About
The Curious Mr Fox in Durham offers a delightful mix of casual and exquisite dining experiences. Renowned for its quality service and inviting atmosphere, this spot is both charmingly intimate and comfortably cozy. It's an ideal destination for family dinners, friendly meet-ups, or solo indulgence, and caters to a variety of palates with a good selection of vegetarian and organic options. The menu features an array of small plates, desserts, and a range of beverages, including Prosecco, cocktails, and wines. You can enjoy these offerings in its 30 seater restaurant or relax in the lounge area. Visitors praise the good food and lovely afternoon tea, while the cocktail masterclass hosted by knowledgeable staff adds an extra touch of fun. With free Wi-Fi, a welcoming approach to all, and both indoor and outdoor seating, a visit here is wonderfully resonant with its affordable price range of 10 - 20 GBP per person. Reservations are recommended to ensure you have a spot in this popular and LGBTQ-friendly locale.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Services
Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended
Dietary options
Vegetarian options, Organic options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$ 10 - 20 GBP
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations recommended
- Vegetarian options
- Organic options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Intimately
- Casual
- Exquisitely
- Cozy
- Family dinner
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Paid parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Kid-friendly
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed outside
- Buffet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
- Popular with tourists
Menu
How to get here?
The nearest public transport options for your convenience.
Reviews and Ratings
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- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 4
Food good

- Atmosphere: 5
Had a lovely afternoon tea today with three friends and the scones were as light as a feather, probably the best I have had plus the staff were extremely efficient and polite . I will definitely be returning.

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Went for the cocktail masterclass it was absolutely brilliant. Ed was fantastic and was so knowledgeable. Cocktails were gorgeous. Manager was fantastic and looked after us really well. Would highly recommend.
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