The Holy GrAle

Love craft beer and a relaxing environment, take yourself up to The Holy GrALE.

Regular line changes means you'll always find something you like, or completely spoilt for choice. You should drink in, but can also take away and treat as a bottle shop.

It's a quirky place that doesn't take itself too seriously except for the beer they like.

Staff were very nice and that shows. I actually wanted to spend my trip to Durham just in here..... but I was informed we had other places to visit....

There was the ends of a questionable buffet on the central table which I had to double take, but in the end it seemed people liked it.

Dog friendly, warm and buzzing environment.

Craft beer fan? Go drink from The Holy GrALE.

Never... I would argue... has a pub been better named.

I'm not often speechless. And I'm not now... But after dropping into the Angel... This place is sublime! Calm, relaxed, and social. Wow.

Asked behind the bar for a suggestion and with skill and knowledge I was offered a pint of something lovely.

Maybe it's my age... But I might be in love.

Fantastic selection of draught ales, cans and bottles. A real customer friendly vibe too. A definite recommendation from me!!!

Good selection of rotation beers! Really friendly and knowledgeable staff, nice inviting space with lots of natural light during the day! Definitely be visiting again!

What a fantastic place !!!!! Large selection of good beers and ciders
The atmosphere is great, the staff is really nice and they know stuff about beers
One of the best “pub” I’ve ever been to , very relaxed, friendly and “quite”

Visited yesterday with Boyfriend and Brother while on a day out to Durham. Absolutely loved it. The decor is fun, quirky and interesting obviously spent a lot of time looking for interesting pieces and very inventive. Staff were friendly, chatty, approachable and knowledgeable. Had a laugh with them. Loved all the different always a huge selection. Loved the citrus ones. Background music was good an not intrusive. Would be happy there alone as no one bothered you. Customers were friendly and polite. My seat was a big throne which I loved and secretly wanted haha
Also a model of Paddington Bear. Especially loved the crisps which were so unique. They have a little deli section you could buy different chutneys, pickles, olives and crackers virtually all vegetarian to take away. Bought lots for cheese boards for Xmas
Toilets were clean, loved the decor. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning. Watch out for the big banl heading up there though haha.

Glad I found this place, a bit out of the way from the busier areas. Fantastic selection of beer available. A minor point, I'd prefer a bit extra on cask (only one available on my visit) but generally the keg and can selection was top notch. Staff were efficient, friendly and chatty. Lots of cool decoration paying homage to beer with a focus on local memorabilia. Accepts cards, dog friendly. Check it out.

Great selection of beers (about 12 on tap plus a large selection of cans/bottles in the fridge) of good quality and price. Great location and nice atmosphere.
Over Christmas they also have mulled wine and mulled cider