The colourful counter and timber ceiling inside The Pump House Tea Room

A countryside tea room by the River Wear

Breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake in Houghall, just outside Durham.

Slow down for a proper tea-room stop

Set beside the River Wear in Houghall, The Pump House Tea Room is a relaxed Durham stop for breakfast, lunch, brunch, coffee and something sweet. Settle into the cosy indoor room or take a table outside in the courtyard. It is an easy place for a quiet catch-up, a family meal or a pause before exploring the nearby countryside.

Indoor and outdoor seating Google rating 4.6 from 360 ratings Family friendly
The counter and dining room inside The Pump House Tea Room

Selected Google reviews

4.6 Google rating
360 ratings
Andrew H★★★★★
“The food and the location are both wonderful… seating available both inside and outside… complimentary parking… curry… Biscoff cheesecake.”
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Simon Farrell★★★★★
“Charming rural tea room… plenty of seating and parking… egg benedict, which was perfectly cooked.”
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Bethan Rose★★★★★
“A cappuccino, caramel iced coffee and a slice of lemon cake, all really nice…”
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Find us in Houghall

Farm Rd, Farm Lane
Houghall, Durham DH1 3PJ
0191 386 2046
Monday
Closed
Tuesday to Sunday
10:00-16:00