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Market Tavern, Durham

27 Market Place
Durham
DH1 3NJ
Phone: 01913862069
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Greene King

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Reviews of Market Tavern (Average Rating: 7 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

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Will Larter left this review about Market Tavern

Formerly known as the City Arms, this charming old pub has a great spot on Durham's delightful market square. There are some seats and tables in front, carefully hemmed in by temporary barriers - this area seemed close to full at the time of my mid-afternoon arrival, but I wanted to sit inside anyway. The interior is tremendous, with old floor boards and dark wood panelling. The bar counter is to the right and rear, with some steps up to a further seating area at the very back of the pub. The manager was friendly and happy to talk about beer and why I hadn't come across any local ones so far. He made up for this with two from Maxim brewery. I went for Double Maxim, an old favourite, and he also gave me a taster of their Blonde, not because I wanted one, but because he wanted to illustrate a point he was making about giving substantial tasters so that the customer can taste the beer with the whole of their mouth (including the swallow) and not just the tip of the tongue. As might be expected from someone who clearly knew what he was talking about, both beers were in excellent condition. (Greene King IPA and Abbot were also on.)

On 25th May 2022 - rating: 8
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Old Boots left this review about Market Tavern

A lovely old pub in the Market Place, dark wood etc, etc, etc, you know the form. Sadly now a Greene King place but in line with their recent self knowledge that their own beers had become vile, they now allow more competent brewer’s beers in a lot of their pubs; this being one. The Double Maxim was an excellent drop.

On 24th January 2022 - no rating submitted
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Market Tavern

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On this visit to Durham, I finally managed to visit this central Greene King pub, at the third time of asking.

The interior is thin and narrow. The barman/landlord was putting up Christmas decorations at the rear. Walls feature local mining posters.

Greene King IPA is the regular beer here. Although they also had Abbot, Ruddles Best and Hardy & Hanson's Rocking Rudolph. Guests were both from Maxim - Double Maxim & Swedish Blonde. I decided upon a Weston's Old Rosie, but it ran out before the glass could be filled. My replacement was the Swedish Blonde and as with all Greene King pubs, a CAMRA discount was proffered.

Cosy pub that feels a world away from the city centre outside.

Original review 4/8/20

Tried twice to visit this centrally located Greene King pub. Supposed to stay open until midnight on Friday, it was closed and in complete darkness by 11:30. Supposed to stay open until 1am on a Saturday, the door was closed by 10:45. Although, drinkers were still inside finishing off. So, opening times are very unpredictable at the moment. Seeing some of the local drunks hanging around this area probably gives clues as to why they are closing earlier than advertised during these times.

I will return one day and hopefully manage to get in.

On 27th November 2021 - rating: 6
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Map location corrected by Peter Carr
Durham, 0.58 miles, 11 min walk (show)
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Latest updates View all updates for Market Tavern, Durham
30th May 2023, 08:18
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29th May 2023, 20:20
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Darts : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Dog Friendly : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Function Room : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Jukebox : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Karaoke : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Live Music : Yes - Occasional - last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Micropub : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Pinball : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Thursday - last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 19 February 2020 by ROB Camra
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