Dun Cow, Durham

Location: 37 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN

Venue Type: Ale House / Traditional Pub

Year of Inscription: 2020

EBG Rating:
7.8/10
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Description
A traditional and characterful market town style pub with a sliding door into a snug bar room, pewter jugs hanging from the beams. Outhouse toilets and an all-round slice of old England, without the chintz and touristy fuss. A few cask ales make up a predictable drinks selection. Historic background and even up until the present there has been local colour, a pub which used to have bars on the windows on account of serving local prison officers. Nothing of that sort to be found in this genteel boozer today that is a picture of unfussy, traditional socialising. Longstanding owner Jackie rules the roost in a way similar to Michael Webster at the Victoria pub nearby.