Colpitts Hotel — Restaurant in England

Mixed reviews to be honest. I understand about this digital detox malarkey but this needs to go. I noticed some people being told to put their phones away but this seemed to only apply to certain people as others I noticed, were on their phones. The staff seemed more at edge telling people to turn their phones off then engaging in conversation (I was sitting at the bar). This gave off a bad atmosphere. I also find it a bit hypocritical as they now accept card payments considering that they would only accept cash. The owners need to realise that mobile phones are a part of modern life now. We live in a tech society. I understand that traditions should be recognised in a modern world but to sit in a pub having staff tell their customers to put their phones away is like teachers telling school kids off!. Makes me wonder, what devices have people used to take photos inside the pub when submitting reviews?. Nice cosy pub spoilt by...

I have been going to Durham for years now, I like a nice walk round and a pint or two in the bars. I have until last week not been in the Colpitts for some reason. I have been missing out on what is now my favourite bar in Durham. The place has bags of character. When we went in the coal fire was burning in the bar , lovely and another coal fire in the back room, double lovely. The decor is old and is still fresh. The beer is Sam Smiths and you can talk without any interference from internet based things. I look forward to my next visit already. Check it out for yourself I have...

The Colpitts is a thoroughly decent boozer let down entirely by Humphrey Smith. It's a shame, but when the staff are clearly terrified of losing their jobs - and indeed homes - with zero notice if they fail to enforce the ludicrous whims of a Yorkshire version of Howard Hughes, you get a certain atmosphere to the place which really doesn't make you want to go back.

The staff here, by the way, are great. The beer is well-kept and the pub does - unfortunately - conform to Smith's vision. It would be better in absolutely every respect if...