The Avenue Inn

4.3 (65)

£25 and under

Pub

Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, ENG DH1 2PT

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Kid-friendly

A traditional family-friendly pub. Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of High Shincliffe village. We're the perfect place to sit back, relax with the perfect drink in hand. We are also dog friendly!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
0191 300 1370
Website
https://www.theavenuedurham.com/
Payment options
Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alan

Location
Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, ENG DH1 2PT
Neighborhood
Durham
Parking details
We have 4 onsite spaces available on a first come basis.Street parking has no charges or restrictions.
Public transit
Regular Direct bus routes from Durham City Centre stop outside the pub. We are are not far the A1, just about 1.5 mile along the road A177 and you'll find us! use the postcode DH1 2PT in a Sat Nav if you need guidance.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

10oz Sirloin Steak
served with hand cut chips, watercress, baked garlic plum tomato and wild mushrooms
8oz Ribeye Steak
served with hand cut chips, watercress, baked garlic plum tomato and wild mushrooms
8oz Bistro Steak
served with hand cut chips, watercress, baked garlic plum tomato and wild mushrooms
10oz Gammon Steak
Served with hand cut chips, fried egg, pineapple and salad
Bottle House White, Red or Rosé Wine or Any 2 of the Following Drinks*
Pint of draught lager/ bitter/cider, 250ml any wine, large draught soft drink, tea or coffee

Additions

Black Pudding Fritters£2.25
Onion Rings£2.25
Steak Sauce£2.25
Choice of Peppercorn, Diane, Garlic Mushroom or Blue Cheese
Garlic or Chilli Butter£1.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Avenue Inn.

4.3

(65)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

65 Reviews

RB
RachelB
County Durham1 review
1.0
Dined on April 17, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived to find that the pub was closed for refurbishment. We had a party of 8 and it was Easter Sunday. There was no way we were going to get another table anywhere else. If you are going to close, make sure that the booking service is turned off so that people are not disappointed and left with nowhere to eat.
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brianw
County Durham1 review
1.0
Dined on April 17, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant needs removing from your site as it is no longer open. You are accepting bookings for this but it is CLOSED and has been for some time. We turned up on Sunday for lunch and all doors were locked. and so had to run round different places to try and find a table for lunch.
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StuartL
Newcastle1 review
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’ve rated everything low, not because we ate there, but because it was CLOSED. Which we didn’t find out until we arrived there! APPALLING.
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caitlinmillerochester
London1 review
1.0
Dined on April 9, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We booked a table for lunch last Saturday, but when we arrived the pub was closed with no sign explaining why. I was with my elderly parents who are n a care home, so it was really stressful finding another place for lunch at such short notice. We won’t be going to the Avenue again.
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OpenTable Diner
County Durham2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff and food great
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FionaC
County Durham3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A mixed bag this time. The bread and butter starter was a disappointment. Advertised as baked bread it was actually 2 slices of supermarket sliced bread which definitely wasn't worth the £3.50 price. The steak was lovely as always but the wine and dessert choices were limited because of the planned closure in mid april. We will wait until it's been refurbished then give it one more try.
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JohnH
County Durham1 review
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dry good meal and excellent value for money.Would highly recommend it.
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ChrisB
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
1.0
Dined on March 25, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived no table set up for six even after we confirmed booking then ordered drinks after asking what non alcoholic beer they had they confirmed but came back and stated that they didn’t have any. Then came back again and said they didn’t have type of gin we had also ordered. Reordered a vodka and cranberry came back again and said they had no cranberry. Decided to leave at this point very poor service
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PaulB
Newcastle15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked for Sunday dinner it was excellent, there was a full menu available if you didn't want a roast. Guinness was good as well
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FionaC
County Durham3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely family Sunday lunch as always. Beautifully cooked meat and vegetables and good value for money
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
0191 300 1370
Website
https://www.theavenuedurham.com/
Payment options
Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alan

Location
Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, ENG DH1 2PT
Neighborhood
Durham
Parking details
We have 4 onsite spaces available on a first come basis.Street parking has no charges or restrictions.
Public transit
Regular Direct bus routes from Durham City Centre stop outside the pub. We are are not far the A1, just about 1.5 mile along the road A177 and you'll find us! use the postcode DH1 2PT in a Sat Nav if you need guidance.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Avenue Inn

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Menu

Steak Special

Mix & Match any Two

10oz Sirloin Steak

8oz Ribeye Steak

8oz Bistro Steak

10oz Gammon Steak

Bottle House White, Red or Rosé Wine or Any 2 of the Following Drinks*

Additions

Black Pudding Fritters£2.25

Onion Rings£2.25

Steak Sauce£2.25

Garlic or Chilli Butter£1.00

Reviews

Additional information

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