The Maltings, South Shields

Always warm inside which is a good reason to frequent it in winter months when those real ale pubs down the riverside Mill Dam area are freezing through lack of heating. Ran by Jarrow breweries with several guest ales, quiz nights and low level relaxing music played. Very similar interior design to there other pub in Sunderland (The ISIS)

23 Jun 2013 09:46

Alum Ale House, South Shields

Recent new management have seen a much needed increase in trade, the place heaving with custom during visits on several occasions in April and June 2013 the bar showed a good range of ales (nearly 10 on tap) including Boondoggle, Snecklifter, EPA, many more. Only once saw a pump not in use. Cider included Moonshine. Service responsive and polite, pub atmosphere oldie worldie with interesting pictures on walls. Beer garden overlooks the ferry landing and river and pleasant when there isn't a gale blowing off the river. Awkward steps to negotiate on way in and to the toilets if disabled.

23 Jun 2013 09:39

The Inn and Bistro, Strathyre

Bit dated interior, two real ales on when I visited last weekend both at 4.3%. otherwise lagers and whiskies. When I was in there was a wedding party in and it was a bit overcrowded but everyone was freindly. Meals served were excellent quality and reasonably priced. There's an outside seated garden area hidden up stairs to the back of the bar which was large and offered great views over the roofs to the nearby mountains, but unfortunately no lighting when it gets dark so potential to fall down the stairs again. Seems to close only when the last drinker wishes to leave.

2 Sep 2011 18:19