The Dun Cow, Durham

The Dun Cow is a pub at 37 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN. The Dun Cow's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 27 February 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
37 Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HN
Council
Durham
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Dun Cow’s food hygiene rating

The Dun Cow's rating is 1 year old.

We have checked The Dun Cow's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Dun Cow

What is the food hygiene rating at The Dun Cow?

The Dun Cow's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 27 February 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Dun Cow?

The Dun Cow is at 37 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN, in Durham. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Magic Corner, about 40 m away.

What pubs are near The Dun Cow?

The closest pubs and bars to The Dun Cow are The Magic Corner (40 m), The Court (150 m) and The City (250 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Dun Cow's hygiene rating up to date?

The Dun Cow's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Dun Cow on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.