The Cellar Door
Basement 41-42 Saddler Street, Durham
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British restaurant in a building with original cast-iron stoves, with tables on a riverside patio. Summary via Google
About The Cellar Door
The Cellar Door occupies a basement space on Saddler Street in Durham. The building retains original cast-iron stoves, and the restaurant has tables on a riverside patio.
The menu centres on British cooking. Diners report well-executed dishes including Sunday roasts, fresh oysters and Beef Wellington, at prices considered reasonable for the standard of food. The restaurant takes bookings, accommodates groups and children, and has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 9:15 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 9:15 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 9:15 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 9:15 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 9:15 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:15 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
What's nearby
- Elvet Bridge next door
- Durham Castle 150m away
- Durham Cathedral 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and well-executed dishes, with many highlighting the excellent Sunday roast, fresh oysters, and Beef Wellington. They also mention the reasonable prices for fine dining and the welcoming, buzzing atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the professional, attentive, and friendly staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (924 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Durham
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.