Carsons Cafe Bar
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Quick info
About Carsons Cafe Bar
Carsons Cafe Bar sits on Front Street in Chester Le Street, running as a cafe by day and a bar with food by night. The kitchen covers breakfast through to evening plates, with Scottish and full English breakfasts, eggs royale, and a steak and Guinness pie on the menu, alongside a tapas list paired with Durham ales. Seating runs opposite the bar, looking into the kitchen, and the room stays dark with lit-up menus. Dogs are welcome. The bar is stocked with teas and coffees during the day, and the team runs the floor.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
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Menu & Prices
82 dishes · mains £6–28- CARSON'S FULL HEARTY BREAKFAST£10.50
- BRUNCH BURRITO£8.45
- Cheese Savoury£8.95
- FULL SCOTTISH BRAVEHEART BREAKFAST£10.95
- CARSON'S STEAK AND EGGS£14.95
- GAMMON AND EGGS£12.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and guinness pie, eggs royale, scottish breakfast and durham ales.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and guinness pie, eggs royale, scottish breakfast and durham ales.
Customer Review Summary
Steak and Guinness pie draws the most specific praise, with several diners naming it the standout. Eggs royale and full breakfasts are also singled out as cooked fresh and hot, and tapas draws mention as good value. Service runs warm and quick across visits, and the bar selection, especially local ales, earns repeated nods. No recurring complaints appear.
Customer Review Summary
Steak and Guinness pie draws the most specific praise, with several diners naming it the standout. Eggs royale and full breakfasts are also singled out as cooked fresh and hot, and tapas draws mention as good value. Service runs warm and quick across visits, and the bar selection, especially local ales, earns repeated nods. No recurring complaints appear.
Featured reviews
- Diane Marchant
“What a great place. Went for breakfast. Very nice”
- Rachael Purvis
“What a fantastic place so relaxed the staff were really attentive. But the star of the show was the steak and Guinness pie 🥧 wow beautiful. We will be back.”
- Clive Robinson
“Tapas and drinks last Friday night was a perfect family catch up. Great setting, fabulous food and lovely service. Loved the range of Durham ales to was down the tapas. Good value, excellent surroundings. Can't fault anything.”
- Demi Ridden
“Lovely place to eat and drink. Drinks came out quick Lovely staff Amazing decor”
- Katherine Harrison Fraser
“all fab..not a single complaint..thanks and will be back”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near Carsons Cafe Bar
- Citrone's4.62850.1 mi£1–10
egg and bacon breakfast, cup of tea, fresh orange juice
- Cafe Neena's4.81140.1 mi£1–10Vegetarian options
full english breakfast, potato skins, reasonable prices
- REfUSE4.82740.2 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsWi-Fi
vegan summer tasting menu, pay-what-you-can items, food waste reduction
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carsons Cafe BarOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.8123 | — | £10–20 | steak and guinness pie, eggs royale, scottish breakfast |
| Citrone's | 4.6285 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | egg and bacon breakfast, cup of tea, fresh orange juice |
| Cafe Neena'sVegetarian options | 4.8114 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | full english breakfast, potato skins, reasonable prices |
| REfUSEVegetarian options · Vegan options · Wi-Fi | 4.8274 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | vegan summer tasting menu, pay-what-you-can items, food waste reduction |
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