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    Clay Cafe

    Clay Cafe

    4.3(4 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The Clay Cafe is one of my favourite places to go in Spennymoor. The cafe has a lovely atmosphere…read moreand is scrupulously clean. The fare is the usual nice cafe food, jackets, paninis, homemade soup. A special mention to the homemade cakes and pies, which are without fail absolutely delicious. The coffee and tea are all good. The cafe is very child friendly, service is excellent, staff are friendly and efficient but not overpowering. WHile you can go merely to eat, drink and chill with the papers the cafe also serves as a venue for pottery painting. The cheapest pieces are around 6 pounds for alittle ornament. Also cups, plates teapots and bigger pieces upwards of 15, 20 pounds, castles, dragons, eagles. This is very popular with kids. About a week later you get your piece beautifully glazed. They make lovely pressies, as well as a great way to spend a relaxing few hours.

    This lovely little cafe is a real find. The food is basic - sandwiches, jacket potatos, paninis and…read morehome made cakes and scones. A range of hot and cold drinks. In addition to food and drinks you can also paint pottery here. Small pieces start from about £6 for a small ornament ranging up to in excess of £40 for large ornaments, bowls, plates etc. You paint at the same table where you eat and dribnk so you can really take your time - over your coffee and your painting! Paint, brushes and splash mats are provided. They will alwasy give you some advice about how to get the best results. You leave the item once painted and it will be ready to collect, fired and glazed usually within a week. This place is also the venue for out of school care which seems to take place primarily upstairs in the space above the cafe. This space can also be hred for children's parties and youth group trips out. The parties include food and pottery painting as opposed to party games. Ladies nights are available. You can arrange for you and your friends (I think there may be a minimum of 6) to go along one evening and have the cafe to yourselves plus a member of staff. Buffet options are available in advance and someone will be on had to serve hot and soft drinks all evening. becauser the place does not have a licence you can take your own alcohol to these nights. I am not entirely certain but I think all members of the party must paint pottery in addition to joining in the buffet.

    The Grind - cafes - Updated May 2026

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