Explore dining at Walworth Castle with seasonal menus, terrace dining, lunch, dinner, and one of the most unique places to eat near Darlington.
Experience contemporary dining with a cosy twist at Walworth Castle Tavern & Beer Garden, nestled within the historic surroundings of Walworth Castle near Darlington. Under the direction of our new Head Chef, whose experience includes Michelin-starred restaurants.
Whether you are joining us for a relaxed lunch, evening meal, family gathering, or special occasion, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Choose from our Walworth Castle Tavern Menu featuring signature dishes, premium grills, burgers, and classics with a contemporary twist, or enjoy lighter dining from our Terrace Menu, including salads, sharing boards, sandwiches, and seasonal favourites. We also offer dedicated Vegan, Children’s, and Dinner, Bed & Breakfast menus to ensure every guest can enjoy the Walworth Castle dining experience.
Reserve your table today and join us for lunch from 12pm to 5pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 8:30pm daily, and discover one of Darlington’s most unique dining destinations.
From starters such as Scotch Smoked Salmon with white crab meat and burnt lemon, and Native Lobster Bisque with tarragon and crème fraîche, to signature dishes including Sea Trout with Jersey Royals and broad beans, Red Wine Braised Ox Cheek, and North Yorkshire Lamb, each dish has been designed to celebrate quality ingredients and bold flavours.
For a more relaxed dining experience, guests can enjoy fresh seasonal salads, generous sharing boards, sandwiches, and terrace favourites, alongside premium cuts from our Wood Fired Grill, signature Castle Burgers, and indulgent desserts such as Sticky Toffee Pudding and Dark Chocolate Torte.
Whether you are joining us for a leisurely lunch, an evening meal, or drinks and sharing boards in the sunshine, our seasonal menus offer something for every occasion.
At Walworth Castle Tavern & Beer Garden, our Sunday roast is all about hearty, comforting flavors. Dig into our juicy roast meats, each served with fluffy Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, and a medley of seasonal veggies – all smothered in rich gravy. Craving something extra? We’ve got sides such as cheesy cauliflower and tasty pigs in blankets available all year round. For our vegetarian guests, we offer a delicious vegetarian Sunday lunch option, ensuring everyone can enjoy a Sunday Lunch in Darlington. And don’t forget to save room for our tempting starters and indulgent desserts. Click here to view our Sunday Lunch menu, and join us between 12:00pm and 5:30pm every Sunday.
