Although rivalled by the Customs House in South Shields, there are often some good little…read moreperformances to be seen at the Westovians theatre. It is nicely located by the seaside and although it is not the most upmarket of venues, this tends to be reflected in the ticket prices which makes it a lot more affordable than other theatres in the area. I have only been to a couple of performances but it is a more intimate venue you so get a great view from wherever you are sitting/standing! I guess this is the upside of seeing performances at smaller venues. Obviously there are no big name performers - more like local drama groups and singers - but I have thoroughly enjoyed everything that I have seen there. It is well worth seeing what is on if you are staying in the area.

Visited with an old friend he's been poorly, staff were atrocious. Students at a guess consumed…read moreamong themselves, toilets were lifting, beer not well kept, dark and un appealing. AVOID.

Slightly divey ina good way, cosy real ale joint, with art on the walls (and at Christmas, baubles…read morepinned into the ceiling) nooks and crannies of seating, lovely staff and Guinness with the shamrocks in the top. Cheap as chips. Worth a visit.

A pleasant change to what you would associate with a social club. The deco is modern and the…read moredrinks' prices are reasonable especially compared to other clubs. However don't order the cranberry juice; it is horrible almost like they got it from some cheap, knockoff supermarket. The room upstairs has a spectacular view of the coast, which is directly across the road. They host a quiz night every Sunday the quizmaster does seem like he was once part of an unsuccessful band in the 80s. Overall a descent place to go for a low key night out, lots of events happening throughout the months. Definitely one to check out if you're in the area.

we go over quiet regular to Cullercoats from Dublin and always pay a few visits to the club and…read more made welcome every time its a lovely club and we enjoy the jazz and the music up stairs to .its a lovely view across the coast .the drink prices very good .

The Customs House in South Shields is a building by the riverside which is used for many cultural…read moreactivities such as stage performances as well as it being used as a cinema, though they only have one cinema screen and therefore do not show such wide a variety of films as some of the larger cinema chains screen. The seating facilities are also quite cramped. The ticket prices for the cinema are quite cheap though so it's good for entertaining kids in the holidays. They also hold smaller performances such as variety shows featuring dance troupes from around the South Tyneside borough, along with local comedians and some singing acts. Last year their Christmas pantomime was particularly popular. It featured ex-Scooch band member and Eurovision star David Ducasse. They also have a website so you can see what is currently being shown and you can request a brochure which outlines all the upcoming shows. It is: http://www.customshouse.co.uk/

The Customs House is where posh people in the north east go when they want to see theatre, and…read morerecital, and ballet and when it comes to it, pantomime at Christmas too. It's a nice place to be and they have a decent amount of shows on.