Dog Friendly — Pubs in Durham
Discover dog friendly pubs in Durham. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 27 dog friendly pubs in Durham
Bridge Hotel
40 North Road, Durham DH1 4SE
Friendly pub that attracts a good mix of regulars and visitors to the region. It was built in the 1850s as lodgings for railway workers constructing the viaduct under which it sits, becoming a public house a few years later. The pub has recently been refurbished with a comfortable bar and lower dining area. It serves good quality home-cooked food 11.45am-9pm every day at reasonable prices, and hosts quizzes on Tuesday night with a free hot buffet for which prior booking is essential by phone or facebook.
Colpitts Hotel
Colpitts Terrace, Durham DH1 4EG
A refurbishment has given this late-Victorian pub a smart makeover, but it remains little changed from when it was first built. As with all Samuel Smith's pubs, the noise comes from the chatter of conversation rather than from music or TV. The unusual A-shaped building comprises a cosy snug, a pool room and the main bar area partially divided by a fireplace. If you want to take a step back in time, this is the pub for you.
Dun Cow
37 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN
A Grade II listed pub, parts of which date back to the 15th century. In 995AD, Lindisfarne monks searching for a resting place for the body of St Cuthbert came across a milkmaid looking for her lost cow. She directed them to Dun Holm (Durham), and the pub is named after the historic animal. There is a small front snug with a larger lounge to the rear. An occasional guest beer is available.
Stonebridge Inn
Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RX
A traditional pub close to the site of the Battle of Neville's Cross, which was fought between the English and the Scots in 1346. The pub can provide facilities for private functions and offers food from locally sourced producers, plus ales from the Black Sheep brewery and a rotating guest brewery.
Half Moon Inn
86 New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AQ
Popular city-centre pub, reputedly named after the crescent-shaped bar that runs through it. The decoration, following a summer 2021 refurbishment, is retains a traditional feel, including many original features. There are also a range of photographs of the pub in the early 20th Century, including many from the Miners' Gala. A mixture of local and student clientele contribute to a sociable and friendly atmosphere. It is notable for serving Draught Bass as part of a selection of well kept ales. To the rear is a large beer garden that offers both covered space and a fine view of the river and Old Elvet Bridge.
Market Tavern
27 Market Place, Durham DH1 3NJ
A busy city-centre pub in Durham's historic marketplace, offering a good selection of five local and national cask ales and one real cider. Despite refurbishments, the pub has managed to keep its traditional wooden alehouse appearance, and pictures of miners' banners take pride of place. Customers are given a warm welcome, and good food based on pub classics is served until 8.30pm.
Old Elm Tree
12 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PS
One of Durham’s oldest inns, dating back to at least 1600, with a friendly atmosphere attracting a good mix of locals, students and visitors to the city. Recently refurbished and under new management. The interior comprises an L-shaped bar and a top room linked by stairs. The pub hosts a Wednesday quiz (arrive early), and a folk group on Monday and Tuesday. A former local CAMRA Town Pub of the Year.
Queen's Head Hotel
2 Sherburn Road, Durham DH1 2JR
Spacious and inviting family-run pub well worth the short walk or bus ride from the city centre. Home-made meals, and daily specials and the popular Sunday lunch, are served in the dining area. The pub has a large garden to the rear. Pool and TV are available in the main bar, and the pub runs a quiz night on Tuesday and Sunday evenings with food provided to all participants.
Shakespeare
63 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU
A well-liked pub in the city centre close to the Cathedral. Refurbished in 2014, the interior comprises a small bar and a larger back lounge. The pub was originally a haunt for 19th-century theatre actors and patrons, hence the name. Despite recent alterations and other ill-judged attempts at change over the years, it has largely maintained its character. It is very popular with locals and students, and there is folk music on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8.30pm. Four real ales are available and pub grub is served Mon-Fri 11am-3pm.
Victoria Inn
86 Hallgarth Street, Durham DH1 3AS
This warm and welcoming, family-run, Grade II listed pub has remained almost unchanged since it was built in 1899, and the quaint decor, coal fires, cosy snug and genuine Victorian cash drawer help create an old-world feel. No meals are served but toasties are available. Voted local CAMRA City Pub of the Year for the twelfth time in 2020. This pub has been in the same family for 40 years and is popular with locals, students and visitors alike.
Durham City Rugby Football Club
Hollow Drift, Green Lane, Durham DH1 3JU
Set in great position near the banks of the river Wear just outside the city centre, this Rugby Club provides a great pint and a friendly atmosphere. Visitors are made more than welcome. Lunch is always available on weekdays, as is the Black Sheep. Local branch Club of the Year in 2014. The hours given are the minimal ones and will vary when there are functions, events and matches, so its advisable to check. During the rugby season (Sep to May), the bar is also open 6-10 on Wednesday evenings and until 11pm on Saturdays.
Garden House Inn
North Road, Durham DH1 4NQ
A roomy roadside local on the entry to the city close to the hospital and County Hall. 6 pumps are available but often not many are in use. The pub is popular with diners who usually eat in a large conservatory. There is a lounge/bar with real fire and another elevated small lounge area.
Newton Grange
Finchale Road, Durham DH1 5SA
This large Marston's pub on the edge of Newton Hall housing estate has a busy yet friendly and very welcoming atmosphere. There is a strong emphasis on food, and up to six real ales, all from the Marston's stable, are available. There is an indoor children's play area, a pizza bar (pizzas are made on premises), and every Wednesday there is a quiz at 9pm.
Gilesgate Moor Hotel
Teasdale Terrace, Durham DH1 2RN
Good local very close to Tesco. Has separate function room which can be partitioned off from main bar
Drunken Duck
91A Claypath, Durham DH1 1RG
Re-opened after major refurbishment and new name March 2020. Has had no real ale since rename and reopening after lockdown.
Boat Club
Elvet Riverside, Durham DH1 3AF
Riverside former boathouse, serves food in the day changes to party style venue in the evenings.
Angel Inn
53 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PR
Don't be put off by first impressions! This popular city-centre pub is frequented by quite an alternative crowd, but everyone is made welcome and the pub enjoys a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. There's a great beer garden at the back, a quiz on Thursdays, mid-week pool tournaments and live music on Saturdays and some Fridays. If you are keen on loud music, you will love this venue. Food is now available from the pub's own menu and is cooked and brought over from Ye Old Elm Tree across the road.
City
84 New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AQ
Under new management from July 2018, this is an attractive pub offering 2 real ales. The decor is excellent, including very comfortable soft armchairs and low lighting. There is a new, quirky vibe about the venue, and the management introduced a new menu along with a weekly quiz, music and gin tasting sessions. Definitely worth a try if you haven't been in for a while!
Whitechurch
29 Church Street, Durham DH1 3DN
Situated opposite Durham University’s Bill Bryson Library, this pub closed in April 2018 in its former guise as the New Inn. It has reopened totally refurbished and with its new name in October 2018 and is selling cask ale (3 lines). It is independent and focused on local beers with a rotational keg line and a fridge with over 30 different local ales and craft beers. It is a food led, family (and dog!) friendly outlet with a section of the pub being a restaurant seating 30 people with table service. The rest of the pub comprises the bar/cafe area, where there is a separate “bar snacks” menu for those just heading in for drinks. It is open from 830am with an alcohol licence from 10am.
Shoes
16 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2JT
Nice local pub on main street through Gilesgate on edge of Durham city centre. Accommodation available.
Jovial Monk
Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5PY
Friendly two-roomed (bar and lounge) pub on the Newton Hall housing estate on the outskirts of Durham. Cask Tetleys Bitter always available.
Kingslodge Inn
Flass Vale, Waddington Street, Durham DH1 4BG
Following extensive refurbishment, this venue reopened in April 2016. It comprises of a comfortable hotel and restaurant in the centre of Durham City with pleasant public bar offering one real ale. Breakfasts served 7:30 to 10:30, full menu and sandwiches from 12.
Station House
North Road, Durham DH1 4SE
A wedge-shaped pub in the shadow of the railway viaduct, opened in 2015 by CAMRA members. It is very friendly, with a back-to-basics approach and an emphasis on conversation. A changing range of beer and cider is served directly through a hatch from the cold-room. Handpumps have recently been installed, with gravity remaining an option. A dark beer is always available, and an extra beer is often added at weekends. Reigning branch City Cider Pub of the Year. Closed Mondays.
Trevs Bar
Trevelyan College, Durham University, Elvet Hill Road, Durham DH1 3LN
Trevs Bar is the college bar for Trevelyan College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Durham. In addition to their draught products, the bar stocks a wide range of bottled craft beers and ciders along with big whisky and gin ranges. During the academic year, the bar runs and is involved in a wide range of events - a weekly pub quiz on the Sunday, a beer festival in the summer, regular music nights and tastings are all part of the calendar. During the week daytimes, the bar is open only as a coffee bar, with fresh cake available daily. The opening times given refer to University term times, during vacations these will vary.
Waiting Room
Northbound Platform, Durham Railway Station, Durham DH1 4RB
This attractive venue on Durham railway station's northbound platform is an interesting relaunch of the original 1872 Ladies' Waiting Room, out of use for many years other than as a storage facility. In keeping with the building's Grade II listed status the design is traditional, with Chesterfield-style seating, original floorboards and fireplaces, wood panelling and a dark-wood bar. Three handpumps showcase local beers.
Hop Knocker
32 Marshall Terrace,, Durham DH1 2HX
Bottle shop with with wide variety of craft bottles and cans and some keg taps. Some offerings on tap may be key keg but no cask lines. Some bottle conditioned beers available. Tables for on site drinking.
Holy Grale
57 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PR
A former board-games cafe, this craft beer bar was opened in 2019 by the previous Landlord of Ye Old Elm Tree, just up the hill. A friendly open-plan venue with several keg taps and two handpulls, all serving an ever changing range of good beer, alongside large fridges showcasing a range of bottles and cans. A vaulted basement is used for occasional live music.