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Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AF

"The Swan and Three Cygnets" is a historic pub located in Durham, renowned for its charming ambiance and rich heritage. Situated in the heart of the city, near the River Wear, this establishment has been serving locals and students for many years. The Swan and Three Cygnets is a Samuel Smith Pub and serves an array of competitively priced lagers, ales, and other drinks.

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Top place for student nights, highly recommend to others.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 6th 2025
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Really fun experience, the DJ was excellent.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 18th 2025
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Never fails to deliver – always such a good time.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 28th 2025
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Really enjoyed the night – will definitely be going back.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 25th 2025
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Good mix of people and a very welcoming vibe.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 21st 2025
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Great crowd, decent drinks, no drama – just fun.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 17th 2025
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One of the highlights of student life – great place to go.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 14th 2025
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Good location, always full of energy and fun people.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 10th 2025
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The whole night was smooth, no stress and lots of fun.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 30th 2025
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We revisited the pub and had a great time. The staff was friendly and talkative. Although the pub showed some signs of age, it was still clean. The price of Taddy's beer had gone up to £3.40, but compared to other places in town, it was still reasonably priced. We'll definitely come back again.
By anonymous on Dec 28th 2023
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Music was class – couldn’t stop dancing all night!
By Anonymous Student on Oct 24th 2025