Nestled along the scenic banks of the River Wear in Durham, The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse offers a delightful dining experience that combines a vibrant cocktail bar atmosphere with exceptional cuisine. Patrons rave about the warm, welcoming ambiance and attentive staff, making it a favorite for both casual lunches and special occasions. The menu impresses with options like the indulgent Chateaubriand and the wagyu beef burger, both perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Guests have highlighted the bottomless brunch experience, describing it as “fantastic,” with cocktails that are well-crafted and deliciously presented. Breakfast items like the savory breakfast bun and Mexican-style eggs also receive high praise for their taste and value. Reviewers consistently commend the friendly service, particularly mentioning staff members like Gracie, who ensure every visit is memorable—complete with thoughtful touches like birthday messages. The expansive river views, combined with the well-decorated interiors, enhance the overall dining experience. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing meal by the water or a celebratory outing with friends, The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse stands out as a must-visit in Durham, promising not just a meal, but a culinary experience you’ll want to return to time and again.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great wine list
Has live music
Has live performances
Has rooftop seating
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Has free water refills
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Paid multi-storey car park
Paid parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse
Thomas Hale
May 31,2025
My first time visiting today and was totally satisfied. Food was great, good prices on food & drinks, and our server Gracie went above and beyond to make sure our experience was the best it could be. Lovely touch with the birthday message and ice cream too! Will definitely be back!
alan boyes
May 26,2025
Best brunch we have ever done .Food perfect and drinks were flowing.Sunday at 6pm was perfect as it was quieter than other days .What made it even better was the staff.Thanks to Alex,Steven and Dom for giving us constant attention and being friendly .
Kevin Shek
May 22,2025
Very nice setting by the river and very nice food. The restaurant is nicely decorated and if you get lucky and have a window table, it adds to the experience. Staff are welcoming friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our steaks. Would definitely go again next visit to Durham.
Barrie Morgan
May 9,2025
5 of us had the bottomless brunch absolutely fantastic afternoon. Gracie our host was amazing and couldn't have done more for us. Cocktails were lovely and the food was amazing. Definitely returning.
Rebecca Nye
Apr 24,2025
The best place in Durham for bottomless brunch. Cocktails were absolutely delicious, made well and presented well, the food was amazing (I had a parmo) and the lad who served us literally couldn't do anything more for us, he was fantastic. Will definitely be returning soon for a meal with the family.
Lisa Emmerson
Apr 23,2025
Went for bottomless brunch yesterday for my friends birthday. Absolutely fantastic food and a constant stream of drinks brought to us by our servers Jess and Sam who I thought went above and beyond. They are a credit to the place and we will definitely be back.
Rick Roffe
Apr 7,2025
Whilst having a drink with my family I witnessed 2 incidents which involved the assistant manager Shannon. We thought she dealt with the 1st situation of a small fight, resulting in giving 1st aid to an individual as a great response, but then to witness her jump to the assistance and care of a young lad(standing at the top of the stairs), who had enjoyed his day a little too much as an amazing sign of leadership and customer service. She was not phased by what was going on around her and was very focused in the job in hand. Well done Shannon. We had a lovely afternoon in the boat club would certainly head back there again.
Matthew Sewell
Mar 23,2025
Lovely place in Durham. Here visiting on a works trip and popped in here for an evening meal. Sat on the roof terrace overlooking the river it was beautiful. The food was incredible and the service was top notch. A definite visit if in Durham the food, cocktails and atmosphere here were all fantastic.
Reviews For The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse