American-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant chain is to opened its first venue in County Durham tomorrow. 

Fridays (formerly TGI Fridays) will open its new restaurant in Durham city centre, along the popular riverside plaza. This is the first site for the chain in County Durham, with guests being able to get a bite of the action from 3 pm December 16. 

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Fridays Durham will sit within a 6,000 sq. ft unit in the heart of Durham’s historic city centre in the area’s bustling open-air plaza, The Riverwalk, alongside other notable chain eateries, such as Turtle Bay and The Cozy Club.

The new restaurant is part of Fridays' expansion across the country - recently, a venue was opened in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The newly opened Durham location has created 70 new jobs in the city. 

Julie McEwan, Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are so pleased to be ending 2022 on such a high note by celebrating the opening of our newest restaurant just in time for Christmas.

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"Durham is a city rich in history and culture, and with Fridays being a brand where honouring our heritage is a significant part of our offering, we feel that the match couldn’t be more ideal."

Guests are urged to come to Fridays and "show their stripes", feeling free and confident to come as they are, to enjoy the extensive offering of classic Americana-inspired dishes and memorable cocktails prepared by Fridays’ world-class bartenders.

During the festive season, guests at the new restaurant – and across the UK - can expect a host of spectacular offers at Fridays including 2-for-1 cocktails all day, every day, the new Festive Bottomless Brunch for £29.95 per person, and endless chicken wings for £15 per person, with American Pilsner available for £4 during sporting events (terms and conditions apply).