Tag: Newcastle

Newcastle #6 – July 2026

A lazy day on the walking front. We decided to stick to pubs within about 100 metres of Newcastle Central Station. Well done Newcastle. There are plenty of options for cask ale in that small radius. And we didn’t even make it to the full selection.

Near Newcastle Central Station

Gunner Tavern

Area: By Pink Lane
Style: Modern and popular
Visit order: 1

With no real plan, we stepped out into the sunshine and, seeing the light reflecting off the Gunner Tavern’s green tiles, decided that would do nicely for our first stop. Well… perhaps it wasn’t quite that deliberate, but it made an excellent start to the day.

No picture this time, there are enough already posted from earlier visits. We did end up drinking a bit of a mix of cask and keg during this visit to ensure adequate refreshment in this very warm weather.

Brewery Beer ABV
Duration Brewing Charm 3.4%
Howling Hops Small Batch Special Cold IPA (keg) 5.3%

Mosaic Tap

Area: Pink Lane
Style: Micropub
Visit order: 2

We were lucky enough to grab a seat in Mosaic Tap. In that strange way pubs have, there was a complete changeover of customers, giving me just enough time to take a photo that makes the place look deserted. It really wasn’t. Atmosphere and beers were top drawer as ever. And as ever, I’m very happy with the new location on Pink Lane. Much handier.

Brewery Beer ABV
Pomona Island Brew Co. PENSAMIENTO 4.5%
Kellerbier Hacker-Pschorr (keg) 5.5%

The Forth Hotel

Area: Pink Lane
Style: Stylish traditional/modern mix
Visit order: 3

This was a favourite of mine back in the 90s, it was scruffier and more studenty back then with a cracking jukebox. I remember being disappointed when the makeover happened. It’s changed again since then and I appreciate the contemporary take on the traditional pub that I think it’s trying to achieve. Oh, and there’s food now. Very good.

Brewery Beer ABV
Leeds Brewery Leeds Pale 3.8%
Verdant Brewing Co Lightbulb (keg) 4.5%

The Mile Castle

Area: Westgate Road/Grainger Street
Style: It’s a Mega-Spoons
Visit order: 4

The obligatory food stop. One of five Spoons in the Toon and spreading over three floors with hotel and beer garden. And always busy. Time for a meal deal before moving on.

Brewery Beer ABV
Erdinger Weißbier Erdinger Weißbier (bottle) 5.3%

Newcastle Tap

Area: Neville Street
Style: Modern Craft
Visit order: 5

I’m still haunted by the slip and fall down the stairs that a mate of mine did a while ago. We take refuge on the ground floor nowadays. The cask and keg selection here is second to none and I like the airy refined vibe of the place.

Brewery Beer ABV
Tapped Brew Co Electric Works 4.2%
Elvington Brewery Mittel 3.8% Lager (keg) 3.8%
Silent Brew Co Greater Good 4.0%

Beer Street

Area: Forth Street
Style: Micropub
Visit order: 6

A short walk through the tunnel under the railway station brings us to the arches, one of which contains Beer Street. There is always a warm welcome here and a good atmosphere to boot. We brought the average age up significantly. Feeling old, we enjoyed our beers and headed back for our train.

Brewery Beer ABV
Brew York Citrus Cinema 4.5%

The Telegraph

Area: Forth Street
Style: Traditional pub with modern interior
Visit order: The One That Got Away

The train was due so we missed this one today, but it looked so good, I couldn’t resist a picture. We did manage a visit during the Newcastle #4 trip, so there is that.

Back to Durham

The Station House

Area: Under the Viaduct
Style: Cosy Micropub
Visit order: 7

And a last beer before heading home. The Station House can always be relied upon to have well kept beer and a warm welcome. And so it was.

Brewery Beer ABV
Wensleydale Brewery Sign of the Times 4.0%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 6+1
Total Beers: 12
Cask: 7
Keg: 4
Bottle: 1
Strongest: 5.5%
Mildest: 3.4%

We set ourselves the challenge of barely straying from Newcastle Central Station, and still managed seven excellent pubs, twelve beers and one missed opportunity. That says everything about how good the area around the station has become for beer lovers. There are still plenty left for another visit.

But “please stop putting litter here”.

July 4, 2026
Newcastle #5 – May 2026

Heaton and Byker

Another trip east of Newcastle, this time taking in Heaton and Byker. A surprisingly varied crawl featuring two standout venues that made the journey worthwhile.

The Waiting Room

Area: Durham
Style: Railway Snug
Visit order: 1

The usual starter before boarding the train. Not a new one, but a refreshing pint on a sunny afternoon.

Brewery Beer ABV
Vaux Brewery Premium Pilsner (keg) 4.8%

Heaton Road

The Last Resort

Area: Heaton
Style: Atmospheric Micropub
Visit order: 2

A wee walk from Byker Metro station and past the Tipsy Toad, which wasn’t open yet but ready for a visit on our way back towards Shields Road.
The Last Resort was a great find with a few friendly folk enjoying an afternoon drink. The owner gave us plenty of detail on the beers and the pub itself. They’ve recently opened an event space downstairs and the pub is embedding itself into the community and becoming a real asset.
We stayed here longer than planned. It was worth it for the beer and the chat. This place was a real find. Credit to my drinking partner for the day as it was his recommendation.

Brewery Beer ABV
Twice Brewed Brewing Co Best Bitter 3.8%
RedWillow Brewery Effortlessly Citra 3.7%
weekend project meadows (keg) 5.2%
Brass Castle Hoptical Illusion (keg) 4.3%

Tiipsy Toad

Area: Heaton Road
Style: Micropub
Visit order: 3

Not so many steps back down Heaton Road lies the Tipsy Toad. A compact micropub with additional seating stretching further into the unit and an eye-catching set of speakers that looked like they could pack a punch. A brief stop for a couple of beers before continuing our journey towards Byker.

Brewery Beer ABV
Pomona Island Brew Co. Phaedra (keg) 5.0%
Brains Brewery Barry Island IPA 4.5%

Shields Road – Byker

The High Main

Area: Shields Road
Style: Wetherspoons
Visit order: 4

Obligatory food stop at Wetherspoons. The outside doesn’t promise much, but it’s hiding a lovely interior. Food, beers and onwards.

Brewery Beer ABV
Metalhead Brewery Pretty Vacant 4.1%
Arkell’s Brewery Spring Hopper 4.0%
Erdinger Weissbräu Erdinger Weißbier (bottle) 5.3%

Stepney Bridge – Byker

Donzoko Brewery And Taproom

Area: Byker Bridge
Style: Elegant Brewery Taproom
Visit order: 5

Having missed it on a previous visit, I was very please to finally make it here. Brewery taprooms vary in their comfort and warmth. We were rewarded by the effort that the Donzoko team have put in. Nice seating, an inviting bar and an excellent atmosphere. It’s a little like entering a speakeasy. And the most important thing, the beer was great. The Gose was a revelation, not up everyone’s street, but well worth a try.

Brewery Beer ABV
Donzoko Brewing Company Smog 4.7%
Donzoko Brewing Company Hidden Sounds 5.2%
Donzoko Brewing Company Chile Lime Gose (keg) 3.5%

Central Newcastle

Gunner Tavern

Area: By Central Station
Style: Modern and popular
Visit order: 6

Back to the Gunner whilst waiting for the train. A couple of tasty brews in this fine establishment.

Brewery Beer ABV
Brew York Maris The Otter 3.9%
Burnt Mill Brewery Beyond The First – Citra & Centennial 4.8%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 6
Total Beers: 15
Cask: 7
Keg: 7
Bottle: 1
Strongest: 5.3%
Mildest: 3.7%

Another little trek to the east of the city. One that rewarded us with two highlights, the Last Resort and the Donzoko Brewery Taproom. Both well worth the trip out. I could have happily spent the whole day between the two of them.

May 15, 2026
Newcastle #4 – May 2026

Not every trip is meant to be a blog post. This one certainly wasn’t. A simple run up to Newcastle to see a friend somehow turned into a day of very good beer thanks primarily to the Mosaic Tap, which proved good enough to warrant two visits on the same afternoon.

The Outbound Leg

The Waiting Room

Area: Durham Station
Style: Railway Snug
Visit order: 1

A familiar start at the Durham station bar, which is becoming something of a ritual for an aperitif. The cask ale was a familiar one, so I opted for a keg start to the day. This steeled me for the rammed train. Newcastle were at home.

Brewery Beer ABV
Verdant Brewing Co Lightbulb (Keg) 4.5%

Newcastle

Mosaic Tap

Area: Central Station, Pink Lane
Style: “A vibrant & friendly craft beer and natural wine bar”
Visit order: 2 & 5

The reason for today’s trip was to catch up with an old friend, but seeing as I was early, I popped into Mosaic for a quick one, or two as it turned out.

The atmosphere on Pink Lane was great with all the football fans providing great energy. One of the advantages of Newcastle being a one club city is that everything is moving in the same direction, even for those not going to the match.

Mosaic Tap is settling into its new location so well, you’d think it’d always been there. And it’s a lot more handy these days, being so close to Central Station.

I was to return here following my catch-up whilst waiting for my train. In truth, I adjusted my train plans slightly so I could return for the two cask ales shown in the action shot above.

Brewery Beer ABV
Blackjack Brew Co Six MPH Mild 5.2%
DEYA Brewing Company Rue De Soda (Keg) 4.0%
LHG Brewpub Folded Page 5.0%
Otherworld Brewing Khaos 4.0%

The Actual Plan

Barluga

Area: Grey Street
Style: Trendy with eats, is gastropub the word?
Visit order: 3

A style that’s not usually my scene, but the building is beautiful and there is an extensive terrace out back. Very busy today, so, having failed to book, we had a limited time and no chance of food. There’s no cask ale, but I managed a decent keg brew anyway. Also an excellent Espresso Martini, but I guess that’s for a different blog.

Brewery Beer ABV
Wylam Hickey The Rake (Keg) 4.2%

The Five Swans

Area: Civic Centre
Style: Wetherspoons
Visit order: 4

Without the food at Barluga, it fell to Spoons to pick up the slack. Reliable as ever for a meal deal and a couple of cask ales.

Brewery Beer ABV
Erdinger Weissbräu Erdinger Weißbier (Bottle) 5.3%
Coach House Brewing Co Blueberry Classic Bitter 5.0%
Hook Norton Brewery Co Old Hooky 4.6%

Durham – Full Circle

The Station House

Area: Durham, Under The Viaduct
Style: Cosy Pub
Visit order: Last Of The Day

After an uneventful return leg, it felt right to have a quick refreshment at the Station House.

Brewery Beer ABV
Almasty Brewing Co Best Bitter 4.5%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 5
Total Beers: 10
Cask: 6
Keg: 3
Bottle: 1
Strongest: 5.3%
Mildest: 4.0%

What started as a straightforward trip turned into something a bit more rounded. A mix of the familiar and the new, with one bar in particular standing out enough to warrant a return visit within hours.

Not a planned crawl, not a recommended tour — just a good day out that came together nicely, albeit with more walking than expected.

May 2, 2026
Newcastle #3 – March 2026

Jesmond, Haymarket and the Town

The day started, as it often does, with a quick whistle whetter in the Waiting Room at Durham station. From there, it was up to Jesmond for a couple of new stops, before working our way back towards Haymarket and finishing via Mosaic Tap’s new location.

Route: Luckies → The Punch Bowl → The Carriage → Luther’s → Mean Eyed Cat → The Hotspur → The Trent House → Mosaic Tap → Gunner Tavern

Setting Off – Durham

The Waiting Room

Area: Durham Station
Style: Railway snug
Visit order: 0 (ground zero)

It’d be rude not to start here when heading north, given it’s right on the platform. With the rest of the team arriving alongside a train, this was a very swift pint before moving on.

Brewery Beer ABV
Wylam Wylam Gold 4.0%

Jesmond

Luckies

Area: Jesmond
Style: Micropub with leopard print and skateboard
Visit order: 1

A short Metro hop from Central to Jesmond and a half-mile walk brought us to Luckies, a place I’d somehow only recently come across thanks to Micropub Adventures. Very glad we made the effort.

They brew their own beer just behind the bar, with four casks of their own on alongside a wider draft selection. We worked our way through a few which didn’t help the schedule, but it was time well spent. The décor leans heavily into skate and punk influences, giving the place a bit of identity beyond just the beer.

The name is a nod to the much-missed Luckies bar that once stood at the top of John Dobson Street. A fitting tribute, and one of the standout stops of the day.

Brewery Beer ABV
Luckies Gold Nectar 3.9%
Luckies Chit Faced 4.8%
Luckies Horse Shoe 4.5%
Luckies Left Foot Down (Keg) 4.3%

The Punch Bowl

Area: Jesmond
Style: Grand stone corner pub
Visit order: The sacrifice

The one that got away. Nothing personal, Punch Bowl, but something had to give after an extended stay at Luckies. We’ll be back.

The Carriage

Area: Jesmond
Style: Old railway station, traditional with plants
Visit order: 2

Another first for us, and another highlight. Traditional in style, with a cosy, alcove-filled layout and plenty of plants softening the space, it’s an easy place to settle into. An old-school jukebox on free vend added to the charm. A few selections, a good pint, and a bit of time to sit back made this one of those pubs you could happily lose an afternoon in.

Brewery Beer ABV
Wilde Child Brewing Company Side By Side 3.7%
Firebrick Brewery Wey-Aye P.A. 5.8%

Haymarket & University

Luther’s Bar

Area: Newcastle University
Style: Wetherspoons Student Union Bar
Visit order: 3

A short walk back under the Central Motorway took us to Luther’s, a student union bar that also doubles as a Wetherspoons.

The Luther’s name is due to Martin Luther King receiving an honorary doctorate from the university in 1967. The only UK university to grant this in his lifetime. A useful refuelling stop, if nothing else. Busier than my last visit during the holidays, and a reminder that we’re not quite the target audience anymore.

Brewery Beer ABV
BrewDog Punk IPA 5.2%

Percy Street and Surrounds

Mean Eyed Cat

Area: Off Percy Street
Style: Cool cat bar
Visit order: 4

A strong beer selection here, paired with a clear identity—alternative music and a heavy dose of Johnny Cash. What’s not to like?

There’s also a console to order pizza in and to your table, which felt like a temptation too far at this stage. Sensibly ignored… this time.

Brewery Beer ABV
Black Iris Brewery Endless Summer 4.5%

The Hotspur

Area: Percy Street
Style: Smart traditional
Visit order: 5

A wide-fronted bar looking out onto Percy Street and Haymarket bus station, and more polished than that setting might suggest. Lively, with a modern-traditional feel.

Only time for one here, just enough to keep things ticking along.

Brewery Beer ABV
Two By Two Brewing Session IPA 4.0%

The Trent House

Area: Leazes Lane, near St James’ Park
Style: Inclusive, studenty and local
Visit order: 6

An old Saturday favourite and still carrying a great atmosphere. Five pumps on the bar and a décor with plenty of local memorabilia. Students, locals and a positive vibe.

A familiar and reliable stop in the middle of the run.

Brewery Beer ABV
Brakspear Brewing Company Gravity 3.4%
Rooster’s Brewing Co Yankee 4.3%

Central Station

Mosaic Tap

Area: Pink Lane by Central Station
Style: relocated micropub
Visit order: 7

A non-negotiable stop this time after managing to miss its opening by a day on the previous trip. Good to see it busy, with the staff under pressure but handling it well.

Ten keg lines and three casks meant plenty of choice. A lively spot and one that looks set to do well.

Brewery Beer ABV
Track Brewing Company Sonma 3.8%

Gunner Tavern

Area: By Central Station
Style:
Visit order: 8

And, echoing last week, a final stop at the Gunner Tavern. The five casks didn’t quite hit the same heights as before, but that’s more down to personal taste than anything else.

A steady enough place to round things off.

Brewery Beer ABV
Almasty Brewing Co. Simple Pleasures 4.0%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 9
Total Beers: 15
Cask: 14
Keg: 1
Strongest: 5.8%
Mildest: 3.4%

A day that leaned heavily on a couple of standout new additions, with Luckies and The Carriage doing most of the heavy lifting. Both worth returning to, and both adding something a bit different to the usual Newcastle circuit.

The rest of the run played its part—some familiar, some functional, and one still waiting its turn. All in all, another solid outing, and a reminder that even a well-trodden route can still throw up something new.

March 20, 2026
Newcastle #2 – March 2026

Ouseburn, Byker and the City

Another trip to the city, this time heading east to Ouseburn and Byker. With so many pubs and brewery taps in the valley, it quickly became a day of decisions. In the end I decided to stay in the Byker part of the valley.

Route

Lady Grey’s → The Tanners Arms → The Ship Inn → The Cumberland Arms → The High Main → The Butchers Arms → Gunner Tavern

But first, a visit to the Mosaic Tap in its new location. My bad timing struck again and the Tap wasn’t opening until the next day. I did get to have a quick peek at the bar and the menu. It’s going to be great. Oh well, next time.

Train or walk? It was sunny out, the wind wasn’t too vicious and walking won. This of course, required refreshments on the way.

Strolling East Through Newcastle

Lady Grey’s

Area: Near the Theatre Royal
Style: Traditional style pub
Visit order: 1

On Shakespeare Street, I’d like to put in some words worthy of the bard on how good the bar and the beer are, but I’d fall well short. Enough to say that there were several pumps on the bar with a good range of styles. I tried a couple before heading over the Central Motorway, that great concrete scar through the middle of Newcastle.

Brewery Beer ABV
Two by Two Brewery Southpaw IPA 6.2%
Fyne Ales Here All Year (2026) 4.7%

Ouseburn

The Tanners Arms

Area: Ouseburn
Style: Food and Students
Visit order: 2

The food being served in this place looked great. I was very tempted, but beers and walking were the order of the day. Not too busy, but a mix of workers, students and groups of friends. I enjoyed a beer and headed along the street.

More family history here. My great grandad was leaving this pub back in the 1950s and got knocked down by a car. Ended up with two broken legs and a partial amputation. Noted and care taken when crossing the roads today.

Brewery Beer ABV
Laine Brew Co Tanners Paaaaaale Ale 4.0%

The Ship Inn

Area: Ouseburn
Style: Traditional, a lot of wood
Visit order: 3

I passed by Donzoko brewery, which is on also on the list for another day. From there, it’s downhill to the Ship Inn, with a nice mural of a sheep on the side of the building. Inside, the floor is bare wood and there’s plenty of wood around the bar. Good ales on the bar and sunshine outside. Not quite enough warmth for the beer garden, although there were some hardy souls out there. Got to take the sunshine where you can get it. The whole Ouseburn area is looking good these days.

Brewery Beer ABV
Cullercoats Brewery Rocket Brigade IPA 5.5%

The Cumberland Arms

Area: Ouseburn, east of the Ouse Burn
Style: Traditional and progressive
Visit order: 4

This was my first visit here (I think), and it’s a beauty. I needed refreshment after climbing back up the hill from the Ship. Stained glass in the windows and full glasses at the bar. A solid ale selection in a pub with a community feel. And it’s always good to see pickled eggs on the bar.

Brewery Beer ABV
Allendale Brewery Tashy Bob 3.9%
Iron Pier Bitter 4.0%

Byker

The High Main

Area: Shields Road
Style: Wetherspoons
Visit order: 5

Leaving the gentrification of the Ouseburn valley behind, I headed to Shields Road and the obligatory Wetherspoons. This one on the corner opposite the old Beavan’s store which was a great shopping destination in its day. It’s a great building and it’s good to see that it’s being maintained.

The pub was full and the beer festival was in full swing, I managed a couple of them, one being the Italian brewery beer which I hadn’t realised was produced at Bateman’s Brewery. Nothing wrong with that, but I’d have picked something else if I’d known.

Brewery Beer ABV
Thornbridge Brewery Pink Grapefruit Pale 4.0%
Birrificio Italiano Nigredo 6.0%

The Butchers Arms

Area: Shields Road
Style: Proper Local
Visit order: 6

Across the street from Spoons is this proper local, already filling up ready for the weekend. Unfortunately, there was no cask beer here, but I took in the atmosphere with a pint of John Smith’s.

Brewery Beer ABV
John Smith’s Extra Smooth Ale (keg) 3.4%

Gunner Tavern

Area: Central Station
Style: Trendy with atmosphere
Visit order: 7

Modern bar with some lovely tiling, right across from the station (Newcastle is blessed with some great bars). It had a modern vibe which makes it even better to see a line of real ales pumps on the bar. I tried one, then another before getting the train home. The fates were against that as an old friend arrived unexpectedly at the bar. I felt obliged to catch up and have another couple of beers. There’s always another train.

Brewery Beer ABV
Pentrich Brewing Co. Maine Street 4.8%
Brass Castle Best Bitter 4.5%
Fyne Ales Jarl 3.8%
Arbor Ales C Bomb 4.7%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 7
Total Beers: 13
Cask: 12
Keg: 1
Strongest: 6.2%
Mildest: 3.4%

Plenty of walking today and a real mix of pub styles with locals, student vibes and city centre stops. Great ale in most of them and great atmosphere in all of them. As ever, it was only touching the surface of the pubs in the area. Newcastle offers many areas and many styles.

I reckon a brewery trip to Ouseburn is also on the cards.

March 13, 2026
Newcastle & Gateshead #1 – February 2026

Across The Tyne And Back

An afternoon wandering the pubs around Central Station and across the Tyne in Gateshead, with one that remained just out of reach.

Setting Off: Durham

The Waiting Room, Durham Station (Platform 2)

Area: Durham Station
Style: Railway snug
Visit order: 0 (ground zero)

A pre-departure taster in the Waiting Room on Platform 2 of Durham station set the scene for today’s short trip north. A seat outside is always good here to watch arrivals and departures. Reunions and farewells playing out between announcements.

Today was cold, so the snug interior beckoned.

Brewery Beer ABV
Wylam Euphoric 3.7%

Newcastle – Central Station

The Bridge Hotel

Area: Newcastle, near High Level Bridge
Style: Traditional ale house, many real ales
Visit order: 1 (and 4.5)

Arriving into Newcastle Central only to head straight back across the river to the Railway Quarter of Gateshead. A fine scene for ale. Before braving the High Level Bridge, refreshments were in order at The Bridge Hotel.

Later in the day we would return. I have a picture of my dad in this bar in 1966 on a bachelor do for a friend. Sharp suits, much sharper than us today. Some things change. Some stay reassuringly the same. Cheers Dad.

Brewery Beer ABV
Abbeydale Brewery Magnolia 3.9%
Brew York Drakkar 4.7%
Fyne Ales Jarl 3.8%

Gateshead: Railway Quarter & Town Centre

Station East

Area: Gateshead, near High Level Bridge
Style: Traditional with a modern twist
Visit order: 2

On arrival to the south side we saw the busy Microbus and chose to leave it as a treat for the return leg. Instead we arrived at Station East.

Weather was better on Tyneside, but we got surprisingly wet on the short hop over to the Central Bar.

Brewery Beer ABV
Mountain Mama Howling Hops 5.3%
Brewing Brothers Fugg Life 4.1%

Central Bar

Area: Gateshead, Railway Quarter
Style: Multi-room coffin shaped beauty
Visit order: 3

Plenty of opportunities to get lost in the snugs, rooms and bars of this place, especially on the way to the roof terrace. Given the weather, we kept to the bar.

Brewery Beer ABV
Full Circle Brew Co Marmalade Mild 3.9%
Two By Two Brewing Session IPA 4.7%

Microbus (Attempt One and Two)

Area: Gateshead Railway Quarter
Style: Busy modern bar with a VW overload

On first sight, Microbus was busy and bouncing, so we banked it for later.

After a quick break in the Big W which provided fuel, practicality and a Punk IPA, we returned to find it even busier and a queue at the bar. Applauding its success, we passed this time and looped back to The Bridge Hotel for one more.

Sometimes restraint is the better part of the session.

The Tilley Stone

Area: Gateshead Town Centre
Style: Wetherspoon
Visit order: 4

Not a classic old building. Busy, found a table after some searching and a small compromise. The food came quickly and refuelled us nicely.

Brewery Beer ABV
Brewdog Punk IPA (keg) 5.2%

Back To Newcastle: Around Central Station

Beer Street

Area: Behind Newcastle Central Station/Stephenson Quarter
Style: Micropub with cerebral tendencies
Visit order: 5 heading back

Back in Newcastle we headed round the back of the station to Beer Street. Cerebral real ale bar that it is, there was a game of chess taking place front and centre.

A place for considered drinking. We considered, we drank.

Brewery Beer ABV
Marble Beers Ltd Rocket 4.8%

The Telegraph

Area: Behind the Central Station
Style: Traditional look, modern intent
Visit order: 6th, on the final curve

Along the road to the Telegraph, traditional in appearance but keeping up with the times, and still keeping a couple of cask ales on. A swift one and a check of the train times.

Brewery Beer ABV
Cullercoats Brewery Jack The Devil 4.5%

The Newcastle Tap

Area: Newcastle Central Station, Neville Street
Style: Cask-heavy ale bar
Visit order: 7th and not quite last

Good news was that there was time to head through the tunnel to the Newcastle Tap. A decision is never quick there, with hand pulls running the length of the bar. And then there are the keg beers.

Choice can be a pleasant problem.

Brewery Beer ABV
Two By Two Brewing Dolcita Pale 4.7%

Centurion Bar

Area: Newcastle Central Station
Style: Historic station bar
Visit order: 8th and last

We must have been efficient as there was still time to take in a final brew whilst appreciating the tile work and music in the Centurion Bar at the railway station before heading home, with the knowledge of a good session well managed.

Brewery Beer ABV
Pennine Brewing Co Amber Necker 3.8%

Map & Summary

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 9
Total Beers: 13
Cask: 12
Keg: 1
Strongest: 5.3%
Mildest: 3.7%

Newcastle and Gateshead can keep ale heads occupied for many visits without repeating a pub. We made a solid start around the station and across the Tyne into Gateshead. Plenty left for the next trip.

February 20, 2026

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Duration Brewing	Charm	3.4%
Howling Hops	Small Batch Special Cold IPA (keg)	5.3%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Pomona Island Brew Co.	PENSAMIENTO	4.5%
Kellerbier	Hacker-Pschorr (keg)	5.5%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Leeds Brewery	Leeds Pale	3.8%
Verdant Brewing Co	Lightbulb (keg)	4.5%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Tapped Brew Co	Electric Works	4.2%
Elvington Brewery	Mittel 3.8% Lager (keg)	3.8%
Silent Brew Co	Greater Good	4.0%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Twice Brewed Brewing Co	Best Bitter	3.8%
RedWillow Brewery	Effortlessly Citra	3.7%
weekend project	meadows (keg)	5.2%
Brass Castle	Hoptical Illusion (keg)	4.3%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Pomona Island Brew Co.	Phaedra (keg)	5.0%
Brains Brewery	Barry Island IPA	4.5%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Metalhead Brewery	Pretty Vacant	4.1%
Arkell’s Brewery	Spring Hopper	4.0%
Erdinger Weissbräu	Erdinger Weißbier (bottle)	5.3%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Donzoko Brewing Company	Smog	4.7%
Donzoko Brewing Company	Hidden Sounds	5.2%
Donzoko Brewing Company	Chile Lime Gose (keg)	3.5%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Brew York	Maris The Otter	3.9%
Burnt Mill Brewery	Beyond The First – Citra & Centennial	4.8%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Blackjack Brew Co	Six MPH Mild	5.2%
DEYA Brewing Company	Rue De Soda (Keg)	4.0%
LHG Brewpub	Folded Page	5.0%
Otherworld Brewing	Khaos	4.0%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 6+1
Total Beers: 12
Cask: 7
Keg: 4
Bottle: 1
Strongest: 5.5%
Mildest: 3.4%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 6
Total Beers: 15
Cask: 7
Keg: 7
Bottle: 1
Strongest: 5.3%
Mildest: 3.7%

Today’s Summary
Total Pubs: 5
Total Beers: 10
Cask: 6
Keg: 3
Bottle: 1
Strongest: 5.3%
Mildest: 4.0%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Luckies	Gold Nectar	3.9%
Luckies	Chit Faced	4.8%
Luckies	Horse Shoe	4.5%
Luckies	Left Foot Down (Keg)	4.3%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Wilde Child Brewing Company	Side By Side	3.7%
Firebrick Brewery	Wey-Aye P.A.	5.8%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Brakspear Brewing Company	Gravity	3.4%
Rooster’s Brewing Co	Yankee	4.3%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Two by Two Brewery	Southpaw IPA	6.2%
Fyne Ales	Here All Year (2026)	4.7%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Thornbridge Brewery	Pink Grapefruit Pale	4.0%
Birrificio Italiano	Nigredo	6.0%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Pentrich Brewing Co.	Maine Street	4.8%
Brass Castle	Best Bitter	4.5%
Fyne Ales	Jarl	3.8%
Arbor Ales	C Bomb	4.7%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Abbeydale Brewery	Magnolia	3.9%
Brew York	Drakkar	4.7%
Fyne Ales	Jarl	3.8%

Brewery	Beer	ABV
Full Circle Brew Co	Marmalade Mild	3.9%
Two By Two Brewing	Session IPA	4.7%

Tag: Newcastle

Near Newcastle Central Station

Gunner Tavern

Mosaic Tap

The Forth Hotel

The Mile Castle

Newcastle Tap

Beer Street

The Telegraph

Back to Durham

The Station House

Heaton and Byker

The Waiting Room

Heaton Road

The Last Resort

Tiipsy Toad

Shields Road – Byker

The High Main

Stepney Bridge – Byker

Donzoko Brewery And Taproom

Central Newcastle

Gunner Tavern

The Outbound Leg

The Waiting Room

Newcastle

Mosaic Tap

The Actual Plan

Barluga

The Five Swans

Durham – Full Circle

The Station House

Jesmond, Haymarket and the Town

Setting Off – Durham

The Waiting Room

Jesmond

Luckies

The Punch Bowl

The Carriage

Haymarket & University

Luther’s Bar

Percy Street and Surrounds

Mean Eyed Cat

The Hotspur

The Trent House

Central Station

Mosaic Tap

Gunner Tavern

Ouseburn, Byker and the City

Route

Strolling East Through Newcastle

Lady Grey’s

Ouseburn

The Tanners Arms

The Ship Inn

The Cumberland Arms

Byker

The High Main

The Butchers Arms

Gunner Tavern

Across The Tyne And Back

Setting Off: Durham

The Waiting Room, Durham Station (Platform 2)

Newcastle – Central Station

The Bridge Hotel

Gateshead: Railway Quarter & Town Centre

Station East

Central Bar

Microbus (Attempt One and Two)

The Tilley Stone

Back To Newcastle: Around Central Station

Beer Street

The Telegraph

The Newcastle Tap

Centurion Bar

Map & Summary