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Fighting Cocks, Durham
Durham
DH1 4PP
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Reviews of Fighting Cocks (Average Rating: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Fighting Cocks
The Fighting Cocks missed my crawl list, but walking past after a few jars, the traditional pub exterior drew me in through the central entrance, either side of which sit banquettes under the front windows. This pub has been knocked through at some point to create a mostly open plan space with high tables up the centre and seating up the right that are faced by a long black serving counter with green tiled inserts up the left where standard and premium keg is available. At the rear is a raised seating area with a dartboard that feels a bit cosier than the rest of the pub. There was some background music playing and televisions throughout were airing muted Sky Sports, I assumed the plentiful supply of standing room was used when a big match was playing. I thought the service was very friendly, but this is a forgettable high street pub.
On 6th February 2026
- rating: 4
[User has posted 6409 recommendations about 6371 pubs]
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Will Larter left this review about Fighting Cocks
A nice looking pub on a steep hill, but inside it's totally anonymous. Opened out and stripped of any character, and with several TV screens on the walls, this could be any town centre pub anywhere in the country. On the bar are two hand pumps displaying different pump clips, but they are two versions of Sharps Doom Bar's pump clip, not two beers. Having popped in to use the toilet I felt it would be rude not to have a beer, and fortunately my half was in reasonably good condition. And at less than £3 a pint it was good value, but that wouldn't be enough to get me across the threshold next time I'm in Durham.
On 25th May 2022
- rating: 4
[User has posted 4606 recommendations about 4220 pubs]
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Old Boots left this review about Fighting Cocks
Older pub modernised in a faux traditional style with tongue & groove, albeit in grey, cream walls with old Durham photos and board floors. Two pulls but only an average Landlord on, otherwise three T-bars of standard kegs. Vestigial walls and varying floor levels show were its old rooms once were and there’s a more secluded rear area mostly for eating. Food led as the heady scent of frying and vinegar will alert you on entering.
On 6th March 2020
- no rating submitted
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sports/BT Sport. - last updated 29 May 2023 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : No last updated 16 April 2023 by Old Boots
- Real Cider : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 29 May 2023 by Tris C
