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 Summer.
We have opened a Temporary Pop-Up Café on the ground floor (opened Tuesday 17th February 2026)
Temporary Pop-up Café
- Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 21:00 (last food orders 19:30)
- Friday - Saturday 10:00 - 21:30 (last food orders 19:30)
- Sunday - 10:00 - 19:00
Menu
16 Horsemarket
16 Horsemarket provides an eating experience in the heart of Darlington.
- Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 (last food orders 16:15)
- Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 (last food orders 14:45)
Menu
Pavement Café
An extension to 16 Horsemarket open from April - October every year.
Canopy Area (outside dining)
- Monday - Saturday 8:00 - 17:00
- Sunday - 10:00 - 14:30
Loyalty card
Buy 9 hot drinks and receive your 10th one free!
Pick up your card today from 16 Horsemarket, Soft Play and South Park Café.
Afternoon Tea
Available between 2-5pm, pre-bookings only. £14.95 per person (including hot drinks and refills)
You can now buy Afternoon Tea and Takeaway afternoon Tea online along with Gift Cards for other services at The Dolphin Centre, visit Gift Vouchers - Darlington Borough Council
Takeaway Afternoon Tea
£25.95 for 2 people (drinks not included).