Durham Restaurant Week is set to return at the end of January – serving up deals to help diners banish the winter blues and give city centre businesses a welcome post-Christmas boost.
The event will take place January 30 to February 6, with restaurants across the city offering specially curated menus at reduced prices.
The week-long celebration of food is organised by Durham BID. Paul Howard, Durham BID manager, said: “This is the first restaurant week in 2026, and it is a real stabiliser of revenues after Christmas for businesses in Durham. There are some really good offers where you can try something new, or if there is a favourite of yours, to go back. If your favourite isn’t on the list, ask them to get involved.”
Among the venues taking part this year are barbeque favourite Notch; Italian wine bar and kitchen Veeno; and tasting menu destinations Coarse, FIIK, and Faru. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse – which recently relocated from Walkergate to The Riverwalk – will also be offering its Brazilian churrasco experience.
Award-winning restaurant Spice Lounge – which was crowned Best Restaurant in Durham at the Tommy Miah International Indian Chef of the Year Competition and Awards – is also taking part. Owner Akki Miah said: “Restaurant Week always proves a huge hit and is a great opportunity for us to showcase our range of culinary delights, which take inspiration from every corner of India.”
As well as encouraging residents and visitors to eat out, the initiative is designed to help restaurants attract new customers who may not have visited before. Durham BID says the week will shine a spotlight on the diversity of Durham’s dining scene – which ranges from great-value meals to more indulgent experiences through exclusive menus, special offers, and fixed-price dining.
For full details of participating restaurants and their offers, visit www.lifeindurham.co.uk/restaurant-week
