Vennels Café

Vennels Café A slice of Durham history ☕
Charming café hidden in the heart of Durham
Homemade cakes • Historic setting • Local favourite • Dog friendly
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Homemade food and fresh flowers in our courtyard ☀️🌻
17/06/2026

Homemade food and fresh flowers in our courtyard ☀️🌻

Homemade, fresh and baked right here at Vennels. 🥧Choose from our delicious quiches made on site with buttery shortcrust...
10/06/2026

Homemade, fresh and baked right here at Vennels. 🥧

Choose from our delicious quiches made on site with buttery shortcrust pastry:

• Ham & Tomato
• Bacon & Leek
• Cheese, Onion & Chive

No booking required, just walk in 👋

Good coffee is waiting ☕️👋
03/06/2026

Good coffee is waiting ☕️👋

Your favourite sun spot in Durham ☀️
28/05/2026

Your favourite sun spot in Durham ☀️

20/05/2026

Mustard as we know it, may have originated from part of the original Vennels building.

The story begins in 1720 with Durham’s own Mrs Clements who discovered that grinding mustard seeds like flour produced a stronger flavour. It was finely milled, separated from the stems etc and the resulting fine powder was much more pungent.

It is believed that Mrs Clements shared her Mustard with her neighbours and word spread. Before long she headed to London and introduced her new recipie to King George 1st whom enjoyed it so much, he patented the product. The mustards popularity grew and grew as Mrs Clements travelled throughout England taking orders for her product.

The business was later passed to a stationer called Ainsley but after facing competition from imported brands the Durham mustard ceased to be produced. The original Durham mustard has since passed into the hands of Colemans of Norwich where it is known today as English Mustard.

Available as a special this weekend, homemade Scotch Eggs ✨
15/05/2026

Available as a special this weekend, homemade Scotch Eggs ✨

Bring your four legged friends to see us, we have treats waiting 🐶👀
12/05/2026

Bring your four legged friends to see us, we have treats waiting 🐶👀

06/05/2026

Saddler Street, Durham. Discover our quirky cafe 🫶☕️

Weekend plans? ☀️Our toasted ciabatta - crisp on the outside, soft in the middle and filled just right. The kind of lunc...
01/05/2026

Weekend plans? ☀️

Our toasted ciabatta - crisp on the outside, soft in the middle and filled just right.

The kind of lunch that slows the day down in the best way.

What’s your favourite time to visit Vennels? Breakfast to start the day, a relaxed lunch or a cosy afternoon tea treat.⁠...
24/04/2026

What’s your favourite time to visit Vennels? Breakfast to start the day, a relaxed lunch or a cosy afternoon tea treat.⁠
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Tell us yours below 👇⁠
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Address

71 Saddlers Yard, Saddler Street
Durham
DH13NP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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