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Head of Steam, Durham

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Head of Steam
3 Reform Place, Durham, DH1 4RZ (View on Google Map)
(0191) 383 2173
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Vibrant pub with a continental feel, attracting beer lovers of all ages. As well as four cask ales, it offers an extensive choice of draught and bottled beers from around the world. Tasting events are often held featuring a wide choice of ales and ciders. Excellent, good-value food is available and families are welcome during the day. Improved outdoor seating in the courtyard installed 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/02/2023
Leasehold owner
Head of Steam Limited
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DUR/42
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 7 times.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Head of Steam, Durham.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Camerons - Road Crew TasteMatch Prediction

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Camerons - Road Crew
Camerons - Road Crew Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.
Camerons - Road Crew
Camerons - Road Crew

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Head of Steam, Durham.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Always includes at least one from Camerons

Changing beers typically include: Brass Castle - Rhubarb and Custard , Camerons (varies) , Leeds (varies) , Timothy Taylor - Landlord , Tiny Rebel (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard patio seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children allowed until 9pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Main access is not step free. Inform staff at the bar who will open side entrance where there is a lift to the bar area. An accessible WC is available.
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p pint off cask ale for card carrying CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Several close to bus station
Nearby Station (550m)
Durham
Directions
Through archway from North Road.

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