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Woodman Inn, Durham

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23 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QW (View on Google Map)
(0191) 697 5369
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Reopened 2nd June 2022 with major refurbishment, after a near miss closure. Family and dog friendly just outside the city centre, and very much a locals pub, traditional with a twist. Boasts possibly the best pub garden in the city very much a sun trap in the summer. Well worth a visit.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
04/08/2025
Last surveyed
28/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
ANGEL RENTALS LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/50
Asset of Community Value

Community Supported

Whilst a community group did not succeed in their plans to purchase the pub, through their efforts, the pub was purchased by a local businessman who owns three other pubs in the city, and the pub reopened in June 2022.

See https://e-voice.org.uk/woodmaninncommunitygroup/

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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Ghost Ship , Maxim - Double Maxim , Sharp's - Twin Coast , Titanic - Plum Porter

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky, BT Sport
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Pool
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Arriva: 64 (Durham - Gilesgate - Sherburn); Gateshead Taxis: 204 (Durham - Sherburn); Go North East: 65 (Durham - Seaham)
Closest station (1500m)
Durham

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