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Shakespeare, Durham (Shakespeare Tavern)

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Opens Sat at 11:30am
63 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU (View on Google Map)
(0191) 384 3261
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A well-liked pub in the city centre close to the Cathedral. Refurbished in 2014, the interior comprises a small bar and a larger back lounge. The pub was originally a haunt for 19th-century theatre actors and patrons, hence the name. Despite recent alterations and other ill-judged attempts at change over the years, it has largely maintained its character. It is very popular with locals and students, Up to four cask ales are available and there is a quiz night on Sundays.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
RED STAR PUB COMPANY (WR II) LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/46
Asset of Community Value
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 - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly at Shakespeare, Durham.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Shakespeare, Durham.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Broadside , Theakston - Best Bitter , Wadworth - 6X , Wychwood (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
up to 6pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Sundays
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
40
Nearby Station (560m)
Durham

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