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Library, Durham

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Opens at 10:00am
Operator: Stonegate
46 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU (View on Google Map)
(0191) 384 6704
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Situated in the city centre on the road to the cathedral with an outside patio area overlooking the river, this is a popular pub for beer drinkers, locals and visitors to the city. It has a very relaxed daytime atmosphere with breakfasts available from 10am, takeaway coffees during the day, and a good range of pub food. Weekends are particularly busy and tables can be pre-booked online or by telephone for food and sports TV reservations. The lower bar can be used as a function room and disabled access and a lift to the outside terrace area are available.

Cask ale was withdrawn in November 2024

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Varsity
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
SADDLERS LAND AND PROPERTY LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/6388
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Monday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
patio area overlooking river
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
40
Nearby Station (630m)
Durham

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