Conveniently Situated 5 minutes from Durham City Centre, The Queens Head is Made up of Our Family Friendly Restaurant, Where we Proudly Serve Home-made Food, Including Our Chefs Specials, All Day Every Day.
Our traditional bar area where you can watch all Sky Sports programmes and play many bar games, with a great selection of beer, lager, spirits, wine and soft drinks.
Also our Bed & Breakfast, we simply offer clean, comfortable and tidy rooms, prices also includes breakfast.
we are building an excellent reputation for our food and friendly service.
We strive to develop and grow in the coming year pushing to be
one of the leaders in pub food around the Durham area.
So join David and the Team in our relaxing and friendly pub where you are sure to be greeted with a smile.
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Tried to order food before 8pm and got told the kitchen was wrapping up, so couldn't take any more orders - fine and reasonable. Brought a takeaway in to eat, only as they weren't serving food anymore. Wasn't making a mess or using their cutlery, and others in the pub were also eating food they brought in (crisps, meal deals) so didn't see why it would be an issue. Never had issues with bringing takeaways into pubs before when they're not serving food, and Google literally says "outside food allowed" when you search this place! Got told I couldn't eat it, so put it away in my bag. Had a few chips from out of my bag (my bad, I know, but hardly a crime) and the bartender came up to me and very bluntly told me they saw me on the camera and that if they caught me eating again, they'd kick me out. I get it, but it wasn't polite at all and it wasn't explained to me why it was even an issue. Felt really disproportionate to what I was doing, and a rude way of approaching me when I would've happily understood and stopped without the threat or the attitude. The bartender scowled at me all night even though I'd stopped. What's happened to this country? Didn't order any more drinks after that. It's a shame there aren't more pubs about these days. Nice atmosphere though.
I must say, this is the most dreadful accommodation I've ever encountered. The room is not only small but also reeks of a stale odor I find myself wishing to forget. Contrary to the advertised "private bathroom," it's actually a shared facility servicing three or four rooms, none of which is maintained to a decent standard of cleanliness. I was so uncomfortable that I didn't dare touch anything. Had it not been so late, I would have sought other lodging immediately. I implore anyone considering this place to stay well away. The memory of the smell alone begs to be erased. Edit: the booking website clealy identified my room to have a "private detached bathroom". In reality it is a shared bathroom. Also, I payed £50 for one weeknight stay, which is the price you pay for a regulat room in a 3-4 star hotel in most England cities.
The hotel is unable to check in. The attitude is bad. We didn't check in, but we didn't get a refund. The facilities are old and poor. There are no front desk or staff, and there are no hotel service staff. It's not considered a hotel at all. The service is very poor, and I'm very unhappy
Stopped her for the first time on the 5th August. Going to Newcastle for the game so used it as a base and trained into Newcastle. Room was fine with Tea and Coffee available, not en-suite but i believe they are available. Bar service was excellent and staff were happy and pleasant. Decent pint ant reasonable prices. Booked in again on the 27th August and will definitely use in future if they have availability. Oh and it's very close to the A1 motorway for easy access.
The accommodation seems to be student accommodation from what I can gather, the room is grim, the carpet is soiled and the sink is inside the bedroom. There is a makeshift pole on the wall to be used as a wardrobe. I asked for an iron and ironing board and was told they are in the shared kitchen facility and must not be removed to my room. I'm 55 year old that doesn't want to live like a student. I will be expected to give the best of me to the learners this week. Staying in sub par accommodation will most definitely have a knock on effect to the delivery of the course as it's already put me into a negative state of mind. I have just driven 3.5 hours to get here and simply wanted to unwind to prepare for the course tomorrow. There will be no unwinding done tonight. I am only sorry that the pictures attached don't come with the scent of the room attached. It smells musty. If it wasn't for the fact that I would be billed for the cost of the course I would simply turn around and drive back home. To say I am not pleased with the level of accommodation would be a massive understatement. Almost forgot, there was an outstanding amount of £0.01p on the room which I paid. I'm my humble opinion I was overcharged.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Tue | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Thur | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 23:00 |
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Food Times
| Mon | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Tue | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 21:00 |
Gilesgate, Durham, DH1