Coarse
A Michelin-recommended restaurant tucked into a courtyard on North Road, opened by three friends through crowdfunding, known for affordable seasonal tasting menus.
Coarse opened in 2022, founded by three friends who raised funds through crowdfunding. It is tucked into a courtyard at Reform Place on North Road. Since 2023 it has been featured in the Michelin Guide, which praises its rustic interior, high standards of cooking and especially fine sauces. It serves only tasting menus, which change about every six weeks, including six-course and vegetarian options, plus a three-course set lunch from Thursday to Saturday. Dishes diners praise include sweetcorn and truffle cornbread, smoked haddock curry with rice and the Coarse custard. It is ranked No. 1 in Durham on Tripadvisor, so booking ahead is essential. It is about a five-minute walk from the railway station.
Opening hours
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–15:00; dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–23:00; closed Sun–Tue
Nearby sights
- Palace Green Library
- Durham Market Place
- Durham Cathedral & Castle
- River Wear Riverbanks & Prebends Bridge
- River Wear Cruises & Rowing Boats
- Crook Hall & Gardens
- Oriental Museum
- Durham University Botanic Garden