Restaurant, Dining Pods & Festive Afternoon Tea
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 festive surroundings whilst being cosy warm with food and drinks served to you at your leisure. Fitted with internal heaters, speakers for music, and festoon lights making your experience one to remember!
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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, Pod hire charges are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- A Dining Pod can be booked for a minimum of 2 guests - a maximum of 6 guests: £20 hire fee
- A Super Dining Pod can be booked for a minimum of 7 guests - maximum of 12 guests: £30 hire fee
- A Super Duper Dining Pod can be booked for a minimum of 12 guests - maximum of 18 guests: £40 hire fee
24th December 2023
- Breakfast: 10:00 or 10:30 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
31st December 2023
- 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.
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 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, Pie Night and Burger & Pizza Night Menus unavailable from Friday, 15th December 2023 until Thursday, 4th January 2024.
- Monday to Sunday Breakfast 9:30 until 11:00
- Monday to Friday lunch and dinner 12:00 until 21:00
- Saturday lunch and 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 16:30 we will operate on a walk-in basis.
- Sunday lunch and dinner 12:00 until 20:30. Tables can be reserved at 12:00. After this time we will operate on a walk-in basis
24th December 2023
- Breakfast 9:30 until 11:00 (bookings essential)
- 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 2023
- South Causey Inn will be closed
27th December 2023
- South Causey Inn will reopen from 11:00
- Please note we will not be serving breakfast or 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 2023 to 30th December 2023
- 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 2023
- 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 20:00
- Please note the menu will be reduced and may differ from the example menu online
- Bar closes at 12:30
1st January 2024 - Table bookings can be made in our restaurant at 12:00. After this time tables will be available on a walk-in basis.
- 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, 24th November 2023 until Thursday, 4th January 2024.
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Booking details...
The Christmas Fayre Menu is available Monday to Saturday 12:00 until 21:00 from Friday, 24th November until Thursday, 4th January 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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Booking details...
Festive Afternoon Tea is served from Friday, 24th November 2023 until Monday, 7th January 2024, 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.
Weekend serving times:
- Sunday, 10th December 2023 - Festive Afternoon Tea Farmhouse
- Saturday, 23rd December - Festive Afternoon Tea Durham Suite
- Saturday, 2nd December 2023 - Festive Afternoon Tea Farmhouse (sold out)
- Saturday, 16th December 2023 - Festive Afternoon Tea Farmhouse (sold out)
Please see all our Festive Afternoon Tea Menus below.
For all Festive Afternoon Tea enquires, please contact our team by calling 01207 235555 or email enquiries@southcausey.co.uk.