Bells – Fish and Chips Restaurant in Durham

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Starters

Plaice GoujonsBreadcrumbed strips of plaice, fried crisp and golden, served with a small salad garnish and Bells' own tartare sauce.£6.95
Mango and Chilli PrawnsBreadcrumbed prawns, sweet and gently spiced with a touch of heat, accompanied by a small salad garnish and sweet chilli sauce.£6.95
WhitebaitCrispy whole whitebait, lightly battered and served with Bells' own tartare sauce.£6.95
Prawn CocktailAn all-time classic, served with mixed leaves, Marie Rose sauce and brown bread.£6.95
Tempura PrawnsDelicious prawns in a light, delicate tempura batter, accompanied by a sweet chilli sauce.£6.95
Halloumi (V) (GF Available)Golden fried halloumi in a light, crispy batter, soft on the inside with a salty bite, served with a choice of sweet chilli sauce or…£6.50
Haggis TweedsThree crispy coated bites of tasty haggis, a true Scottish classic, served with HP Sauce.£6.50
Black Pudding TweedsThree crispy coated bites, a true Northern staple, served with HP Sauce.£6.50
Chicken WingsJuicy chicken wings coated in crispy breadcrumbs, drizzled with either sticky Thai honey or sweet Korean BBQ sauce.£6.95
Jalapeño BitesTantalising combination of zesty jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, in a crispy breadcrumb coating, served with garlic mayonnaise or…£6.50

Traditional Fish

Cod (GF Available)Meaty, succulent, large white flakes. Served at its best in Bells' own crispy batter.£15.50
Small Cod (subject to availability) (GF Available)A smaller portion of our classic cod and chips but the same great flavour.£14
Haddock (GF Available)Slightly sweeter and stronger in flavour than cod, with the skin left on to optimise the flavour.£15.50
Hake (GF Available)A more sustainable, lower-cost alternative to cod, with a similar texture.£13.50
Salmon (GF Available)Rich and full of flavour, naturally oily and surprisingly good deep-fried in Bells' own batter.£16
Plaice (GF Available)Naturally sweet, with a slight citrus taste. A thin fillet with a soft and delicate finish.£17
Lemon Sole (GF Available)A fresh seaside taste, tender and refined, with a subtle buttery and lemon flavour.£17
Sea Bass (GF Available)A firm, sweet white fillet. Both the skin and flesh are good to eat.£18
ScampiWholetail Whitby scampi in a light, crispy breadcrumb, served with a small salad garnish.£15
Proper Fish Finger ButtieChunky cod pieces served in a bun buttered with Bells' own tartare sauce and fresh salad.£14

Fish Combo Platter

Bells Brilliant Burgers

Classics and Comforts

Traditional Favourites

Bells’ Homemade Fish Cake (GF Available)Steamed cod and seasoned, fresh mashed potato with added parsley, deep-fried in batter.£13
Bells’ Homemade Cheddar Cheese Pattie (GF Available)Lots of grated cheddar cheese, buttery mash with a hint of garlic, deep-fried in batter.£13
Bells’ Homemade Corned Beef PattieA proper Northern classic, corned beef and buttery mash with a hint of garlic and mixed herbs, deep-fried in batter.£13
SausageThree McWhinney's Irish pork sausages, which can either be served battered or unbattered.£13

Smoked Sausage

A continental-style smoked sausage£13
Haggis StickA Scottish classic, a rich, savoury haggis battered and fried until crisp.£14
Mince PieSeasoned minced beef and onion in a shortcrust pastry.£13
Spam FritterTwo slices of a childhood favourite, fried in batter until crisp and golden.£13
Regular£4.20
Large£6
Battered BurgerOne burger patty deep-fried in Bells' own batter.£3.60

Sides

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Bells, 36 Sunderland Road, Durham DH1 2LG

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About Bells

Bells trades as a Fish and Chips restaurant from premises in Durham. The postal address is 36 Sunderland Road, Durham DH1 2LG. Administratively, the address belongs to County Durham in North East. The DH1 postcode district has 107 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

We found 40 dishes on the restaurant's own menu, with prices from £3.60 to £18. Prices are moderately priced, rated ££ on our three-point scale.

Customers can use table bookings and takeaway. Facilities noted for this venue: gluten-free options. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 5 – very good – dated 17/04/2025.