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Family, and dog, friendly pub in the heart of Durham. Traditional with a twist, and boasting one of the best beer gardens in the city.

31/10/2026

Halloween 🎃 has arrived at the Woodman - you still have time to get on to try our spooktacular cocktails and see the wonderful Charlotte Foreman in action 🕷️

30/10/2026

Spooky season has officially arrived The Woodman Inn Durham 🕷️

And what a weekend we have lined up for you!

Kicking off with Karaoke 🎤 tonight from 7PM. Brian will be dishing out the prizes for best costumes so dust off your dancing shoes and get the wig out 🧙

Tomorrow why not bring your little ones on down to show off their costumes before heading out trick or treating? We’ll have games, face painting an deserted galore, and maybe even a cheeky hot chocolate to warm them up afterwards (Baileys optional for big kids 👀).

To give us all chills we then have the incomparable Charlotte Forman belting out the tunes from 7pm, and the wonderful Molly 2 has knocked up some spooktacular cocktails for us all to enjoy, so get your inner creep out and come on down and join us for the night when the veil between living and dead is thinnest 🧟‍♀️

Rounding out the weekend Brilliant Brian will be back with our Sunday Evening Quiz from 7pm - only £1 entry and cash cash cash to be won 🏆

Be there or be scared 😱

21/10/2026

Woohoo it’s that time of the month again - open mic is back tomorrow, Thursday 22nd October at 7pm!

Check out some of our wonderful acts from last time, and remember that there’s a free pint on offer for every performer!

So whether you want to perform or simply enjoy listening to live music get yourselves on down to the Woodman tomorrow!

We can’t wait to see you all there 🎶 🎸 🎹 🎙️

12/10/2026

🏆 The Woodman Trophy Is Back!🏆

The quest for the coveted Woodman Quiz Trophy has resumed. After a great turnout once again last night the latest table is follows.

🥇 Ivar Winning Mentality 5️⃣1️⃣7️⃣
🥈 The Artist Formerly Known As Ed’s Girlies 4️⃣6️⃣4️⃣
🥉The Regulars 4️⃣3️⃣3️⃣
4. Here For An Alibi 3️⃣3️⃣7️⃣
5. Woodman Wally’s 3️⃣2️⃣5️⃣
6. H.M.W.C.A.W.C.I.A.W.C.C.W 2️⃣8️⃣3️⃣
7. HB PENCILS 1️⃣7️⃣6️⃣
8. NORFOLK ‘N’ CHANCE 1️⃣4️⃣9️⃣
9. HE KNOWS 1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣
10. QUIZZLY BEAR. 1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣

Your continued support is much appreciated. See you all Sunday.

Brian . Your Quiz Guy. 🫡

07/10/2026

🔥⚽️ THIS WEEKEND AT THE WOODMAN ⚽️🔥

📺 LIVE SPORT ACROSS 9 TVs – INSIDE & OUT

🗓️ SATURDAY

⚽️ 5:30PM | MAN UNITED v SPURS
🏆 Premier League

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🗓️ SUNDAY

🏎️ 1:00PM | SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
🏆 Formula 1

🏈 2:30PM | EAGLES v JAGUARS
🏆 NFL

⚽️ 4:30PM | LIVERPOOL v MAN CITY
🏆 Premier League

🧠 7:00PM | THE WOODMAN PUB QUIZ
💷 £1 entry • Cash prizes to be won!

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🎾 PLUS: WTA CHINA OPEN
📅 Friday – Sunday

🍕🌭 FOOD SERVED ALL DAY
Pizzas • Nachos • Hotdogs • Toasties • Pies

🍺🍷 ALCOHOLIC & NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS AVAILABLE ALL DAY
Plenty of choice whether you’re drinking or not!

☀️ Durham’s largest b**r garden
📺 9 TVs inside & outside

📍 The Woodman, Durham, DH1 1QW

⚽️ Sport • Food • Drinks • Quiz

Get in early, grab your table and make a day of it! 🍻

F1 NFL DurhamPubs PubQuiz

03/10/2026

Don’t forget the incomparable The Marcus Black Show is on tonight at 8pm after the football 🎤 🎶

See you all there!

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01/10/2026

Thirsty Thursday got me dreaming about the weekend 🥂

With food on 12-8pm every day, we’ve got something for every taste!

And who wouldn’t want dinner and a show?

Karaoke is back from 7pm on Friday Brian will be bringing the sound of the crowd - whatever you request he’ll make it happen - so get up there and belt out your best Brittany, Sinatra or Meatloaf, the crowd will be behind you all the way 💜

For anyone feeling World Cup Nostalgia on Saturday we’ll be showing England v Croatia at 5PM followed by live music from the wonderful The Marcus Black Show at 8PM. 🎸

It promises to be a good one so get yourselves on down early to guarantee a seat 🎶

Sunday rounds off the weekend with Brian Mc’s McMasterful Quiz at 7PM where points mean (cash) prizes 💸

Who’s excited for it to be the weekend?! 🙋‍♀️

24/09/2026

Can the weekend start a day early already 😭

At the Woodman we say why the heck not?!

Come on down for an evening of live music and why not try your hand at a few songs whilst you’re here?

Open Mic TONIGHT 7PM. 🎤

Live Singer Alan Knights FRIDAY 7.30PM. 🎶

Sports shown live all weekend - if it’s not on when you come in just ask at the bar and we’ll pop it on one of our nine screens! 🏄‍♀️ 🏀 🏈

Round off the weekend with Brian’s belter of a quiz 7PM START on SUNDAY 🙋

See you all there 🍻 🫡

21/09/2026

Thursday 24th of September 7pm at the Woodman Inn Durham!

🎉 4 YEARS OF OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE WOODMAN INN! 🎉

Can you believe it? This Thursday, 24th September, marks four whole years of the Woodman Open Mic Night and we couldn't be prouder! 🎸🎤

Reaching our 4th anniversary is a massive achievement, and it's a true testament to the incredible community of performers and music lovers who turn up month after month to play, support, and keep live music alive in Durham.

From all of us at The Woodman Inn, a MASSIVE THANK YOU to every single person who has taken the mic, brought a friend, or cheered from the audience over the last four years. ❤️

To celebrate this milestone:
🍻 FREE PINT for all performers!
🎶 Live local talent all evening
🍔 Great food & drinks served all night
👥 An amazing, welcoming community vibe
🗓 When: Thursday, 24th September | From 7:00 PM
📍 Where: The Woodman Inn, Durham

Whether you're stepping up to perform or just want to enjoy some fantastic music with a drink in hand, get yourself along and help us celebrate 4 years of brilliant local talent.

See you on Thursday, and remember that Open Mic is on the third Thursday of every month! 🥂

19/09/2026

Did you know that you can book an event space in The Woodman Inn Durham free of charge, with the option to feed your hungry guests?!

With options for a private bar, decoration, drinks, and food packages the Woodman will work with you to create the event you are dreaming of!

We’ve hosted weddings, engagements, club socials, reunions, christenings, baby showers, hen dos, birthdays from 9 years old to 90, and many more.

Please just drop us an email to [email protected] or a message on our page to enquire about availability for your special day!

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Address

23 Gilesgate
Durham
DH11QW

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+441916975369

Website

https://thewoodmaninndurham.co.uk/

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