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Excellent service, great flavours. Relaxed, comfortable setting and nicely spaced tables

Good Food The restaurant is in an old building a short cab ride from central Durham. The building is interesting, presumably once... read moreThe restaurant is in an old building a short cab ride from central Durham. The building is interesting, presumably once a farm house.
Staff were pleasant and we were seated at a corner table. Although it was a Friday night the restaurant was quiet, albeit on a cold and miserable night.
Food was good - cheese soufflé was excellent and fish cakes and sea food risotto both good. Portions were generous and we didn’t manage desserts.
I would eat here again. read less

Simply delicious! This restaurant is a find. The food is simply delicious. They obviously use only the very best produce, and every... read moreThis restaurant is a find. The food is simply delicious. They obviously use only the very best produce, and every course we ate was outstanding. The service was warm and attentive. read less

21st Birthday Along with myself, husband, eldest daughter and her partner, we took our youngest daughter to Finbarrs at her request for... read moreAlong with myself, husband, eldest daughter and her partner, we took our youngest daughter to Finbarrs at her request for her 21st Birthday.
We arrived and asked if we would like a drink first before being seated at the table. We had champagne in a lovely seating area. We were then shown to our table in the quaint restaurant.
We ordered our food before being seated.
Did not have to wait long for starters to arrive.
We all ordered something different and not one of us was disappointed.
A nice break between courses. Then the main courses arrived. Again, all the mains were exceptional.
Only a couple of our group had dessert and cheese,
But again, beautiful.
All the food was outstanding, as was the service.
Couldn’t find fault with any thing.
Even the bill was a nice surprise. Not nearly as expensive as we thought it might be.
Would definitely return when we are in Durham. read less

80th birthday Not been here for a while but was not disappointed. 17 of us ate lunch today to celebrate mams 80th... read moreNot been here for a while but was not disappointed. 17 of us ate lunch today to celebrate mams 80th birthday. From start to finish finbars was fabulous.
We were in the private dining room and were looked after expertly by the lovely Marc. Nothing was a problem he was attentive without being intrusive and very patient with us all. Everyone agreed the food was first class and the English sparkling wine was a delight. Finbars you 'knocked it out of the park' Marc is an assest to your restaurant and your chefs deserve a huge round of applause . Thank you from us all . read less

excellent staff wonderful food atmosphere and would highly recommend

Simply delicious Simply delicious
From the moment we arrived we knew we were going to enjoy being here
Professional and attentive staff... read moreSimply delicious
From the moment we arrived we knew we were going to enjoy being here
Professional and attentive staff who really cared about looking after us
Good menu with something for everyone all of which was delicious especially the steaks and lime pie
The drinks were all reasonably priced as was the food
All in all hard to fault and we certainly would recommend visiting this restaurant and without doubt we will be returning soon read less

Great to be Back! 23 year anniversary. We came here on our 1st date. So many happy memories. Was ‘Bistro 21’ then but latterly’Finbarrs’... read more23 year anniversary. We came here on our 1st date. So many happy memories. Was ‘Bistro 21’ then but latterly’Finbarrs’ home. So lovely to be back after Covid restrictions. Staff all welcoming & especially helpful with partner’s allergies. Great menu including legendary cheese soufflé. Seafood cocktail starter was enormous. Cod main course with mussels also beautifully cooked as was fillet steak. Dessert menu looked fabulous too but we were stuffed so rounded off with velvety Irish coffees. Couldn’t have been better. read less

Excellent local A surprisingly quiet Friday lunchtime in this atmospheric restaurant. Good food at excellent prices in a rather out of the... read moreA surprisingly quiet Friday lunchtime in this atmospheric restaurant. Good food at excellent prices in a rather out of the way location. The staff were meticulous about our dietary requirements and we had a memorable and delicious lunch. read less

Very nice food, owners to time out to chat 👍

5⭐️ Excellent and delicious food, some very creative dishes all presented beautifully.
A bonus was that several dishes were suitable... read more5⭐️ Excellent and delicious food, some very creative dishes all presented beautifully.
A bonus was that several dishes were suitable or easily adapted for one of our party who is gluten and dairy free.
Great service and considering the quality of the food I felt it was reasonably priced. read less

Amazing Food 5⭐️ Excellent and delicious food, some very creative dishes all presented beautifully.
A bonus was that several dishes were suitable... read more5⭐️ Excellent and delicious food, some very creative dishes all presented beautifully.
A bonus was that several dishes were suitable or easily adapted for one of our party who is gluten and dairy free.
Great service and considering the quality of the food I felt it was reasonably priced. read less

Top class lunch Wonderful lunch, seared scallops in a lovely sauce, followed by a beautiful piece of halibut. Very fresh. Blackberry jelly and... read moreWonderful lunch, seared scallops in a lovely sauce, followed by a beautiful piece of halibut. Very fresh. Blackberry jelly and madeleines to follow. Really enjoyed our lunch read less

Wedding Lunch An intimate wedding lunch from one of three set menus, in a private dining room. Excellent in every sense. From... read moreAn intimate wedding lunch from one of three set menus, in a private dining room. Excellent in every sense. From the very start communication and organising was exceptional. The quality of the food provided was outstanding and delicious. We cannot recommend this restaurant highly enought. read less

Great meal. Friendly staff