About

Tucked away in Durham, The Undercroft Restaurant provides a charming spot for a quick and delightful bite at an affordable price. The casual and inviting atmosphere makes it a fantastic place to take a break during your exploration of the city. Renowned for its locally sourced ingredients, the restaurant serves up a delightful selection of British cuisine, with a focus on breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Visitors often rave about the lovely food and exceptional service, with the hearty cakes and steaming hot tea being particular favorites. Whether you're in the mood for a light lunch or just in need of a coffee and dessert break, The Undercroft has you covered. With convenient dine-in options and the ability to make reservations, this spot caters especially well to solo diners who appreciate a tranquil and pleasant dining experience. Keep in mind that it's open daily, except on select holidays, making it an ideal destination for both tourists and locals alike.

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Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Cuisines

British

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Reviews and Ratings

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4.2
based on 99 reviews
4.2/5 99 reviews
Natalie (Leigh)
Natalie (Leigh)
2 months ago on Google
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 4

Exceptional service to the point they were more than happy to make a small change to a meal due to allergies. The food was really good and the space itself was lovely and open.

andrew finlay
andrew finlay
3 months ago on Google
  • Food: 3
  • Service: 1
  • Atmosphere: 3

Food definitely overpriced for what it is ,quiche was that dry I couldn’t get the folk in it .

Anne CONNOLLY
Anne CONNOLLY
4 months ago on Google
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4

Good choice of well made food in beautiful setting. Visited today, exterior and interior doors to café both in wide-open position allowing the chilly wind to blow around the tables. The café has had a recent refurbishment but the tables still wobble. One other point, tables too close together , making it dangerous weaving one's way through them to your chosen table with a heavily laden tray.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the address of The Undercroft Restaurant?
    The Undercroft Restaurant is located at Cathedral, 5 The College, Library (Heritage Collections), DH1 3EH, Durham, United Kingdom.
  • How to get here by public transport?
    The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
    • Bus stop St Oswalds Church (374 m walk)
    • Bus stop Cathedral (196 m walk)
    • Bus stop New Elvet - Three Tuns (417 m walk)
    • Bus stop New Inn - Church Street (475 m walk)
  • How is The Undercroft Restaurant rated by visitors?
    The Undercroft Restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 based on 99 reviews across platforms such as Google.
  • What is the average price for a meal at The Undercroft Restaurant?
    The average price for a meal is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).