Bacchus
High Bridge
Theakston XB; stones best bitter; Tetley bitter; guest beers
Large, two-roomer at the heart of the thriving city fashion area. Beautifully furnished throughout, it has a fine selection of woodwork and mirrors to delight the eyes. No food Sunday.
Cooperage
32 The Close, Quayside
Ind Cooper Burton Ale; Marston’s owd roger; Tetley bitter; guest beers
In one of the oldest buildings in Newcastle’s quayside, this bustling bar is always work a visit. Hugh wooden beams and exposed stone walls help create a wonderful atmosphere. Modifications include access and facilities for disabled visitors.
Armstrong Hydraulic Crane
903-907 Scotswood Road
Courage Directors; Jon Smith’s Bitter; Webster’s Yorkshire Bitter; Guest Beers
The last of the legendary Scotswood Road pubs, this fine house offers three distinct areas. Many mementoes of the industrial history of this part of Newcastle are displayed. The panelled lounge has a mirrored ceiling. Evening meals finish at 8-30pm; not served Sunday.
Tap & Spile
1 Nun Street
Beer range varies
Busy, city-centre pub, by Grainger Market. The large bar boasts eight hand pumps; the downstairs bar with four further hand pumps is open evenings and weekends and offers live music.
Chapel Park
Hartburn Drive
Cameron’s Bitter; Crown special; Strongarm
Large, open-plan modern pub in the middle of a 25 year old estate, with games and quiet areas off the main bar.
Tilley’s Bar
Westgate Road
Jennings Bitter; Cumberland Ale, Cocker Hoop; Snecklefter; Newcastle Exhibition
Very comfortable two-roomer near the Tyne Theatre. The small lounge has a raised seating area lined with mirrors. The large bar is popular with students, theatregoers and actors. The theatrical theme incorporates old photographs of bygone stars. Meals Monday to Friday.
Broken Doll
Blenheim Street
Theakston Best Bitter; XB; Old Peculiar; Guest beers
Once again, this pub has cheated the bulldozers! Newcastle Planning Department would still like to convert this popular and historic pub, a centre of live art and entertainment, into a tree-lined boulevard!
Crown Posada
31 The Side
Draught Bass; Butterknowle Conciliation Ale; Jennings Bitter; Theakston best Bitter; Whitbread Boddingtons Bitter; Guest Beers
An architectural gem, this pub is always worth visiting. The bar can be very busy, but on quiet days customers can delight in the beautiful stained glass windows and unusual ceiling. An ideal spot from which to enjoy the quayside.