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The Victoria, Durham
Durham
DH1 3AS
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
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John Bonser left this review about Victoria Inn
I thought that I'd make my 250th posting here one of my all time favourites that I visited late in 2008
Splendidly traditional pub with an unusual interconnecting three bar layout which comprises a popular front bar and 2 quieter "sitting rooms" - as per the etched windows.
The pub is adorned throughout with memorabilia of Queen Victoria - posters, paintings etc - which contribute towards a splendid old fashioned atmosphere.There is a piano in one of the sitting rooms.
As well as the 3 rooms, there is a screened "family department" for off-sales.
The pub is listed in CAMRA's National Inventory of Unspoilt Interiors.
On the ale front, the pub is a keen supporter of local micros - Big Lamp Bitter, Durham White Gem and Hadrian Pioneer were just 3 of the beers on offer during my mid-September visit.
There is no background music to disturb the peaceful tranquillity throughout the pub.
This is a "must-visit" pub - make no mistake.
Go there !
On 6th July 2011
- rating: 10
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Victoria Inn
A family run Grade II listed Victorian inn. Multi-roomed decorated with William Morris style wallpaper and open coal fires. Very well kept ales, I went for the Archbishop Lees Ruby Ale, Wylam Gold Tankard, Big Lamp Bitter and High House Farm Nells Best. Looking forward to my return.
On 20th March 2011
- rating: 10
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david turnbull left this review about Victoria Hotel
best pub in durham.good selection of real ales and hundreds of whiskies to choose from.10/10.superb...
On 8th August 2010
- rating: 10
[User has posted 13 recommendations about 12 pubs]
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E TA left this review about Victoria Hotel
Five minutes walk from the Cathedral Close, but off the tourist trail, the Victoria is always my first port of call when I'm in Durham. The building is Victorian, and entering is like stepping back in time - no machines, pool table or jukebox, just good conversation in what looks like the original setting. It's a CAMRA favourite and for good reason. There were 4 beers on; the Big Lamp (always a favourite) was fantastic. They also have a large seletion of whiskies. In my opinion the best pub in Durham and one to which I will always return when in the area.
On 23rd June 2010
- rating: 9
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ROB Camra left this review about Victoria Hotel
Excellent pub with a good array of ever changing guest beers, always well kept. A couple of quirky rooms with lots of interesting photo's/objects to look at and real fires. Conversation only in here. Don't expect this place to be open all day, check for their opening times before visiting.
On 9th July 2009
- rating: 8
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Victoria Inn
Appropriately called the Victoria as there are plenty of photo's of the old lady all around the pub, and it doesn't look as though it's changed at all since. Not that that's a bad thing of course, it gives a place character.
Plenty of wood panelling, and a few doorbells in the rear bar to gain the attention of the bar staff. Why can't a few more pubs do that?
Good choice of beers on tap, plus Strongbow cider.
On 30th June 2009
- rating: 7
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Peter Carr left this review about Victoria Hotel
Nice old type pub, Coal fire in the bar.No tv or loud music and 5 real Ales on tap in good condition.
This pub has to be in the top 5 pubs of County Durham. Monday 27/10/08 had a good pint of Devils water,Old Aurther & Tynside Blonde
On 27th October 2008
- rating: 10
[User has posted 39 recommendations about 39 pubs]