Dog Friendly — Pubs in Gateshead

The Old Fox, Felling

14 Carlisle Street, Gateshead NE10 0HQ

Superb traditional/community street pub restored to its former glory by previous landlord now back in situ. A short walk from Felling Metro. The open fire gives the bar a homely feel. Saturday live bands or disco/karaoke. Assured of a friendly welcome by a landlord who knows how to treat customers as people as opposed to a source of income.

The Wheat Sheaf, Felling

26 Carlisle Street, Gateshead NE10 0HQ

Welcoming street corner pub owned by Big Lamp Brewery. Well patronised by a loyal band of regulars who often travel quite a distance to drink here. The pub features some original details, mismatched furniture and, when needed, real coal fires. Outdoor toilets have original Victorian urinals. There is a fortnightly Tuesday nights bring traditional folk music featuring keen local musicians and Wednesday is poker night. Original CAMRA clock keeps time behind the bar. Snacks available.

The Wardley, Bill Quay

Brack Terrace, Gateshead NE10 0SR

Due to demolition of housing many years ago this former street corner brick-built community local is now a stand-alone building with fields leading down to the river Tyne on three sides. Saved from closure due to falling trade by some regulars in summer 2013 it is now doing very well. The L-shaped public bar leads to a snug at the rear of the counter. Note the original fireplaces. Weekly quiz, live singers monthly, board games and a darts team. Also has a beer tent for bank holiday weekend events including the popular vintage car rally. Has a very convivial atmosphere between staff and customers.

The Cricketers, Bill Quay

Quay Tavern Joel Terrace, Gateshead NE10 0TX

This stand alone, opened-out, split-level, one-roomer on bank leading down to river Tyne, with fine views along it, and new (2014) landlord who has instigated refurbishment programme in keeping with the pub's layout and history. Has many loyal customers often travelling from afar to make it a great community pub.

Lakeside Inn, Wardley

Leam Lane, Gateshead NE10 8YD

Family orientated roadside pub with a emphasis on food. Large car park to the side. The pub is accessed off roundabout on A184 and is well sign posted.

Microbus

2, High Level Parade, Wellington Street, Gateshead NE8 2AJ

This Pub venture closed on 2/3/18 and reverted to a club only.

The Central

Half Moon Lane, Gateshead NE8 2AN

Marvellous mid-nineteenth century, Grade II listed, four-storey wedge-shaped building recently very impressively revived by the Head of Steam Group. It now consists of revamped public bar, two function rooms; regular live music venues, and rooftop terrace. However the main attraction is the quite magnificently restored Buffet (closed when quiet, ask to view), designated by CAMRA as a pub interior of Special Historic Interest. It is as fitted-out circa 1900 with its great carved U-shaped counter and bar back, plasterwork frieze and panelling etc. There is also a triangular snug with dart board. The 14 handpulls dispense many local microbrewery beers. Regular quiz nights held.

Lock & Quay

1 Pipewellgate, Gateshead NE8 2BJ

The Fog On The Tyne

South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3AF

Located on south shore Road on the banks of the Tyne, the Schooner currently has six handpumps for cask ales and one for cask cider. These change regularly to showcase the best local and national ales and ciders. Great value home-cooked food through the week with traditional roast on Sundays.There is live music every Friday and Sunday with occasional Saturdays. There is a buskers night on Thursdays and a quiz every Wednesday.

Black Horse Inn, Low Fell

Kells Lane, Gateshead NE9 5HY

In the same hands for over 35 years this popular community pub has a narrow public bar with t.v. screens and many old photographs of the area. As well as a far larger/noisier lounge with juke box to the rear - open evenings on weekdays and weekends. There are also outside drinking areas at the front (heated) and side. The work of a local artist is on display for sale. General knowledge and music quizzes are held weekly plus a money draw on Sundays. Also runs real ale suggestion scheme. Sandwiches and snacks available.

The Victoria

265 Kells Lane, Gateshead NE9 6UE

Dating back over 200 years; see the 1810 inscription on the fireplace in the public bar however it has been extended and much altered since. Including a re-vamp (early 2014) bringing-in brighter and more modern seating and tables. Plus an extensive range of gins. There is still though a public bar, two lounge areas and a separate restaurant, includes rotisserie option; with own smaller bar counter. There are also a couple of outside drinking areas one at the front and one at the back.

Engine Room, Eighton Banks

Rockliffe Way, Gateshead NE9 7XR

Re-opened with new name mid-March 2015 after periods of closure under different operators (and ACV application by locals' determined not to see pub sold for any other use) by very experienced local pub owning family. Old stone block building with stylish front bar with fine views across open country and the valley beyond, comfy modern chairs and television screens. This leads into the large split-level dining area - varied food menu. Outside drinking areas to front and back.