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Old Elm Tree, Durham

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Opens at 11:30am
12 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PS (View on Google Map)
(0191) 386 4621
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One of Durham’s oldest inns, dating back to at least 1600, with a friendly atmosphere attracting a good mix of locals, students and visitors to the city. The interior comprises an L-shaped bar and a top room linked by stairs. The pub hosts a Wednesday quiz (arrive early), hosts acoustic nights and there is a good sized outdoor patio with heaters. Is local 2023 and 2024 CAMRA City Pub of the Year.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
County Durham
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
ANGEL RENTALS LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/44
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am ‑ Midnight
Sunday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 19 times
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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Spotted 19 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Elm Tree, Durham.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

First and Last - Equinox TasteMatch Prediction

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First and Last - Equinox
First and Last - Equinox Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 5 times
First and Last - Equinox
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
First and Last - Equinox

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Elm Tree, Durham.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Two by Two - Leap Frog TasteMatch Prediction

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Two by Two - Leap Frog
Two by Two - Leap Frog Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted twice
Two by Two - Leap Frog
Two by Two - Leap Frog

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Elm Tree, Durham.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Always includes a beer from the Timothy Taylor range

Changing beers typically include: Abbeydale - Daily Bread , Consett Ale Works - Red Dust , Cullercoats - Jack the Devil , Durham (varies) , Timothy Taylor (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Acoustic nights
Garden Garden
Outdoor patio with heaters
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 8pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No step free access to pub.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on Wednesdays.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Durham Bus Station
Nearby Station (600m)
Durham

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