Christmas Dining
South Causey Inn, County Durham
Experience Christmas magic at South Causey Inn...
Throughout the Christmas season, South Causey Inn transforms into a cosy haven, adorned with twinkling lights, crackling fires, and the scent of seasonal dishes filling the air. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones for a festive feast or sharing drinks with friends in our beautifully decorated spaces, every moment promises to be truly magical.
It’s not just a meal—it’s an unforgettable festive experience.
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 and festoon lights making your experience one to remember!
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Booking details...
Private Dining Pods – December & January
Enjoy a unique dining experience in our Private Dining Pods, available to book Monday to Sunday throughout December and January (excluding the dates listed below).
To reserve a pod, please call our team on 01207 235555.
Please note: All deposit and hire fee payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Pod Options & Hire Fees:
- Dining Pod (2–6 guests): £25 hire fee
- Super Dining Pod (7–12 guests): £35 hire fee
- Super Duper Dining Pod (12–18 guests): £45 hire fee
We also offer a Bucks Fizz Pod Breakfast Package in our Private Dining Pods. [Find out more here].
Special Dates & Booking Info:
Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24th December 2025
- A £5 deposit per person + pod hire fee is required at booking
Breakfast:
- Times: 9:30 or 10:00 (1.5 hours)
- Hire Fees: Dining Pod £15, Super Pod £20, Super Duper Pod £25
Lunch:
- Times: 12:00 or 12:30 / 15:30 or 16:00 (3 hours)
- Hire Fees: Dining Pod £30, Super Pod £40, Super Duper Pod £50
- Last food orders: 17:00
- Please note: The inn will close at 19:00
A reduced menu will be available and may differ from the sample menu online.
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31st December 2025
- A £5 deposit per person + pod hire fee is required at booking.
Breakfast:
- Times: 9:30 or 10:00 (1.5 hours)
- Hire Fees: Dining Pod £15, Super Pod £20, Super Duper Pod £25
Lunch & Evening Bookings:
- Times: 12:00 or 12:30 / 15:30 or 16:00 / 19:00 or 19:30 (3 hours)
- Hire Fees: Dining Pod £30, Super Pod £40, Super Duper Pod £50
- Pods will close at 22:30
- Guests are welcome to continue the celebrations in the Main Bar. Bar closes at 00:30
A reduced menu will be available and may differ from the sample menu online.
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1st January 2026
- A £5 deposit per person + pod hire fee is required at booking.
Breakfast:
- Times: 9:30 or 10:00 (1.5 hours)
- Hire Fees: Dining Pod £15, Super Pod £20, Super Duper Pod £25
Lunch:
- Times: 12:00 or 12:30 / 15:30 or 16:00 (3 hours)
- Hire Fees: Dining Pod £30, Super Pod £40, Super Duper Pod £50
- Last food orders: 17:00
- Bar closes at 22:30
A reduced menu will be available and may differ from the sample menu online.
Our Dining Pods are located outdoors. While we provide heating and blankets, we recommend dressing warmly, especially in colder weather. If you require extra blankets or heaters during your visit, please ask your server.
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.
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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, Pub Classic Night and Burger & Pizza Night Menus unavailable from Thursday, 18th December 2025 until Monday, 5th January 2026.
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 until 19:00
- Please note that we may need alter these serving and booking times to ensure the best guest experience.
Wednesday 24th December 2025
- Breakfast 9:30am until 11:00 (bookings essential). Tables must be vacated by 11:30
- Lunchtime bookings can be made for 12:00pm, after this time we will operate on a walk-in basis until 16:30
- Please note the menu may differ from the example menu online
- Last food orders 17:00
- Inn closes at 19:00
Christmas Day - Thursday 25th December & Boxing Day - Friday 26th December 2025
- South Causey Inn will be closed
Saturday 27th December 2025
- South Causey Inn will reopen from 9:30 for scones & coffee's (breakfast is unavailable)
- 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
Sunday 28th December 2025 to Tuesday 30th December 2025
- Table booking and serving times will be as per our normal Saturday service
- Please note the menu may differ from the one advertised online.
Wednesday 31st December 2025
- 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
- Please note we will not be serving Afternoon Tea
- 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 00:30
Thursday 1st January 2026
- 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 until 16:30
- Please note we will not be serving Afternoon Tea
- 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.
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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Booking details...
Festive Afternoon Tea is served from Friday, 28th November 2025 until Monday, 5th January 2026, and can be enjoyed in our Private Dining Pods, Restaurant, and Christmas Events.
Festive Afternoon Tea includes free flowing coffee and a range of our speciality Christmas teas.
Serving times:
Restaurant serving times Monday to Friday 11:45, 12:15, 15:45 & 16:15
Private Dining Pods are available to book for our Festive Afternoon Teas Monday to Sunday, please contact our team by calling 01207 235555 for further details on serving times and hire charges.
For all Festive Afternoon Tea enquires, please contact our team by calling 01207 235555 or email enquiries@southcausey.co.uk.
Please note menus are subject to change.
To view our Festive Afternoon Tea event click here
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 28th November to Monday 5th January 2026.
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Booking details...
The Christmas Fayre Menu is available Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 21:00 from Friday 28th November 2025 until Monday 5th January 2026.
Excluding Sundays, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve & New Years Day.
- 2 Courses £29 per person: Includes a glass of fizz (Starter and Main only)
- 3 Courses £36 per person: Includes a glass of fizz (Starter, Main & Dessert)
Please note: menus are subject to change
To book a table for our Christmas Fayre Menu, please contact our team by calling 01207 235555.