This is a restaurant that I have always wanted to go to, but until last night, have never been. With precious few days left until I depart to Yorkshire, we decided that it was now or never so booked ourselves in for the three course, early evening menu (so that we could also go to the Duke of Wellie Quiz after).
Bistro 21 is part of Terry Laybourne's group of NE restaurants, of which we have previously dined at Cafe 21 on Newcastle Quayside. Sandwiched between the Police HQ, Hospital and County Hall, this little Mediterranean/French Bistro is somewhat out of place. Upon entering, you almost forget that you are in Durham (apart from the strong local accent of the customers) with its wine/beer cellar bar and rustic, country-living dining room (the restaurant occupies a 300-year old farmhouse). It was a lovely, relaxing ambience and by no means pretentious!
The locally sourced and seasonal food was delicious and beautifully presented. Although there were a few things James and I would have changed, it was great value for money, interesting and tasty, and importantly for two runners who had just run 9miles, sufficiently filling! The creme brulee I had for pudding was particularly special and not something I would normally go for!
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