There are plenty of places to enjoy a refreshing cold beverage in County Durham.

But if you’re looking for a bar to visit offering some of the best wine in the county, you might need some inspiration for somewhere to go the next time you fancy a tipple.

Here are some of the best wine bars in County Durham, according to their Tripadvisor reviews. Each rating has a minimum of 4.0.

Some of the best wine bars in County Durham

Champagne Bar

Location: Unit 8 Walkergate, Durham, DH1 1SQ

Rating: 4.5

This visitor said: “Dropped in for a glass of champagne. The Moet Rose was served at perfect temperature.

“The deep fried slim prawns were excellent, all standing up in the little wire basket. A dipping sauce accompanied. Excellent all round and not too busy in late afternoon.”

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The Cellar Door

Location: 41 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU

Rating: 4/5

One person wrote: “Absolutely amazing from starters to best lamb dinners, wine extra cold, fantastic Father’s Day, service impeccable, been at least 5 times now, every time tremendous.”

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Crooners Champagne Bar

Location: 2 Houndgate, Darlington, DL1 5SG

Rating: 4.5/5

A customer commented: “We are regular customers and enjoy the range of drinks on the very large menu and the fact that most drinks here are not on menus elsewhere. Best place in Darlington if you want something different and classy.”

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Port of Call

Location: North Quay 6 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Rating: 4.5/5

This user said: “We come here weekly for food and wine!! The service is always amazing and Gabriel is an incredible chef, his food is second to none! Great location with an amazing view too!”

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The Lamp Room

Location: 20 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Rating: 4.5/5

“I visited here a few weeks back with my partner and we ordered a bottle of wine along with 6 tapas dishes plus chips and dips.

“The staff were really friendly, the food was amazing and the wine was excellent.

“We are looking forward to our next visit to try even more of the Tapas dishes!”

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Old Tom's Gin Bar

Location: 33 Riverwalk, Durham, DH1 4SL

Rating: 4.5/5

A happy customer said: "We crossed the River having seen this terrace and stopped for a white wine spritzer each.

"The service was excellent, and the view across the river to the Cathedral and Castle were wonderful. The food looked good too."

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Sortie

Location: 4 Houndgate Mews, Darlington, DL1 5SG

Rating: 5/5

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This review was left after a “sister date”, saying: “Lovely evening with my sister at sortie. We had a plant board. My sister [is] celiac and Will and Les were great and got her gluten-free crackers.

“I wanted some meat and cheese tho so ordered this to have with the plant board.

"Wine Lesley picked for me was prefect. Always a great atmosphere with the best hosts. Would def recommend. “