Victoria Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Durham

The Victoria Inn is a Grade II listed pub with a CAMRA National Inventory interior, preserving its original Victorian layout. The pub consists of three distinct bar rooms: a public bar with a curved mahogany counter, a front sitting room housing a collection of Victorian and Albert porcelain figurines, and a rear snug with a mottled marble fireplace. Real coal fires burn in two of the rooms, and the pub operates without televisions, jukeboxes, or piped music, encouraging conversation among guests and locals.

Guest rooms are situated above the pub and offer en-suite bathrooms with either a bath or a shower over the bath. Bedrooms are decorated in keeping with the Victorian era, providing tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary bottled water. The hotel has family rooms and twin rooms available, all with comfortable beds and quality bedding.

The Victoria Inn is located on Hallgarth Street, a 10-minute walk from Durham Cathedral and the city centre via Kingsgate Bridge. Free private parking is available on-site in a limited number of spaces behind the pub. The hotel is also close to Lumley Castle (12 km) and Beamish Museum (20 km).

Pets are allowed throughout the property at no extra charge, as noted by guests who brought dogs. The hotel is family-friendly, offering family rooms and an extra bed option for larger groups. The pub's communal atmosphere welcomes children accompanied by adults, with regulars often engaging with visiting families.

The bar at Victoria Inn offers a selection of real ales, real cider, and a wide array of spirits, including rare bottles displayed on the back bar. The pub does not serve cooked meals but offers cheese toasties behind the bar. Guests receive a complimentary drink upon check-in, and the establishment has been run by the same family for over 50 years, fostering a loyal local clientele.

Historic: Grade II listed with CAMRA National Inventory interior

Bars: Three cosy rooms with real coal fires

Parking: Free private parking on-site

Pets: No extra charge for dogs

Location: 10 minutes' walk to Durham Cathedral