The Victoria Inn

An award winning family run Victorian Inn with a traditional friendly atmosphere. Step back in time, where a warm welcome awaits you with open coal fires, hand pulled ales and a well stocked selection of spirits....with no jukebox, no music and no pool table.

We are quietly situated within a 5 minute walk of Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, the City Centre and a 15 minute walk from Durham Railway Station.

' TOP 100 BARS IN EUROPE 2025' AWARD WINNER!
Read all about us at <theeuropeanbarguide.com>

Please Note: We no longer provide breakfast

Cafes and restaurants are many within a short walking distance

GRADUATION 2025 DATES* - £150 p.r.p.n (minimum 2 night stay) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

LUMIERE NOVEMBER 2025* - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

*WE DO NOT RELEASE THESE DATES TO BOOKING.COM - CALL US DIRECT!

Best Rate Guarantee when you book with us direct

Free Parking with all our Accommodation.

Tel: 0191 386 5269

Four Star Accommodation

The Victoria Inn provides 6 high quality bedrooms. All rooms are en-suite with WiFi, TV and Tea & Coffee making facilities.

View room facilities

Real Ale

What others say!

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Gwen Vonthron, Sawday
Travel Destinations 2018 [...]
The Telegraph, Published
Durham: Like A Local [...]
TravelMag, Published
Voted 34th out the cosiest 50 pubs in Britain [...]
The Sunday Telegraph, Published
Remarkable collection of Irish whiskies [...]
The Good Pub Guide, Published
Congenial atmosphere and cracking ale [...]
The Good Beer Guide, Published
Delightfully intact interior [...]
The CAMRA National Inventory, Published
One of the fifty best British B&Bs [...]
The Independent, Published
Winner of the Durham CAMRA Pub 2016 [...]
Durham Campaign for Real Ale, Published