The Half Moon Inn in County Durham

A splendiferous pint of multi-award winning Timmy T's Landlord Ale, and a friendly barkeep....need I say more! 😋

Best pub in Durham. Great pints, and all the live sport.

Always a decent beer. Good service.

Great little pub and beer garden's ace

It is a good pub with a good selection of beers. Outdoor seating area with a view of the river

Amazing!! Will defo come back!!

Great for sport watching and students

I had a baby guinness and have had multiple drinks before and it is an impeccable pub, great staff, great vibes, great space

I had the displeasure of visiting The Half Moon in Durham, where the experience can only be described as a battle of wills between me and the TV remote. We asked the lovely lady behind the bar to switch to the football on the big screen—she was a hero, doing the good work of customer service. Two minutes later, the owner must’ve heard that the big TV had been hijacked and decided to step in, to move the football back to the small TV in the corner. But wait—there’s more! The reason? The rugby (which, let’s be real, wasn’t even starting for another 1.5 hours) had to be on the big TV. Now, I get it, rugby fans are passionate, but there were zero rugby fans in the pub, and it was Italy playing. So, the most logical decision was obviously to have Italy take over the tiny corner TV, while the big screen stayed loyal to... no one, because there was no rugby fan to even appreciate it. In conclusion, if you’re in the mood for a pub where the football battles an invisible rugby-loving dictatorship for supremacy, this is your place! Would I come back? Would I heck

Lovely pint of Guinness in a nice traditional pub , service was spot on would definitely recommend

Good vibes - ideal for watching sport.

Brilliant location and atmosphere for the six nations!

Very nice beer garden for the rugby

Great pub! Especially Monday to Friday 5-8pm!!

Great little pub, served by iris who was very happy to help. Definitely come back again

Real nice to go into a pub that caters for rugby fans as often pushed out for football. Good range of real ales and amazing beer garden out the back back the river a right hidden Gem Staff really friendly a quick service considering how busy they are.

Excellent place to watch the rugby!

This pub is the perfect spot for watching games in Durham. Nice atmosphere and an excellent outdoors area also with screens and this patio is also equipped with heaters. During summer time is excellent for having a pint outside. The prices vary but they a good selection of drinks so you have different options if you just want to spent a little or have shots and wine.

Came here with some friends for an afternoon out, great beer garden with plenty of seating and a great view. I was served by Peter and Iris who were really lovely and all the staff on were great and always ready to help

Big beer garden out back with tvs and great atmosphere. Staff are all lovely, I was served by iris who was a great help

A traditional pub with amazing interior architecture that anyone can enjoy, it’s a warming atmosphere with a variety of drinks to offer. The staff are lovely and welcoming and have a great attitude and the beer garden is a sight that every visitor of Durham must enjoy

Very busy inside, were served quickly and went outside into the outdoor area. Nicely layed out. Heaters if required. Good vibes

Great pint of Bass and great atmosphere every time we come in

Amazing atmosphere and a great beer garden - perfect for a pint in the sun!

Really decent Pub....fine choice of Ales and good location with friendly staff.

One of the best pubs in Durham.serves a cracking pint of Landlord

Good food but could do with a change of menu..

Great pub with a good atmosphere and wide selection of drinks for a great price. Happy hour deals are even better. Always showing the sports on and beer garden is especially nice in summer.

Lovely peaceful little pub, worth every penny not just the pints but the absolutely wonderful staff. Even in the terrible British weather they never fail to be warm and welcoming, especially to your little pooch pals.

We had a very enjoyable afternoon watching the rugby and then went on to eat and after decided to have a couple drinks before heading back to indigo hotel. After one drink I alone decided to have one pint Guinness before we went home. I was refused the one pint on basis we (3 of us) were being too loud and too drunk. I was shocked. I am 60, my wife is 56 and my friend 69. The young 20-25 year old bar person offered no real other explanation other than ‘loud’. There were around 10 persons in the bar. I did find it funny at first the novelty of it quite amusing but actually after speaking to said bar person I was quite insulted. There were a few men near us who were chatting and swearing now and then but not being a problem however we were picked on - the 3 of us- I have a southern U.K. accent, my wife is Irish, my friend from Durham. One can only assume we were treated so badly due to our accents not being local. My local Durham friend was of course furious but I told him leave it the silly person behind bar has no clue. It’s a nice bar but clearly if owner lets idiots run it there will be less sales - we won’t be visiting again and with so many other pubs near by why would we? I write this 1 hour after being told I am so drunk I could not be served one pint Guinness! Indigo bar happy to take my money !

Friendly staff, cracking pints, great atmosphere and lush riverside beer garden! All-round fab pub!

Popped in for drinks a few times, lovely atmosphere and nice range of alcohol free drinks.

Amazing pub, awesome atmosphere, great service! Can't wait to be back!

Love this pub, great atmosphere!

Brilliant, well run pub. Justifiably one of the most popular in Durham. Great vibe and great selection of beers and well kept cask ales. As good as any pub anywhere.

Been to this lovely little pub a couple times now and absolutely love the atmosphere. Was served both times by a lovely barmaid called Iris. So well mannered and had time for everyone.

Fantastic little pub, the staff are so lovely and helpful, love that they have raised so much money for cancer research. Great vibes and great pints

Had a great experience at the half moon! Cody who served us was very helpful and the pub has a nice welcoming atmosphere.

Lovely pub, good beer, great outdoor area.

Good bar with good service and a nice pint ... summer is great in the garden area to the rear

Popped into the pub today Sunday, our new favourite pub lots of real ales hubby was very happy

Lovely pub that we have come to for years. Atmosphere is always great, staff are professional and friendly. Shout out to Caitlyn, always smiling and just a delight!

Great Staff, great feel and atmosphere.

Lovely traditional pub with great staff. Great location for watching the sports with lots of TV’s inside and outside in a very large beer garden that looks out into the river. Brilliant selection of ales and draught lagers. Highly recommend if you’re in Durham and passing. Pop in 😄🍻

A top pub in a city where there are many good bars, certainly our local of choice. It's renowned for its cask ales, as a sport-passionate venue, and is equally popular between locals, visitors and the university crowd. Called in yesterday, very busy but service prompt and with a smile. No food (other than crisps etc - OK by me), no kids, well-behaved dogs welcome, and a marvellous riverside beer-garden (with heating!). Characterful building, and a member of Timothy Taylor's Champion Club (Landlord's a best seller with Draught Bass.)

Great place with a lovely, safe, friendly atmosphere. There's a great choice of beer, wines, and spirits, and the staff are very efficient and friendly

Great traditional pub with a wide range of cask ale and beers Many screens for sport large beer garden leading down to the river and a big plus dog friendly & don’t allow under 18s

Great pub. Just moved up from Wales and lovely barmaid called Kim gave us directions on the city, very help and extremely fast with service. Also a good little gem to come and watch the football. Although be warned it's deep Newcastle territory judging by all the black and white last game day.

Lea, Beth and iris are the nicest staff on that bar, my pint is always top teir and the service is always fantastic

Great pub, the best beer garden in Durham, really friendly staff and good ales. Highly recommend.

Nice atmosphere and a good pint

Service for drinks was excellent! Our bartender Mia was so friendly and attentive to all our needs, best place in Durham for a pint

I’ve been to a few pubs in Durham and non of them have blown my mind quite like the half moon, from the service to the spacious beer garden, even the friendly regulars you just can’t go wrong. No nicer pub to be found, especially that one fella behind the bar I think his name is Pete? Such a lovely and helpful guy making sure I was aware of all the deals that were on.

spent my 21st here absolutely brilliant service from lea, the beer garden is beautiful and a great space for socialising, can imagine how lovely it would be in the summer.

The establishment offers excellent cuisine at reasonable prices, and the staff provides exceptional service.

Great place! Been here a few times and would certainly recommend. Joshua was great too! Pours a lovely Guinness

10/10 experience, beer garden was great and Joshua's service was brilliant!

I recently had the pleasure of drinking at Half Moon in Durham, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional, thanks to the outstanding service provided by Kim, Joshua, Lea, and Paul. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel incredibly welcome and attended to our every need with genuine warmth and professionalism. Kim's attention to detail and her ability to anticipate our needs was impressive. Joshua was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, offering excellent recommendations that made our drinking experience even better. Lea was attentive, ensuring our table was always taken care of, and Paul’s friendly demeanor and efficiency added to the overall positive atmosphere. Together, they created an unforgettable experience with their teamwork and dedication. I cannot recommend Half Moon enough, especially if you have the chance to be served by such an exceptional team. Five stars all the way!

Went to watch football plenty of TVs, love the beer garden, best pub in durham! great service from Josh too👍🏻

Joshua at the Half Moon Pub is an absolute gem! Not only does he serve up fantastic drinks with a smile, but his attention to detail and friendly demeanor truly elevate the experience. The atmosphere at the pub is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day. Joshua's exceptional service and the welcoming ambiance at the Half Moon Pub make it a must-visit for anyone looking for a great time!

One of the worst places I’ve encountered for ‘queue’ management, and knowing who is next to be served. The most recent time I was ignored, I was the 3rd person at the bar (so it’s not rammed!) and people that rocked up after me got served, including a man who was RIGHT next to me, so that proves we’re not invisible where I was standing, they just didn’t serve me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Great venue, great staff, would highly recommend this place!!!

Lovely atmosphere excellent service by Paul

Lovely pub! Bar staff Katie and Hannah were super friendly and helpful.

Katie Perry was unreal bar staff x

Katie Perry and hannah are absolutely unreal bartenders gonna keep coming back because of them

Great beer garden.nice 2 for 1 cicktails.

Staff and customers excellent craic fantastic places for a pint

Seems like a nice place but families are not welcome. On the website https://www.thehalfmooninndurham.co.uk/# There is nothing indicating it's over 18s only. In fact it says you will always receive a warm welcome which is not true if any of your party is under 18. Hence the 1 star review.

Amazing service and a brilliant pint, really enjoyed watching the euros final here eventhough extremely busy lea was very helpful and attentive. 100% recommend

Brilliant atmosphere, great selection of beers with a fantastic beer garden. Amazing service from bar staff. I was served by Beth who was so welcoming and helpful!

Nice, friendly nice seating out side

A good selection of draft beers and non alcoholic bottle beers too. Good atmosphere even during mid week when we visited

Great pub, real ale was spot on. freindley welcome from the landlord. Well, worth a visit

Amazing beer garden heaters tv screens and piped music good real ales friendly staff

Bit daft that a 16 year old couldn't go in with her parents for a glass of coke and got asked to leave

Nice pub. Reasonable mainstream ales. Timmy Ts very nice. Mid demographic customer base. Good customer service Sports on TV. As above, ... just a really nice pub.

Lovely pub full of character. 👍 🌈

Great atmosphere and excellent location.

Highly recommend!! Excellent service from Peter.

I met some friends there last Saturday afternoon. The pub was busy (it was Grand National day, the Newcastle match had been on the TV, and as it was a nice day, there were many people drinking on the terrace behind the pub) and the atmosphere was pretty good. The only problem I had was that the service was very slow, mainly because the place was so busy, but it was also apparent that the bar area is pretty cramped and disorganised. (Many staff seemed to be hanging around because they could get to where they needed to be.)

Excellent local pub with a great bar team, Lea, Peter and Kim with a warm welcome today

I live 3 villages away and still prefer to think of this place as my local. Great atmosphere and staff have an amazing rapport. Hygiene standard is nothing shy of first rate. Trouble makers aren't welcome, unless that trouble maker is a 4 legged playful canine! Overall, perfect pub to relax and shoot the breeze, inside or overlooking the river. (And yes, Kim told me to write all this!)

Been to Durham many times but first time in this pub. It'll definitely not be the last. Excellent choice, excellent ale friendly staff and clientele.

Lovely bar. Go down the bottom bar. Served quicker

Nice real ale & friendly service. Lovely old fashioned pub 👍

Fantastic busy pub with great atmosphere, great for a night out.

Wet led pub, no food. Excellent beer, renowned for its Bass. Garden at rear with views of river. Great place.

Fantastic pub had a great time really made to feel welcome from Peter behind the bar can’t wait until the next night out

Brilliant pub. Great prices for drinks. Pete who served us was great, really friendly and welcoming.

Outstanding local pub, the garden is epic. Came here with to watch the football and the atmosphere was fantastic. Best local pub in Durham to watch sport

It's a go to pub whilst in Durham. Nice to sit outside and watch the rowers as they pass by. Better in the summertime.

Just a quick pint on NYE. Staff very friendly. Welcomed us in & said bye when we left. It goes a long way.

Excellent service and choice of drinks

Bit pricey and pretty cramped inside. Plenty of sports coverage on though.

Nice pub with alot of history attached. Friendly bar staff

Great atmosphere, loads of TVs to watch the football, good selection of beers.

Love this pub, traditional decor and a very nice beer garden next to the river.

Decent selection of beer. Large beer garden with great views of the river.

Use The Half Moon Inn to watch the football when out on a Saturday night. There are televisions throughout the pub and all around the outside areas, and a portion of the outside area has overhead heating lamps. If seated outside you can also order drinks from your table by using a QR code beside the table, with an option to tip the staff for their great service.