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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.

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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…

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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…

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The Rose and Crown

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

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  1. Exterior of The Rose and Crown

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    The Rose and Crown

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various 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
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  2. Real ales at The Sticky Wicket Emirates Riverside Chester-le-Street

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    The Sticky Wicket

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    Chester-le-Street

    A Sports Bar serving great ales, wholesome food, and a kids menu so there’s some good all rounders for all the family.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  3. External image of the Curious Mr Fox in Durham

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    The Curious Mr Fox

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    Durham City

    Serving refreshing drinks, tasty food and hosting fantastic events, plus we also have function rooms for your celebrations.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. The County at Aycliffe Village County Durham

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    Newton Aycliffe

    Whether you are visiting us for lunch, evening meal or special occasion you won't be disappointed with our menus designed by our team of fantastic in house chefs.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  5. Bar seating area at Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

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    Bowburn Hall Hotel Restaurant

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    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.

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  6. A fireplace

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    Victoria Inn

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. The Old Well Inn

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    The Old Well Inn

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  8. Dining area at Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    Croxdale

    Bailey's Restaurant - the Honest Lawyer Hotel. The hotel’s renowned AA rosette awarded Baileys Bar and Restaurant. Food served all day, offering a quality combination of locally sourced food, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. The Royal Oak

    Spennymoor

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  10. Stonebridge Inn

    Durham City

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  11. The Owl & Otter

    Burnopfield

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  12. The Fox & Tree

    Seaham

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  13. Market Tavern

    Durham

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  14. The Horse Shoe Inn

    Crook

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  15. CoHo

    Durham City

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  16. Red Lion

    Crook

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  17. Zen

    Durham City

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  18. Osbournes Durham

    Durham

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  19. The Crows Nest Seaham

    Seaham

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  20. The Miners Arms

    Medomsley, Consett

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