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The Woodman Inn, Durham
Durham
DH1 1QW
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about The Woodman Inn
The Woodman has seating in the front window and up the right opposite the serving counter up the left that supports premium keg alongside three hand pumps that were drawing Titanic’s Plum Porter, TT Landlord and Consett Ale Works’ Red Dust. An exposed brick wall separates the bar area from open plan seating and a pool table at the rear. Darts is also advertised, so I assume I missed the board when I stuck my head into this games area. The televisions throughout were playing a Newcastle Champions League match, being a walk from town this pub was quieter that others I had not long visited that were also showing the game, so I preferred it.
On 22nd February 2026
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Woodman Inn
After this pub's closure, a couple who live close by decided to buy the pub and refurb it as they had no local pub to them. I believe extensive work was carried out along with the rear garden area, which is used for various events throughout the summer.
The interior was smart and comfortable with three good sized rooms. The main bar was situated in the front room and this room hosted a large bay window with upholstered banquette seating. The two back rooms were also of a high standard of decor, along with a pool table.
Two beers on handpump TT Landlord and Bombardier, plus one cider which was Seacider.
On 9th August 2023
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Woodman Inn
Reopened by Black Storm Brewing it’s a bit of a walk up the hill of Claypath then Gilesgate almost to the big roundabout. Description wise it’s pretty much as Alan Winfield described it in 2016, there are three pulls, not unnaturally all beers from Black Storm. The choices were a Porter, an unknown but strong seasonal and a weak pale ale, which isn’t brilliant. Usual kegs on two T-bars, the bottles all appeared to be from Black Storm perhaps in an homage to Sam Smiths.
On 6th March 2020
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Woodman Inn
The Woodman Inn is a short walk from the middle of Durham along claypath then onto gilesgate.
Once inside there is a single opened out room which is divided into two areas by a wall,the front area is square shaped and carpeted,the seating is comfy bench type and small stools and chairs,the bar is on the left side,there was also a TV to the left which was showing the Everton v Arsenal game.
The rear area is oblong shaped and has a pool table and bench seating on the right side.
There was one real ale on the bar which was Saddlers Hop Bomb,this was a decent drink.
Background music was playing which was a blessing as the pub was empty on my Saturday afternoon visit.
Pub visited 19/3/2016
On 10th April 2016
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Woodman Inn
A real traditional local, with seating in the front room, pool, newspapers and good-natured banter. Three handpumps, with beers including Hobgoblin and Theakston Christmas Ale (£2.00 on special offer). Overall, an excellent spot for a pint on a Saturday evening when all the pubs nearer the city centre were heaving and guarded by door staff.
On 2nd February 2013
- rating: 8
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david turnbull left this review about The Woodman Inn
this was the first pub i ever went to 30 years ago.still as good now as it was then.great beer.pleasant staff.well worth the climb up the hill from durham.a must if you are in durham.
On 7th August 2010
- rating: 10
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