Shakespeare Tavern
Small but perfectly formed, The Shakey is the place to go in Durham for a pint of real ale and maybe a game of dominoes!
About us
A well-liked pub in the city centre close to the Cathedral. Refurbished in 2014, the interior comprises a small bar and a larger back lounge. The pub was originally a haunt for 19th-century theatre actors and patrons, hence the name. Despite recent alterations and other ill-judged attempts at change over the years, it has largely maintained its character. It is very popular with locals and students, and there is folk music on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8.30pm. Four real ales are available.
Facilities
Cocktail barReal aleWiFi freeLive musicFootballTerrestrial TV
Reviews
Jo Dunn
1 year ago
Didn't eat here. Lovely old fashioned pub.
Gavin Humphries
2 years ago
Great little pub. Great atmosphere and history in the heart of the ancient city.
Philip Sullivan
2 years ago
Good old pub,on the way to the market from college end.Really friendly.
Don Limpio
2 years ago
Great little pub in Durham. Lovely friendly staff and a great place to chill with a few beers.
Dazzy Dee
2 years ago
Nice quiet pub. Good beer. Good chat with a retired vicar! What more could you want on a Friday night out?
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Opening Times
| Mon | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Tue | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Thur | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 01:00 |
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