Award-winning five-star restaurant in Durham

The Dining Room

From our clifftop location high above the rugged North Sea, we've got unrivalled access to some of the finest ingredients that our corner of the country has to offer. From seasonal foodie favourites to the freshest seafood our chefs can get their hands on, our dishes celebrate unique flavours from the region we love.

Opening hours

The Dining Room is currently open Wednesday to Sunday from 6.30pm until 9pm.

  1. Sample dinner menu
  2. Sample wine list
  3. Booking is essential. A £30 per person deposit is required to secure your table at the time of booking, this can be paid over the phone with a credit or debit card. Unfortunately without a deposit, we are unable to take your reservation. If you make a reservation online, one of our team will be in touch regarding the deposit. Should you have a gift voucher as your payment, we will require the code and this will be used to guarantee your booking.

    All evening reservations are subject to a 48-hour cancellation policy. Should you need to amend or cancel your booking 48 hours prior to your reservation, no charges apply and your deposit will be kept as credit for a future booking.

    However, should you need to amend or cancel within 48 hours of your arrival, your deposit will be forfeited.

    If you are paying with a gift voucher, your voucher will then be redeemed and cannot be used at a later date. All cancellation requests must be sent to hotel@seaham-hall.com, quoting the date of your reservation and your name. Once your request has been received, it will be confirmed by our team via email.

The North-East's finest flavours

Showcasing the very best of Durham's dining scene, our menus use only the finest and freshest regional produce, carefully curated by Executive Chef Damian Broom. Each and every ingredient is ethically sourced from hand-picked suppliers, including nearby honey farms and local fishing boats supplying sustainable seafood.

Old-world elegance, contemporary cuisine

Our timelessly stylish Dining Room is a love letter to our country house's heritage. Its glittering 14-carat gold-plated chandeliers, gorgeous Georgian windows and portrait of former resident, Lord Byron, hint at Seaham Hall's opulent past. But today, we prefer a more relaxed atmosphere to let our dishes shine.

Need a little more information?

Get in touch with our team to find out more about dining at Seaham Hall, or make an enquiry about hosting a private dinner here with us.

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