prices, rated 4.5 by over 900 visitors — an easy family stop.
A budget-friendly Durham pub with outdoor seating, making it a relaxed spot to stop with the family.
A laid-back Durham hotel restaurant with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating, rated 4.2 stars by over 900 diners.
A lively Durham pub with pub classics, outdoor seating, and a solid 4.1 rating from over 1,300 reviews.
A welcoming Durham cafe with high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options — an easy, mid-priced spot for a family bite.
A warm, well-loved Durham coffee shop with high chairs and vegan options — a cosy spot for a family coffee stop.
Farm-reared breakfasts, free parking, a play area and Durham views — noisy at busy times, and dogs are welcome indoors.
A warm, budget-friendly Greek restaurant in Durham with a kids' menu and high chairs, well-loved with a 4.5 rating from 334 reviews.
A relaxed, mid-range Durham pub with outdoor seating, making it an easy stop for families out for a drink or a bite.
A well-loved, budget-friendly Durham pub with outdoor seating and a 4.8 rating — a relaxed spot for families to enjoy.
A family-friendly Durham pub with outdoor seating, a 4.5 rating and mid-range prices — an easy, relaxed spot for a bite.
A warm, well-loved Durham pub with outdoor seating and a 4.6 star rating, easygoing for a family bite to eat.
A friendly, well-rated Durham pub with outdoor seating and reasonable ££ prices — an easy, relaxed choice for families.
A whitewashed Durham inn with outdoor seating and classic British pub food, well-rated by nearly 600 visitors.
A big, easygoing Durham pub with wood-panelled lounges, outdoor patio seating, and wallet-friendly real ales and pub grub.
A friendly, budget-easy Durham pub with outdoor seating and a 4.6 rating — a laid-back spot for a family bite.
A petrol-head country pub near Durham with vintage cars to gawp at, roomy seating, generous roasts and a warm welcome for kids and dogs.
A budget-friendly Durham pub with a warm local feel and a solid 4.4 rating from 173 reviews.
A budget-friendly Durham pub with outdoor seating, handy for an easygoing, low-key stop with the family.
A well-liked Durham pub with outdoor seating and fair prices, an easy spot for a laid-back family meal out.
A family-friendly Durham pub with outdoor seating, mid-range prices, and a warm 4.5-star welcome from nearly 50 reviewers.
Farm-shop café near Durham with famous brie scones, free parking, kids' menu and staff who take allergies seriously.
A warm, family-friendly Durham café with high chairs, vegan options and outdoor seating, rated 4.6 across more than 870 reviews.
A budget-friendly Durham café with high chairs and outdoor seating, warmly rated 4.6 by over 350 visitors.
A well-loved Durham café with high chairs for the little ones, gentle prices, and a warm 4.9 rating from happy visitors.
Belmont café with exceptional coeliac and allergy know-how, superb cakes, kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and free parking.
A laid-back Durham cafe with outdoor seating, handy for a coffee and a relaxed bite with the little ones in tow.
A relaxed Durham cafe with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating — an easy, welcoming stop for families with little ones.
A welcoming Durham cafe with high chairs and outdoor seating, rated 4.7 by families and easy on the wallet at ££.
A budget-friendly Durham café and gift shop with outdoor seating and a warm 4.6-star rating from families.
A relaxed Durham cafe with outdoor seating, making it an easy, low-key stop for families grabbing a coffee or a bite.
A wallet-friendly cafe inside a Durham home goods store, with a warm 4.8 rating and an easy, relaxed feel for a family break.
Spacious industrial-estate café near Durham with free parking, freshly cooked food, generous portions and prices that barely dent the purse.
A welcoming Durham café with a kids' menu, vegan options, and outdoor seating — rated 4.6 across 164 reviews.
A well-liked Durham café with a kids' menu and outdoor seating, rated 4.7 — an easy, laid-back choice for a family coffee stop.
A budget-friendly Durham café at Wharton Park with a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating for an easy family stop.
A relaxed Durham cafe with high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options, rated 4.2 from 326 Google reviews.
A laid-back Durham coffee shop that's an easy, mid-priced spot to stop in with the family for a drink and a bite.
A laid-back Durham cafe with a kids' menu, high chairs, and vegan options — an easy stop for a family coffee and a bite.
A friendly Durham coffee shop with a kids' menu, high chairs, and outdoor seating — an easy spot for a family cuppa.
A well-rated Durham café in the ££ range, making an easygoing spot for families after a relaxed coffee and a bite.
A welcoming Durham café with high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options, rated 4.7 by families who've popped in.
Ramped access, free parking and huge, properly hot Sunday roasts near Congburn woods — smaller portions and a kids' menu available.
A well-loved little café and gift shop in Durham, mid-priced and rated a warm 4.8 by everyone who's been.
A well-rated Durham tea house that's a lovely, laid-back spot to pause for tea and a treat while you're out with the family.
A relaxed cafe-style bar in central Durham with outdoor seating and a friendly 4.4 rating — an easy stop for families.
A well-liked Durham pub with a 4.7 rating from over 500 reviews, easygoing and good value for a family outing.
A lively Durham pub with a roof terrace and courtyard, serving real ales plus pizza, burgers and snacks.
A budget-friendly Durham chippy with a kids' menu and a 4.5 rating from over 300 reviews — a simple family takeaway.
A spotless, light-filled café near the Co-op car park with huge home-cooked baps, £6.50 breakfasts, warmed plates and famously giant peach melbas.
Calm little Durham café with quick service, board games, homemade scones and a kids' menu — and usually a few friendly dogs in.
Homemade scones, quick service and a kids' corner in a converted post office — cosy, great value, free parking.
A family-friendly cafe in Durham with a kids' menu and high chairs, making it a handy stop for a relaxed bite with little ones.
A budget-friendly Durham café with high chairs for little ones and a warm 4.6 rating from over 140 happy visitors.
Cheap, generous cooked breakfasts in a roomy, dog-friendly village café with high chairs, a kids' menu and free parking.
A budget-friendly Durham tea and coffee shop that's an easy, low-key stop for a warm drink with the kids.
A relaxed campus café in Durham, offering an easy ££ stop for coffee and a bite with the family.
A spacious Durham garden centre with a coffee shop looking out over woodland, handy for a relaxed family wander and a bite.
A relaxed university café in Durham with outdoor seating, good for a coffee or a bite while you're out with the family.
A cakes-and-afternoon-tea café above an old bank in Durham, warm with families — but it's stairs up, so plan for the pram.
A relaxed little Durham café in the mid-price range, holding a perfect 5-star rating from its first few reviews.
A relaxed Durham coffee shop with light bites, hot and cold drinks, high chairs and vegan options for the whole family.
A friendly Durham café with a kids' menu and outdoor seating, rated 4.6 by 56 happy reviewers.
A relaxed mid-priced café in Durham, handy for a coffee and a bite when you're out with the kids.
A warm, family-friendly Durham café with a kids' menu, high chairs, and vegan options, rated 4.9 from 57 Google reviews.
A budget-friendly Durham pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, and vegan options, rated 4.6 by more than 760 happy visitors.
A well-loved Durham restaurant with a 4.8 rating, offering mid-range mains in a warm setting that's easy to enjoy with the family.
A well-rated Durham takeaway with a 4.8 star average, offering mid-priced food that's simple to grab and bring home.
An Asian fusion restaurant in Durham with a 4.0 Google rating, offering mid-priced meals the whole family can share.
A warm little Durham Italian with a kids' menu and high chairs, making it an easy choice for a relaxed family meal out.
A well-loved farm shop near Durham, rated 4.6 by over 200 visitors — an easy, relaxed stop for the family.
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