With relatives from Australia who loved the friendly pre game atmosphere and the friendly welcoming security staff. Bar staff are excellent...minimal waiting even when busy.

I visited this pub as it was recommended that it sold Carlsberg, and that's all I drink when back up on Durham. We ordered 4 pints of Carlsberg and shortly after tasting took them back to the bar as it tasted off. We spoke to a customer at the bar who said the same. We spoke to the barman who said we could change them, so we ordered Madri, and he pulled 4 pints. By this time out Carlsberg had been pored down the sink. Then, a woman appeared, who I can only presume was the landlady, and questioned our comments about the Carlsberg. She was basically arguing with us saying there is nothing wrong with it, but I drink Carlsberg all the time and I know a bad pint when I taste it. She said we could have the Madri at a discount, even though they had pored outs away. We declined and left, with a bad taste in our mouth. We went to another bar, and shortly afterwards some of her "regulars" were in the same bar, probably looking for a better pint! Bar itself looked ok, but if you go there, don't buy Carlsberg!

Great place to reload after a heavy night

We went in randomly for a drink. The young lady that first served us first was very sweet and nice, but the man that took over her shift (that wore a cap and glasses) was so unfriendly. Not someone you'd expect at customer service at a pub. He didn't have to be friendly if he didn't want to be; He was not rude; but a simple smile would have been nice! Hence the rating for my low service rating.