The Durham proudly sits as one of Canberra's oldest and most iconic pubs. Our experienced kitchen team offers up great food sourced from local producers where possible. We also have a commitment to pouring the best beers possible with a focus on the Australian craft beer scene. Our wine list boasts wines from well-renowned vineyards from South Australia, Victoria, Spain, France and the Canberra region itself. The venue has the iconic feeling of a warm, cosy English pub, but with a sun-soaked beer garden surrounded by native foliage. The Durham is able cater for your next function needs with group discounts available. Our venue maintains rich pub traditions with quintessential local experience that only a true pub can offer; just what you'd like your local to be. Come to The Durham, grab a pint from our friendly staff and love the atmosphere.
Kitchens
Location
11:00 - 01:00
11:00 - 01:00
12:00 - 01:00
12:00 - 01:00
12:00 - 01:00
12:00 - 01:00
12:00 - 23:59
Description
Privilege
- Australian
- Beer
- Full Bar
- Bar
- Dinner
- Gastropub
- Happy hour food
- Food
- Lunch
- Pub
- Wine
- Great bar food
- Great cocktails
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Restaurant
- Restroom
- Trivia night
- Free Wifi
- Outdoor Seating
- High chairs
- Reservations
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Delivery
- Street Parking
- Serves Alcohol
- Takeout
- Television
- LGBTQ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Dine-in
- Sports
- Karaoke
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Seating
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Fast service
- Live performances
- Restaurants
- Quick Bites
- Bars & Pubs
- Specialty Food Market
Payment system:
Privilege
- Australian
- Beer
- Full Bar
- Bar
- Dinner
- Gastropub
- Happy hour food
- Food
- Lunch
- Pub
- Wine
- Great bar food
- Great cocktails
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Restaurant
- Restroom
- Trivia night
- Free Wifi
- Outdoor Seating
- High chairs
- Reservations
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Delivery
- Street Parking
- Serves Alcohol
- Takeout
- Television
- LGBTQ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Dine-in
- Sports
- Karaoke
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Seating
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Fast service
- Live performances
- Restaurants
- Quick Bites
- Bars & Pubs
- Specialty Food Market
Payment system:
Questions and answers
Review
Add reviewPhil Smith
Great food, very welcoming
Great food, very welcoming
Nathan Allen
Good food and beer
Good food and beer
K T
Durham never fails to impress. The last time I was in Canberra was around 2 years ago. I can’t remember the last time I was at the Durham but it’s always been somewhere I check out when I’m in town. I returned to Canberra after being in a Japan for 18 months. The last time I had a schnitty was probably at least 18 months ago so I may have a skewed view. However, the Durhams schnitty lived up to expectations, it was delicious and was exactly what I wanted. Couple that with their excellent drinks list that includes local wines you really can’t go wrong for a pandemic lunch and end of days. Do yourself a favour, if you’re in Canberra and would like a great pub meal. Head on in to the Durham in Kingston.
Durham never fails to impress. The last time I was in Canberra was around 2 years ago. I can’t reme…
MoreDavid Bihari
One of my favourite - and original - pubs in Canberra. Since the Wig and Pen closed down and the new boys on the block rolled up (Capital Brewing and Bentspoke) the Canberra beer scene has really taken off! But I had a nice pint of Speckled Old Hen here followed by a beautiful Russian Imperial Stout 10.5% (Bentspoke) so you have great choices and you can mix and match. Very knowledgeable bar staff. And excellent buffalo wings (not sure those chickens had happy lives so felt guilty). The salt and pepper calamari was also good - fewer ethical qualms! Highly recommended.
One of my favourite - and original - pubs in Canberra. Since the Wig and Pen closed down and the ne…
MoreNatalie Remedios
We had a large team of hungry women (rugby players). We were easily accommodated, and the service was efficient. Food came out quickly, the orders correct and the food was great. Staff were friendly and allowed for split payments. Would highly recommend this venue.
We had a large team of hungry women (rugby players). We were easily accommodated, and the service w…
MoreLucille Rodgers
The pub is almost there - vibe is great and drinks are what you need from a pub. But the food is average - everything is fried. Would be great if they could include a soup of the day or pot pie etc. Just something to break up the fried food! Will come back for drinks but not for dinner unfortunately.
The pub is almost there - vibe is great and drinks are what you need from a pub. But the food is av…
MoreRaymond Robinson
Spent St. Patrick's Day 2021 here. Been here twice now. A great English-style pub with Guinness on tap! The staff are welcoming and provide great service. Great pub food on the menu (I highly rate the Porterhouse steak and Bangers & Mash). Wonderful atmosphere inside and out. Live music, trivia nights, a lot going on. Did I mention they have Guinness on tap? Enough said.
Spent St. Patrick's Day 2021 here. Been here twice now. A great English-style pub with Guinness on …
MoreFelipe Cox
I had a duck confit which was just delicious, it had lots of fresh spring veggies and was not your typical pub meal. My spouse had a vegetarian Indian style paneer, loved it and the garlic bread was the best either of us have ever had. To top off the great food, the service provided by the guy behind the bar was excellent. He was friendly and was also aware of when we finished our drinks and was over offering more drinks and bringing them to the table.
I had a duck confit which was just delicious, it had lots of fresh spring veggies and was not your …
MoreShabnam Rathee
We went there for New Year's Eve and made an advance booking thinking it would be packed. However, the place was mostly empty. Honestly, the food was too overpriced for the quality on offer. The chicken schintzel was quite disappointing. The mushroom sauce was underwhelming and too salty. The coleslaw was clearly prepped ages ago as it was pretty soggy and unappetising. My friend still liked the buffalo wings; I found them pretty average. Ditto for grilled chicken. Having said that, I will note that I was pleasantly surprised when they didn't charge us for the second glass of wine I ordered after I accidentally spilled the first one. That was nice of them (Only giving 3 stars because of this). I liked the rustic decor and I suppose it's a good place for catching up with friends over drinks. But I will not recommend this place if you are looking for a decent place to eat and drink.
We went there for New Year's Eve and made an advance booking thinking it would be packed. However, …
Morentbob Lund
Good food and friendly staff. Definitely going back
Good food and friendly staff. Definitely going back