Skip To Main Content

  • Accommodation
    • Don't Miss
      • City Breaks
      • Spa Breaks
      • Dog Friendly
      • Stunning Stays
    • Hotels
    • B&B and Guest Houses
    • Inns & Pubs
    • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages
      • Self Catering Agencies
    • Caravan, Camping & Glamping
    • Hostels
    • Accessible Accommodation
  • Things to Do
    • Don't Miss
      • Beamish Museum
      • Bowlees Visitor Centre
      • Crook Hall Gardens
      • Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre
      • Durham Castle Tours
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Durham University Botanic Garden
      • Durham University Oriental Museum
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • Hardwick Park
      • High Force
      • Kynren- An epic Tale of England
      • Locomotion
      • Palace Green Library
      • Raby Castle
      • The Auckland Project
      • The Bowes Museum
      • Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
      • Wharton Park
    • Attractions
      • Castles & Historic Houses
      • Cathedral & Churches
      • Hands on History
      • Gardens & Parks
      • Family Fun
      • Museums & Galleries
      • Waterfalls & Reservoirs
    • Activities
      • Adventure Activities
      • Cycling
      • Family Fun Activities
      • Festival & Events Organisers
      • Fishing
      • Golf
      • Horse Riding
      • Spas
      • Walking
    • Entertainment
      • Cinema
      • Theatre
    • Shopping
      • Antiques
      • Arts & Crafts
      • Farm Shops & Markets
      • Garden Centres
      • Only in Durham
      • Independent Shops & Boutiques
      • Shopping Centres
    • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides
      • Attraction Tours
      • Tour Guides
      • Scenic Tours
      • Cycling Tours
      • Walking Tours
      • Durham City Guide - Churches, Chapels and Cafes
    • Weddings
      • Historic Wedding Venues
      • Hotel Wedding Venues
      • Wedding Fairs & Events
      • Stag & Hen Party Ideas
      • Wedding Packages
  • What's On
    • What's on this Week
    • Family Events
      • May Half Term Events
      • Free Events
    • 2025 Unmissable Events
    • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
      • Cinema Venues
      • Theatre Venues
    • Sports
    • Dark Skies Events
    • Food & Drink
    • Exhibitions
  • Food & Drink
    • Don't Miss
      • Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
      • Collage Restaurant and Grill
      • Eating Out at Ushaw
      • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
      • Ozone at Seaham Hall
      • The Dining Room
      • Undercroft Restaurant
    • Restaurants
    • Tearooms & Coffee Shops
    • Pubs & Bars
    • Get a Taste of Durham
    • Afternoon Tea in Durham
  • Inspire Me
    • Don't Miss
      • Auckland Palace
      • Beamish Museum
      • Dalton Park
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • High Force
      • Killhope
      • Kynren – an epic tale of England
      • North Pennines National Landscape
    • Short Break Ideas
      • Dark Skies
      • Dog Friendly Durham
      • Romantic Getaways
      • Spa Breaks
      • Golf Breaks
      • Weddings
      • City Break
    • Seasonal
      • Spring Breaks
      • Summer Breaks
      • Autumn Breaks
      • Winter Breaks
    • Budget-Friendly Days Out in Durham
    • Explore From Your Door
    • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors
    • Discover Wellness in Durham
    • Only in Durham
    • Delve Into Our Heritage
    • Durham's Unmissable Highlights
    • Itineraries
    • Durham Videos
  • Explore Durham
    • Durham City
    • Durham Dales
    • Vale of Durham
    • Durham Coast
    • Durham Towns
      • Barnard Castle
      • Bishop Auckland
      • Chester-le-Street
      • Seaham
      • Stanhope
    • North Pennines National Landscape
    • North East England
  • Visitor Information
    • Information Points
    • Maps of Durham
    • Getting to Durham
    • Getting Around Durham
      • Car Hire
      • Taxis
      • Electric Car Charging Points
    • Accessible Durham
    • Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Durham
    • Publications
    • Durham Apps
    • Discover Durham Digitally

Don't Miss

  • A couple walking in the Durham Dales

    Walking in Durham

  • children playing in Hamsterley Forest

    May Half Term Events

  • A couple at High Force waterfall

    Next Stop, Durham

  • Seaham summer beach holiday fun

    Summer Breaks

  • Corporate
  • Groups & Travel Trade
  • Durham Story
  • Meet in Durham
  • Northern Saints
A German Flag
Menu
  • Top Attractions

  • Places To Stay

  • Things to Do

    Things to Do in Durham

  • Planning Your Trip

    Planning Your Trip

  • Inspire Me

Site Search Icon
My Account icon

Login to your account

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

List All My Saved Itineraries

  • Logo
  • Print Logo
Close Navigation

Follow Us...

  • Facebook

    Thumbnail for Facebook

  • Twitter

    Thumbnail for Twitter

  • YouTube

    YouTube Icon

  • Instagram

    Instagram

  • Blog

    This is Durham Blog

You are here > Home > Food & Drink > Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Durham is renowned for its great nightlife, with cocktail bars, gin bars, gastro pubs and excellent pub restaurants for a great night out.

Follow the real ale pubs trails in Durham or find somewhere to stay for great accommodation with bars and restaurants.

We've brought together a list of pubs and bars across the county in one handy list, so you can plan exactly where to stop off during your visit.

this is featured

Thomas Wright House Sundays Dinner

Thomas Wright House Restaurant

Offering: A Collection Service Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch,…

MORE INFO

Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

Lord Crewe Arms

Once upon a time a 12th Century Abbot's Priory, The Lord Crewe Arms of today is humble, honest and…

MORE INFO

The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar - original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine.

The Hotspot Bar

The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar is an original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine that has been converted…

MORE INFO

The Rose and Crown

Food is served daily in the fabulous bar at both lunch and dinner and evening meals can also be…

MORE INFO

PrevPrev
  • 1Thomas Wright House Restaurant
  • 2Lord Crewe Arms
  • 3The Hotspot Bar
  • 4The Rose and Crown
NextNext

Search Accommodation

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
  • Accommodation

  • Things To Do

  • What's On

  • Food & Drink

Search Accommodation

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Loading..

Number of results:

Number of results: 181

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • Next Next
Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest
  1. Exterior of The Rose and Crown

    Add The Rose and Crown to your Itinerary

    The Rose and Crown

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle

    Food is served daily in the fabulous bar at both lunch and dinner and evening meals can also be enjoyed in the Oak Panelled Restaurant. The menus reflect the superb produce from this rural region and combines well-cooked pub classic dishes with fine…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice 2020Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020 2020Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Rose and Crown
  2. Victoria Inn

    Add Victoria Inn to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 275 reviews275 reviews

    Victoria Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Pub/Inn

    Durham City

    The Victoria Inn has a Silver Star Listing on CAMRA's (Campaign for Real Ale) Inventory, where its listed interior it remains one of the best adverts anywhere for a friendly, unspoilt, thriving cask pub.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Victoria Inn
  3. Fir Tree Country Hotel - external

    Add The Fir Tree Country Hotel to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 251 reviews251 reviews

    The Fir Tree Country Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Crook

    We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, new surroundings, whether you’re staying in the hotel, having a meal in our restaurant or just a quiet drink in the bar.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Fir Tree Country Hotel
  4. External view The Stables Restaurant & Bar at Beamish Hall Hotel

    Add The Stables Restaurant & Bar to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1295 reviews1295 reviews

    The Stables Restaurant & Bar

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Stanley

    Stables Restaurant and Bar is nestled behind Beamish Hall in a beautifully restored 18th-century stable block. The building retains its charming historic features, and offers a fantastic food and drinks selection.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Stables Restaurant & Bar
  5. The Old Well Inn

    Add The Old Well Inn to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 183 reviews183 reviews

    The Old Well Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Pub/Inn

    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Welcome to The Old Well Inn a traditional 18th Century Pub/Restaurant and award-winning CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Old Well Inn
  6. Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

    Add Lord Crewe Arms to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 486 reviews486 reviews

    Lord Crewe Arms

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Blanchland

    Once upon a time a 12th Century Abbot's Priory, The Lord Crewe Arms of today is humble, honest and never overstated. This is the kind of food that will make you think ‘I really must do this more often’.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 20:30

    Awards

    • AA AA 1 Rosette 2024AA 1 Rosette
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2024Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Lord Crewe Arms
  7. The King's Head Inn

    Add The King's Head Inn to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 744 reviews744 reviews

    The King's Head Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Great Ayton

    From breakfasts, lighter snacks and lunches through to hearty, evening meals and superb specials served during the evenings, you can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals all day, every day at The King’s Head Inn.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The King's Head Inn
  8. Afternoon Tea: A selection of delicious sandwiches and treats at South Causey Inn.

    Add South Causey Inn - Bar, Restaurant & Dining Pods to your Itinerary

    South Causey Inn - Bar, Restaurant & Dining Pods

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Stanley

    Nestled within the stunning Beamish Valley and very close to Durham and Newcastle City Centre, our country setting can cater for all your dining needs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
    More info for South Causey Inn - Bar, Restaurant & Dining Pods
  9. Bar seating area at Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

    Add Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Bowburn

    Bowburn Hall Hotel was built in the early 1960s. Originally the hotel was a Country House for the first colliery agent at the local mine. Converted to a hotel during the 1960s by the current owners, the hotel now has 19 comfortable bedrooms.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant
  10. Cosy Club restaurant

    Add Cosy Club to your Itinerary

    Cosy Club

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Durham City

    Durham Cosy Club can be found on The Riverwalk, overlooking Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Cosy Club
  11. A sign saying The Dickens Bar

    Add Dickens Bar and Bistro to your Itinerary

    Dickens Bar and Bistro

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Barnard Castle

    The cosy and intimate Dickens Bar is a lovely place to enjoy a drink at The Morritt, whether a traditional cask ale or an aperitif before dinner.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to30 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Dickens Bar and Bistro
  12. Exterior of Duke of York

    Add Duke of York to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 547 reviews547 reviews

    Duke of York

    Type

    Type:

    Pub/Inn

    Fir Tree

    Offering: A Collection Service
    A warm welcome awaits you at the Duke of York. A great place to eat and drink. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with great service.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Duke of York
  13. A restaurant area

    Add The Saxon Inn to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 175 reviews175 reviews

    The Saxon Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Pub/Inn

    Bishop Auckland

    A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured 2020TasteDurham Quality Assured
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Saxon Inn
  14. Tomahawk restaurant

    Add The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 900 reviews900 reviews

    The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Durham City

    Situated on the bank of the river Wear this 500 year old building with panoramic views of medieval Elvet Bridge and the traditional City of Durham.

     A picturesque venue boasting two great concepts over two floors, The Boat-Club Cocktail bar…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse
  15. exterior of Zen

    Add Zen to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1982 reviews1982 reviews

    Zen

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Durham City

    **Alfresco dining now available. Still offering: A Collection & Delivery Service if you're not yet feeling outdoor dining.**
    Casual Thai Asian Dining based on a fusion of authentic street and market fresh foods where most dishes can be converted and…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 11:30 - 23:00
    More info for Zen
  16. The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar - original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine.

    Add The Hotspot Bar to your Itinerary

    The Hotspot Bar

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Stanley

    The Hotspot Fire Engine Bar is an original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine that has been converted into a unique, private, state-of-the-art cocktail bar in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
    More info for The Hotspot Bar
  17. The Seaton Lane Inn

    Add The Seaton Lane Inn to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 578 reviews578 reviews

    The Seaton Lane Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Seaham

    Firmly established on the food lovers’ map, The Seaton Lane Inn is open all day, every day offering excellent homemade dishes from dawn until dusk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Seaton Lane Inn
  18. The Cellar Door Main Dining Room

    Add The Cellar Door to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1425 reviews1425 reviews

    The Cellar Door

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Durham City

    Offering: A Collection & Delivery Service
    Contemporary relaxed fine dining riverside restaurant. Set within several floors below ground with an inconspicuous doorway on Saddler Street, leading down to a large dining area with external terrace…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 21:30

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for The Cellar Door
  19. Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar

    Add Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar to your Itinerary

    Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    9 Old Elvet , DURHAM

    The Trinity Neighborhood. Newcomers, friends or just weary travelers step onto the set of history at Hotel Indigo® Durham, whilst you explore our ‘perfect little city’.  Step in and see as the stained glass dapples the light in our Rotunda Bar. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
  20. The Woodman Inn Durham City

    Add The Woodman Inn to your Itinerary

    Tripadvisor

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 64 reviews64 reviews

    The Woodman Inn

    Type

    Type:

    Pub/Inn

    Durham

    Set amongst the Victorian and Georgian housing in the area, the Woodman Inn has been a public house for almost 200 years, and boasts what is undeniably the best beer garden in Durham!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Woodman Inn
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • Next Next
Loading..Loading..
  • Enewsletter Sign Up

  • Win

  • Save

  • Contact Us

  • Print Page
  • Email Page
Home Accommodation
  • Hotels,
  • B&B and Guest Houses,
  • Inns & Pubs,
  • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages,
  • Caravan, Camping & Glamping,
  • Dog Friendly,
  • Hostels,
Things to Do
  • Attractions,
  • Activities,
  • Shopping,
  • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides,
What's On
  • Family Events,
  • 2025 Unmissable Events,
  • What's on this Week,
  • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events,
  • Dark Skies Events,
Food & Drink
  • Restaurants,
  • Tearooms & Coffee Shops,
  • Pubs & Bars,
  • Get a Taste of Durham,
  • Tasty Places to Stay,
  • Foodie Events,
Inspire Me
  • Short Break Ideas,
  • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors,
  • Delve Into Our Heritage,
  • Durham's Unmissable Highlights,
  • Itineraries,
Explore Durham
  • Durham City,
  • Durham Dales,
  • Vale of Durham,
  • Durham Coast,
  • Durham Towns,
  • North East England,
Visitor Information
  • Information Points,
  • Maps of Durham,
  • Getting to Durham,
  • Getting Around Durham,
  • Accessible Durham,
  • Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Durham,
  • Publications,
Submit Event
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map
  • Submit Event
  • Terms & Conditions

© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved

Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

  • North East England logo

Ratings & Reviews

Powered By

tripadvisor

  • Durham County Council