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Shakespeare, Durham (Shakespeare Tavern)

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Opens Mon at 11:00am
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, and there is folk music on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8.30pm. Four real ales are available and pub grub is served Mon-Fri 11am-3pm.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
13/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
RED STAR PUB COMPANY (WR II) LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/46
Asset of Community Value
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service
Monday
11:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Monday to Friday - burgers, chilli, jacket potatoes, sandwiches
Family Friendly Family Friendly
up to 6pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
40
Nearby Station (560m)
Durham

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