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Old Vic, Darlington

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95a Victoria Road, Darlington, DL1 5JQ (View on Google Map)
07984 574332
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This upstairs pub which was formerly the Victoria Social Club, situated on the corner of Victoria Road and Backhouse Street. Perfect for a pint to or from the train station. Once you have negotiated the stairs you are welcomed by an enthusiastic Landlady. Up to four real ales and up to five real ciders. A good range of beer styles are sourced from local breweries including always one from Mithril (the house beer is Mithril The Quaker). 2015 and 2016 branch Town Cider Pub Winner. Pool team & quiz night every Tuesday.

Information for this venue is provided by the Darlington Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
31/08/2025
Last surveyed
16/02/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DAR/2040
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
4:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Beer Range Varies) and 0 regular beers.

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Transport
Close to bus routes
3, 3a, 3b, x26, x27
Nearby Station (360m)
Darlington
Directions
200 metres down from Victoria Rd entrance of train station

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