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Holy GrAle, Durham

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57 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR (View on Google Map)
(0191) 386 3851
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A former board-games cafe, this craft beer bar was opened in 2019 by the previous Landlord of Ye Old Elm Tree, just up the hill. A friendly open-plan venue with several keg taps and two handpulls, though the second is rarely used, serving an ever changing range of good beer, alongside large fridges showcasing a range of bottles and cans. A vaulted basement is used for occasional live music.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dark Matter
Local Authority
Last updated
12/09/2025
Last surveyed
11/11/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
SADDLERS LAND AND PROPERTY LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/6994
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Allendale - Pennine Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Allendale - Pennine Pale
Allendale - Pennine Pale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 33 times.
Allendale - Pennine Pale
Allendale - Pennine Pale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 33 times. at Holy GrAle, Durham.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: numerous (Bus station); Go North East: numerous (Bus station)
Adjacent station
Durham

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