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Oriental Museum · Best Bars · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Bars near Oriental Museum
Discover the best bars near Oriental Museum. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best bars near Oriental Museum
24 North Bailey Club
Durham students’ beloved late-night bar and social club, blending historic charm with lively events on the iconic North Bailey.
24 N Bailey, Durham DH1 3EW
The Stonebridge Inn
A friendly gastropub in Durham offering hearty home-cooked meals, real ales, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere for all, including dogs.
A690, Durham DH1 3RX
Ye Old Elm Tree
Historic Durham pub blending centuries-old charm with a lively, welcoming atmosphere and excellent real ales.
12 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PS
The Angel
A cozy and vibrant traditional pub in Durham, offering local ales, hearty meals, and lively events in a welcoming atmosphere.
53 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PR
Revolution Durham
Dynamic cocktail bar and restaurant in Durham city centre with scenic rooftop views and vibrant nightlife.
1-4 North Rd, Durham DH1 4PW
The Fighting Cocks
A lively, affordable pub in Durham’s city centre, perfect for casual drinks and socializing in a friendly, unpretentious setting.
4 South St, Durham DH1 4PP
The Holy GrAle
Discover Durham’s vibrant craft beer scene at The Holy GrAle, a quirky bar with local brews, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere.
57 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4PR
The Library
A lively pub and social hub in Durham offering quality drinks, creative vegan dishes, and a quirky, welcoming atmosphere from morning till late.
46 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
Old Toms Gin Bar
Discover Durham’s riverside gem with over 250 gins, artisan boards, and expert Ginologists crafting unforgettable cocktails.
33 Riverwalk, Durham DH1 4SL
The Shakespeare
A historic and quirky Durham pub famed for its real ales, theatrical roots, and ghostly tales in a cosy 12th-century setting.
63 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU
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