Market Tavern

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  Market Tavern

  27 Market Place Durham DH1 3NJ uk
  

  More reviews by FrowsyBird
  FrowsyBird

  29th September 2008

  Can't rate 'no stars'?

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  I was unlucky enough to waste £20 on food here last week. If you like your food processed and microwaved - or processed and stale if it's a cold meal, this is the place for you. Not helped by the orange/yellow light provided by the faux-Victorian glass lamps, the sausage and mash was so awful I didn't eat mine (it wasn't actually what I ordered - the chef, sorry, microwave operative got the order wrong and the crutchy looking barman told me that I'd got a better deal because he'd made me the more expensive meal). Microwaved textureless sausage with Smash and ready-made gravy. My friends had an uninspiring Steak pie (prepared somewhere else) and a stale ploughman's (grated, dry cheese with pickle stired through and limp salad). Easily the worst pub grub I've ever experienced.

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  Market Tavern

  27 Market Place Durham DH1 3NJ uk
  

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  durhamboy

  27th August 2008

  nice place

  Current

  I usually use The Market tavern as a starting off point for a pub crawl round Durham, but have also had food during the day a few times.
  
  During the day it's a small fairly quiet place that does really nice food. There's only 2 rooms which gives it a homey intimate feel, like a proper old fashioned pub. The food is usually really nice and served quickly. The portion sizes were generous and the service was good.
  
  On a night it transforms into a party pub, playing loud music and serving drinks rather then food. The queue at the bar is often large and as it's a small bar this can sometimes become uncomfortable

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  Market Tavern

  27 Market Place Durham DH1 3NJ uk
  

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  durham_girl

  25th August 2008

  Great food, Great Atmosphere

  Current

  Having been in this pub on morethen one occasion, I can honestly say that it's a great pub! Small by most pub's standards, in the Market Tavern this just makes the place seem more cosy and intimate, this is helped by the friendly staff.
  
  During the day/early evening they serve really nice food and for a small pub they have a surprisingly wide selection of guest ales to try, while looking out onto the Market Place.
  
  On a weekend they cash in on the 'going out' trade by turning the music up loud and partying away! The prices are reasonable and it is a great place to start a night out.

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  Market Tavern

  27 Market Place Durham DH1 3NJ uk
  

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  ragados

  1st March 2007

  Current

  This has got to be one of the best pubs in Durham. Located on the main Market Square the back of the Pub overlooks the indoor market. Great for a quiet pint, they always have a good selection of local ales and the food is to die for. Not particularly student friendly but not hostile to them either.

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