A family run Victorian Inn with a traditional friendly atmosphere, where you will find open coal fires, just like stepping back in time..........with no jukebox, no music and no pool table.

 We are situated within a 5 minute walk to Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Durham Railway Station and the City Centre.

Voted by "The Independent" newspaper one of the best 50 B&B in the country.

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

We have a full listing in The Good Pub Guide:

"a frequently changing guest from a brewer such as Big Lamp, Hadrian, Hexhamshire or Durham Brewery on handpump, good cheap house wines, around 40 Malts and a remarkable collection of over 30 Irish Whiskys..........and you get a good hearty breakfast in the upstairs dining room"
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      Voted CAMRA Pub of the Year
                      2009 / 2010
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We are also listed in The Good Beer Guide:

"Great pride is taken in the congenial atmosphere and cracking ale.  Three open fires and a rear snug create a cosy atmosphere..............just brilliant."
Why not come along and sample some of the finest ales and whiskys that Durham has to offer!

"Durham's Most Original Pub"


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