Christmas Dining

South Causey Inn, County Durham

The perfect place to enjoy delicious food and drinks, in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere

Spending time at South Causey Inn over the Christmas time is filled with lots of laughter, heart warming food, and fantastic tipples, in the most stunning surroundings.

Private Dining Pods

Our private dining pods offer the most magical way to dine al fresco, where you can immerse yourself in the beautiful outdoor surroundings whilst being cosy warm with food and drinks served to you. Fitted with internal heaters, speakers for music, and festoon lights making your experience one to remember!

  • Booking details...

    Our private dining pods are open for service Monday to Sunday throughout December and January (excluding the dates below). To make a reservation, please contact our team by calling 01207 235555. Please note, all deposit and hire fees are charges are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

    • A Dining Pod can be booked for a minimum of 2 guests - a maximum of 6 guests: £25 hire fee
    • A Super Dining Pod can be booked for a minimum of 7 guests - maximum of 12 guests: £35 hire fee
    • A Super Duper Dining Pod can be booked for a minimum of 12 guests - maximum of 18 guests: £45 hire fee

    We also offer a Bucks Fizz Pod Breakfast Package, which is available to book in a Private Dining Pod. Find out more here.

    24th December 2024

    • A £5 per person deposit, plus the hire fee will be taken on booking, plus any hire fees required.
    • Breakfast: 9:30 or 10:00 for 1.5 hours.
      • Dining Pod hire fee £15, Super Dining Pod hire fee £20 and Super Duper Pod £25
    • Lunch: 12:00 or 12:30 / 15:30 or 16:00 for 3 hours.
      • Dining Pod hire fee £30, Super Dining Pod hire fee £40 and Super Duper Pod £50
    • Please note South Causey Inn will close at 19:00
    • Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online

     

    31st December 2024

    • A £5 per person deposit, plus the hire fee will be taken on booking
    • 12:00 or 12:30 / 15:30 or 16:00 / 19:00 or 19:30 for 3 hours
      • Dining Pod hire fee £30, Super Dining Pod hire fee £40 and Super Duper Pod £50
    • Please note the pods will be closed at 22:30. You can join us in the Main Bar after this time
    • Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online 

    1st January 2025

    • A £5 per person deposit, plus the hire fee will be taken on booking
    • Breakfast: 9:30 or 10:00 for 1.5 hours. 
      • Dining Pod hire fee £15, Super Dining Pod hire fee £20 and Super Duper Pod £25
    • Lunch: 12:00 or 12:30 / 15:30 or 16:00 for 3 hours
      • Dining Pod hire fee £30, Super Dining Pod hire fee £40 and Super Duper Pod £50
    • Last food orders 17:00
    • Bar closes at 22:30
    • Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online

    Our Dining Pods are situated outdoors, and although extra heating and blankets are available, it is always best to wrap up extra warm with our unpredictable Northern weather! If you require extra blankets and heaters on the day, please do not hesitate to ask your server.

    You can view our Private Dining Pods here.

Restaurant Dining

We have multiple restaurants to dine in, including the Shafto Suite which is spacious and a great space for catch-ups with loves ones when they return for the holidays. Or you could bring your furry friend and dine with a couple of cocktails by the log burning fire in our cosy pet-friendly snug and bar area.

  • Booking details...

    Our restaurants and bars are open for service Monday to Sunday throughout December and January (excluding the dates below). Table bookings can be made online here, or please contact our team by calling 01207 235555. 

    Please note, our Lunchtime Specials, Lunchtime Tapas Specials, Pie Night and Burger & Pizza Night Menus unavailable from Friday, 13th December 2024 until Monday, 6th January 2025.

    A £5 per person deposit will be required on booking for 24th & 31st December 2024 and 1st, January 2025.

    Main Menu: serving and booking time:

    • Monday to Sunday: Breakfast 9:30 until 11:00.  
    • Monday to Friday lunch and dinner 12:00 until 21:00
    • Saturday lunch & dinner from 12:00 until 21:00. Tables can be reserved at 12:00 or from 17:00 to 20:30. Between 12:30 and 16:45 we will operate on a walk-in basis.
    • Sunday lunch & dinner 12:00 until 20:00. Tables can be reserved at 12:00. After this time we will operate on a walk-in basis
    • Please note that we may need alter these serving and booking times to ensure the best guest experience.

    24th December 2024

    • Breakfast 9:30 until 11:00 (bookings essential). Tables must be vacated by 11:30
    • Lunchtime bookings can be made for 12:00, after this time we will operate on a walk-in basis
    • Please note the menu may differ from the example menu online 
    • Last food orders 17:00
    • Inn closes at 19:00

     

    25th & 26th December 2024

    • South Causey Inn will be closed

     

    27th December 2024

    • South Causey Inn will reopen from 9:30 for Breakfast
    • Please note we will not be serving Afternoon Tea 
    • Table bookings and serving times will be as per our normal Saturday service
    • Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online 

     

    28th December 2024 to 30th December 2024

    • Table booking and serving times will be as per our normal Saturday service
    • Please note the menu may differ from the one advertised online.

     

    31st December 2024

    • Breakfast 9:30 until 11:00
    • Lunchtime bookings can be made for 12:00, after this time we will operate on a walk-in basis until 16:00
    • Dinnertime bookings can be made between 16:00 and 21:00
    • Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online 
    • Bar closes at 12:30

     

    1st January 2025 

    • Breakfast is available from 9:30 until 11:00
    • Lunchtime bookings can be made for 12:00, after this time we will operate on a walk-in basis
    • Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online 
    • Last food orders 17:00
    • Bar closes at 22:30

     

    A card will be required on booking - unless otherwise stated. In case of cancellation or no-show, the card will be charged in line with our terms and conditions.

     

Christmas Fayre Menu

Perfect for get-togethers from 2 to 100 guests, who are looking to book for lunch or dinner over the festive period. Our Christmas Fayre Menu is available Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 21:00 from Friday, 25th November 2024 until Monday, 23rd December 2024.

  • Booking details...

    The Christmas Fayre Menu is available Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 21:00 from Monday, 18th November 2024 until Monday, 23rd December 2024.

    Excluding Sundays, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve & New Years Day.

    • 2 Courses £28 per person: Includes a glass of fizz (Starter and Main only)
    • 3 Courses £35 per person: Includes a glass of fizz (Starter, Main & Dessert)

     

    View our Christmas Fayre Menu here.

    To book a table for our Christmas Fayre Menu, please contact our team by calling 01207 235555.

Festive Afternoon Tea

South Causey Inn offers the most magical surroundings to enjoy our Festive Afternoon Teas. Enjoy classic pairings of turkey sandwiches, festive pastries, mouthwatering Christmas cakes, and freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve.

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