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Old Elm Tree, Durham

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12 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PS (View on Google Map)
(0191) 386 4621
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One of Durham’s oldest inns, dating back to at least 1600, with a friendly atmosphere attracting a good mix of locals, students and visitors to the city. The interior comprises an L-shaped bar and a top room linked by stairs. The pub hosts a Wednesday quiz (arrive early), hosts acoustic nights and there is a good sized outdoor patio with heaters. Is local 2023 and 2024 CAMRA City Pub of the Year.

Information for this venue is provided by the Durham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
County Durham
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
ANGEL RENTALS LIMITED
Pub ID
DUR/44
Asset of Community Value
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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 ‑ Midnight
Sunday
11:30am ‑ 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale
Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 19 times
Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale

Spotted 19 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Elm Tree, Durham.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Twice Brewed - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Twice Brewed - Best Bitter
Twice Brewed - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Twice Brewed - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Twice Brewed - Best Bitter

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Elm Tree, Durham.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Yorkshire Heart - Ghost TasteMatch Prediction

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Yorkshire Heart Ghost
Yorkshire Heart - Ghost Strong Porter • 5.4% Spotted twice
Yorkshire Heart Ghost
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Yorkshire Heart - Ghost

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Old Elm Tree, Durham.

ABV 5.4%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Always includes a beer from the Timothy Taylor range

Changing beers typically include: Abbeydale - Daily Bread , Consett Ale Works - Red Dust , Cullercoats - Jack the Devil , Durham (varies) , Timothy Taylor (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Acoustic nights
Garden Garden
Outdoor patio with heaters
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 8pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No step free access to pub.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on Wednesdays.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Durham Bus Station
Nearby Station (600m)
Durham

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