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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. Burgers at The Pitman's Grill

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 67 reviews67 reviews

    The Pitman's Grill at The Black Horse Inn

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    Spennymoor

    When you visit us at The Black Horse Inn & Pitman’s Grill Restaurant, you’ll discover a great local pub and restaurant with a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  2. The Victoria pub sign

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 26 reviews26 reviews

    The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with Rooms

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    Witton-le-Wear

    Traditional family run pub offering real ales, cosy restaurant and wood burning stove creating a warm family friendly atmosphere. Outside Area, beer garden, large car park, cosy en suite bedrooms
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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  3. Dining area at Holi & Bhang

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 322 reviews322 reviews

    Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar

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    The Avenue, Durham City

    Welcome to Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
    “Authentic and exotic Indian flavours with a Western connection – where East meets West”
    Join us where exotic flavours are combined with vibrant spices and the atmosphere is intoxicated with life that…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  4. Pembertons Rotisserie & Carvery at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Pembertons Rotisserie & Carvery at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Durham

    Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa's Pembertons Rotisserie and Carvery is open from 0700 until 2200 daily, serving good food all day long. It is extremely popular and a vast range of food is available from sandwiches and patisserie to a Sunday lunch.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. A sign saying The Dickens Bar

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    Dickens Bar and Bistro

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to30 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  6. Tomahawk restaurant

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 979 reviews979 reviews

    The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  7. A restaurant area

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 181 reviews181 reviews

    The Saxon Inn

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    Bishop Auckland

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

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    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
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  8. Dining area at Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1296 reviews1296 reviews

    Bailey's Bar and Grill

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    Restaurant

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. External image of the Curious Mr Fox in Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 190 reviews190 reviews

    The Curious Mr Fox

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    Restaurant

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Fir Tree Country Hotel - external

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 264 reviews264 reviews

    The Fir Tree Country Hotel

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025
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  11. The Woodman Inn Durham City

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 67 reviews67 reviews

    The Woodman Inn

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    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!

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Exterior of Duke of York

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 553 reviews553 reviews

    Duke of York

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    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
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  13. Real ales at The Sticky Wicket Emirates Riverside Chester-le-Street

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    The Sticky Wicket

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    Eat Out to Help Out

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  14. 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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    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
  15. The Derwent Arms

    Edmundbyers

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  16. Stonebridge Inn

    Durham City

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  17. Osbournes Durham

    Durham

    More info for Osbournes Durham
  18. The Five Quarter

    Peterlee

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  19. The Horse Shoe Inn

    Crook

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  20. The Kings Head

    Crook

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