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Whitechurch, Durham

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29 Church Street Head
Durham
DH1 3DN

Phone: 01913847308

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Durham Central

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Will Larter left this review about Whitechurch

I wasn't going to call in here, but when I passed it on the buses earlier in the day on my way to and from Shincliffe, I thought it might be worth a look in. So I changed my walking route and called in on my way from the Victoria to the Stonebridge. It was slightly disappointing to find only Landlord on hand pumps, and nothing I fancied among the keg options either, but then I remembered that I'd had a second beer at the Victoria, so I decided on a coffee here. Service was very friendly, but as I was clearly the only person here over 60, perhaps they thought I was the vice-chancellor or something. No, just a lowly pub reviewer recovering from overindulging at the best pub of the year so far. If I were in my early 20s I'd be happy to have this pub on my doorstep, but as it is I'll confine myself in future to the likes of the Victoria.

On 25^th May 2022 - rating: 5
[User has posted 4274 recommendations about 3935 pubs]

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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Whitechurch

I'd initially tried to drive to this pub, which is on the outskirts of Durham within all of the city's university buildings. Unfortunately, the car park only fits about 4 cars. A 5th one had then parked blocking everything else. A quick drive around the area revealed no spaces nearby. So, I returned later in the day on foot.

This is firmly a student-dominated pub. There are a number of different sections. The bar area has lots of plants and feels like a greenhouse/conservatory, whilst an area to the left of the entrance feels a bit more pub-like. To the right of the entrance is a more formal dining area.

Fellow customers at the bar were all being asked for their ID. I was looking forward to producing mine, but sadly it was not requested.

The choice of real ales here had restored my faith in Durham's pubs after the dismal start to my day. Timothy Taylor Landlord, which seems to be getting almost as popular as Doom Bar was on, but was supplemented by a couple of beers from the Durham Brewery - Moana & White Gold. I opted for the Moana, a NZ IPA, which was hoppy and supposedly contained black pepper.

Dogs are allowed. How do I know? I had one jump up me whilst leaving the pub!

Notably, the ladies and gents toilets have recently been switched. The gents contains only cubicles, which made me wonder how the ladies use the urinals! I'll never know.

Lively pub which was well worth the walk to.

On 27^th November 2021 - rating: 6
[User has posted 3040 recommendations about 3038 pubs]

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custodian 42 left this review about New Inn

Nicely laid out pub but regrettably no ale of any strength. The entrance is actually on Stockton Road directly opposite the Bill Bryson library at the University.

On 5^th January 2017 - rating: 6
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]

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