great tearoom but delish for lunch too. just a short walk (5mins) from Bowes Museum. mum had panini…read moreI had delicious salad and French onion soup. cakes looked amazing too and very cute clean place. best tearoom in Barnard Castle.

Perfect for watching the world go by ., shopping or visiting for a walk or antiques shops, the…read morecastle the museum ? great to rest your weary legs , with piping hot fluffy fluffy cappuccinos, fresh teacakes and scrumdiddly umptious cakes ..creamy icecreams , gorgious snacks and open early for breakfast too ..all representing excellent value for money . Best of all ? the staff are very friendly welcoming , and never heard a grumble yet even when run off there feet !! It makes you leave feeling refreshed , satified and smiling you couldnt ask for more well done dont think about it or pass by .. if you though places like this were gone in the past ? think again ..

A small but perfectly run market town cafe. There is seating for about 25, which would be cramped…read moreif full but the general feeling is of light & space. Some seating is provided outside but was raining today. The staff are very efficient & quality of the food served was certainly tasty & plenty full, reasonably priced also. Toilets provided on upper level but no wheelchair access seen. No parking provided but ample can be found nearby. Having been to most of the cafe's in the town, I would certainly return to No3 & recommend it to others.

Still maintaining a high standard & looks clean & tidy. Plenty of customers in on this occasion…read more Nice coffee & food served today.

Oh my god! Well this was an experience talk about a local place for local people. This has to be…read morethe grubbiest most uninviting cafe I have ever seen. There was some kind of stock car racing shrine on one wall, a football stadium on the other and the place looks like it's never been cleaned or decorated since they opened some considerable time in the past. The Breakfast was just about ok but swimming in grease and presented on a plate that was far to small for the purpose. My recomendation is that unless your starving and everywhere else is closed then just don't do it!

Very nice little cafe, went in on Saturday lunch time for coffee & light lunch. Service was quick &…read moreefficiant. Seating not cramped, tables clean. Cakes looked homemade, sanwiches of a good standard as you might exspect from a tea room. Staff friendly & efficient.

Good for what it offers. A fairly wide choice. of…read morereasonably prepared food, sensible ,helpful staff. A bit cramped though there is a generally pleasant atmosphere. The daily specials posted on boards are sometimes a little disappointing. If you want average sensible food at sensible price then Penneys' is fine.

Excellent food and the coffee gets better and better! The only trouble is the space inside is…read morepretty limited. As it has only had a cool/cold winter to test its out door potential hard to know its potential as a pavement cafe! Could be good.

Now opened a Delicatessen next door. I recommend highly this business…read more It employs local Autistic people which creates a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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Have opened their doors to those suffering during the recent blackouts. Run by caring, lovely…read morepeople. Went in today, feeling woeful after being at home without heating, without a warm cup of coffee for 3 days. Left feeling much better, because the coffee was lovely. If you find yourself in Barnard Castle, give Babul's a visit, you won't be sad you did.

Really good Indian restaurant…read more Always on point, good service, good decor. What's not to like? The cherry on top is that during covid, their set up is first class, clear screening between tables, personal electronic ordering service. The best covid prepared restaurant I have been to Totally recommend

It's a great cafe to have in the town. Clean and comfatable surroundings. A bit on the expensive…read moreside if with a family but you do get what you pay for in quality & quantity. 100% better than the geacey spoon castle cafe a few doors up.

Good and reliable coffee shop. Well up to Costa's standards. Good staff who do their best to keep a…read morebusy place clean and cheerful. Food limited but reasonable in price and quality.