Pubs in South Shields
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New Crown Hotel
Mowbray Road, South Shields NE33 3NG
Large and prominent pub / restaurant overlooking Gypsies Green and the sea. Only one real ale on ( Oct 21) . There is a cask ale club every Monday , beer at £2.60 a pint. Food is served all day. A quiz is held every Wednesday evening. There is a large function room available for parties. To the left as you enter the pub the games area is now dog friendly. Bus stop outside door.
Old Ship
Sunderland Road, South Shields NE34 8DG
The Old Ship is reputed to be the oldest public house in South Shields, established around 1803. It was originally a coaching inn on the road between Westoe and Sunderland - an old mounting stone once used by horsemen to make it easier to get into the saddle remains outside the front entrance. This friendly establishment has a combined bar/lounge area and a function room upstairs. There are two handpumps, Wainwright's and Hobgoblin at time of last visit ( Oct 19).
Riverview Pub & Kitchen
3 Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1EQ
Two handpulls are available in this refurbished bar and kitchen. Beers are nationally and locally sourced . There is a bar below the main bar, as well as a room upstairs which has a balcony which is popular in warmer weather.. Food is served all day from 11am Note pub may close early mid week if no custom. Within Mill Dam Conservation Area
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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.
Stags Head
45 Fowler Street, South Shields NE33 1NS
Dating from 1897, this traditional town-centre pub has two bars one above the other. The small downstairs room is dominated by an attractive alcove back bar. Listed on CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors, it has retained many original design features including colourful entrance tilework and a wide acid-etched bay window at the front. Although there are three handpulls, there is only one in use always serving Draught Bass, with the occasional cask Stones. Upstairs is an extra room complete with its own ornate counter , back bar and fireplace. This is available to hire for private functions. The bus and metro interchange is about three minutes walk .
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.
South Shields Westoe Rugby Football Club
Wood Terrace Dean Road, South Shields NE33 4EA
Rugby Club with two bars
Wouldhave
16 Mile End Road, South Shields NE33 1TA
Named after local boat builder William Wouldhave, co inventor of the self righting lifeboat, this town centre pub is part of the Wetherspoon chain, providing customers with well-priced bar meals and a selection of real ales. Downstairs is a bar with ample seating and tables and upstairs a family-friendly area. 12 handpumps serve the the three regular beers and a rotation of guest ales from around the country. The pub hosts bi annual real ale festivals.The public transport interchange is five minutes away.
Hogarths
Mile End Road, South Shields NE33 1TA
Pub and Gin Palace tastefully decorated. There is a single bar with 2 handpulls in use at last visit ( Nov 21), and plenty of Gin available and a smaller cocktail bar to its left. Pictures adorn the walls with a huge one ceiling mounted. Outside seating area at the back.
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.