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Tyne And Wear pub and bar guide

Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Tyne And Wear - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.

The Steamboat, South Shields

Address: 27 Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1EQ [map]
Phone: 0191 4540134
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Nearest train stations: Brockley Whins (2.7 miles), Heworth (2.7 miles), East Boldon (3.6 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

This is a fabulous pub and well worth the visit. Being in the minority (an under 30 and southern) at this establishment it could have gone the way of many "traditional" pubs I have been in, but everyone there was very welcoming and the bar staff especially. I now use this as my "local", despite being several miles away. The beer is well kept and always tasty, with a variety of guest ales changing regularly and an occasional mini festival to spice things up. Joe the landlord and his dog Betty are always on hand, and the manager Cath has an amazing knowledge of her beers - she has never failed to impress when recommending a beer to me.

4 Jul 2008 21:18

A pub not to be missed close to the river and market. Lots of maritime regalia and a ghost in this gem. Friendly and enthusiastic bar maid who knows her beer.

3 Jul 2008 16:57

Lovely old pub fitted out with a strong nautical theme. Eight ales on handpum, the landlords were very friendly and helpful with regard to discussing the various beers on offer. Comfortable environment and handy for the ferry terminal.

2 May 2008 18:00

The Free Trade Inn, Byker

Address: St. Lawrence Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 1AP [map]
Phone: 0191 265 5764
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Nearest train stations: Manors (0.8 miles), Newcastle (1.3 miles), Dunston (2.7 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Went for a bit of a crawl around the bottom end of the Ouseburn on Saturday. Cluny was heaving but had an excellent choice of well-kept ales and the atmosphere was great; Tyne had some music event on and was packed, although they were still changing the beers - again, very good and great atmosphere; Free Trade had only two ales on and now appears to be run down rather than just having that bohemian air of a few years back. Pity about the tower block. Another bloody eyesore.

28 Jul 2008 09:23

I went in here for the first time ever, and loved it! right up my street. It was a gorgeous day and me and two mates who are also 18 walked along the quay and ended up here.

I've developed a bit of a crush on the barman, tall blonde hair and brown eyes. Who is he???????

1 Jul 2008 22:48

Haven't been here for about 20 years.. but judging by the picture and comments, its still a wonderful pub.
Spent many days watching the world go by, drinking the 'Brown.
Used to have an excellent juke box.
I must get back before it disappears.

18 Jun 2008 13:44

Crown Posada, Newcastle

Address: 31 The Side, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3JE [map]
Phone: 0191 2321269
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Nearest train stations: Manors (0.2 miles), Newcastle (0.4 miles), Dunston (1.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

When in the Toon this is the one to visit. Great beers, decor, staff and customers. A real delight.

20 Apr 2008 18:59

Can't believe it's almost 18 months since our last visit, it felt like yesterday...outstanding range of beer from local breweries. Warm and friendly clientele, happy to launch into a chat about the beer or the football as soon as they knew you were from out of town. Inevitably rammed full and always difficult to get close to the bar to get served, but people will happily pass your pint over to you. Mnaged to get into the snug on our second visit of the weekend, suddenly seems like an oasis of calm in a perenially popular classic watering-hole.

7 Apr 2008 12:24

Heaving when we got there at about 5.00, but all the better for it. Great character, great mix of people, and interesting beer. Top pub in town.

10 Mar 2008 17:34

The Bodega, Newcastle

Address: 125 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4AG [map]
Phone: 0191 2211552
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Nearest train stations: Newcastle (0.3 miles), Manors (0.7 miles), Dunston (1.7 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

This is my favourite pub in Newcastle. Excellent range of guest ale and served in great condition. I found the staff to be very polite and welcoming. I enjoyed Thornbridge, Oakham, and Mordue ales whilst there.

27 Apr 2008 14:28

Cracking pub, great ales (6 on handpull), good staff and has Sky and Setanta

25 Apr 2008 22:49

I hadn’t been in here for about 25 years and my dim recollections of the place back then suggested that it has been mucked about a bit. However, I’m sure the beer range and quality have probably gone up. The Durham Magus I had was a very refreshing pint, which I understand is a regular beer, while others rotate as guest beers. The football was on the screens about the bar and if I may be allowed one criticism, the volume was up a little too high. However, I was sorry to leave after only one pint but that was all I had time for.

9 Apr 2008 22:03

The Black Horse, Monkseaton

Address: Front Street, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE258DP [map]
Phone: 0191 2536931
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Reviews by BITE users:

After moving out of the glorified wine bar (AKA Monkseaton Arms) I have found a great local pub - along with most of the other locals, who have also left the local wine bar!
Carry on the good work Cliffy - Everyone luv's ya!

26 Feb 2008 20:49

Great pub, great beer best real ale in Monkseaton the Rivett Catcher is fantastic. Excellant Sunday lunches.

14 Jan 2008 17:52

The New landlord Cliffy runs a smashing pub with a wide selection of real ales,well worth a visit to taste his mordue ales sample the worky ticket or raggie gaggie.Best Pub in Monkseaton by far!!!!!!!

10 Dec 2007 23:00

The Newcastle Arms, Newcastle

Address: 57 St. Andrews Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 5SE [map]
Phone: 0191 232 3567
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Nearest train stations: Newcastle (0.4 miles), Manors (0.6 miles), Dunston (1.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

The earlier comment that Newcastle is a "desert of real ale drinking opportunities" is totally beyond me. Anyone who thinks that simply hasn't been looking past the end of his nose.

Anyhow, the Newcastle Arms was certainly a lot more difficult to leave than to enter. Solid traditional boozer, good service, good range of beers, served in fine condition

2 May 2008 18:38

matt_wilkins, I'd hardly quote Newcastle as a 'desert of real ale drinking opportunities'. What about the Bacchus, Tilleys, Bodega, The Bridge, Crown Posada, The Duke Of Wellington, The Hotspur etc. Yes its not Sheffield and Newcastle does have its dodgy watering holes, but there is plenty of choice for the real ale drinker. The Newcastle Arms is a gem of a pub. Been in there many a time and never had a bad pint!

23 Apr 2008 15:23

Excellent range of real ales, definitely worth spending an evening there when the queue for the Newcastle Beer Festival was way too long to contemplate joining...not sure about the comment about the smell, there was absolutely no evidence of that during our visit. Lots of evidence of original styling within and the bowed front window and surrounds. Within yards of St.James'Park, so best visited outside of pre-match times, although that doesn't mean it won't be full anyway...it will be.

7 Apr 2008 12:19

Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields

Address: Hudson Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1JS [map]
Phone: 0191 2585 154
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Nearest train stations: Brockley Whins (3.8 miles), Heworth (3.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

A new feature at the DOLL are the QUIZ nights WEDNESDAY 9pm and FRIDAY MUSIC QUIZ 9.30pm. Both nights Free food courtesy of (QUIZMASTER) BILL and CAROLE the new owners.

20 Feb 2008 20:50

Went back in on Friday 1st Feb just to see what the re-opened Doll was like. Very impressive! Re-decoration has tidied the place up and the real ale is back on. Good quality pint of Jennings Cumberland Ale! Must go back to try the food. Having drank in this pub on and off for the last 25 years (including before the major re-build of the late 80's) its good to see the place loved again!

4 Feb 2008 15:43

The WOODEN DOLL has just re opened early January, after having been completely re-furbished and re-equipped by the new owners Bill and Carol.They have turned what had been a wreck of a Pub into a Pub where you can take your family for a meal or a drink in the comfort and tranquility (no bands banging on in the background here)of the new lounge and dining area, have a superb view of the Tyne estuary and Tynemouth and South Shields Piers (Free of Charge)and just watch the boats sailing in and out of Shields.I have been amazed at the rate with which the Pubs reputation for food has taken off in such a short time and is particularly popular with the Sunday Lunchers.New Tel. No is 01912585154

31 Jan 2008 06:45

The Cluny, Ouseburn

Address: 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 2PQ [map]
Phone: 01912331113
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Nearest train stations: Manors (0.6 miles), Newcastle (1.2 miles), Dunston (2.7 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Same management team as the HOS but someone here knows how to keep the beer. Great, lively pub.

28 Jul 2008 09:25

Only a moderate pint. Toilets were poor. Long time since that protection machine had a clean.

4 Jul 2008 14:52

Went in Thirsty_Jonny's suggested condition of mind and drouth, and were a little disappointed. Barmaid looked seriously unhappy in her work, Sunchaser OK but no more - have had much better. The kitchen, however, compensated both in terms of charming service and decent food in substantial portions. Twenty live gigs this month - serious music pub. The Q2 bus from the City Centre stops at the far end of Lime Street, just 3 or 4 minutes walk away.

23 Jun 2008 14:24

The Magnesia Bank, North Shields

Address: 1, Camden St, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1NH [map]
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Nearest train stations: Brockley Whins (3.6 miles), Heworth (3.6 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Oops, got it wrong. I had been told that the pub was boarded up, it may have been, but it is still open.
My sources tell me the dissapearence of the guy who took over is real and he has dissapeared from the George Stephenson as well.

6 Mar 2008 13:47

The Mag Bank is boarded up, anyone know whats going on?
I heard that the guy who took over has also closed down his other pub the George Stephenson.
Little fish in a big pond springs to mind.

27 Feb 2008 13:24

Had lunch with my wife in here recently. Food was top notch, served quickly and reasonably priced. Beer was a bit over-priced, and the bottled cider was extortionate.

4 Feb 2008 15:52

The Lambton Worm, Sunderland

Address: Victoria Buildings Low Row, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3QA [map]
Phone: 0191 568 9910
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Nearest train stations: Sunderland (0.3 miles), Seaburn (1.8 miles), East Boldon (3.4 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

One of the better Weatherspoons ive seen,usually cheap priced beer and i went last Saturday lunchtime and was served within 5 mins by a very polite friendly barmaid.overall i would recommend this pub

6 May 2008 20:30

Amazing!! Very cheap prices, good atmosphere and barmen, and at last a bar where we can talk without this very loud music !!!

24 Mar 2008 09:50

Can't complain about the beer, cheap enough service is terrible though and the food is well, CRAP ordered a breakfast on a sunday morning, waited an hour for it to arrive. Toast burnt, mushroom not cooked, eggs the same very very poor, just microwave food. Would have a drink in there again, but i think i will give the food a miss!

16 Mar 2008 14:38

Monkseaton Arms, Monkseaton

Address: Front Street, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8DP [map]
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Reviews by BITE users:

i work there and under peter gash and joanne macintyre the place was run into the ground, now we are under new management things seem to be looking up, the dart board is back, food and beer ordering are being done so that we are fully stocked. it is gonna take some time to fix the mess the last management left, but we'll get there, keep the faith!!!

8 May 2008 12:26

This place gets worse, tried to give it another go and have a meal only to get there at 7.30 p.m. on a Tuesday to be told that no food available, kitchen closing early every day for the forseeable future, reason being, according to the bar staff no-one wants food! Sat with a drink for half an hour and six people asked for meals. What is this pubs problem! Children screaming in lounge till well after 9.00 p.m. does not add to atmosphere. Rating for this pub should be in minus figures, sooner the current management go the better, it can only go up from there as it has definately hit rock bottom.

16 Apr 2008 16:04

Been drinking there everyweek for 2 years, previous manager (smoggy) welcoming, food great always had everything behind bar to drink.

New management cr@p, feel sorry for staff who spend half there time apologising to customers,food so so if you can actually get what you order, always running out of various beers, lagers and spirits. Should never happen, manager obviously hasnt got a clue and has never run a pub in his life and thats the way it should have stayed. Will be drinking in Black Horse in future.

20 Mar 2008 15:46

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