Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields

The DOLL is back in a big way re the MUSIC SCENE with nightly GIGS, BUSKERS, OPEN MIC NIGHTS.Wed evening JAZZ and ROCKING W/ENDS. Check out the BAND LISTINGS In WHITLEY BAYS NEW MAGAZINE "THE MESSENGER""

4 Nov 2006 13:33

Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields

On my last visit to the DOLL a few weeks ago it was in a sorry state NO ales at all and 1 brand of the fizzy stuff(LAGER)the chef had packed his knife up and gone to pastures new, the manager at the time of visit recommended a local chip shop if we wanted any food(NO crisps or nuts or any other snacks available at the pub)we made a hasty retreat to a local on the fish quay.On passing the DOLL last week we noticed loads of people sitting in the outside area enjoying the superb views which overlook the Fish Quay the TYNE ESTUARY and TYNEMOUTH /SOUTH SHIELDS PIERS. On entering the pub what a complete transformation,the LA-CASALINGA MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA RESTAURANT has been completely re-furbed and with those superb views from the restaurant the place was very busy.The lounge and bar areas are apparently awaiting re-furbishment in the next few weeks.The ale situation vastly improved with Jennings SNECKLIFTER and CUMBERLAND ales being the DOLLS standards,these were complimented by 3 guest ales and 3 or 4 lagers(The wine list is apparently new and very complimentary)I am not sure why the anonymous comments have been made in such a derogatory manner as on our visits since the new management arrived the staff in both the bar and restaurant areas are caring courteous and very smart.

21 Sep 2006 10:25