From the outside this looks as if it could be the scariest bar in Newcastle.
However once you've plucked up courage and opened the door, you'll find that although stuck in a time warp decor-wise - somewhere in the mid70s, this serves the best beer in Newcastle with views to better those from the Baltic.
Oh and the graffiti in the toilets contains some absolute masterpieces – well worth a read. A perfect place for a Sunday afternoon pint. Well worth the hike along the quayside & up the nettle strewn path.
St Lawrence Road, Byker
0191 265 5764
Nearest Metro: Manors
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Not only do they keep a great pint, the view back up river towards The Bridges is one of the best pub views I've seen in a life time of travelling.
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