Live Music — Pubs in South Shields
Discover live music pubs in South Shields. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 26 live music pubs in South Shields
Alum Ale House
Ferry Street, South Shields NE33 1JR
The Alum Ale House is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, adjacent to the Ferry Landing and close to the Market Place. The open-plan bar, with its 10 real ales is the venue for a lively Irish music session on the first Sunday of the month. Most of the beers are from the Marstons group range.Note the large blackboard detailing beers available, style strength and price and the new style Hobgoblin handpull on the left of the row of other handpulls. There is decking and seating outside overlooks the river. Note no children allowed inside the pub.
Dolly Peel
137 Commercial Road, South Shields NE33 1SQ
Named after a local fishwife and smuggler whose husband and sons were press ganged into the navy. This is a local riverside pub not far from the Mill Dam and attracts a more mature clientele. The interior is divided into two areas, with large-screen TVs for sporting events. Sunday is Karaoke night.
Harbour Lights
101 Lawe Road, South Shields NE33 2AJ
The Harbour Lights is located in a dramatic location overlooking the Mouth of the Tyne and, North Shields Fish Quay. Real ale usually from one handpull and available from a Thursday and usually sell a cask by Sunday evening as Monday to Wednesday is quiet. Food is served daily with breakfasts from 9am although the bar doesn't open till 11am.. They now have a nice beer garden and there is a quiz on a Sunday. Music continues on a Thursday and Saturday evening.
Maltings
9 Claypath Lane, South Shields NE33 4PG
The Maltings is located on the first floor of the building, above the former Jarrow Brewery. Take the staircase or lift to a partitioned room with a large central bar and plenty of seating. Most of the former decor remains and has 3 changing ales handpulls. Wednesday is quiz night and Thursday is Rock night. Underneath the Maltings, occupying the space once used by the former brewery, is a new bar called The Chameleon. This does not sell real ale.
Marsden Inn
Redwell Lane, South Shields NE34 7JS
Large pub/restaurant/hotel near the sea front at Marsden. There is a bar and a lounge and at time of visit (Nov 19) Doom Bar and Banks Bitter available in the lounge only. Note opening hours and meal times differ depending on day of week. Live music at weekends. There are numerous buses which pass the door to South Shields and Sunderland.
Clover & Wolf
Brigham Place, South Shields NE33 2DL
Refurbished and reopened as Clover and Wolf with no real ale
Address
5 Market Place, South Shields NE33 1BH
Large open plan bar overlooking the Market Square. Real ale removed. At least 6 TV screens are dotted around the room. There is also a small stage.
Steamboat
Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1EQ
Offering an impressive range of beers from independent and microbrewers on nine handpumps plus four real ciders, the Steamboat is a regular local CAMRA Pub of the Year winner.- note all the certificates cover the walls. In 2021 received a Gold Award as part of the CAMRA 50 celebrations. This pub full of character and atmosphere, run by friendly staff, it has a large bar with a raised seating area and a small lounge. There is a weekly music jam every Tuesday and a monthly folk music night. Beer festivals, cheese and ale and Meet the Brewer nights are arranged on a regular basis.The South Shields ferry and Custom House Theatre are nearby. Within Mill Dam Conservation Area
Trimmers Arms Live Lounge
34 Commercial Road, South Shields NE33 1RW
In 2004, rising from the ashes of the West End Vaults and the earlier Trimmers Arms, came the new and partly rebuilt pub of the same name. This is a music venue with two stages, one in the bar area used Friday evening, while Saturday sees a larger stage being used. Large outside drinking area to the side of the pub opened in April 21.
Vigilant
165 Sunderland Road, South Shields NE34 6AE
Named after an old steamship, The Vigilant is an imposing red brick pub, adorned with many hanging baskets , in Harton, South Shields, managed by a friendly landlord . On entering there is a large bar with two changing handpulls in use (Oct 21), There is a smaller bar area to the rear. There is a quiz held every Monday and Karaoke on Saturday. evening. Music night popular on Sunday evening. Frequent buses pass the door , for South Shields or Sunderland. Small car park to the rear.
Kirkpatricks
Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2HT
Large brick built building in town centre which was the former Marine School of South Shields.This pub is named after South Shields WW1 hero John Simpson Kirkpatrick, whose memorial statue stands outside the pub. Extensive food menu available. Note the two slightly different pub names above the main entrance. And also note the Blue Plaque to the left of the entrance. Handy for town centre buses and the Tyne and Wear metro.
Mechanics Arms
3 East Street, South Shields NE33 1BW
Town centre pub near the Market Place and Transport Interchange
National Unionist Workmen's Club
Laygate, South Shields NE33 5SZ
Working Men's Club just to the south of the town centre
Fountain
116 Highfield Road, South Shields NE34 6JL
Now a Flaming Grill Pub/ Restaurant, this popular community pub is situated between Westoe and the Coast. It has a large open plan layout and on the bar are three handpulls, Greene King IPA, 2 changing ales all in rotation. Regular pub games are a feature including a popular quiz held on Mondays. The Fountain also hosts regular fund raising events for charities.
Voyager
145 Anderson St, South Shields NE33 1RJ
Single story pub on the fringe of the Town Centre, Comprises large room with single bar. There is a pool table to one side of the bar. Live music features every Friday, Saturday & Sunday with free food on Sunday. There is also free food after the regular Tuesday afternoon karaoke and quiz session.There is seating at the front of the pub and a small car park at the rear. Buses pass close by and the town public transport interchange is five minutes walk.
Platform 33
33 Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD
Sea front pub formerly known as The Rattler, but remaining on the railway theme, its new name Platform 33 is from its address, 33 Sea Road. There are two railway carriages incorporated in the structure of the pub, with entrances from both the front and rear of the coaches. Primarily a meals venue with booths and tables. There is a quiz held every Tuesday night at 8.30pm with a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.
Marine
230 Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JQ
Large 1860’s pub located opposite Marine Park, very close to the sea front. This free house serves changing real ales from at least 6 handpulls and at least four boxed real ciders. Golden Plover and White Rat alternate as house beers. There are akso up to five keg fonts available. To the left of the bar are two raised areas allowing customers to sit in social groups on comfortable seating. To the right of the bar is the games area with pool and darts. A good selection of non intrusive background music is played. Pub food served daily with traditional Sunday lunch. 5 minutes walk to the beach. A friendly yet competitive general knowledge quiz is held each Sunday evening at 8pm. Real Ale loyalty card, buy 8 pints get one free. Local CAMRA Pub of the year 2021, . The pub is also the CAMRA South Tyneside Cider Pub of the Year. The Marine regularly updates Cask Real Ale Finder
White Horse
Quarry Lane, South Shields NE34 7QZ
The White Horse was reopened in 2015 having been closed for some time. There were 2 handpulls but no real ale now available.. The large bar has a restaurant to one side and a pool room to the other. Live music features at weekends. As well as being dog friendly, the White Horse is also horse friendly, with 2 hay baskets in the large car park. Bus terminus outside the door. Buses 12 and 12A to Town Centre
Florence Bar & Bistro
97 Newcastle Road, South Shields NE34 9AA
Formerly the Simonside Arms, the Florence Bar & Bistro is a food orientated venue with an extensive menu serving lunch and evening meals . On entering, the bar is to the left and the bistro to the right. The bar , has comfortable seating and a relaxing atmosphere. There is live music every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Large car park at front and 5 minutes walk from Simonside Metro no real ale reported 20/9/18.
Harley's Bar
262 Sunderland Road, South Shields NE34 6QY
Located in Harton Nook South Shields , this small single room cosy pub, has one handpull dispensing Rivet Catcher as their permanent real ale. For such a small bar, they still manage to have a Saturday night music night. There is limited parking outside although there is more opposite and round the corner outside some shops. There are regular buses to South Shields and Sunderland stopping outside.
Pier
140 Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2JJ
Sandwiched between an Italian restaurant and a curry house on Ocean Road This single room bar now has a new owner ( Oct 19). There is one changing real ale and a pub quiz night every Wednesday. Note the interesting light bulb arrangement as you enter. 5 minute walk to town centre.
Little Haven Hotel
River Drive, South Shields NE33 1LH
. The semi circular glass fronted bar, also with glass ceiling, has views of Tynemouth and the Port of Tyne entrance. Light meals and snacks available between 11.30- 1800 Monday - Saturday.
Criterion
2a Ocean Road, South Shields NE33 2HZ
Known locally as the Cri, The Criterion is an historic pub dating from the 1800's and which closed in 2012 and turned into a bookmakers. The first floor of the building has been completely refurbished to reflect how it looked in the past and turned into a medium size bar. There are two changing handpulls . The pub has started brewing their own beer There is an impressive back bar with large mirrors, two real fires and comfortable seating with some sofas. Note the clock above the exit door from the bar. Outside you can still see the old Teltey's pub signs. No food other than cheeseboards Access is via the entrance on Ocean Road and up a staircase. No disabled access. Pub is very close to the public transport interchange.
Westoe
2 Horsley Hill Road, South Shields NE33 3DY
Large white painted traditional pub on a busy junction Within Westoe Conservation Area
Beehive Inn
Mile End Road, South Shields NE33 1TF
Local bar at the north end of Mile End Road about 10 minutes walk from South Shields Transport Interchange. Pub Quiz every Thursday
Jester
Tasmania Road, Brockley Whins, South Shields NE34 9DX
Local pub in Brockley Whins Estate