Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Durham

Looking for the best pubs in Durham? Discover the best Pubs in Durham, North East. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Durham reflects the wider pub culture of County Durham. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Durham's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Durham

Must visit
Placeholder image for The Durham Arms
High Street Real ale Local favourite

The Durham Arms★★★★★

High Street, Durham, County Durham

A well-loved Durham local on the High Street, pouring cask ales, pub food, and a proper welcome in the heart of County Durham.

5-star rated Traditional Pub Well-kept ales Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

    Placeholder image for The Red Lion
    Highly Recommended Real ale Pub food

    The Red Lion★★★★★

    Market Place

    A Durham red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Durham 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

    Placeholder image for The Crown
    Recommended

    The Crown★★★★★

    Church Street

    A Durham crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Real ale Pub food Durham Maps

More pubs in Durham

  1. Placeholder image for The King's Head
    Real ale

    The King's Head

    Station Road,

    A Durham king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Pub food Durham Local favourite
  2. Placeholder image for The White Hart
    Real ale

    The White Hart

    Bridge Street,

    A Durham white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Pub food Durham Local favourite
  3. Placeholder image for The Royal Oak

    The Royal Oak

    Queen Street,

    A Durham royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Real ale Pub food Durham
  4. Placeholder image for The George

    The George

    Market Place,

    A Durham george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Real ale Pub food Durham
  5. Placeholder image for The Swan

    The Swan

    Church Street,

    A Durham swan with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Real ale Pub food Durham
  6. Placeholder image for The Plough

    The Plough

    Station Road,

    A Durham plough with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Real ale Pub food Durham
  7. Placeholder image for The Railway

    The Railway

    Bridge Street,

    A Durham railway with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a County Durham local.

    Real ale Pub food Durham