Colpitts Hotel Pub in County Durham

Lovely pub, lovely staff and a lovely atmosphere (as long as you bring cash as it is cash only). A good place to play pool or just have a quiet pint with your mates.

Excellent ... good atmosphere, good beer, even a good (real) fire ...

Coal fire, low cost ale and good company... how can it go wrong??

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 Smith was gone.

Always a great pub and so pleased it's now re-opened. Real fires too! 🔥

Lovely oldy worldly pub. Very loud people in the snug.Enjoyed the atmosphere.

Fantastic, finally managed our first visit to a Samuel Smith pub, we only had a tenner so had to nip out for more cash as they don't accept cards. Great that there's a no digital devices policy as well. Smashing beer and a lovely atmosphere.

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 included photos.

I used to come here 40 years ago. It's still a Sam Smith's pub. No cards, just cash. No mobile devices, what a great idea. Very tranquil, if you get s call you have to take it outside. Very clean and period finish to the place. Good selection of drinks, coal fire in the bar. Pool room. All round good pub.

It’s a good place to have a chat with a friend, specially next to the fire. The staff is friendly and the place has a cosy distribution of space.