Bar Bistro

Located on the first floor of the Dolphin Centre, our continental bar bistro and café area offers the perfect venue to unwind after your workout, to rest weary legs during your shopping trip or just to enjoy a nice atmosphere for a drink and a bite to eat.

Please note the Bistro is now closed for refurbishment and is expected to open in the Autumn.

We have opened a Temporary Pop-Up Café on the ground floor (opened Tuesday 17th February 2026) and our Horsemarket Bar & Cafe is also available.

Temporary Pop-up Café

Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:30 (last food orders 15:30)

Horsemarket Bar & Cafe

Our Horsemarket Bar & Cafe provides an eating experience in the heart of Darlington. Located on the ground floor, entrance door to the right of the main entrance.

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 21:00 (last food orders 19:30)
Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 (last food orders 18:15)
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00 (last food orders 18:15)

Canopy Area

Additional to our indoor dining experience at Horsemarket Bar & Cafe we have tables and chairs available in our canopy area for customers to enjoy outdoor dining, which is open alongside Horsemarket Bar & Cafe operation hours as shown below.

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 21:00 (last food orders 19:30)
Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 (last food orders 18:15)
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00 (last food orders 18:15)

Pavement Café

Pavement Cafe is an extension to Horsemarket Bar & Cafe which is open from April - October every year.

Loyalty card

Buy 9 hot drinks and receive your 10th one free!

Pick up your card today from Horsemarket Bar & Cafe, Soft Play and South Park Café.

Afternoon Tea

Available between 14:00-17:00, pre-bookings only. £14.95 per person (including hot drinks and refills)

Takeaway Afternoon Tea

£25.95 for 2 people (drinks not included).

Gift Vouchers

You can now buy Afternoon Tea and Takeaway Afternoon Tea online along with other gift cards for other services at The Dolphin Centre, visit Gift Vouchers