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Recently had a real ale handle installed. On the couple of occaisions I've been in its been a beer from Wylam brewery. As mentioned in the previous post, this place can get rammed (especially on match days).
16 Dec 2024 20:33
Probably the best pub in Roker (Along with The Avenue which is not listed). Up to six real ales on from a good selection of breweries (Rat, Marble, Oakham etc.).
I've been here a couple of times in the last week and the beer has been excellent. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
27 Aug 2024 18:21
No real ale available, but the pub was busy with drinkers. Didn't stop, but it looked ok.
27 Aug 2024 18:16
Popped in on a crawl round Roker. Only one ale on but it was well kept. Didn't try the food but it was busy with people eating.
27 Aug 2024 18:11
Popped in on a mini crawl round Roker. Greene King pub with 6 ales on. I had the London Glory which was well kept. It was busy with a lot of people eating. Didn't try the food but it looked good. A recommended venue.
27 Aug 2024 18:05
Been in a couple of times recently. The real ale offering is normally one or two ales but the ones I've had have been kept well. A real locals pub which shows lots of sports on TV's.
6 May 2024 16:11
Not been back for a while but it looks like the on-site brewery has ceased.
6 May 2024 16:09
Open again. Four Theakstons beers on on my last visit. Seems to be a busy place. Well worth a visit.
6 May 2024 15:52
Seems to have closed. No signs of life when I last passed in the bus.
26 Feb 2024 23:11
Now called the River View And Kitchen. No real ale on on my last visit.
26 Feb 2024 23:09
The Staith House, North Shields
Its been shut the last few times I've passed. Not sure whats going on.
26 Feb 2024 23:04
Re-opened as the North Star. Usually has a couple of real ales on.
26 Feb 2024 23:03
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
Has been shut for a while now. Last time I looked through the window there was a massive hole in the floor of the bar.
26 Feb 2024 23:02
Bell and Bucket, North Shields
This pub may be re-opening. I'll provide a further update if this happens.
26 Feb 2024 22:59
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
Post pandemic, they seem to have gotten out of the real ale business. I've popped my head round the door a few times in the past few weeks to be greeted by empty wickets.
24 Aug 2023 20:41
Closed at the moment undergoing refurbishment. Being taken over by Amber Taverns. I hope they keep the real ales on. They were always kept well in here previously.
24 Aug 2023 20:37
Holborn Rose and Crown, South Shields
Just to update people on here. This has been demolished to make way for a massive redevelopment. Another sad loss.
24 Aug 2023 20:31
Having been bought by the Ladhar group from Sir John Fitzgeralds the place has been renamed as Pleased To Meet You (Tynemouth). Has a couple of real ales on from mainly local/regional breweries.
12 Dec 2022 23:36
Low Lights Tavern, North Shields
Still a cracking pub with quality beers. Get your beer served from a hand pump made with one of Sam Fenders Brit awards.
12 Dec 2022 23:24
The Staith House, North Shields
Now called the Saltwater Tavern. It still has real ale on and serves a wide menu.
12 Dec 2022 23:17
This has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and extension. It now has its own micro brewery (King Aelle) on site. Not tried the food, but it looks excellent.
12 Dec 2022 23:04
The Spring Gardens Inn, North Shields
Recently re-furbished and re-opened. No sign of real ale here but loads of national lager pumps.
12 Dec 2022 22:57
Still one of the best boozers in Whitley. Lots of sport on TV (especially boxing when its on). This is now run by the Whitley Bay Brewery. Normally four real ales on from the brewery and some guests.
12 Dec 2022 22:47
Been closed for a while. It's going to be demolished to make way for an old peoples home apparently. The Whitley Bay brewery is now based in the ex-Fitzgeralds pub in the town centre, renamed as The Brewery.
12 Dec 2022 22:42
Harvester North Shields, North Shields
This has now been converted into a Miller & Carter steak house. Not sure about the ale situation.
12 Dec 2022 22:37
Now renamed to the Seven Stars. Has a good range of Three Kings beers with unusual guest cask and keg beers. Still one of the best pubs in the town. Always worth a visit.
12 Sep 2021 12:04
The Cumberland Arms, Tynemouth
Recently underwent a high quality refurbishment. The place has been opened up and is more spacious and airy.
A couple of real ales on, I had the Great North Eastern Breeches Buoy which looks to be a house beer. Good quality beer. Not tried the food yet, but I'd recommend the place for a visit.
12 Sep 2021 11:57
Recently won the Tyneside Camra pub of the year. A must visit venue when in Whitley Bay.
7 Mar 2019 20:11
Fitzgeralds Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay
This has now been renamed as The Brewery and is the home to the Whitley Bay Brewery. Normally has 3 beers on from the brewery.
17 Dec 2018 22:07
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
Permanently closed. Being converted to flats. Another one bites the dust.
17 Dec 2018 22:01
Beer selection seems to have gone a bit 'national'. Still good quality, just a bit predictable.
17 Dec 2018 22:00
Just undergone an extensive refurbishment. Three ales on when I visited. Good place for a visit.
17 Dec 2018 21:58
Been in a couple of times. Busy pub with a good selection of real ales. Recommended.
17 Dec 2018 21:55
Now re-opened by Galway Bay brewery as the Northern Lights. One cask ale and several keg available on my last visit. With the Errigle Inn over the road, this is a good corner of Belfast to visit.
22 Jan 2018 23:48
Excellent bar under the railway station. A wide selection of cask and keg beers on offer.
22 Jan 2018 23:44
Not a bad spoons, but then not good. Provided entertainment when a couple of old codgers decided to have a bit of a barney.
13 Jan 2018 08:57
This is no longer a Wetherspoons. It is open but under different management. Haven''t been in yet to have a look, but I believe real ale is still sold.
28 Aug 2017 22:44
Lady Greys, Newcastle upon Tyne
Excellent pub just around the corner from the Theatre Royal, opposite the stage door. Used to be called the Aldelphi. A wide range of local and national real ales and unusual keg beers are on tap.
28 Aug 2017 22:39
Excellent venue. Home of Reynolds Brewery. A bit of a walk from Gateshead along the South bank of the Tyne but worth the effort.
20 Aug 2017 23:02
Box Social, Newcastle upon Tyne
In the old Split Chimp premises a tidy little bar with 4 cask handles and 10 keg. Focuses on the Box Social brewery products with some rare guests.
20 Aug 2017 22:58
The brewing plant has been used to generate a beer for the Oddfellows 'From The Wood' festival, so expect some of their brews appearing in the pub soon.
29 May 2017 11:13
Now re-opened as a restaurant & bar. Four real ales on all in cracking condition.
29 May 2017 11:01
Due to re-open in a few weeks time after a major refurbishment.
27 Apr 2017 20:46
Progress on relocating the brewery from Wideopen (not Westerhope as I'd previously mentioned) proceeds apace. Dog & Rabbit beers currently being brewed at the Errant brewery in Newcastle. Popped in on Saturday 18/02/17. Beers from North Riding, Dog & Rabbit and Roosters on.
19 Feb 2017 20:16
Just underwent a big refurbishment. Six keg and five cask handles available. I was disappointed to find only two out of the five cask handles were in use when I visited on Saturday.
19 Feb 2017 20:06
The address should now be:=
The Split Chimp
Arch 7, Westgate Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1SA
27 Nov 2016 22:44
A 'split chimp' is the small wedge of wood placed at the back of a cask to allow it to be tilted.
27 Nov 2016 22:20
New micro bar in town. Friendly welcome. Normally two or three ales on.
27 Nov 2016 22:01
Popped in on my last visit to the town a few months back. A welcome addition to the town, a bar that serves a variety of real ale. A converted shop. Quite small but worth searching out.
27 Nov 2016 21:58
Home of the Redscar brewery. Normally two or three of their beers on. A bit of a schlep out of the town centre but well worth it.
27 Nov 2016 21:56
Been in a couple of times. Normally has a few cask beers on but mainly concentrates on cocktails so the service can be a bit slow.
27 Nov 2016 21:48
Another victim of the cull of Wetherspoons in Northern Ireland. Been sold to the Granny Annies group.
27 Nov 2016 21:37
Only been in here a couple of times. Normally has a couple of NI beers on. Unfortunately this has now probably been converted to a Granny Annies establishment in the recent cull of Wetherspoons in NI.
27 Nov 2016 21:35
Closes today (20/11/16). Being sold to the Grannie Annie group. Will reopen soon but probably without real ale.
20 Nov 2016 14:24
Sadly shut at the moment. Check out their Facebook page for latest news. Every time I've been in there its been excellent. Loads of choice from local and national breweries. Hopefully all will be sorted out in the end.
7 Oct 2016 20:47
Very busy Wetherspoons establishment, the newest addition in Edinburgh. Very handy for the station. Usually has several ales from English and local Scottish breweries.
30 Sep 2016 22:45
Greene King tied house with usually Greene King IPA on plus a couple of other Greene King beers.
30 Sep 2016 22:40
Large multi level brewery tap with a wide range of keg and cask beers. You can watch the beer being brewed as the brewery is right next to the bar behind a glass wall. Slightly out of the city centre but well worth a visit.
30 Sep 2016 22:38
One of the Nicholsons chain pubs. Usually has up to eight cask beers on and a range of keg beers and ciders.
20 Sep 2016 20:31
Revisited this pub recently. Good beer selection from local breweries. Beer well kept. Friendly staff.
22 Aug 2016 22:17
Now converted to be a Head Of Steam venue. Eight handles on.
22 Aug 2016 22:15
Apparently has stopped selling cask ales. I'd be happy to be contradicted.
22 Aug 2016 22:12
Holborn Rose and Crown, South Shields
Since the demise of the Jarrow brewery the beers in here have mainly been from the Acton brewery. The new Arbier brewery promises to have their beers on here.
22 Aug 2016 22:08
New micro bar opened up a few weeks ago. Normally four beers on with the occasional beer from the Dog & Rabbit brewery in Westerhope. Plans are afoot to move the brewery to these premises. Popped in on Saturday night. Beers on from Anarchy, Box Social, Acton and Dog & Rabbit. Can get quite busy as it is fairly small.
22 Aug 2016 21:56
Converted into a Wetherspoons. At least five real ales on from a selection of Scottish national breweries and microbreweries (three beers from Wooha on my visit).
20 Aug 2016 15:03
Great pub just outside the town centre. Two ales on from Broughton and Caledonian. Manager seems keen on his real ales as the list of forthcoming beers looked very promising. Worth the walk out from the main street.
20 Aug 2016 15:01
Busy, friendly pub. Four ales on from Stewart and Broughton.
20 Aug 2016 15:00
Single long room pub. Had 1 real ale on when I visited. Friendly welcome. Worth the short walk out from the town centre.
20 Aug 2016 14:55
One of the few locations you can get Stu Brew beers, brewed by the students at Newcastle University just behind the building. Can get absolutely rammed during the football.
26 Jun 2016 23:41
Still closed with no sign of re-opening. A small fire a few months ago might have sealed the fate of this once excellent pub.
26 Jun 2016 22:56
The smaller King George pub now has its own attached brewery - Whitley Bay Brewing Co. Popped in last night. The place was very busy. Two of the new breweries beers were on - Spanish City Blonde 4.2 and Slow Joe 3.9. Both were excellent. With the imminent opening of the Dog & Rabbit brewpub in Whitley and the planned micro bar on Monkseaton station, things are definitely looking up one the real ale front.
26 Jun 2016 22:50
Closed at the moment for a major refurbishment. Due to open later this year.
14 Jun 2016 23:28
Northumberland Hussar, Newcastle
Popped in on Friday. A couple of good ales on. Only do thirds, two-thirds and pints for some bizarre reason.
14 Jun 2016 23:26
Now moved into bigger premises around the corner on the other side of the railway. Now has four ale handles, two cider and various keg available.
14 Jun 2016 23:20
The Infant Hercules, Middlesbrough
Popped in on Saturday whilst on a wander. There seems to be a bit of a real ale pub crawl developing in this area of Middlesbrough with the other local hostelries. Three ales on.
22 May 2016 21:57
The Twisted Lip, Middlesbrough
Another Baker Street venue. Double fronted property with a bar in one side and a room on the other. Four real ales on plus a selection of craft keg.
22 May 2016 21:55
Great micro bar in Baker Street which is becoming the mecca for these small pubs. There's another one opening soon directly over the road at number 10 called The Slaters Pick.
22 May 2016 21:54
The Devil's Advocate, Middlesbrough
First port of call on a tour of Middlesbrough. Compact micro bar with a couple of beers on.
22 May 2016 21:51
The Bull and Dog Inn, Hartlepool
Seems to have lost its real ale. Popped in on Saturday. Didn't stop. The place seemed quite full.
22 May 2016 21:40
The Hope and Anchor, Hartlepool
Popped in on Saturday. One ale on (Bombardier Burning Gold) which was ok.
22 May 2016 21:39
Popped in on Saturday (21/05/16). No real ale on. The place was empty. I think it was in the process of being sold.
22 May 2016 21:37
Popped my head around the door recently. Two ales on Greene King Old Speckled Hen and Deuchars IPA.
13 Mar 2016 20:28
Usual Wetherspoons fare. Good range of real ales. The downside is its due to be demolished as part of the Queen Street station re-development.
6 Mar 2016 20:31
Strangely shaped bar tucked away off the main drag of Front Street. Concentrates more on cocktails but normally has two real ales on. Sister venue to the same named pub in Newcastle.
23 Feb 2016 23:08
Popped in recently for lunch. Food was ok, usual pub grub. Beer was well kept (Wychwood Hobgoblin).
19 Feb 2016 22:02
Head Of Steam pubs are now part of the Camerons empire. This has been recently refurbished to a high standard. Up to six real ales on from Camerons and other local breweries. Well worth a trip up the stairs.
19 Feb 2016 21:51
So sorry to hear about the demise of this pub. Another one gone.
5 Feb 2016 23:07
Great little pub tucked away behind the Central Station. Usually has three ales on hand pull plus a couple of keg beers and a range of bottles. Well worth looking out for. Check out the opening times as these can be different to other pubs.
28 Dec 2015 16:57
Recently re-decorated to a high standard to make it look exactly like it used to. The bar has been completely replaced, but you'd never notice apart from the rounded bit at the end is now square. Fabulous pub still.
28 Dec 2015 16:53
Excellent bar with its own brewery (Tavernales) on site. Haven't tried the food yet but it looks good. Well worth a visit. Part of my usual 'Wednesday Wobble' around the 'Toon'.
28 Dec 2015 16:47
Recently changed to be a Camerons managed house. Beers from the Camerons range with guests.
28 Dec 2015 16:44
Huge cavernous place, more like a night club than a pub. Usually has three or four ales one from local and national breweries. Beer I've had has always been well kept and conditoned.
25 Dec 2015 22:16
Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields
Now renamed as How Do You Do, the interior layout has been completely re-arranged. There were three ales from Wylam brewery on last night (24/12/15) and the one I had (Crisp And Even) was well kept.
25 Dec 2015 22:09
Part of the Hungry Horse chain. A large food oriented pub. Normally has a couple of Greene King beers on.
17 Dec 2015 20:52
Great little bar serving some of the rarer Northern Irish and Irish Keg and bottled beers. Friendly bar-staff.
24 Nov 2015 21:52
Walled City Brewery, Londonderry
Large open plan restaurant bar with the kitchen at one end. Serves craft keg beers only, including their own beers. Food is good, but a tad expensive.
24 Nov 2015 21:49
Small 'L' shaped bar. Recently increased the number of handles to three. Has some unusual beers on plus local favourites. Can get very busy at weekends.
10 Oct 2015 10:09
The Quay Tap House, North Shields
Located on the Fish Quay, this place normally has two beers on from local breweries. Does excellent food too!
10 Oct 2015 10:07
Visited last night. The place has been refurbished and extended to a high quality. Up to four ales on. Some interesting beers on the forthcoming list.
10 Oct 2015 10:06
Harvester North Shields, North Shields
Previously called the Magic Lantern, this was converted a few months ago into a Harvester pub. Has three real ale handles, but on my last visit they were all adorned with Doombar pump clips.
10 Oct 2015 10:04
Great pub with its own brewery at the back. Linked to the Red House. Used to be called Offshore 44.
10 Oct 2015 10:03
Been in once or twice. Nice friendly pub usually with three or four ales on. Does food.
6 Oct 2015 22:12
As with the Maltings in South Shields, this place has shut with the failure of Jarrow Brewery. Not sure if or when it will re-open.
6 Oct 2015 22:06
Now shut with the failure of Jarrow Brewery. Not sure if or when it will re-open. A sad day indeed.
6 Oct 2015 22:04
The Grand Electric Hall, Spennymoor
Huge Wetherspoons establishment, one of the better ones. Has the usual national real ale suspects, plus a few local ales,
6 Oct 2015 22:00
Recently been converted to a Harvesters restaurant. Haven't been in yet to see if there is any real ale on.
3 Oct 2015 11:53
Bell and Bucket, North Shields
Great pub. Does fine Sunday lunches. Has up to four beers on. Well worth a visit.
27 Sep 2015 21:36
Douglas Vaults Hotel, South Shields
Now closed and about to be demolished as part of the 'regeneration' of South Shields.
9 Aug 2015 10:20
Great pub in the backstreets of Wolsingham. Off the main road but well worth looking for. Usually three ales on.
18 Jul 2015 07:58
Nice friendly pub that does good food. Usually four or five ales on from national and regional brewers.
29 Jun 2015 21:19
Micro pub on the bridge into Morpeth from the South. Usually has a couple of ales on from Acton brewery.
29 Jun 2015 21:16
The Melton Constable, Seaton Sluice
A large open plan pub that does food. Usually has six ales on from local and national breweries.
23 Jun 2015 21:25
Previously known as a Last Orders pub, this has recently been refurbished and renamed. Usually four or five ales on from Camerons or Jarrow breweries.
23 Jun 2015 21:21
Part of the ever growing Wetherspoons chain. This is an open plan building set back from the main high street. Up to ten ales on from local breweries and the usual Wetherspoons national suspects (Ruddles, Greene King etc.)
23 Jun 2015 20:59
The Staith House, North Shields
Used to be a pub called the New Dolphin which never had real ale. Was completely refurbished a few years back to a high class eatery. Usually has two or three ales on such as Deuchars IPA/Robinsons Dizzy Blonde or a Theakstons beer.
23 Jun 2015 20:43
Very long corner site Wetherspoons. Usually has 8 real ales on from the usual suspects (Greene King etc.) and some local breweries (Black Paw beers seen here regularly).
10 May 2015 18:21
Re-named the Pacific House a while back. Usually has 4 real ales on. Not too bad, I've had a couple of winners in here.
10 May 2015 18:12
The Fluid Bar and Kitchen, Newcastle
Been in a couple of times. Up to four real ales on from Thwaites and a variety of local breweries. Beer quality fine.
10 May 2015 18:05
Recently extended into the next door premises, there are now two bars. Usually serve Marstons Bass as a regular beer plus a selection of local ales.
10 May 2015 17:58
Now re-opened as the Victoria Comet a Nicholsons Pub. Ususally has around 6 real ales on. Some unusual beers have been on when I've visited.
10 May 2015 17:56
The Metropole Hotel, Gateshead
Recently taken over by Jarrow brewery. Haven't been in yet though.
10 May 2015 17:53
This is now the Hop & Cleaver. Usually 8+ cask ales on plus unusual keg beers. There's a micro brewery at the back that produces their own beers. Linked to the Red House.
10 May 2015 17:50
Fitzgeralds Newcastle, Newcastle
Completely refurbished a while back. Has six ales on from local, regional and national breweries. Much improved.
10 May 2015 17:46
Been in once or twice. Usually has Theakstons Best Bitter on which is well kept. Uploaded a photo showing the circular board with the 2005 flood level on.
8 May 2015 21:40
This place has improved. Up to four real ales on, mainly from local microbreweries (Two By Two, Almasty etc.) but also from Yorkshire Dales and others. Can get extremely busy especially on weekend evenings as expected. Holds some special events , meet the brewer and tap takeovers.
8 May 2015 13:36
Popped in on Monday for the first time in ages. Looks to be under new management. Three ales on with a list of forthcoming beers.
8 May 2015 13:24
Shut down a few months ago for refurbishment. There's a bit of a question about then it will re-open.
28 Apr 2015 21:45
Walked past a few days ago. Doesn't appear to have any real ale. Might have to up their game once the Wetherspoons opens across the road in a few weeks.
26 Apr 2015 20:32
Changed its name again to 'The Address'. On my last visit there was a fair selection of beers from the Martsons stable (Cumberland/Wychwood/Ringwood/Banks) on.
26 Apr 2015 20:19
The Golden Smog, Stockton on Tees
Micro bar with four handles on, hidden down a small passageway off Stockton High Street. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.
26 Apr 2015 20:10
The Curfew, Berwick upon Tweed
Micro bar hidden away behind the main street through a small passageway. Has four handles on with a variety of ales. Went to their beer festival a few weeks ago which was excellent.
26 Apr 2015 20:09
Multi-room pub with timbered beams. Usually has three or four well kept ales on from local breweries. Does good Sunday lunches.
26 Apr 2015 20:06
The Green Hops Real Ale Bar, Billingham
Compact corner bar with four handles on. Easy to find. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about their ales.
26 Apr 2015 20:04
Single room bar with three or four handpumps serving well kept beers from local an not so local brewries.
26 Apr 2015 20:03
Popped in on Saturday 25th. Good range of ales on from local breweries. Place was busy with a good atmosphere.
26 Apr 2015 19:46
Large open plan pub with four real ales on. Good place for an occaisional pint.
26 Apr 2015 19:44
Now back to being called the Black Swan. Popped in on the 25th April. Two real ales on.
26 Apr 2015 19:41
This pub has been closed for a while but is due to re-open fairly soon.
26 Apr 2015 19:39
This place has been split into two venues. The original 42nd Street has been joined by the King George next door. Sells two real ales normally and a range of bottle conditioned real ales from the excellent Three Kings brewery. The King George is really quite small, but has recently been extended to include a pool table. The same real ales appear to be on in 42nd Street too.
8 Apr 2015 00:24
Fitzgeralds Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay
For some reason they've moved two of the real ales to the rear bar. Only occasionally pop in to see what is on. There's been a few unusual beers on the last few weeks. Always been quiet when I've gone in, even on a Saturday night.
8 Apr 2015 00:21
Douglas Vaults Hotel, South Shields
Changed its name to the Cross Arms Hotel a while back. Usually has four beers on from national brands (Deuchars, Bombardier etc.)
8 Apr 2015 00:17
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
Now down to one occasional ale. Shame, this used to be a cracking pub.
8 Apr 2015 00:13
Used to be the Clarendon, home of the Bull Lane brewery. Now under new management. Usually has three or four well kept ales on. Great views up the river. Worth the walk out of the city centre.
7 Apr 2015 23:28
Seems to have given up the ghost on real ale. Used to normally have two Mordue beers on. More of an eatery than a pub.
7 Apr 2015 23:14
Busy bar with up to five ales on. Beers from Camerons plus guests.
7 Apr 2015 23:13
The Spring Gardens Inn, North Shields
No longer serves real ale, though there are still two lonely handles.
7 Apr 2015 23:12
Now sadly closed. Being converted into offices. Another one bites the dust.
7 Apr 2015 23:09
The Waterford Arms, Seaton Sluice
Now run by the people who used to run the Wooden Doll in North Shields. Real ale back on when I last went in.
22 Sep 2014 21:49
This has recently undergone a major refurbishment. More of a gastro-pub now, but still has a couple of real ales on.
22 Sep 2014 21:46
Now serves unusual guest ales. Last time I was in there was a Yates (Isle Of Wight) beer on. Rare for the area.
22 Sep 2014 21:44
Since the demise of the Smith & Jones pub chain a while back this has been taken over by new management. The beer range and quality has improved immeasurably with up to six beers from Wylam and Mordue breweries. The only downside is the volume of the music. You can hardly hear yourself think. The bar person said it was a 'disco' night, but with two couples and an old codger enjoying his pint it was not really appropriate.
22 Sep 2014 21:39
Now has two handles. Thwaites Wainwrights was on the last time I was in.
1 Jun 2013 00:15
Now re-opened under its old name of 'The Tram Inn'. Went in last week. Six real ales on from the Marstons stable including Pedigree, Cumberland Ale and Banks Bitter. Was packed at the time (Friday night) but got served quickly and efficiently. I think this is run by the same company that runs the Alum House.
31 May 2013 12:40
Went in a couple of weeks ago. Very busy as there was a christening party on. Four real ales on. Service was still speedy despite the pub being packed.
31 May 2013 12:35
The Spring Gardens Inn, North Shields
Just re-opened after a re-fit. Two real ales on now, Deuchars IPA and Courage Best bitter.
31 May 2013 12:34
The Akenside Traders, Newcastle
Has served real ales for a while now from local breweries (Consett, Sonnet 43, Mordue etc.) and nationals (Marstons). Worth a look in if you're passing.
31 May 2013 12:28
Re-opens tonight as 'Pleased To Meet You', had a look through the windows, six handles on.
31 May 2013 12:26
No longer known as Messrs Maguires (I think they went under), but still open. Several keg brews from White Gypsy available.
21 Feb 2013 13:16
Cracking little bar just off the main drag of Grafton Street. Had a beer from a brewery called Five Lamps, a new one to me. It was quiet when I was in on Sunday afternoon (17/02/13). One of the most historic pubs I've been in.
21 Feb 2013 13:08
Had some unusual real ales on here recently, but they need to get the drains sorted. Very off-putting when your first impression of a pub is the smell of urine.
13 Dec 2012 15:20
The Duke of Wellington, Newcastle
The Duke has been recently refurbished and given a good clean. The beer is ok, but they need to make the supply more consistent. Sometimes there's four beers on othertimes none.
13 Dec 2012 15:18
Now joined to Bob Trollops as one pub. Up to 9 real ales on. Run by the same people behind the Lady Grey's pub.
13 Dec 2012 15:14
Has been re-vamped and joined to the Red House next door. Up to 9 real ales on.
13 Dec 2012 15:12
Looked extremely closed when I passed it on Friday (07/12/12)
9 Dec 2012 19:06
Definitely not closed. Popped in on Friday (07/12/12) whilst on a pub crawl round Lincoln. Its not on the local Camra guide, but should be. There were five beers on from national and regional brewers. I had the Greene King 1799 stout which was excellent. Its just round the corner from the Burton Arms (check the Lincoln Camra website for the PDF leaflet)
9 Dec 2012 18:53
Bugger. What's happened. Went in today (07/12/12) only three beers on. Sharps Doombar, some Batemans tat and another ubiquitous brew. Under new management. It shows.
7 Dec 2012 16:36
The Brown Cow and Dragon, Whitkirk
Had a great evening in this pub on Friday (26/10/12). We were staying the in Premier in next door (the pub is linked to the hotel). Five real ales on all well kept and not the usual national brands (beers from Naylors, Old Mill, Bowland and Great Newsome). Didn't try the food but heard reports that it was excellent.
29 Oct 2012 10:05
Large open plan pub, mainly concentrating on food. Only 1 beer on (Black Sheep Bitter) but it was well kept.
26 Aug 2012 23:08
No real ale on my last two visits. I think the management has changed.
13 Jul 2012 11:48
sub-Wetherspoons chain pub. Large open plan pub with pool tables to the rear. Couple of real ales on from national brewers.
13 Jul 2012 11:44
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
Re-opens tonight after a minor refurbishment under the ownership of Jarrow Brewery. The Maggie goes from strength to strength!
13 Jul 2012 11:42
Good Spoons. Had an excellent pint of Yeovil Ales BST with my steak & kidney pudding. The service was efficient and fast. Well worth dropping in if you're in town. Recommended.
10 Jul 2012 15:31
Popped in on Saturday 7th July. One beer on (Wychwood Hobgoblin) which was well conditioned and kept.
8 Jul 2012 21:27
The Trowel and Hammer, Lowestoft
The usual Adnams brews. Beer is kept ok but nowt to write home about.
18 Jun 2012 11:01
A couple of Adnams beers on. Food is ok, but nothing spectacular. Very busy on Saturday nights with carvery. On an un-related note, watch out for midnight. The street lights in certain parts of town are turned off!
18 Jun 2012 10:58
Great pub. Very busy but welcoming. Green Jack, Adnams and Woodfordes beers available on my visit. Probably the best pub in Pakefield.
18 Jun 2012 10:54
A bit scruffy (the carpet could do with replacing). The barstaff seem very keen to encourage real ale. A discount is available for card-carrying Camra members.
18 Jun 2012 10:52
One of the better establishments in town, if a bit hard to find. Had four beers on. Tried the Elgoods and the Greene King beers which were well kept.
18 Jun 2012 10:50
Good pub on the sea front. Had two beers on from Blackfriars brewery from Great Yarmouth. Worth a visit if you're in town.
18 Jun 2012 10:48
Had lunch here on Saturday 26th May 2012. Four beers on from North East breweries. Good food, though a tad expensive. Had the High House Farm Pullet Please @ 3.7% which was fine. I can imagine this place would get very busy, but was just right when we were there. Very handy for the Weardale railway.
27 May 2012 15:02
Rat Race Ale House, Hartlepool
Unusual tiny bar in the railway station. All beers served from the cask. Four beers and two ciders on. Had the Buxton Bitter, Navigation Stout and Hawkshead USPA (6%) all in excellent condition. Watch for the unusual opening hours.
20 May 2012 10:28
The Bull and Dog Inn, Hartlepool
Dropped in on Saturday (19/05/12). Friendly welcome from staff and regulars. Hook Norton Hooky Bitter on which was well kept. The pub is actually in a village called Greatham which is a few miles outside Hartlepool. One of three pubs in the village, the others being the Hope & Anchor which is next door and the Smiths Arms which is just up the street.
20 May 2012 10:16
Still undergoing conversion to the next Brew Dog pub apparently.
27 Mar 2012 13:11
Been open for a while as OHSO. Was going to be called SOHO but another bar in the city got there first. No real ale.
27 Mar 2012 13:07
Northumberland Arms, Newcastle
Not much to see from street level. An underground pub below the Eldon Square shopping centre on Northumberland street in Newcastle. Has two or three real ales on. Food looks good too.
23 Mar 2012 13:05
Great little pub in the back-streets of the town. Just been in this afternoon (10/03/12). Three beers on, Scottish Borders Foxy Blonde, Mordue Milennium Bridge and Allendale Tar Bar'l stout. Nice surroundings, proper fire. Well worth a visit if you're in town.
10 Mar 2012 17:30
Went here for Sunday lunch (19/02/12). The downstairs portion of the pub was really cramped, not helped by pushchairs being left all over the place. Being a Sunday it was really busy, but the staff coped well. Our food order only took about five minutes to arrive which was really good. Three ales on, the Hilden Dirty Duck and two Inveralmond Beers, Duncans IPA & Burns Ale, all well kept.
21 Feb 2012 13:32
Excellent olde-world pub in Bangor town centre. Went in on Sunday lunchtime, the place was very busy with the lunchtime crowd. Only the one real ale on (Ilkley Mary Jane) but that was kept well. Didn't have the food but it looked excellent and the portions were generous.
21 Feb 2012 13:25
Popped in on Sunday (19/02/12) into the rear bar which is called 'Gillespies Place'. Nice enough bar, two real ales on (Ilkley Mary Jane & Hornbeam Dark & Delicious). Its a fair old walk out of Bangor town centre, so a bus or a taxi is recommended.
21 Feb 2012 13:22
Popped in whilst on a bit of a wander round the city. Had Hilden Belfast Ale on.
21 Feb 2012 08:06
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
This place has now reverted to its former name of 'The Victoria'. Went in the other night and it had seven real ales on from a range of national and regional brewers.
5 Feb 2012 14:18
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
Opened again just before Christmas under new management. Been in a couple of times. The beer selection is fine and kept well, mainly local breweries with a few guests. Kitchen to re-open soon.
13 Jan 2012 16:17
Went in for last orders yesterday. Two ales on Theakstons Double Cross IPA & Adnams Explorer. There was a band on in the front part of the pub, but this didn't drown out the whole pub. Worth a visit.
11 Dec 2011 11:59
Popped in yesterday (10/12/11). Four beers on. Had the Maxim Double Maxim which was excellent. Great roaring fire to keep away those winter chills. Not very busy, but then it was a Saturday afternoon.
11 Dec 2011 11:56
Shiremoor House Farm, North Shields
The beer selection is looking up. Went in a few weeks ago and they had on six ales. Beers included King Rat from the Rat Brewery in Huddersfield, a new brewery to me and Roosters Cheers. Food was excellent too. I think the manangement has changed recently.
15 Nov 2011 13:52
Excellent pub. Obviously a wide range of the brilliant Thornbridge beers on plus guests. Staff are very knowledgeable about the product they are selling which is always a plus point. Good venue to start a crawl round Sheffield.
19 Jul 2011 09:54
Free Trade Inn, Berwick upon Tweed
Of course what I really meant was Hadrian & Border Secret Kingdom. DOH!
19 Jul 2011 09:50
Free Trade Inn, Berwick upon Tweed
Great historic interior. Paid a visit a couple of Sunday's ago whilst on an exploratory pub crawl in Berwick. Had a nice half of Northumberland Secret Kingdom, so real ale does appear.
19 Jul 2011 09:42
Went in the other week when on a pub crawl of Lincoln. There were no Cathedral beers on but beers from Isle Of Purbeck, Milestone and Atomic amongst others made up for this. Good downstairs bar with 12 handles and upstairs restaurant with 4.
18 Jul 2011 23:22
Great pub just outside the city centre. Up to six real ales on. Found this place by accident when on an exploratory pub crawl. Worth looking for (its just up the road towards the Cathedral from the Green Dragon).
18 Jul 2011 23:16
Willy's Pub and Brewery, Cleethorpes
Popped in for lunch the other week. One Willys beer on and a couple of others. Tried the Willys Original Bitter and the White Horse Giants Stairs which were both excellent. Had the chilli which was also great. This place is easy to find as it is right on the sea front. Well worth searching out if you're in town.
18 Jul 2011 23:08
Large selection of real ales & ciders and foreign bottled beers. Large open plan establishment with a variety of seating from wooden chairs to leather chesterfield sofa's. Definitely worth a visit when in Doncaster.
18 Jul 2011 23:00
Paid a visit here on Saturday 11th June. Nice narrow bar with approx eight beers on. Handy for the station.
12 Jun 2011 09:55
This used to be one of the best pubs in the area until someone decided to rip out all the original fittings and 'modernise' it. Just look at the review on the burglars dog website. That says it all.
10 Jun 2011 13:01
Shiremoor House Farm, North Shields
Popped in the other night to see what was on. More of a food oriented place, but they had Mordue Workie Ticket, Timothy Taylors Landlord and Greene King IPA. Tried the Workie Ticket and Landlord, both well kept.
10 Jun 2011 12:51
Have to agree with previous posters. This is probably the best real ale pub in Durham, almost a brewery tap for the excellent Hill Island brewery. Worth the slog up the hill.
30 May 2011 11:49
Went in last night. Theakstons Old Peculier & the ubiquitous Deuchars IPA were on. The Deuchars was in excellent condition.
30 May 2011 11:45
Beer selection seems to have dropped off. Popped in last night to find no real ale on, must have missed the last of the Deuchars by a few minutes.
30 May 2011 11:44
Popped in on Saturday (28/05/11). Three Consett beers on, Red Dust, White Hot and Furnace Bitter. Guest beers included Springhead Bramley Apple & Northumberland Gold. Great pub, always a friendly welcome and attentive service.
30 May 2011 11:41
Just had a small beer festival (17th - 22nd May) so things might be looking up on the real ale front.
23 May 2011 13:41
Great bar right on the market square. A selection of up to four beers from the Marstons/Wychwood/Jennings/Ringwood stable are normally available, always well kept. Live music at weekends. Well worth a visit when in South Shields. Can get very lively.
23 May 2011 13:36
Is it really 18 months since I visited this pub? Popped in for a couple of beers on Monday (25/04/11) to find a fantastic choice with beers from Cuerden (brewed by Bridestones), Mallinsons, Blindmans and of course Timothy Taylors Landlord amongst others. Complimentary snacks of cheese, biscuits and pickled onions were on the bar, a nice touch. If you're in Sunderland it is well worth making the pilgrimage to this pub.
26 Apr 2011 22:46
Looked a bit shut when I passed on Monday. Rumoured to have been taken over by Jarrow Brewery as their Sunderland outlet.
26 Apr 2011 22:33
Great pub. Went in for a few pints and some lunch on Saturday (02/04/11). Four beers on, two from Yates & Baxter (Golden Ale & Bitter), Empire Ooh Matron & Hambleton Cocky Jocky. Had the Empire and the Hambleton which were both excellent. The food is really good too. Had the steak & ale pie. The bar staff are friendly and efficient, and the landlord is really friendly too. Well worth a visit when you're in town.
3 Apr 2011 22:21
Went in last night for a swift half. Got served pints. When we mentioned that we'd actually asked for halves the barperson said 'No you asked for pints'. Not only did they have cloth ears, they were arrogant with it. Even one of the other customers mentioned that we had ordered halves. Make your own mind up. Nuff said.
13 Mar 2011 10:43
Now home to the Bronte Brewery. Not sure if the pub is going to re-open though.
4 Feb 2011 18:24
Popped in yesterday (29/01/11) for the first time in quite a while. No real ale on so didn't stop. Always was more of a food oriented pub, now linked with a Premier Inns hotel.
30 Jan 2011 12:47
The Waterford Arms, Seaton Sluice
Didn't go in here as there was no real ale available. Not encouraged by the clientele barfing over the wall either. Avoid. Much better to go to the Kings Arms or the Melton Constable nearby.
17 Jan 2011 11:50
Paid a visit here last night (16/01/11). Four ales on (Deuchars, Brains IPA, Wards Best Bitter and January Sale). Large multi-roomed pub with an 'L' shaped bar room. The landlord is a friendly chap who obviously cares about his beers, hence the Camra awards. Well worth dropping in if you are passing.
17 Jan 2011 11:49
OPEN AGAIN! Hurrah, common sense has won through. Real ale comming soon.
13 Jan 2011 11:59
Visited a couple of weeks ago. Now have 4 real ales on, including one from the Stables brewery. Its proximity to the Brandling Villa might be a bit of a problem, but it was well patronised when I was in.
10 Jan 2011 12:58
Just been across to the IOM for a few days, staying in the Port Erin area. Great pub, great beer, great food (especially the Queenies). Cannot praise this place high enough.
30 Nov 2010 20:30
Open again with a new manager. Went in last Friday (08/10/10) there were five beers on namely Tim Taylors Landlord, Hardy's & Hansons Olde Trip, Greene King Abbot, IPA & Morland Old Speckled Hen. I had the IPA which was kept well enough.
14 Oct 2010 16:12
A rare beast indeed, an Old Mill Brewery tied house. Always busy when I visit. Up to five Old Mill beers on including the seasonal specials. Recommeded.
14 Sep 2010 13:33
Large multi roomed bar at the back of the hotel. Had four ales on when I last visited, Copper Dragon, Tetleys, Deuchars and Tetley Mild I think. Friendly welcome, seems a good place.
14 Sep 2010 13:31
The Old House At Home, Cleckheaton
Neat little pub tucked away in the back streets of Cleckheaton. Two ales on on my last visit, Taylors Landlord and Deuchars IPA. Worth a wander in if you're in the town.
14 Sep 2010 13:29
Just a small correction, the pub is near Felling Metro, just down the street from the Old Fox. Serves a range of Big Lamp beers, always well kept.
6 Sep 2010 13:16
Will be shut 20th-24th September 2010 for a refurb (carpet to be replaced.)
4 Sep 2010 09:54
Nearing the completion of the refurbishment, the Central is now open. Only one bar open at the moment with 5 real ales and a cider. When this place is completed it is going to be a real ale mecca.
4 Sep 2010 09:44
Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields
Sunday lunches back on. Generous portions, good quality home cooked grub at a good price. Went in on Sunday 29th August. The place was almost empty. This pub (and the couple running it) deserve better levels of custom.
30 Aug 2010 23:41
The Richardsons Arms, Oakenshaw
Past here on Friday (30/07/10) looks to be open again! Will post a report next time I'm in the area. A rare beast, a re-opened pub.
2 Aug 2010 13:55
The gen is that the carpet will be replaced soon, as soon as they can get someone brave enough and strong enough to chisel it up!
27 Jul 2010 13:28
The Five Swans, Newcastle upon Tyne
Has now closed for conversion to a Wetherspoons apparently.
27 Jul 2010 13:22
Just had a re-fit. The shelves over the bar have gone so it feels more spacious. Six real ales on from Greene King/Marstons etc.
27 Jul 2010 13:19
Holborn Rose and Crown, South Shields
Been in a few times over the past few weeks. A bit out of the way but well worth the effort. Normally one beer on from Jarrow brewery.
27 Jul 2010 13:15
Part of the Vintage Inns chain. I went to this pub a few times a couple of years back when in the area on business. Always an excellent meal and good red wine.
9 Jul 2010 12:47
No real alo on the last time I checked. This used to be called Barracuda (check it out on Google Earth, it magically changes between frames!).
30 Jun 2010 11:46
Usually has 2 or 3 real ales on from national and local brewers.
26 Jun 2010 12:35
No real ale the last time I was in. A large open plan pub mainly geared to food.
26 Jun 2010 12:06
Open now. Has one or two real ales on. Run by the same people who have Oddfellows in North Shields.
9 Jun 2010 12:25
Went in on Saturday (05/06/10). This place has been re-furbished to a high standard. Four well kept real ales on, two from North East micro breweries and the usual Bass and Deuchars. Worth a look-in if you are in Tynemouth.
9 Jun 2010 11:42
Looks like it has been gutted for a re-furb. Closed at the moment.
7 Jun 2010 13:04
Looking a bit dejected in the photo. Hopefully will re-open soon. Always a busy pub, I cannot understand why its still closed.
18 May 2010 15:14
I have to agree with abendellis the prices make your eyes water. How can they justify charging �3.30 for a beer that is made less than 10 miles away (Mordue) yet charge less (�2.70/�2.80) for the Sharps Doombar which comes from Cornwall? Not tried the food but looking at the price list I'm not likely to. A good pub for a swift half before or after the train but too expensive for a session.
18 May 2010 15:09
Part of the Ember Inns chain, the Beacon has a reputation for good food at reasonable prices and an excellent range of well kept real ales. Visited there on Sunday with my parents for lunch. Three meals for less than �20. Six ales on. Well worth a visit, recommended.
31 Mar 2010 15:40
Nice village pub, normally four well kept beers on. Recently started doing Sunday lunches. Good food, generous portions good value for money.
30 Mar 2010 13:55
The best place in Northallerton for well kept real ale. Went in yesterday for a few swift halves before getting a train. A good variety of ales from local and regional breweries plus a few from further afield. Always worth a visit when in town.
3 Jan 2010 11:26
Great little pub tucked away in the back-streets of Felling, but close to the Metro station. Landlord is a real ale enthusiast so you'll always be guaranteed a good pint.
3 Dec 2009 12:51
The atmosphere in here was a bit flat, as is the pub now. It's been demolished.
3 Dec 2009 12:45
Low Lights Tavern, North Shields
Was closed for about six weeks until last Wednesday. Open again now under new management. I went in on Monday and they had three ales on Black Sheep, Workie Ticket and Bass.
2 Dec 2009 15:46
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
I was in the Maggie Bank last night. Very quiet, but then it was 10.30 on a Tuesday. Beer range is more varied with some unusual beers on.
25 Nov 2009 16:07
Popped in last night. Now sell real ale. Three beers on. There was a lively pub quiz going on with free food available on the bar. I was impressed by the atmosphere and the friendly service from the bar-staff. I'll make this a port of call when I'm in Tynemouth.
25 Nov 2009 16:04
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
Open again. Have been in a few times. The beer range could do with being more varied, but as this is still an Enterprise Inns house the selection is fairly limited. Really needs to advertise itself more to re-gain the customers it lost whilst closed.
9 Nov 2009 13:26
Fantastic place. Just been there for their beer festival. Loads of unusual beers on all in good condition. Staff were very friendly. Pie & Mushy peas for �1. Couldn't ask for more. I'll be back!
9 Nov 2009 13:24
Yes, have to agree with the previous posters. No real ale even though the sign says 'Cask Conditioned Ales'. Seemed to only have national beers and lagers on. Didn't stop for a drink. There are far better pubs in Kendal.
18 Oct 2009 12:03
Went in on Saturday (17/10/09) after the beer festival. Good condition Hartleys XB. Seems a friendly pub.
18 Oct 2009 11:52
Currently closed and up for sale, but watch this space!
16 Oct 2009 15:58
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
Rumoured to be re-opening on the 15th October under new pub company. Will post new review when I've been in. Hopefully will be open full time now.
14 Oct 2009 11:57
The Corby Bridge Inn, Great Corby
Thwaites house with a couple of their beers on, well kept. Only visited for a swift half on a mini-crawl round Great Corby and Wetheral.
11 Oct 2009 11:59
A good pub. Turned up at 5.30pm just as it opened. Has a couple of real ales on Cumberland Corby Ale, Mordue Workie Ticket and Keswick Thirst Hop. Well worth the short walk from Wetheral station.
11 Oct 2009 11:55
A very busy locals pub with a couple of well kept real ales on. Good atmosphere and a warm welcome.
11 Oct 2009 11:50
The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale
Visited this place on the 10th October. A friendly place with two real ales on. I had Keswick Thirst Hop which was in excellent condition. The number 75 bus from Carlisle goes right past the door.
11 Oct 2009 11:48
I have to agree with previous posters. This is an excellent pub and well worth the walk from Marsden. The beer is excellent and the food is brilliant. I had the home made steak pie which was simply delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful. I have recommended this pub to many of my friends.
10 Sep 2009 13:57
Went past the place a few months back and it was extremely closed! Revisited 09/09/09 and still shut.
10 Sep 2009 13:40
Went in on Saturday after a nice walk out from Hawes. Beers from Yorkshire Dales, Theakstons, Timothy Taylors and others. Tried the Yorkshire Dales Muker Silver which was in excellent condition. Food was good but a bit on the expensive side. There is an additional charge to see the waterfall, but it is worth it.
24 Aug 2009 11:05
Went in last Monday (17/08/09). Three real ales on, two Wylam brews and a Mordue. The beer I tried was well kept and conditioned.
The cask mark acreditation shows the quality of the beer now. I'll be back.
21 Aug 2009 13:58
More of a restaurant/pub than a pub/restaurant. Usually has two real ales on, the excellent Tim Taylors Landlord and 1 other. Have been here several times over the past few years, always had a fine meal. Part of the Vintage Inns group.
17 Aug 2009 16:11
The shutters have been removed and it is now preparing to open up under new management.
17 Aug 2009 16:07
Been in here few times over the last few months. Always a good choice of real ale well kept. Well worth a visit.
10 Aug 2009 14:37
No longer a pub. Closed a while back. This is now being converted into flats apparently.
10 Aug 2009 14:34
Another victim of the credit crunch. Last time I passed this place was well and truly boarded up.
10 Aug 2009 14:33
Went in on Saturday (08/08/09). Excellent range of approx 8 ales on. Well worth the walk out from the city centre. One of the best proper pubs in Sunderland.
10 Aug 2009 12:03
Went in there last week. A really friendly local boozer serving well kept beer. As well as the Tetleys they also had Weetwood Old Dog. Live music was provided by one of the locals on the piano. Not very busy, but you were made to feel welcome.
5 Aug 2009 15:16
Low Lights Tavern, North Shields
Been in a few times over the past few months. Beer always kept well and some unusual beers for the area. Good atmosphere in the place and the staff are friendly and always willing to chat.
4 Aug 2009 13:47
Now re-named 'Hugo's At The Coast', went in a few weeks ago. Had two real ales on. Tends to cater for the usual Tynemouth glitterati.
4 Aug 2009 13:45
Went back a few weeks ago. No real ale on unfortunatley so did not stop.
4 Aug 2009 13:38
Unfortunatley this place is shut at the moment due to a fire they had in the bar a few months back. Hopefully it will re-open in the near future.
4 Aug 2009 13:36
Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields
Opened again this week (24/06/09). The brewery now has a manager in. Went in on Wednesday. Two beers on (Cumberland Ale & Pedigree) both well kept. This used to be a cracking place, hopefully the custom is going to grow and improve.
26 Jun 2009 14:04
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
Didn't stay boarded up for long. Open again. Went in on Saturday 28th Feb. Six ales on. Under new management.
4 Mar 2009 13:06
Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields
Took my parents here for Sunday lunch a few weeks ago. Excellent qualtiy food, generous portions and helpful, attentive staff, could not have asked for more.
1 Sep 2008 15:57
The Fox and Goose, Hebden Bridge
Visited this pub over the bank holiday weekend for their Whitsun beer festival. Excellent time was had by all. The selection and quality of beer was top notch. If you're in the area, drop in for a pint, and it you're not local, make a special effort, you won't be disappointed.
28 May 2008 14:38
matt_wilkins, I'd hardly quote Newcastle as a 'desert of real ale drinking opportunities'. What about the Bacchus, Tilleys, Bodega, The Bridge, Crown Posada, The Duke Of Wellington, The Hotspur etc. Yes its not Sheffield and Newcastle does have its dodgy watering holes, but there is plenty of choice for the real ale drinker. The Newcastle Arms is a gem of a pub. Been in there many a time and never had a bad pint!
23 Apr 2008 15:23
Went in a few weeks back for the real ales. Only 1 hand pump left! Bar staff were friendly and welcoming but was disappointed by the reduction in the number of hand pumps!
11 Apr 2008 15:51
The Olde Ship Hotel, Seahouses
Yes, always try to visit the place when I'm in this part of the country. Decent beers adnd good hot beef sarnies! Well worth a visit.
13 Feb 2008 16:11
The Duke of Wellington, Newcastle
Sadly the Duke has gone off the boil for real alers! Now concentrates on the main national brews with few guests. Still a good pub as the beer is kept well, but lack of choice marks it down for me.
4 Feb 2008 16:25
Always a starting point for a crawl round Brighouse. Beer is always well kept and being a 'spoons its excellent value for money too. Food is good and the staff are friendly and helpful.
4 Feb 2008 16:04
The Prince Of Wales, North Shields
One of the friendliest pubs in Shields. Sam Smiths Old Brewery Bitter kept at its best, a roaring fire in the bar to keep out those winter chills. Always one on my regular crawl round the town.
4 Feb 2008 15:54
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
Had lunch with my wife in here recently. Food was top notch, served quickly and reasonably priced. Beer was a bit over-priced, and the bottled cider was extortionate.
4 Feb 2008 15:52
The Tap and Spile, North Shields
Recently re-decorated to a high standard, the Tap and Spile is back to its best. Great range of real ale well kept and at a reasonable price. Things are looking up in Shields for real ale fans!
4 Feb 2008 15:47
Wooden Doll Inn, North Shields
Went back in on Friday 1st Feb just to see what the re-opened Doll was like. Very impressive! Re-decoration has tidied the place up and the real ale is back on. Good quality pint of Jennings Cumberland Ale! Must go back to try the food. Having drank in this pub on and off for the last 25 years (including before the major re-build of the late 80's) its good to see the place loved again!
4 Feb 2008 15:43
Walked past it on the way to the Marble Arch (yes it is a bit of a diversion.) place is still standing, but in need of saving. With the re-generation of the rest of the area I think it is a prime site for someone to invest in. It would be a shame to see it knocked down to make way for even more soul-less apartments.
21 Jan 2008 14:45
What can I say. Paid my first visit there on Saturday during the winter ales festival. What a place! Cannot recommend it high enough. The beer was fabulous, the atmosphere brilliant. A really friendly crowd of beer enthusiasts, students and locals. A must visit place when you come to Manchester. The interior is unique and historic, and yes the pub slopes from front to back, something to watch out for if you've had 'one over the eight'
21 Jan 2008 14:40
The Black Swan is now the 'Brewery Tap' for Atlas Mill beers. The pub has been refurbished to a fine standard and usually offers 5+ real ales. Well worth a visit.
3 Oct 2007 16:05
Fleet Street, Newcastle
Open again. Popped in the other week as I spied some handles. They had three handles and two beers on (Osset Yorkshire Blonde and a renamed Theakstons ale). Not bad quality.
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