BITE user comments - Robdurbar
Comments by Robdurbar
Very average pub, dull but bland so suitable perhaps for people who don't like pubs very much. They have a reasonably good range of beers though not a patch on the Stonebridge down the road or the good ale pubs in Durham. Lacks any sort of atmosphere, though staff are good. Adequate for a quiet chat but not much fun.
What brings this down below a 5 or 6 is that the food is terrible here, sub-Wetherspoons standards. I've lived next door to the place for two years and have ventured in for food on occasion. The roasts are hopeless, the currys bland and they can't do chips. I'm amazed that people drive to this pub for their Sunday Lunch.
13 Jul 2010 16:51
Expensive beer and limited ale selection, though it is usually good quality. Food varies highly in quality and price, but when good is excellent. Solid if unspectacular pub.
13 Jul 2010 16:46
Great traditional pub, very cheep beer and a good crowd. Nice mix of locals and students. Off the beaten track and better for it
13 Jul 2010 16:45
Best feature is that it is often empty when the pubs around it are packed! OK range of beers and has been refurbished so looks much nicer inside. Still not as good as it neighbours, but fine if a group of you want a seat on a Friday night.
13 Jul 2010 16:45
Large menus and very good food. Expensive beer and not always the most exciting range however. Wouldn't go there for an evening, with the exception of the excellent quiz.
13 Jul 2010 16:43
Standard Lloyds, quite good in that it has a decent seating section away from the bar/loud music if you want it. Good range of beers
13 Jul 2010 16:42
OK pub, best noted for its large screen: maybe the best football watching pub in Durham for a big group, particularly if the pubs are going to be busy. Otherwise, unremarkable
13 Jul 2010 16:42
Best beer garden in Durham with good views over to viaduct. Good and dynamic range of beers, excellent jukebox though the live music is on the loud side!
13 Jul 2010 16:41
The Brandling Villa, South Gosforth
Came up for its pie and beer festival - was very impressed. A great range of ciders and beers, and the pies were amazing. All well served with 1/3 pint glassses allowing us to taste the full range.
I've never been before so can't comment on other reviews, but it was nicely busy the whole day, fairly well priced and well run - no loud music, and that which was playing was good stuff. The live band was a little crap, to be frank, but not irritatingly so.
7 Mar 2010 17:01
The Strawberry, Barrow in Furness
Used to be a very nice pub, a traditional local which also benefits from being near to the local sixth form (ahem!)
After a refurb in 06 its an average Greene King pub; decent enough but nowt special
28 Oct 2008 14:15
Dun Cow, Durham
Excellent pub, traditional and good beers. Attracts a range of people and has a good whiskey selection too. Top stuff.
13 Jul 2010 16:52