Loved this place. Worn and comfy. Found it after a stroll down the public path. Got some good…read moreinformation from the bartend, and had a few drinks before our walk. Nice place to bring a dog.

Lovely old school pub at the top of the Ouseburn Valley pub crawl. Turn left for an open fire and…read moreselection of about 5 craft real ales, a friendly welcome and tasty beer. The service is great too, one of our pints was from the bottom of the barrel so the barman gave it us for the price of a half pint. Legend!

Absolute gem of a place with by far the best view of the Quayside in Newcastle. No fuss no…read morenonsense! You won't find any glamour here...it's a traditional pub with a cosy and lived in appeal so in other words a bit rough around the edges. Attracts a mixed group of people but normally those seeking somewhere laid back and casual. There is also a resident cat (check above the jukebox!) who has become a celebrity to those who visit the Free Trade Inn! I cannot find fault with this pub. Yes the seating isn't always the comfiest and the paint may be flaking off the walls but I personally wouldn't trade anything in case it upset the ambience of the place. If the weather is nice checking out the beer garden is an absolute must to soak up the breathtaking views. Also hurrah for a pub that offers a good selection of drinks that won't dent the bank balance. Only one last statement....try it for yourself!

Small cash only pub…read more This is a small cash only pub. Is located on the hill above the quayside. Really stunning views at times because they have a outdoor patio area. Lots of seating for all in the summer months. Also this location for fireworks nights is really fantastic. Loads of beers to choose from that change all the time.

I'm a big fan of The Tyne Bar! Perfect location on the riverside in Ouseburn with a fantastic and…read moreunique beer garden sheltered underneath a bridge and stretching out onto a huge green space/hill ideal for when the sun is shining or to watch the sun set on the quayside. Regular live music is on offer so it's always a lively place to go. Real traditional pub atmosphere and selling locally brewed real ales at decent prices. Definitely worth a visit if you're along the Quayside or end destination after a walk or cycle along Jesmond Dene to Ouseburn.

Great place to drink!…read more This had offers lots of different types of beers. They are a huge Wylam brewery supporter so they host beer weeks and festivals at this location. If you like Wylam brew this place normally has a good sometimes rare stock list. They have a music stage under the bridge that is good for the notorious British summers. Live bands and BBQ's are frequent.

Great if you enjoy a wide range of beers and the food is outstanding. A great live music venue with…read morea fantastic vibe. Staff are friendly and helpful.

The Cluny's a great venue…read more But, as there so often is, there's a but... The Cluny's a great venue but on this occasion the sound wasn't great. A worrying amount of feedback throughout Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra's album launch made for numerous mildly annoyed ears and some serious death glares from the band in the general direction of the sound man. Having said that, there might have been a problem with the equipment or instruments or cables, and when the sound was good, it did stay that way for a while. I once watched my sound engineer friend set up a ten piece ska band in the basement of a tapas restaurant. Just watching this made for a terribly stressful experience. At the end of the night, he was one giant bead of sweat. Rob Heron's band were on the larger side that night, with additional brass players. So I get that sometimes things might not go to plan. Regardless, it really didn't make the night any less enjoyable and we all agreed that we'd come back to the Cluny in a heartbeat and even love to play as a band. It's a great sized venue with a genuinely homegrown feel to it. From the posters strewn across the wall, it's clear that the Cluny is proud of its local music scene. With a kick-ass kitchen next door and what looked like a knock-'em-dead selection of beer, the Cluny is quite the place for music in Newcastle. Oh, and the floor bounces, YEAH.

A bit of a crowd but given the football happening this weekend, not surprising. Still found a place…read moreto sit and enjoy a pint.

Visiting a friend in Newcastle, and here's one of the places we ended up! It was one of those…read morenights... but I'm glad we did, as this is a great little pub. Plenty of outside seating, a must in the recent heatwave like weather, some really good live entertainment - a band and some folk dancers with swords when we were there - and a good range of beers. I was pleasantly surprised to find Deuchars here! Made my little heart proud to see a Scottish beer travel so well. If you get a chance, take a wee wander out in this direction. It's well worth it.

Its a really interesting building, the staff are lovely and there is an amazing selection of beers,…read morebut the food is a bit lacking and the terrible smell of damp in the back room is somewhat overpowering until you get used to it. There is a room upstairs for bands which can be hired, and its not far from the Gateshead interchange, however it is downhill with a few busy roads to cross.

The steel Tyne bridge is an iconic staple of Newcastle and the place of the Great North Run. This…read moreis a lovely looking bridge crossing the River Tyne and reminiscent of the Sydney harbour bridge.

The Tyne Bridge is an iconic landmark in the North East of England, up there with the Angel of the…read moreNorth showing the sights the Tyne and Wear region has to offer, crossing the River Tyne linking Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne. You can walk or drive along the bridge, offering impressive views of the city. An iconic symbol of the area, although many nice bridges do cross the River Tyne, including High-Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge, there's just something about Tyne Bridge that sets it apart from the rest. Certainly worth a visit for tourists in the area looking to admire the structure of the bridge and views of the city.

The Cluny Kitchen resides in the Cluny bar and music venue and, whilst we expected a standard pub…read morefood affair, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the offerings. I'm not a beer drinker but just catching glimpse of the interesting varieties on offer had me thirsty for a pint of the stuff. The Cluny's certainly got a lived-in feel. Not in the sense that it's old fashioned or outdated. More in the sense that it seems like just the sort of place that's welcomed lots of bands, of countless genres, through its doors. It's definitely a professional venue but it has an endearing homegrown feel. This carries through to the Cluny kitchen and bar with poster after poster of act and a general air of excitement for the room next door. We were eager to eat and relieved to have made it whilst the kitchen was still open. (It closes at 9pm!) It was busy when we placed our orders and the staff had advised us that there would be a twenty minute wait. This wasn't a problem and the food was worthy of the wait. Happy bellies ensued. My nachos consisted of a luscious mix of salsa, guacamole and sour cream goodness. - Generous in portion size with an abundance of cheese and tonnes of spicy tortillas. Delicious, and just what we needed! The burgers looked damn tasty and my friends commented in particular on the size and quality of the beef patty. In terms of service it was fast-paced with little room for pleasantries. Although, I'd say that this was primarily down to the packed bar; the staff worked there way through the near-constant queue with ease. All in all, the Cluny Kitchen made for a lovely, chilled out pre-music meal and stands as a great addition to the Cluny venue. Perfect for a quick dinner and drinks before heading on through for a night of music!

The Cluny is a bit of an institution for the hip and trendy who love to hear local bands play…read morewhilst drinking real ales or the occasional belgian lager. The food is decent for pub fare and the beer selection is great, but that's not really why you go to the Cloony. Music and people watching are the best reasons to visit this relatively difficult to find venue, especially on a warm summer's evening when the party spills outside. The clientele here leans towards the younger side generally, unless a local band is playing with a more mature following, but don't let that put you off. Also, the staff here lean towards the 'uber hip' side, which means they may not be the friendliest lot but they definitely run the place well and in a way add to the overall ambience with their chic vibe. The Cloony is definitely a must-do.

Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??