Ye Old Elm Tree, Durham – 33 Verified Student Reviews 🍻

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12 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PS, UK

Situated at 12 Crossgate, St Margarets Garth, Ye Old Elm Tree is a pub with a long-standing history in Durham City, tracing back to the 1600s.


After undergoing renovations in the summer of 2020, Ye Old Elm Tree now boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere that seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern elements. Inside, you'll find a cozy ambiance, while outside, there's a terrace beer garden ideal for soaking up sunny days. Beer enthusiasts will delight in the wide selection of top-rated ales, including the esteemed Timothy Taylor's range. With welcoming staff contributing to the relaxed ambiance, Ye Old Elm Tree is a must-visit destination for a memorable pub experience.


Phone: +44(0)19 1386 4621

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Drinks, atmosphere and people — all on point.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 24th 2026
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Music was and the people were sound.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 22nd 2026
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A great laugh every single time.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 20th 2026
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The energy in the room was unreal — loved it.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 19th 2026
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Always delivers a good night — reliable fun.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 18th 2026
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Top place for student nights, highly recommend to others.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 17th 2026
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Definitely one of the best student nights.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 16th 2026
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One of those places that never loses its charm.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 15th 2026
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A must-visit spot for students who love a good time.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 14th 2026
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Always makes for a fun story the next day.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 13th 2026
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Everyone just there to have fun, love that.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 9th 2026
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Exactly the student night I was looking for.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 2nd 2026
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Perfect spot for pre’s that turn into an actual night out
By Anonymous Student on Jan 27th 2026
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The kind of place where everyone’s smiling.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 22nd 2026
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Service was spot on, really friendly.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 18th 2026
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Good fun from start to finish — love it.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 15th 2026
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Really fun experience, the DJ was excellent.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 11th 2026
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Drinks were good value and the crowd was unreal!
By Anonymous Student on Jan 7th 2026
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The playlist was unreal, proper student anthems.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 3rd 2026
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Friendly staff and a good atmosphere.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 30th 2025
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Pure fun — nothing complicated, just vibes.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 26th 2025
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Music was class – couldn’t stop dancing all night!
By Anonymous Student on Dec 21st 2025
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Everything just worked perfectly — seamless night.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 17th 2025
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Drinks were great value, can’t complain.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 13th 2025
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Honestly one of my favourite spots for a night out.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 6th 2025
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Exactly what you want for a night out – fun, easy and affordable.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 2nd 2025
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Always something happening, never a dull night.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 28th 2025
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You can just relax and have fun, no stress at all.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 24th 2025
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Always end up making new friends here.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 18th 2025
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Loved the music and the energy — unreal night!
By Anonymous Student on Nov 11th 2025
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Lively music and great crowd, spot on for students.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 4th 2025
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Queue moved fast and staff were sound.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 29th 2025
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Superb steak pie made with crust pastry not that flaky rubbish. The meat just melted in the mouth perfectly cooked and generous portions. The lady who served us was friendly and polite, we will be back.
By anonymous on Apr 28th 2024