Moving mountains burger with the best seasoning on so tasty! Side of chia nuggets also very tasty I’d reccomend at Head of Steam in Durham
Lovely food at Head of Steam in Durham
Salted caramel brownie and ice cream at Head of Steam in Durham

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers extensive vegan dishes including sandwiches and salad with jackfruit, several pizzas with vegan cheese, several burgers, hotdog, sides and desserts including a brownie, ice cream sundae and ice cream burger. Dog-friendly. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00.

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19 Reviews

First Review by IainJohnston

Avatar AmyWoods-Ryan

AmyWoods-Ryan

Points +361

Vegan
16 Sep 2024

Loads of vegan options

Almost too much choice! Have had multiple tasty meals here. Best to go when it isn’t too busy/they’re properly staffed though!

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DonnaC

Points +1684

Vegan
27 Dec 2023

Great beer and good pizza

Been here many times for drinks and most recently for a midweek pizza and beer deal. The vegan pepperoni pizza was really good I have to say.

Pros: Excellent range of beers

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human-myriapoda

Points +46

Vegan
12 Sep 2023

Delicious and lots of options!

Had the zeafood tacos and it was delicious! Lots of options on the menu.

Avatar GeorgiaKirk

GeorgiaKirk

Points +87

Vegetarian
18 Jan 2023

Great food

I would have given this place 5 stars if the app would let me. Head of steam had a fantastic range of vegan options, the plant based meats were fantastic.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, 50% off vegan food for veganuary , Good atmosphere

Vegan head of steam gyros and vegan burger at Head of Steam in Durham

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HarrisonNewsham

Points +40

Vegan
17 Jul 2022

Smashed it

Loads of options. Massive plates. Chomp chomp. Cauliflour wings 10/10

at Head of Steam in Durham

at Head of Steam in Durham

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Lissatx

Points +741

Vegan
13 May 2022

Large vegan offering

Me and my partner visited here because there were so many vegan options and we love a kebab! When we arrived the service wasn’t the best and everyone seemed a bit miserable and scatty but we let it go when we found out that they were having problems and there was only one chef in. Even though we didn’t say anything we were compensated for the delay with money off the food which was nice of them. We both had the ultimate vegan kebab which was unexpectedly huge and very delicious. The fries were also nice along with the onion rings. We heard the chef asking the waiter if we’d enjoyed the food then when he knew we had he seemed genuinely pleased which was nice to hear he genuinely cared about what he sent out the kitchen. Also the man who served us was very nice and was doing so well considering the circumstance and pressure he was working under. All in all a lovely, filling meal.

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-13

Pros: Lots of options, Large portions

Ultimate vegan kebab at Head of Steam in Durham

Ultimate vegan kebab, chips and onion rings at Head of Steam in Durham

Avatar LouRC

LouRC

Points +585

Vegan
06 May 2022

Great food, dog friendly pub

Walked in today with our cocker spaniel pup. Clouds were rolling in and they were happy for us to have him inside.

We ordered the vegan chick’n club and fries, and the doner kebab. Just wow. Piping hot, massive portions and really tasty.

I genuinely couldn’t finish the kebab it was huge. So much better than other Head of Steam pubs I’ve been to. They couldn’t do enough for us, gave our dog some love and made sure he had water too! Lots of choice of vegan food too! Will be back for sure!

Pup friendly too! at Head of Steam in Durham

Doner kebab, chick’n club. at Head of Steam in Durham

Avatar Calnic78

Calnic78

Points +89

Vegan
02 Feb 2022

So much choice

Really good bar food. One of the best vegan burgers I've ever had (and I've tried a lot!). Really good varied choice, clearly labelled and lovely service. Dog friendly too which is always a bonus!

Pros: Half the menu is vegan, Great atmosphere , Dig friendly

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deadpledge

Points +13293

Vegan
24 Jun 2021

Give me some steam

I've visited the Durham HOS many times before mainly for the excellent selection of world beers but on this occasion only one thing was on my mind.. a salted caramel brownie and my word, it was delectable. This was accompanied by a refreshing old mout cider and customary Americano while some indie rock classics played across the courtyard seating. This is the life.

Pros: Excellent vegan food , Staff, Vibe

This is the life... at Head of Steam in Durham

Salted caramel brownie and ice cream at Head of Steam in Durham

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shannonzypie

Points +50

Vegan
28 Jul 2020

Very tasty

Had the moving mountains burger which was delicious along side some chia nuggets soooo tasty!!

Pros: Tasty, A few Vegan options , Friendly staff and atmosphere

Cons: Slightly expensive £12 for the burger!!, Didn’t have a lot of the things on the menu

Moving mountains burger with the best seasoning on so tasty! Side of chia nuggets also very tasty I’d reccomend at Head of Steam in Durham

Avatar mallinds

mallinds

Points +410

Vegan
22 Jul 2020

Average

Had the “duck” burger which was nice but very heavy and greasy. The chips were soaked in grease and very soggy. Although if greasy junk food is your thing then this is for you!

Pros: Very good selection of vegan items , Good central location

Cons: Very heavy and greasy food

Avatar AnnieMartin

AnnieMartin

Points +24

Vegan
30 Dec 2019

Defo 5 stars, 3 of us ate Vegan, it was delicious

An amazing place great music, lovely staff, great vegan food

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Gorgeous quirky pub, great staff and atmosphere, Proud and so happy that this place is in Durham

Delicious at Head of Steam in Durham

Avatar sarouk

sarouk

Points +39

Vegan
23 Dec 2019

Good atmosphere, plenty of vegan options and a super range of beers

Went here with some non-vegan friends. Good simple fare (pizzas and burgers) with plenty of vegan options. I had a “No sin pizza” followed by the vegan brownies, both were fab. We will be going back. Recommended.

Pros: The menu is roughly 50% vegan dishes, Extensive range of beers, Friendly staff

Cons: A little down at heel

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hack_man

Points +25849

Vegan
01 Nov 2019

Real as anything you’ve seen

A fairly recent and much needed refurb has seen the Durham Head of Steam become a bit less grubby and smarter than it used to be. After noticing the special offers on the screen it would have been crazy to miss out on the two pizzas for £14 weekday 4-7pm deal (normally £10 each). A cunningly named No Sin Duck and a straight forward vegan chicken pizza arrived piping hot absolutely ladened with delicious toppings including lashings of vegan cheese. Two pints of pilsner, also on the 4-7 offer provided a satisfying accompaniment. Many more vegan items are also on the menu, I was genuinely surprised. HOS Durham is popular with students and locals alike where a ridiculously huge selection of draft and bottled beers from local and international breweries are available some at ridiculous prices but I guess that’s just the import /export algorithm. I said give me some steam.

Pros: Many vegan items, Great beers, Nice location

Reinheitsgebot brewed German Beer at Head of Steam in Durham

VG beer at Head of Steam in Durham

Through here at Head of Steam in Durham

The bar area at Head of Steam in Durham

Pizza box at Head of Steam in Durham +4

Avatar JakeStreet

JakeStreet

Points +46

Vegan
16 Aug 2019

Plenty of Choice

Loads of options, including some really interesting ideas that I haven’t see elsewhere. I had a mock duck burger which had some inspiring extra ingredient choices that made it absolutely delicious! Good selection of beers and a nice outside balcony which catches the sun nicely. Staff were really friendly

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very affordable , Great staff and beers

Cons: They do sell meat

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vegansheep

Points +2820

Vegan
17 Jul 2019

Good

We ordered burgers and chips with the vegan brownie for dessert. The service was great; the waiters were very friendly and helpful and the food came quickly . The burgers were nice, chips were a bit burnt but overall good. The brownie and ice cream were amazing!! Very small portion (especially for the price) but one of the best vegan brownies I’ve had.

Pros: Good vegan options, including vegan cheese , Tasty food

Cons: A bit pricey , Dessert portion was small

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sj_the_vegan

Points +405

Vegan
11 Jul 2019

Great vegan menu

The vegan menu is extensive and very tasty. We both enjoyed the no duck hoisin pizza which is very large and very tasty. The vegan nachos were lovely too I just wish I hadn't been so full to try the desserts.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Good portion sizes

Avatar jmbblue

jmbblue

Points +42

Vegan
16 Jun 2019

5stars from me. Lovely staff, extensive vegan food and beer options.

I wish I could give this 5 stars but the review format only allows a max of 4 as it is not totally vegan/ vegetarian. I had the ‘watt the duck’ vegan burger with marinara fries. To be honest there were so many vegan options I found it really hard to choose. It was scrummy! A vegan Pattie with hoisin sauce, spring onions, cucumber and vegan crispy ‘duck.’The fries were delicious too. I took my dog and the staff could not have made us feel more welcome, he even had a doggie beer. I wish I had room for one of the options from the desert menu ( all fully vegan). Next time...

I can’t recommend this place enough.

Pros: Lots of vegan options., Vegan cheese, Scrummy beer

Cons: Hard to choose.

Avatar IainJohnston

IainJohnston

Points +24

Vegetarian
06 May 2019

The Best

The best vegan friendly restaurant in Durham. They now have a new menu and half is vegan friendly, including all the puddings!

Lovely food at Head of Steam in Durham

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