Hartlepool Restaurants and Dining

(Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK)

The dining opportunities in Hartlepool have definitely improved over the past few years, as the town continues to promote itself as a visitor attraction and is beginning to enjoy increased tourism. Restaurants here suit a number of needs, with cafes being located within attractions such as the town's Wingfield Castle steam ship and the Hartlepool Art Gallery, while a good selection of fast-food eateries await shoppers at the Middleton Grand Shopping Centre, where choices include Mariners Fish and Chips, McDonald's, Subway and a popular restaurant in the Marks & Spencer department store.

Many excellent eateries are dotted around the vibrant marina area and offer waterfront dining close to the maritime attractions. Particularly notable in this part of town are both Farrars and the Tabarrinis on Navigation Point, and the Brewers Fayre restaurant on the Old West Quay, where affordable meals are available and families welcomed.

Where to Eat

The biggest hotels in Hartlepool also come with their own restaurants, such as the Best Western Grand, where the Tavistock Italia occupies the hotel's spacious basement area and specialises in authentic Italian cuisine. Nearby and in the town centre, Church Street and its connecting tributaries are known for their selection of vibrant restaurants and shops, as well as their numerous bars and pubs, which really do come alive at night.

Favourite dining establishments worth looking out for in Hartlepool include the Fishermans Arms on Southgate, the Portofino on Maritime Avenue, and also Popadoms at the Britannia House on Slake Terrace, where contemporary Indian cuisine draws the diners. Close to the yacht club and marina, Krimo's at the Neptune House is another acclaimed local restaurant, serving up Algerian and Mediterranean cuisine, and has become so popular that advance table reservations are usually essential.