Finbarr's Restaurant - Durham
Finbarr's Restaurant
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Step into Finbarr's and make any occasion feel deliberately special. Housed in a charming setting at Aykley Heads, Finbarr's blends elegant décor with a warm, convivial atmosphere—perfect for anniversaries, family celebrations or a refined evening out. The kitchen focuses on bold, carefully prepared plates: perfectly cooked steaks, fresh local seafood, inventive small plates and signature touches like a memorable haggis Scotch egg and indulgent soufflés. Friendly, professional staff guide each course and the thoughtfully curated wine list pairs beautifully with the menu. Whether you choose the fixed menu for an effortless celebration or an à la carte selection, Finbarr's turns quality ingredients and generous portions into a reliably memorable night.
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Guests praise Finbarr's generous portions, inventive seafood and steaks, warm service and elegant interior; a few note occasional service variability and premium pricing.
We have been to several restaurants in Durham and Finbarr's was certainly the best. The restaurant is comfortable and well designed for screened tables. All the food was delicious. We had the lunch set menu which was good value, as were the wines.
Service was abit bad but on the other hand the food was amazing
A very pleasant dinner here, a somewhat limited menu choice but I was very pleased with my choices. The burrata starter was delicious, and I chose the salmon fillet for main course, with a langoustine bisque… could have eaten five more of those they were lovely. The atmosphere is warm and decor not described as modern. However, the restaurant did have a very welcoming field. Price wise I would say it is mid range, certainly not a cheap dinner. However, the quality was worth the price tag.
Superb service and delicious food as always.
Went for lunch on a university trip as part of my final year studdies. Staff were friendly and food was of good quality but it wasnt the best thing i have ever eaten. Would recomend for lunch if you want to experince a fine dining meal with a relaxed atmopher
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Starters
Dill Cured Gravadlax£10 Finbarr's Haggis Scotch Egg£10 Oriental Crab Spring Rolls£13 Crispy French Goats Cheese£9Main Course
Salt Hake£22 Ravioli Of Butternut Squash Ricotta£14
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Many diners specifically choose Finbarr's fixed menu for milestone events—it's repeatedly selected for graduations, retirements and anniversaries because it streamlines the evening while showcasing signature dishes like the haggis Scotch egg and game-forward mains. Regulars also note that the upstairs dining room often receives particularly attentive service, making it a favourite spot for larger celebratory tables.
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