25-05-2025
The County Durham restaurant attracting Hollywood actors and sport stars
A top Indian restaurant in County Durham is fast earning a reputation as a magnet for sporting legends, TV personalities, and cultural icons, with big names regularly dropping by to savour its renowned cuisine.
Spice Lounge, in Durham City, has been quietly establishing itself as a firm favourite among celebrities – and now its guest list is beginning to turn heads.
Toby Jones at Spice Lounge (Image: SPICE LOUNGE) From cricket and football to TV and film, the restaurant has welcomed a host of high-profile visitors in recent months, all keen to experience its acclaimed Indian dining.
Among those to dine at the popular venue is Ottis Gibson, the former West Indies fast bowler and a 2012 T20 World Cup-winning coach, who enjoyed a memorable evening at the Spice Lounge.
Niall Quinn at Spice Lounge (Image: SPICE LOUNGE) Sticking to the cricket theme, David Gower, former England cricket captain, whose presence added a touch of sporting royalty to the restaurant's growing prestige, has also popped in for a meal over the years.
The footballing world has also been represented, with Niall Quinn, former Arsenal and Republic of Ireland striker and ex-Sunderland chairman, dining at the venue – to the delight of staff and patrons alike.
David Gower at Spice Lounge (Image: SPICE LOUNGE)TV fans were thrilled by the appearance of Mike Brewer, presenter of the hit motoring show Wheeler Dealers, who stopped by to sample the restaurant's signature dishes.
And it wasn't just sports and TV stars making waves at Spice Lounge.
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Acclaimed actor Toby Jones OBE, known for his standout roles in The Detectorists, Captain America, and Harry Potter, also paid a visit.
He was spotted enjoying the restaurant's award-winning cuisine and even posed for a photo with manager Mr Miah.
As word spreads and the list of celebrity diners continues to grow, Spice Lounge is fast becoming not just a local favourite but a destination restaurant in the North East.
