Zen

About Zen

Thai food in Durham that leans towards the smart end — good-looking dining room, attentive front of house, and outdoor tables that get properly looked after if you'd rather sit out with a pram. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all in place, and there are vegan options if you're juggling different eaters. Portions land generously, and the flavours are properly spicy and authentic when the kitchen is on form — though opinions do split, and a few families have found dishes underwhelming for the money, so it's worth ordering carefully. Two honest snags: booking is required and asks for a deposit, and the bill climbs faster than you'd expect for a mid-range night out. Ask for a table away from the door — one parent found theirs cold and draughty.

Kid-friendly features

Tags

You might also like

Hotels

££

Hotels Durham

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

An upmarket Durham hotel in a converted 1800s building, with its own restaurant, bar and gym — a handy base for a family stay.

🛻 ✓ Buggy friendly (likely) 🔊 Relaxed atmosphere 👨‍👩‍👧 Great for all ages

★★★★★ 4.6 (1,306)

View menu ↗ View details →

Bars

££

Bars Durham

Dun Cow Durham

A whitewashed Durham inn with outdoor seating and classic British pub food, well-rated by nearly 600 visitors.

🍽️ ✓ Kids menu (likely) 🪑 ✓ Highchairs (likely) 🌿 ✓ Outdoor space 🛻 ✓ Buggy friendly 🔊 Relaxed atmosphere 👨‍👩‍👧 Great for all ages

★★★★★ 4.5 (588)

View details →

Restaurant

££

Restaurant Durham

The Rabbit Hole

Restaurant in Durham with highchairs — 4.6★ (637 Google reviews).

🍽️ ✓ Kids menu (likely) 🪑 ✓ Highchairs 🛻 ✓ Buggy friendly 🥦 ✓ Vegan options 🌾 ✓ Gluten free (likely) 🔊 Lively atmosphere 👨‍👩‍👧 Great for all ages Booking recommended

★★★★★ 4.6 (637)

View menu ↗ View details →