Breakfast was a little disorganised no menus And wet floor still cleaning bar area Was bit messy

Breakfast was lovely Staff very helpful got us a taxi to the place we were going Clare barmaid was great

Stayed in May 2024

Staff very friendly and helpful, room was small but comfortable, would definitely stay again when I'm in the area

Stayed in May 2024

Room a bit small.

Good breakfast. Nice to have a pub close by for a drink in the evening after arrival.

Stayed in May 2024

The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Reception was extremely friendly. A great homely atmosphere, wandaful welcome. Thank you to the landlord Rich and Claire for such a brilliant stay. We were visiting Durham for the BKF 4 Nations karate competition day with our 2 boys which are also in the national team England' After the competition we had dinner and there was live music We will definitely be returning again in the future.

Stayed in April 2024

I would 100% recommend a stay here. We were visiting Durham for the universities' open day with our 2 children and are so pleased we booked to stay at The Avenue. We will definitely be returning again in the future. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable. We booked in for dinner here also, which was all really lovely and well presented.They had a fantastic pianist playing live music, which just added to the already friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our son Frankie was also allowed to get up and play a few songs during the break where all the staff and local residents were so supportive. This made our night. The staff were all truly fantastic and could not have been more accommodating and friendly. To top it off, our breakfast was delicious! Thank you to the landlord Rich and Claire for such a brilliant stay. I'm sure we will be seeing you soon. The Currans

Stayed in April 2024

Comfortable friendly and welcoming, lovely menu and an excellent bed.

Stayed in April 2024

The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Reception was extremely friendly. A great homely atmosphere, typical north-east welcome.

Stayed in April 2024

The bed was too high

Location, staff and food

Stayed in April 2024

Toilet a bit small, bigger would be perfect.

Breakfast was really yummy, restaurant was excellent.

Stayed in April 2024

The staff were from and answered questions regarding the local area and Durham

Stayed in April 2024

The bedroom had a couple of safety hazards the roof rafters were low & the bed legs were chunky & the bathroom door was broken so could not close it but every thing else was fine.

The appearance of the pub inside and out is very clean & warming the owners & the bar staff are very pleasent & helpfull the atmosphere of the regulars are relaxing & friendly, the room was spacious & the bed was comfortable & a lovely breakfast look forward to returning soon.

Stayed in April 2024

Beds were a little too soft for my taste, Bathroom could do with updating

Breakfast choice and cook was great as were the couple of evening meals we tried there. Staff especially the lady who served our breakfast most days were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

nothing

friendly staff.bperfect location from station,6mins in taxi.spacious rooms.breakfast great. £10 uber ride to bowburn hall for a wedding

Stayed in April 2024

Parking on road , but managed to do so under our window , used coffee mugs left in room on arrival ( replaced on request) and bathroom could have been a bit cleaner - I’m sure a minor oversight ,

Lovely pub, great atmosphere , quiet residential location - very friendly accommodating staff, good food , rooms were basic but comfy and did the job , bed especially , slept well, we loved the pillows! Dog friendly and happily would stay again

Stayed in April 2024

I couldn't fault this pub , But maybe a slice of toast with breakfast 🤔

Lovely friendly pub , very comfortable bed , clean & cosy , views amazing & breakfast was nice

Stayed in March 2024

The only negative thing I can even remotely think from our stay was the bed, you could sometimes feel the seam in the middle where they joined two smaller sized beds to create the king size bed.

Room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and courteous. They kept us informed when they were having work done and the water would be turned off allowing us to properly plan our day. I loved the breakfast in the mornings, were able to select what time we wanted to have it served in the dining area downstairs. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay and will be recommending this inn to our friends. Easy to get to city centre from here, bus stop located directly across the street. Petrol station located up the main road about half mile. I stopped by the morning of check in and the staff were able to hold on to my suitcase prior to check in which was a plus. Check in was a breeze and paid for our stay at the bar.

Stayed in March 2024

breakfast was great

Stayed in March 2024

There is nothing we didn't like

The room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Alltwen staff were very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was home cooked,very fresh and tasty.

Stayed in March 2024

Bed very comfortable with lovely soft bedding. Great breakfast - included in price - and friendly helpful staff.

Stayed in March 2024

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Staff, couldn't do enough for us Hospitality was exceptional.

Stayed in February 2024

Friendly village pub setting. Good breakfast.

Stayed in March 2024

Great little place to stay with rooms above a cosy village pub with a great community atmosphere and in a lovely residential area of Durham. Snug double room with ensuite. Very comfortable bed and pillows with white linen. Hot power shower. Good quality teabags in room. Hot cooked breakfast and evening menu available. Friendly and polite staff available at all times should you need them. Parking is available and free off road. Close to Durham City. Other pubs and country walks nearby. Great value for money. Visiting parents with kids at uni might like as near many colleges. Another bonus - it is genuinely dog friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

Whilst it is personal choice, we found the bed to be overly soft. We are more used to sleeping with a mid to firm mattress. On the upper floor, the dividing walls between rooms are very thin and not well insulated against noise. The couple in the adjoining room wdere doing nothing more than talking but their voices carried through the party wall.

Ideal location for our needs. Plenty of free car parking either in the adjacent car park or on street. Friendly and accommodating staff. Tasty and enjoyable breakfast. Good value for money.

Stayed in February 2024

Couldn't really find fault. It could probably do with a lick of paint, but given the very reasonable price we weren't expecting 5*facilities.

Staff were lovely, very welcoming and bent over backwards to be helpful. We had a very comfortable night, and a great sleep. Although the accommodation is over a pub, it was very quiet. It was also immaculately clean, and the food was great.

Stayed in February 2024