
Bar Bistro
Located on the first floor, our continental bar bistro and cafe area offers the perfect venue day or night. It is the ideal place to unwind after your workout or to rest weary legs during your shopping trip or just to enjoy a nice atmosphere for a drink and a bite to eat. Our bistro area provides a perfect setting, with areas overlooking the Market Square, an area overlooking our Soft Play area or a cosy lounge area.
Our Bar Bistro menu offers everything from coffee and wraps to a three-course meal and is available all day from 10.00 (last orders at 20:00).
Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 23:30. Last food orders 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 22:30 Last food orders 20:00
For further information please contact 01325 388410
New Wi-Fi Lounge

Our new Wi-Fi Lounge has recently opened in the Dolphin Centre. Located on the first floor near the BarBistro, the new Wi-Fi Lounge offers visitors a place to use the new Wi-Fi services, as well as offering visitors an informal meeting space whilst having a drink or light bite [pdf] from the Dolphin Centre's Bistro.
16 Horsemarket (café bar)
16 Horsemarket provides a contemporary eating experience in the heart of Darlington.
Experience the relaxed atmosphere with a commitment to quality food and service.
Whether for our creative breakfast menu, coffee and a cake or just a glass of wine, 16 Horsemarket provides the perfect compliment to a visit to Darlington's market Square. Food is available throughout the day and you can order in advance to take away, please see our take away menu.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday 08:00 - 20:00 (April to October)
Monday - Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 (October - March)
Pavement Café
Enjoy pavement cafe culture in the market square by dining out in the warm weather in our pavement café. With a vast choice of light bites, Fairtrade coffees and teas, juices, wines and beers, enjoy waiter service from 16 Horsemarket.
Opening Hours:
April to October, Monday - Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 (weather dependant)
