The Free Trade Inn, Byker - pub details
Address: St. Lawrence Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 1AP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0191 265 5764
Manors (0.8 miles), Newcastle (1.3 miles), Dunston (2.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
- Outside seating
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> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 24 users)
> Local guide: Tyne And Wear pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Tyne, Newcastle (0.1 miles), Cumberland Arms, Byker (0.3 miles), Cluny, Ouseburn (0.3 miles), Pitcher and Piano, Newcastle (0.5 miles), Waterline, Newcastle (0.6 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Free Trade Inn, Byker
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| This pub has one of the finest views in Newcastle, and some of the most interesting/disgusting toilets, depending on your point of view (graffiti literally covers the walls). It is intentionally scruffy, and perhaps less self-conscious than some of the other pubs on the now-trendy Ouseburn circuit. The only drawback, as previously mentioned, is the eyesore of a tower block that has been erected next door and is completely out of kilter with its surroundings. how i hate this 'gentrification' and town planners, who are attracted to water like flies to proverbial. But this shouldn't spoil your visit. Carlurmston - 18 Aug 2008 22:18 |
| Stonework repainted recently for the first time in probably 50 years - not the doors or exterior paintwork though! Inside a splash of shit coloured paint over what was once green doesn't really mean it has had a makeover. Ladies toilets unfinished and gents remain the same mess and stink. In spite of the invitation to "smoke tabs" at the Trade there is no shelter for smokers outside. Beers not as good as they used to be (including the Guinness) and when busy there's never any ice. It has gone up its own arse and gets more support thesedays than it deserves. glendorgal - 14 Aug 2008 16:38 |
| 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. osceola - 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??????? danielle21711 - 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. JohnnyCrow - 18 Jun 2008 13:44 |
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