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The Head of Steam, Durham
Durham
DH1 4RZ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Head Of Steam
Must have called on a bad day on our mid afternoon visit as the barmaid was either too shy to smile when approaching the bar or couldn't be bothered. The choice of two ales on handpump were awful. One was bland and the other was yuk. Should have gone in for a pint of lager. Have to add there was nothing wrong with the ales, just not to our taste.
On 14th August 2012
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3381 pubs]
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Gill Smith left this review about The Head Of Steam
Went to this 2012 Good Beer Guide pub for 11am opening, but was told at the bar it opens at 12 noon, so we had to call back later. Popular just off the main North Road shopping area, being through an archway it has a sunny courtyard area outside. There were 3 ales on from Irish breweries and we had very enjoyable White Gypsy Red Oak and Eight Degrees Sunburnt Irish Red. Both in good condition. They have an interesting beer menu for beers from Belgium too.
On 24th March 2012
- rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about The Head Of Steam
Modern bar, decorated in typical Head Of Steam chain fashion. Beer adverts, music adverts etc all around the walls. There's an upstairs area that can be reserved for private functions as well. Downstairs is pretty comfortable, but small. There's a DJ rig in one corner, but this wasn't in use on our Thursday evening visit. 3 handpumps on the bar selling changing guests. I had a Dark Star American IPA which was in good nick. Friendly staff adds to the positives. It's a decent place and one we'll visit again.
On 18th November 2011
- rating: 7
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