Drink. Dine. Socialise.
Walkergate provides an eclectic choice of cuisines with spacious terraces for alfresco dining. Expect to find Durham’s only dedicated Champagne Bar, and national brands such as Nando’s and Slug & Lettuce.
The secure 500 space car park at Walkergate is open 24/7 and is conveniently located for the Gala Theatre and Clayport Library. There is also excellent pedestrian access for the city centre and historic peninsular.
Food & Drink
Split over two levels in a modern piazza, Walkergate offers a great choice of food and drink venues, with a selection of indoor, as well as outdoor seating for the warmer months.
For weekend cocktails and live music in pretty surroundings of blossom trees, neon signs and flower walls head to The Butterfly Room, which offers one of the best Pornstar Martinis around. Social butterflies can party into the night at this lively venue which is open every Friday and Saturday.
The party continues over at Players Bar, which is open 7 days a week, playing host to some of the biggest weekly events in Durham. As well as VIP areas, its great atmosphere makes it ideal for cocktail master classes, private events and corporate engagements.
From brunches and lunches through to late night partying, Slug & Lettuce has it all. Newly renovated with a stylish interior, and stylish drinks to match, this is a great venue for date nights to nights out with friends.
Lloyds No 1 The Bishop’s Mill is another reliable option for a great time, whether it’s bargain breakfasts or evening drinks you’re after. Dig out your dancing shoes for its student nights and late-night weekend DJ sessions.
Meanwhile, Champagne Bar by Ebony offers one of Durham’s most-sophisticated hospitality experiences with its wide range of non-vintage and vintage Champagnes, as well as more than 40 different cocktails, fine wines, beers and spirits.
For a true taste of Italy, tuck into the excellent range of pizzas, pasta and more at Ask Italian.Food is prepared in the traditional way, all washed down with a great range of wines.
Finally, Nando’s offers all your favourite classic chicken dishes in great surroundings
Gala Theatre & Cinema
A modern purpose-built space, Gala Theatre & Cinema offers a great experience for all with its accessible shows and screenings.
Each year, the theatre delivers a varied and exciting programme of everything from plays and comedy to live music and its popular pantomime. It is also one of the regular hosts for major events in the city such as Durham Book Festival and BRASS Festival.
Meanwhile, the cinema offers all the latest blockbusters in comfort – at a bargain price, too! All cinema tickets are just £5. No matter what your age, what time of day, or what concessions apply, it’s just £5. Unless of course, you’re a family of FIVE (minimum 2 kids), then all five of you can come for just £20.
Comfort is key here. For example, café staff are trained to be aware of the needs of breast-feeding mothers, and there are baby changing facilities on all levels.
The theatre also hosts relaxed performances of selected shows, designed to welcome audiences who might otherwise feel excluded from live theatre.
Parking
Conveniently situated for Walkergate and the rest of the city centre, Walkergate has 500 car parking spaces in its multi-storey carpark and offers safe and secure parking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with on-site presence and CCTV surveillance at all times.
Prices start from £2 for up to two hours.
It also offers a convenient ANPR system, which will read your registration plate upon entry, so no need for a ticket.
Access is via the main roundabout linking the A690 and New Elvet Bridge, taking the westbound A690 and following the slip road under Millburngate Bridge, or via Freeman Place.
