Old Toms Gin Bar

A wonderfully weird and whacky bar, decorated with obscurity, white elephants, artwork and taxidermy.

It has a non-traditional bar, and instead it sports a bar kitchen suited to table service. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

They stock a wide array of gins and other spirits. Cocktails and Beers also available.

However the menu was a disappointment as I don't think it truly reflects the brand and does not showcase the stock available as I wanted, instead you have to awkwardly stand by the bar kitchen looking at what else they house... Both bad for explorers and business. Don't let that put you off though, after a few drinks you soon forget and get swallowed up in the furniture.

Outdoor smoking area with heaters plus, I think Cathedral and Castle views.

££ don't be put off by the prices its not weatherspoons.

Great for dates and those looking to drink "alternative".

Go take a look!

Loved this bar. Staff really knowledgeable and get you the perfect drink! A new favourite that you never knew you liked! Lovely quirky place. Also offer blue light discount 💙

When planning my trip to Durham for my younger son's delayed graduation ceremony (late due to covid) this was not a place I had marked down to visit as I don't drink gin. However, as I was walking past on my first morning the external decor attracted me and I looked through the open front door - I was fascinated! The interior is like a museum, full of interesting items. I went in, through to the "bar" and ordered a cappuccino and viewed all the intriguing items on display. I returned later on and had one of their extensive variety of gins with a mixer recommended by the bloke behind the bar and did enjoy it. Despite my son living in Durham for four years he had never visited not being a gin person either - he missed out on a fascinating gem of a place by the river in Durham. Even if gin is not your thing it is definitely worth a visit :)

Quaint little bar, great place to visit in a good location

This is the MOSE BEAUTIFUL bar I've ever been in, stumbled across by accident, we'd have stayed all night. So beautiful to look at, so much to look at!!! Great staff and I'm a fussy divil.with gin.but they actually had what I asked for!! A first!!
PLEASE GO

We were walking by today looking for somewhere to go, had a bit of a thirst building when we discovered this little gem of a bar, quaint and quirky with excellent service, ambiance and a outstanding selection of Gins and other excellent snifters on offer.
Would recommend Old Toms Gin bar 100 %
We will be back but sadly only after dry bloody January. 😊👍

Great little pub. Shame about the door staff

It's actually a zero stars from me. My friend and I had booked the 2 hour gin tasting experience that comes with a charcuterie board. We were so looking forward to it. We arrived andd all the tables were taken and they had completely overlooked our booking. The excuse we were given from the bar woman was she had been off sick and didn't know about it!!! The male member of staff said it was nothing to do with him as he just prepared the drinks. It was suggested we could wait as someone would be expected to leave. We waited for a short while but decided in the end to leave and spend our £60 somewhere else. That will teach the staff to be on the ball no excuses you messed up for not checking what bookings you had in. Will never be back.