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Dun Cow Inn, 43 Front Street, Sedgefield

HOMELY FEEL: The bar area at the Dun Cow in Sedgefield is light and airy, although the dining area is darker in comparison.

2:42pm Friday 5th February 2010

Where George and Tony dined.

New Board Inn, Hill Top, Esh, near Langley Park

TRADITIONAL FEEL: The New Board Inn, Hill Top, near Esh, has the feel of a country pub

2:25pm Friday 29th January 2010

A first visit, but far from the last.

The Derwent Walk Inn, Ebchester, near Consett

DE-CLUTTERED: A change of hands and a clearing-up of decor, but the Derwent Walk keeps its rustic feel.

2:22pm Friday 22nd January 2010

IT IS more than two years since the Durham Times last visited The Derwent Walk and, with the popular pub having since changed hands, I decided to pay a return visit to one of my favourite watering holes.

The Blue Bell Inn, Kip Hill, Stanley

TRADITIONAL, BUT CHEEKY: The Blue Bell Inn, which has a friendly welcome from all the staff.

1:54pm Friday 15th January 2010

Pub living up to a great reputation.

Melanzana, 96 Elvet Bridge, Durham

CHARMING SURROUNDINGS: Located in the old St Andrew’s chapel at the end of Elvet Bridge, Melanzana is an intimate spot

1:42pm Friday 8th January 2010

A warm welcome on a cold night.

Kingslodge, Waddington Street, Flass Vale, Durham City

FESTIVE SETTING: Crackers on the table at the Kingslodge Hotel, in Durham – Picture: Chris Booth

12:59pm Wednesday 30th December 2009

DECEMBER 22 marks the winter solstice, short on daylight and still three days off Christmas when most people are too busy preparing for the big day to take the time out for a Yuletide meal.

Royal County Hotel, Old Elvet, Durham

EXTENSIVELY REFURBISHED: The Royal County Hotel revamp now offers surroundings that are posh-ish, comfortable and traditional – Picture supplied by the Royal County Hotel

11:09am Wednesday 23rd December 2009

County not up to the Royal standard.

Ricardo’s, Front Street, Low Pittington

SAME NAME, DIFFERENT LOCATION: Ricardo's, now at the Blacksmiths Arms, in Low Pittington

1:23pm Friday 18th December 2009

Ricardo’s resurfaces with a flourish.

Chiquito, Unit 6A, Walkergate, Durham

PARTY ATMOSPHERE: It may be cold outside, but Chiquito’s aims to warm things up no matter the weather

2:05pm Friday 11th December 2009

Spicing up the Christmas spirit.

La Tasca, 58 Saddler Street, Durham,

WARM ATMOSPHERE: Set up perfectly for a party buzz – or a spot of people watching – La Tasca is a popular destination

11:33am Friday 4th December 2009

I WAS in a grumpy mood when I arrived at La Tasca.









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