Pubs in Gateshead

Wetherspoons (JD Wetherspoon), Metrocentre

85 Russell Way, Gateshead NE11 9YP

More of a restaurant than a pub. However this smaller than usual but even foodier than most Wetherspoons is the only draught real ale outlet in the Metro Centre's shopping malls. A split-level ground floor leads to a slightly quieter upper level. No recorded music but many gaming and quiz machines. Can be extremely busy with shoppers at meal times. Post office style queuing system in operation. Handy for public transport links.

Grey Nags Head

219 High Street, Gateshead NE8 1AS

The Tilley Stone (JD Wetherspoon)

Unit 9-10 Jackson Street, Gateshead NE8 1EE

Named after two local coal mine coal seams this October 2011, stylish conversion of former retail premises; light stained wood and a flag stone floor feature well. Popular with shoppers and diners there are also many examples of local artists' work with a mining theme on display. Very handy for Gateshead public transport interchange and walking distance from the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and The Sage music & arts and conference centre. Families welcome until 20:00.

Metropole

High Street, Gateshead NE8 1EL

The Black Bull

Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1PQ

Recently (early 2017) renovated split-level front lounge bar now has trendy comfy chairs plus pool table, darts, table football, television, fruit machine and later-on in evenings nightclub style lighting. Entered via a corridor somewhat reminiscent of a ghost train. The rear room has a stage and is much used as a live music venue (various styles); a major attraction of the pub, as well as being available for private functions. The steadily increasing range of cask beers is due to the keen tenants who are also very proud of the following their live music attracts. Quiz night Monday. Handy for Gateshead public transport interchange. Note: 'Patio' is roof terrace.

The Crown

Coatsworth Road, Gateshead NE8 1QN

Whickham House, Bensham

275 Bensham Road, Gateshead NE8 1UU

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.

Station East

Hills Street, Gateshead NE8 2AS

Tastefully refurbished and enlarged. Hadrian Border brewery's first pub.

Prohibition

Arch 3, Brandling Street, Gateshead NE8 2BA

Lock & Quay

1 Pipewellgate, Gateshead NE8 2BJ