The Woodman Inn, Durham

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

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.

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.