The Water House, Durham
65 North Road, DH1 4SQ - Durham
·£1–10
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Beer
Guinness
Lamb Rogan Josh
English Breakfast
Brewdog Punk IPA
Chicken Wings
Heineken
Tennessee Burger
Fish& Chips
Cappuccino
Vodka Monster Energy Drink
Cocktail Pitch
Tomato Soup
Local Beer
Whisky
Brie Nachos and Chicken Bits
Irish Coffee
Verified Dish
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Outdoor seating
🍽️
Dine-in
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Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
🍷
Wine
📅
Reservations
😊
Casual
🛋️
Cozy
👥
Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4/5 (1468)
a month ago
The atmosphere is amazing, the drinks are cheap and the banter is class.
I have been coming here a while now and I must say there have been big improvements since the new manager took over. …
4 months ago
This place Gets such a bad reputation, but honestly, we had such a good night. We will be coming back as regular guests. The staff are friendly and helpful. Great selecting drinks from cocktails to ipa and awesome pint of Guinness!
a month ago
Lovely little bar but new manager (when she’s there) absolutely awful, place will go down hill fast. She doesn’t do anything , her lap dog I mean partner does her job , she just drinks herself into a mess infront of customers trying to make friends . what a disgrace & embarrassing!! Very shameful of amber taverns to allow this .
5 months ago
Well what to say really... Busy little bar with a great atmosphere and extraordinary staff. One individual stood out really though. Oliver what a guy to say the least, was by him self at a busy period and still served with a smile and went …
5 months ago
When it first opened after Wetherspoons closed this pub was great. It's still a pleasant place to have a drink - I don't think they do food - but personnel and management changes have resulted in too much indifferent service and the …
3 months ago
I went into this pub and a young gentleman who was at the bar serving came over to me and said “we don’t serve children here” which I thought was rude he should have just asked for ID so i responded and said “I’m 19 years old” He then asked …
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has quiz night
Good for watching sport
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Difficult to find a space
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