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My wife booked a bottomless brunch for us both for our stay in Durham.. I was a bit hesitant as I've done other bottomless brunches before and you always seem to be awaiting you're next "top up".... Not here. Craig the barman looked after us amazingly...making sure we were OK and forever serving us at the table👏... Serving us before any of the other customers made us feel really appreciated... Can't recommend this place enough for the selection of drinks cocktails food ect... If Craig sees this as I hope he does he will remember us. Cheers Craig too you and the staff of The Library...we will be defo booking it again on our next visit. Thanks Col and Karen.
colin Jones
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MASSIVELY OVERPRICED Visited on Saturday 24th June 2023, and purchased two vodka & oranges plus two Fire Bomb shots. The total came to £26.60, of which you can see they charged £2.95 per can of Fanta, these being small 330ml cans, which you can get for a fraction of the price in the shops and probably no more than a tenth of the price at a wholesaler. My partner questioned the member of staff to check the bill, but there was no mistake. It's blatant profiteering from customers who are unsuspecting - and would never imagine a can of pop to cost this much - until presented with the bill. The member of staff who served us all disappeared for a time while serving us, with no explanation. The only table we could find to sit at through the back was uncleaned, with spilt drink / dirty glasses. We've called in this place over many years, going back to when it was Varsity, but the shock of the bill and the poor service means this will probably be the last time.
graeme9022
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Not nice! Went there with my family for food! Was full of groups of lads shouting and singing inappropriate songs! Staff didn't even ask them to quiet down a little! And there was loads of staff walking passed alot! No card machine good job I had cash! Food came I had the melt burger! It came and it was just warm and greasy! I lovely waitress and I explained she said sorry and would get me a new one! Second one came it was warmer but still very greasy! I didnt even eat it! My daughter had the Mac and cheese and she said that was nice. Avoid if you want a quiet meal! You'll not get it there!!!! Hi on your reply you said to email I have and had no response. Regards
North East
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Fair prices, decent food and very (dog) friendly staff. We were made to feel welcome, even with an excitable, vocal puppy who was given a water bowl, treats and lots of love by the lovely lady who made a fuss of him as soon as she set eyes on him. I've been to the library many times before day and night but we will definitely be back with the dog and my parents will be visiting with theirs too. (the loaded spicy chicken sweet potato fries got both mine and Eggsy's seal of approval but the portions HUGE)
hannah strong
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Had a bottomless brunch here and the standard of food and drink was great. The service provided was exceptional and way beyond any other please I have been to globally. Georgia was our host and she went above and beyond from the moment or arrive to the moment we left. A member of our party was particularly demanding and she managed this really well. I can’t thank her enough for this because it could have gone the opposite way. Extremely good customer service by Georgia
Ashley Gilby
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Lovely pub, nicely decorated and friendly staff. This place is great to visit in the day, grab a pint, sit in the window and people watch, or visit in the evening when it really livens up and it is one of the pubs to visit at night.
Simon
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Durham Cathedral
Prince Bishops Place
The Riverwalk
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46 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU, United Kingdom
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socialpubandkitchen.co.uk
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Modern pub with terrace, serving cocktails mocktails and 'fishbowls' alongside a comfort food menu.
attractions: Durham Cathedral, Prince Bishops Place, The Riverwalk, Durham Castle, National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens, Wharton Park, OYO The Townhouse, Prebends Bridge, Escape Rooms Durham, Elvet Bridge, restaurants: Turtle Bay Durham, The Bishops' Mill, Fat Hippo Durham, Inshanghai, The Head of Steam Durham, The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse, The Water House, Slug & Lettuce - Durham, Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill, The Three Bridges

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