Live Sports — Pubs in Durham
Discover live sports pubs in Durham. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 22 live sports 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.
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.
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.
Library
46 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU
Situated in the city centre on the road to the cathedral with an outside patio area overlooking the river, this is a popular pub for beer drinkers, locals and visitors to the city. It has a very relaxed daytime atmosphere with breakfasts available from 10am, takeaway coffees during the day, and a good range of pub food. Weekends are particularly busy and tables can be pre-booked online or by telephone for food and sports TV reservations. The lower bar can be used as a function room and disabled access and a lift to the outside terrace area are available.
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.
Three Bridges
80-83 North Road, Durham DH1 4SQ
This large and lively city-centre pub (formerly Yates and William Hedley) opened under its present name in 2018 following a refurbishment. It reinstated its real ale in 2017 and now offers cask ales. Good value pub meals are served throughout the day and there is music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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.
Wiff Waff
Back Silver Street, Durham DH1 3RA
If you like playing table tennis, this venue is for you. A modern bar which offers cocktails, food and a lively atmosphere, you can show off your table tennis skills and join in the Sunday evening social. The bar is available for private hire and party bookings all year round. Real ale is currently not available.
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.
Undercroft
University College, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW
The bar for University College, Durham in the atmospheric 11th Century Undercroft in Durham Castle, with arches and stone work. It is the focal point of the College - a place to meet, chat and relax.
John's Bar
St John's College, 3 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3RJ
John's Bar is the bar of St John;s College, part of Durham University. It has two bars - the main Cellar Bar and the Linton Bar which functions as an over-spill on a busy Wednesday night or can be opened on request for events. Only the Linton bar has disabled access. Despite being the smallest College Bar, John's Bar is far from limited in its selection. Offering a permanent Real Ale and 2 Guest Ales, the bar and the Real Ale Society pride themselves on their selection and availability. In addition to the draught products, the bar offers a selection of bottled beers and ciders, and a decent spirit selection. Also available are the infamous college drinks; the Tripod and the Ginception...! During term-time, John's Bar hosts events for students including Quiz nights and Open Mic Nights in partnership with John's Music Society. John's Bar hosts 'Brewfest', an annual beer-festival taking place in the summer, which showcases 12 Real Ale's and 4 Real Ciders, an afternoon of musical entertainment and food provided by a local establishment.
Cuth's Bar
12 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3EE
St. Cuthbert's Society is one of the colleges within Durham University and has two bars; this one at the college's Bailey site known as Cuth's Bar and another at the colleges Parsons Field site known as Brooks Bar. Cuth's Bar sells a wide range of draught lager, cider, bitter and stout. It also has three real ale lines serving a cider, a guest ale and a permanent ale. The bar also stocks a wide range of bottled beers and ciders as well as serving bar snacks and chocolate. Cuth's Bar has Sky Sports and staff will be happy to put any match requested on the big screen.