The Bodega, Newcastle - pub details

Bodega

Address: 125 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4AG [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0191 2211552

Website: http://www.sjf.co.uk/pubsandbars/about.php?id=21

Nearest train stations Newcastle (0.3 miles), Manors (0.7 miles), Dunston (1.7 miles)

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General information: If there was ever a reminder of what drinking in Victorian days was like, you’ll find it at The Bodega. One of the most popular venues in Newcastle, and the pub where staff from other pubs go for a drink, it boasts a traditional long bar, Victorian stained glass domes, elaborately tiled floors, and lots and lots (and lots) of history. As CAMRA Newcastle & Northumberland 2005 Real Ale Pub of the Year, you can also expect a true commitment to offering the very best real ale. And when you combine that with simple lunchtime snacks, a great mix of people, large screen plasma TVs, and friendly staff, it’s the perfect place to relax before or after visiting nearby St James’ Park, the Journal & Chronicle Theatre, or virtually anywhere else.

Pub suggested by john martin smith on 8 Jan 2007

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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 52 users)
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user reviews of The Bodega, Newcastle

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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.
Slake - 27 Apr 2008 14:28
Cracking pub, great ales (6 on handpull), good staff and has Sky and Setanta
oftenscore6 - 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.

Ordinary - 9 Apr 2008 22:03
I went here recently and was not impressed at all. The atmosphere f the pub upon walking in made me head out the door before finishing my pint.
mysticpoo - 7 Jan 2008 23:46
Beer is excellent, but my word, whoever did the refit should be *shot*. The place is now a barn with mis-matching wallpaper (white patterend 70s, late 90s patterned brown) and televisions on every wall showing stuff no-one is interested in. The cashpoint(!) has its own dedicated minibar area (with no pumps) and this has to be seen to be believed. If anyone could enlighten me on this... The place is basically a very poor attempt at a trendy bar in what used to be a very fine pub. Mind, as GeorgeXXIII says the Prince Bishop is very very fine. Overall, the pub is worth visiting for the beer and to see how not to do a refit. Nine out of ten for the beer, one for the refit, hence five overall.
Sand_Dancer - 29 Dec 2007 10:55

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