Catering Facilities

Food and drink is available at the following areas of the Museum during the winter season:

Dainty Dinah Tea Rooms - The Town

Self-service, hot and cold snacks & beverages. The Tea Rooms is accessible via a new access ramp from The Town Park. Open from 10.00am-4.00pm daily.

The Coffee Shop - Entrance Building

Serving drinks, hot and cold snacks. Open from 10.00am-5.00pm daily. 

The Pitman's Pantry - Pit Village

Serving drinks, hot and cold snacks with outdoor seating area nearby. Open from 10.00am-4.00pm, every day.

Davy's Coal Fired Fish & Chip Shop - Pit Village

Authentic Coal Fired Fish & Chips, fried in Beef Dripping.

Please note: Davy's serves visitors from approximately 11.30am-3.30pm every day. Due to this being a working exhibit there can be a wait for up to 90 mins in busy periods.

The Cart Shed - Home Farm

Serving drinks, hot and cold snacks. Covered and outdoor seating available. Open from 10.00am-4.00pm daily.

The Sun Inn public house

A fully licensed period pub in The Town. Soft and alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, tea & coffee available. Open from 11.00am - 4.30pm every day, and from 12.00 noon on Sunday. 

Jubilee Sweet Shop - The Town

Traditional confectionery and sweet making demonstrations available at the Sweetshop.

At least one refreshment facility is open at all times throughout the year.

Educational groups are advised to bring a packed lunch and a drink. Undercover facilities for eating packed lunches are provided in the Porter Room in The Town and must be booked in advance via the Education Department.

Alternatively you may choose to return to your coach for lunch. There are picnic areas and shelter may be found in the school playground or in The Town bandstand.

Prior booking for educational visits is required. Please contact bookings@beamish.org.uk or telephone 0191 370 4026.