The Avenue

The Avenue is a relaxed pub in Durham where dogs are welcome inside, so you can settle in together without fuss while the food and drinks flow. The kitchen serves food throughout the week and the pub keeps longer hours at weekends – useful when you're timing a visit around walks or the city.

It's a short hop from High Shincliffe and the city centre, making it a practical stop for walkers and visitors who'd rather keep the dog with them than leave them waiting outside. The format is traditional pub with a welcoming atmosphere and the indoor dog-friendly policy means your table supervisor can stay under the table where they belong.

Food service runs until 8pm most days and until 6pm on Sundays, with opening hours stretching to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. It's the sort of place that works for a mid-walk pint or a proper meal and the dog-friendly approach is backed by the venue itself.