Cosy Club

Step through the doors of the Cosy Club and you’ll instantly be transported to a world of vintage glamour and eccentric English charm. Located in a beautifully refurbished 19th century building, this restaurant and bar exudes a delightfully quirky, nothing-is-quite-what-it-seems ambiance.

The interior design is an artful jumble of eras and styles, creating a maximalist, almost baroque vibe. Plush velvet sofas and wing-backed chairs intermingle with Victorian leather tub chairs. Ornate gilded mirrors and chandeliers hang alongside exposed brickwork and reclaimed wood panels. It’s a decadent, deliciously over-the-top setting that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the parlour of an eccentric aristocrat’s mansion.

The atmosphere is always buzzy and lively, attracting a diverse crowd of Durham locals, students, visitors and anyone with a taste for the finer things done with a playful twist. The bar specializes in masterfully crafted cocktails that put a modern spin on the classics, like their Earl Grey gin and tonic or rhubarb and rose Negroni.

The menu roams from refined British favourites like smoky topside cottage pie to more adventurous globally-inspired dishes like miso-glazed aubergine or Merguez sausage shkmeruli. For those seeking a sweet treat, the dessert menu doesn’t disappoint with lavish delights like melting golden chocolate bombe or warm cinnamon doughnuts.

With attentive service, a truly unique setting, and an eclectic menu of creative, well-crafted dishes and cocktails, the Cosy Club offers a whimsical, indulgent experience that’s quintessentially Durham with a hefty dose of English eccentricity.