The Cellar Door

4.5 (1876)

£26 to £40

Modern European

41/42 Saddler Street, Durham, Durham DH1 3NU

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Set within a 13th century riverside building hidden on the main thoroughfare up the cathedral, The Cellar door offers a range of dining options, from outdoor dining to river views and ancient cellar conversions, we have a space that caters for a wide range of diners.

Global food incorporating local and seasonal ingredients with no boundaries or genres. Menus change monthly so keep an eye on what’s available and if you have any questions or would like a copy of the allergen menu please get in touch.

A friendly, relaxed dining experience, with no pretention, no dress code and the emphasis on the diner. We’ve been on this journey of discovery for over a decade and invite you to come join us.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, British, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm
Phone number
0191 383 1856
Website
http://www.thecellardoordurham.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
When it’s not possible for you to come to us, we are more than happy to try and bring a part of The Cellar Door to you. From canapés to hiring our chefs for the day, we’ll do our best to cater for your every need. We’re always looking for new challenges so get in touch and let’s create something unique!
Private party facilities
We love a good party. From the more refined wedding celebrations to the important business dinners and staff nights. Every person and occasion is different, so we don’t do generic packages for you to pick. Each event is tailored for individually by one of us, who helps to organise the event to the most intricate details to ensure your special day is special for everyone you invite. So whether you want to book the whole restaurant or have a smaller private dining experience, get in touch and we’ll create a bespoke package just for you.

Location
41/42 Saddler Street, Durham, Durham DH1 3NU
Area
Durham
Parking Details
2 minutes walk from Prince Bishops multi storey car park. 4 minutes from Walkergate multi storey car park.
Public transport
Durham station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Cellar Door.

4.5

(1876)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

1,876 Reviews

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London14 reviews
2.0
Dined on 3 March 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Table booked for 2pm which was not ready on arrival. 3 groups came in to the restaurant after us and were taken to their tables. I asked the server at around 2.20pm what was happening with our table to eventually sit down at 2.25pm. Ordered 4 Sunday dinners which took over an hour!! The beef was like being out of a packet and lots of fat so most of it was left. After waiting that amount time it was a huge disappointment. Dessert wasn't much better. £8 for 3 profiteroles with not much taste. The other desserts were all dark chocolate based which we didn't want.
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CherylW
Yorkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely greeting on arrival, staff very friendly and welcoming. Our reservation was at 4pm due to a concert so we were the only people in the restaurant for a little while. I felt a little cold but other than that the restaurant was lovely with nice background music. The food was amazing - we had.3 courses - all delicious. Staff were very attentive and suggested a great bottle of red to go with our food. we couldn’t fault anything. We will definitely return but book a later evening slot next time so there is more atmosphere. So glad we found this place. 👍🏻
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RobertK
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Staff attentive but service was slow. Good was good but not great.
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Jane
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here several times for the Sunday roast. Always fantastic never disappointed!
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PeteC
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We found the restaurant quite buzzy which was nice. The Beef Shin and Wellington were very very good. A good wine list and good service. We would definitely go back and have no problem recommending the venue.
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Will1
Yorkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brilliant service and food. Imaginative cooking and generous portions. A super Valentine night.
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WarrenP
Durham/County Durham1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing Service very good Thanks We will be back Warren
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DANEF
Durham/County Durham9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly service, non intrusive background music, well made cocktails and lovely tasting food. Very good value.
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SheilaH
Durham/County Durham24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No complaints at all, service and food were excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Kent39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Great decor. Friendly service. Amazing Sunday roast. Highly recommend if you’re in Durham
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, British, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:45 pm
Phone number
0191 383 1856
Website
http://www.thecellardoordurham.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
When it’s not possible for you to come to us, we are more than happy to try and bring a part of The Cellar Door to you. From canapés to hiring our chefs for the day, we’ll do our best to cater for your every need. We’re always looking for new challenges so get in touch and let’s create something unique!
Private party facilities
We love a good party. From the more refined wedding celebrations to the important business dinners and staff nights. Every person and occasion is different, so we don’t do generic packages for you to pick. Each event is tailored for individually by one of us, who helps to organise the event to the most intricate details to ensure your special day is special for everyone you invite. So whether you want to book the whole restaurant or have a smaller private dining experience, get in touch and we’ll create a bespoke package just for you.

Location
41/42 Saddler Street, Durham, Durham DH1 3NU
Area
Durham
Parking Details
2 minutes walk from Prince Bishops multi storey car park. 4 minutes from Walkergate multi storey car park.
Public transport
Durham station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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