Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

About us

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP......No matter where you go, you'll find there's only one Jimmy Allens!

Locally owned and fiercely independent, we constantly pursue the title of Durham's Best Bar!

Previously a prison dating back to the early 1600's, Jimmy Allens derives it's name from the most notorious character to be incarcerated during it's history.

In 1810 Jimmy the Gypsy Piper died within our walls, a pardon for his crimes arriving days later.

Whilst Jimmy could only dream of escape to a nearby alehouse, nowadays people flock in droves to our world famous bar, with hopes of hearing his ghostly pipes!.

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Cocktail barOutside areaReal aleDJ
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3.4/5

Jack Mehmood

4 months ago

I had an awful experience, I never wish to return, the bouncer wouldn’t let me despite being sober. Unfair.

donna G

5 months ago

Reading the reviews, it’s obvious the bouncers are bullying thugs, who abuse their power to randomly use force on young people doing absolutely nothing wrong. My daughter was hurt last night by being dragged out for standing having a drink with her boyfriend and another couple! The other girl being dragged separately from the group terrified and in tears so they had to make efforts to find each other safely again. Also met a group of young lads outside kicked out, who’d had the exact same treatment for no apparent reason. Sort yourselves out and stop throwing your weight around on 5 ft, 8 stone girls. You’re supposed to be there to protect people not to put them in danger!!! Pathetic!!

Reuben Fitzsimons

6 months ago

Honestly, I never had an issue even when they mistook me for someone else and kicked me out. But, when they tried to charge £1 more to my mum when they "changed the prices today" even though the menu on the TV said other wise it was beyond stupid. The attitude to the only people in the whole clube was appaling. That tall lass behind the bar needs to be humbled, "it's only a pound". If it's only a pound give us the price you advertised.

Borisr 13703

1 year ago

Unbelievably discriminatory and rude bouncers. 2 middle aged bouncers who obviously use their job as an excuse to belittle and to exercise power over students. I was allowed entry at roughly 1AM on 16 march 2023, however my friend who has a growth deficiency disorder was refused because 'he was too drunk'. He had barely had anything to drink. They refused to do any tests on him such as walking in a straight line or even just talking as he wasn't slurring his words, he was particularly upset over this, understandably. They then became extremely rude when I protested his innocence, and made wrong assumptions on my background. I would admonish Jimmy's management to employ bouncers who can actually string a sentence together without being unnecessarily rude and make sure that they can provide substance to their claims. I usually love this club, and find their bouncers understanding, but I feel very strongly about when people pick on my friends because they have a grain of authority. If you want to accuse people of being drunk, then give staff a breathalyser and see how many people make it into the club.

Lesley Rymell

1 year ago

Went here on Sat 13/08/22 for friends hen night around 4pm . There was a door man called Billy who was absolutely fantastic and full of fun, nothing was a bother to him. There was also two barmaids who deserve recognition , they were lovely and very accommodating. Had a great time !

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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623