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I gave the Cumberland Arms a 9/10 the last time I visited here in 2010. I don't normally bestow such a high mark and I very often mark a pub down when making a return visit. Not so here. The Cumberland Arms is still my favourite pub in Newcastle. It feels like a little bit of rural England slapped bang in the middle of a big city. The two rooms are just as atmospheric as last time. The one was being occupied by some musicians and singers. So I headed for the room on the left. Ales were North Prototype, Allendale Mosaic, Thirst Class Hoppy Couple IPA, Magic Rock Common Grounds Coffee Porter & Wylam Rapper. Ciders were Cock Eyed Copper Beech, Gibbet Oak Russet & Sampford Courtenay. I had the Courtenay, which was extremely dry albeit nice. A great pub and one of the finest in the country, in my opinion.
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Lovely pub, a bit less 'beer club' than the free trade, but not as young person oriented as the Cluny. Fair dos to Ouseburn though, they have a good trio of pubs.
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Cosy little pub with great staff, customers and very well kept, interesting beers. Brass needs a polish but other than that, perfect!
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This is one of my Ouseburn crawl pubs, it is always well worth a visit, however on Saturday there was a beer festival on, lots of interesting ales but at inflated Rip-Off prices. Many of the beers were �4 per pint and they were nothing rare i.e. Marble Ginger 4.5%.
This is not what I have become to expect of the Cumberland and if this is to set a precedent I for one will miss this one out, you dont get ripped off in the Cluny, Tyne or Free Trade, nor do they inflate their prices during festivals - Beer or Local.
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Old-fashioned, a bit grungy and not afraid to be uncool - so my kind of place! Good beer, free coffee refills, impromptu live music sessions, a nice little upstairs venue. I would say something like 'could do with a lick of paint', but too many pubs in Newcastle have ruined themselves in the past few years by doing just that. Stay as you are, Cumberland Arms!
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got the chance to drop in to this wonderful pub when in Newcastle recently, brilliant range of well kept ales, live music, friendly atmos - pubs don't come any better than this. worth moving house, changing jobs and kids schools etc to have it as your local.
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Oh my golly gosh! What a pub. What a selection. Six ciders, ten ales - all off the wall ones. This pub is amazing.
Absolute top marks.
The question remains - how the hell am I going to get from the Durham countryside to Byker every other week?
Get a taxi, walk it, go on the bus - I'll just get out to this pub, it's awesome.
Not seen one in the North East better than this.
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Despite living in Newcastle for just over 10 years thgis is the first time I've set foot in this pub (stood outside once waiting for my wife) and it is wonderful. It had the best pint of stout I've ever had. They were in the middle of a power cut which just seemed perfect. I turned up in a luminous running jacket splattered with mud and nobody seemed to notice. Find it and have a nice time, that's all there is to it.
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The third of fifteen pubs I was planning to try in Newcastle on Saturday. Seeing the 8 ciders on offer, I knew straight away I wouldn't finish the 15! This is a great little pub tucked away off the main roads, next to a small area of parkland. The two rooms are small, but characterful. Only one has the bar, whilst the other has a serving hatch. 6 real ales were available - Rudgate Hop Monkey & Thunder God, Jarrow JB, Durham Hopping Mad, Wentworth Liquorice Stout and Hadrian & Border Secret Kingdom. The 8 ciders were Hewetts Cider, Legbender Farmhouse, Nash Vintage Oak, Ostlers Vintage Scrumpy, Toshers Tipple, Newtons Vintage '07 Scrumpy, Sheppeys Farmhouse and Holders Whisky Cask Perry. The bare wooden floors and exposed brickwork lend an old fashioned look. Service was friendly, with the bar staff being very knowledgeable of their products. Most customers appeared to be students. Although there were also a few locals. Going through all of the ciders meant we saw the bar gradually fill up throughout the afternoon, with many spilling onto the outdoor tables. A thoroughly enjoyable pub, to which I will return sooner rather than later.
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Can only agree with the majority - an excellent pub with good choice of proper beers and a top atmosphere. A good starting point for the 4 Ouseburn pubs on my personal itinery (it's downhill to the Cluny, Free Trade and Tyne) although there are others I have not visited yet as it is difficult to make the train after a day in the Newcastle pubs then a tour of Ouseburn. Best to check opening times as the Cumberland does not open before early evening some days.
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Well worth a visit on the Ouseburn pub crawl, great ale and friendly staff.
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the only pub I've ever rasted 10
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You need some decent instructions to find this place, hidden up a dead-end road (presumably left behind from some previous scheme to clear derelict housing and/or industrial buildings). It is also quite close to the Cluny, if you can find your way up some rather crazy, unsignposted stepped footpaths. However, once there, you find a classic little two room pub (with original 'bar' and 'sitting room' glazing) where time appears to stand still. With a sunny terrace out front, overlooking the Ouseburn valley with the Tyne beyond, you almost get the impression (if you ignore the road and rail traffic noise from the nearby Byker viaducts) of being in one of those 'hidden gem' country pubs that you sometimes come across after taking a wrong turn. Four real ales on handpump, including the local Jarrow Bitter, with plenty of other interesting offerings coming soon (and there may have been a couple more on tap, direct from the barrel, which I missed). Great place, and it should be on a 'must visit' list for any beer-lovers trip to Newcastle.
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Approached from the Byker estate, it is amazing that this pub exists, but it does, and it is a fantastic oasis.
Bare floorboards, four real ales including one from Hadrian and Border Brewery and a gravity beer from the Jarrow brewery - Both pleasant.
Good view and friendly staff. A real pub.
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This a cracking little bar. Sit outside and admire the view on a sunny day Good beer and staff were spon-on. Must say ill be visiting a lot more from now. Class bar!
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Next to Byer Bridge on the eaast side above Ousburn and the lovely Cluny sits absolute gem. Not to be missed this bare board pubs with a real fire and excellent Real Ale. Do not miss this pub which I hope never changes withnice staff and clientel..
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This is a fine old-bare boards place with a brilliant view and good selection of beer. There is a small 'library' of books in the corner and live music is hosted regularly. The clientele ranges from older regulars to wannabe-Bohemian posers, inevitable given the 'gentrification' of the Ouseburn i suppose.
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We were in this pub in March 2007.Great pint of Rapper and brilliant atmosphere.When we were there the local ukulele group had a jam session which seemed natural and added to our enjoyment of this excellent pub.
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Do pubs get any better than this? Not in this lifetime I reckon. Great selection of real ales, friendly atmosphere, lots of activities going on without ever being 'in your face', the sandwiches served at the bar are tasty, substantial and great value with lots of veggie options. There's also a beer patio with views over the Tyne. The only thing wrong with this pub is that it isn't at the end of my street.
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Gorgeous, in fantastic location at the top of a hill overlooking industrial area. Very few comparative pubs spring to mind, with its balance of peace and lively custom. Great beer.
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This is unique, and please lord don't let it ever be knocked down to make way for "luxury" apartments. When I was last there with Redshot there was a terminally ill man who had been given permission to bash at the piano. He was grateful. When he paused the loud ticking of a loud clock could be heard. I'm not sure, but I think time actually goes backwards here, and that means you can stay as long as you want. And then go to The Tyne for a toastie.
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Fantastic pub, but when it gets very busy it's a hell of a squeeze. Always something going on (I saw a flyer for a knitting circle on my last visit!) and worth checking out.
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this is my favourite pub in the newcastle area...great real ales, lovely relaxed atmosphere. like being in the south of ireland. friendly clientele, feel free to bring your guitar/fiddle/play the piano there. i've even talked to a man who brings his dog there!
julie - 18 Dec 2004 16:17 |
