Pubs in Durham
Discover the best pubs and bars in Durham. Browse opening hours, menus, events, and more.
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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.
Duke of Wellington
Darlington Road, Durham DH1 3QN
This is a popular roadside hostelry, frequented by diners and real ale drinkers, retaining the atmosphere of a local pub. Two House Beers are always available alongside two guest ales. There is a cask ale club on Mondays and Thursday with reduced prices, and quizzes are held every Thursday night. It's a friendly, relaxed pub with an emphasis on classic pub food and good value set menus.
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.
Revolution
Framwellgate Bridge, North Road, Durham DH1 4PW
With its stunning views of the cathedral, this is a very popular city-centre venue with a large roof terrace overlooking the River Wear. Part of chain No cask ale. Opened November 2018
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.
Fighting Cocks
4 South Street, Durham DH1 4PP
This is a city-centre pub which offers good food and welcomes families up to 6pm. In the evenings it is a lively venue popular with thirtysomethings plus. Live music is held on Fridays and a band/disco on Saturdays. Real ale pumps reinstalled late 2017 after removal in August 2016. After a period if closure, reopened Refurbished under new management September 2021 with two real ales.
Swan & Three Cygnets
Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AG
Samuel Smiths pub on two floors with outside patio area by the side of the river. Cask beer reinstated September 2021
Boat Club
Elvet Riverside, Durham DH1 3AF
Riverside former boathouse, serves food in the day changes to party style venue in the evenings.
Bishops' Mill
Walkergate Leisure, Durham DH1 1WA
Lloyds No 1 style Wetherspoon outlet in Millennium Square Walkergate leisure development close to Gala Theatre. This pub takes its name from the historic mill which stood for centuries adjacent to this site. First recorded in the Boldon Book of 1183, the Bishop's Mill was the place where the freemen of Durham could grind their corn. The corn mill was rebuilt in the 17th century, and stood here until 1972. The mill race was later used to power the now demolished adjacent ice rink. Alcohol is served from 9am.