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A quiet, cozy, characterful real ale pub.
With riverside views, 12 hand-pull real ales, lagers, ciders, wines, and spirits. Lose yourself in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of one of the oldest pubs in South Shields.
Opening Times
Monday 12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00
Thursday 12:00 - 23:00
Friday 12:00 - 00:00
Saturday 12:00 - 00:00
Sunday 12:00 - 22:30
Drinks Menu
We have 12 hand-pulls with a variety of real ales to choose from. From big name beers from well established breweries, to lesser known guest beers, we have a little something for everyone.
We also serve keg beers, draught ciders, bottled beers and ciders, alongside a vast array of spirits to choose from
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      Here are some of the resident beers that you can expect to find. Keep on eye on our social media platforms for updates on guest ales. - Alum Ale 3.9% ABV 
 - Bombardier Amber 4.1% ABV 
- Cumberland 4.0% ABV 
- Director’s 4.8% ABV 
- Eagle IPA 3.6% ABV 
- Hobgoblin Gold 4.2% ABV 
- Hobgoblin IPA 4.5% ABV 
- Hobgoblin Ruby 4.5% ABV 
- Oxford Gold 4.0% ABV 
- Pedigree 4.5% ABV 
- Sunbeam 4.2% ABV 
- Wainwright 4.1% ABV 
 
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      - Birra Moretti 4.6% ABV 
- Carling 4.0% ABV 
- Coors 4.0% ABV 
- Madri 4.6% ABV 
- Stella Artois 4.6% ABV 
- Neck Oil IPA 4.3% ABV 
- Guinness 4.1% ABV 
- Thwait’s Smooth 3.6% ABV 
- Old Rosie Cider 7.3% ABV 
- Aspall’s Cider 5.5% ABV 
 
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      Beers - Beck’s (275ml) 4% ABV 
- Budweiser (330ml) 4.5% ABV 
- Corona Extra (330ml) 4.5% 
- Desperados (330ml) 5.9% ABV 
- Newcastle Brown Ale (550ml) 4.7% ABV 
- Peroni (330ml) 5.1% ABV (Gluten free also available) 
 Ciders - Bulmers Original (500ml) 4.5% ABV 
- Bulmers Crushed Red Berries and Lime (500ml) 4% ABV 
- Kopparberg Mixed Fruit (500ml) 4% ABV 
- Kopparberg Pear (500ml) 4.5% ABV 
- Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime (500ml) 4% ABV 
- Magners (568ml) 4.5% ABV 
- Old Mout Kiwi and Lime (500ml) 4% ABV 
 
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      Our wines are served by the bottle, and are available in either full-size bottles (750ml) and single-serve bottles (187ml). White - Stowells Pinot Grigio (187ml) 12% ABV 
- Hardy’s Main Road Pinot Grigio (750ml) 12% ABV 
- Jack Rabbit Pinot Grigio (187ml and 750ml) 12% ABV 
- Stowells Sauvignon Blanc (187ml) 12.5% ABV 
- Jack Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc (750ml) 12.5% ABV 
- Stowells Chardonnay (187ml) 12% ABV 
- Hardy’s Main Road Chardonnay (750ml) 13% ABV 
- Jack Rabbit Chardonnay (750ml) 12.5% ABV 
 Red - Stowells Merlot (187ml) 13.5% ABV 
- Hardy’s Main Road Merlot (750ml) 13% ABV 
- Jack Rabbit Merlot (187ml and 750ml) 13% ABV 
- Stowells Shiraz (187ml) 13% ABV 
- Hardy’s Main Road Shiraz (750ml) 13% ABV 
- Jack Rabbit Shiraz (187ml and 750ml) 13% ABV 
 Rosé - Stowells White Zinfandel (187ml) 10.5% ABV 
- Hardy’s Main Road Rosé (750ml) 12% ABV 
- Jack Rabbit Pinot Grigio Rosé (750ml) 12% ABV 
 Sparkling - Lunetta Prosecco (200ml) 11% ABV 
- Lunetta Prosecco Rosé (200ml) 11% ABV 
- Canaletto Prosecco (750ml) 11% ABV 
 
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      Our spirits are served in 25ml and 50ml measures, unless otherwise stated. Vodka - Smirnoff 37.5% ABV 
- Grey Goose 40% ABV 
 Gin We serve a variety of flavoured and non-flavoured gins, here are some of our favourites. Make sure to ask staff and consult our social media platforms as we obtain new gins regularly. - Gordon’s 37.5% ABV (various flavours also available) 
- Bombay Sapphire 40% ABV 
- Hendrick’s 41.4% ABV 
- Brockmans 40% ABV 
- Tanqueray 43.1% ABV 
- Greenall’s 37.5% ABV (various flavours also available) 
- Kopparberg Gin 37.5% ABV (various flavours also available) 
- Whitley Neill 43% ABV (various flavours also available) 
 Whisky We have a variety of blended and single-malt whiskies available. We obtain new single-malts all the time, which we will post on our social media platforms. - Jack Daniel’s 40% ABV (Honey, Fire, and Apple liqueurs also available) 
- Jameson 40% ABV 
- Glenfiddich 12 years 40% ABV 
- Glenmorangie 10 years 40% ABV 
- Laphroaig 10 years 40% ABV 
- Jura Journey 40% ABV 
- Monkey Shoulder 40% ABV 
- Bushmills 40% ABV 
- The Glenlivet 40% ABV 
- Haig Club 40% ABV 
 Rum - Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 35% ABV 
- Captain Morgan Dark 40% ABV 
- Bacardi White 37.5% ABV 
- Lamb’s Navy Rum 40% ABV 
- Wood’s Navy Rum 57% ABV 
- Dead Man’s Fingers 37.5% ABV (various flavours also available) 
- Kraken Black Spiced 40% ABV 
 Brandy and Liqueurs - Jules Clairon Brandy 36% ABV 
- Hennessy Cognac 40% ABV 
- Rémy Martin Cognac 40% ABV 
- Southern Comfort 35% ABV 
- Malibu 21% ABV 
- Archers 18% ABV 
- Disaronno 28% ABV 
- Jägermeister 35% ABV 
- Fireball 33% ABV 
- Tia Maria 20% ABV 
- Bailey’s (50ml) 17% ABV - Other liqueurs and shots are also available 
 
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      Soft Drinks on Tap - Pepsi 
- Diet Pepsi 
- Whites Lemonade 
 Bottled Soft Drinks and Mixers Fever-Tree mixers (200ml): - Indian Tonic Water 
- Light Indian Tonic Water 
- Elderflower Tonic Water 
- Aromatic Tonic Water 
- Ginger Ale 
- Ginger Beer 
- Sicilian Lemonade 
- Italian Blood Orange Soda 
- Mexican Lime Soda 
- White Grape and Apricot Soda 
- Raspberry and Rose Soda 
 Britvic Mixers and Soft Drinks (200ml): - Orange Juice 
- Cranberry Juice 
- Pineapple Juice 
- Tomato Juice 
- Bitter Lemon 
 Other Soft Drinks: - J2O Orange and Passionfruit (275ml) 
- Coca-Cola (200ml) 
- Diet Coke (200ml) 
- Red Bull (250ml) 
 Alcohol Free Beers and Ciders - Beck’s Blue (275ml) 0.05% ABV 
- Heineken 0.0 (330ml) 0.05% ABV 
- Erdinger AlkoholFrei (500ml) 0.5% ABV 
- Kopparberg Mixed Fruits Alcohol-Free (500ml) 0.05% ABV 
- Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime Alcohol-Free (500ml) 0.05% ABV 
- Old Mout Berries and Cherries Alcohol-Free (500ml) 0.05% ABV 
 
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      Our tasting boards are ideal for those who wish to try our ales without committing to full pints. Served in 1/3 pint measures, you can choose a board with three, four, and even eight real ales. 
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      Feeling hungry? We have a range of bar snacks and toasties available Toasties - Cheese and Onion 
- Cheese and Ham 
- Corned Beef and Onion 
- Chicken Curry 
- Pepperoni and Mozzarella 
 Bar Snacks We have a range of crisps, nuts, pork scratchings, and pretzel pieces available behind the bar. Ask staff for details. 
‘I love this pub. Great selection of real ales and a selection of bar snacks. A good cozy feel to the place. It also has a nice outside area with a great vista over the River Tyne. Highly recommended.’
— Google Reviews
 
        
        
      
    
     
                         
                       
                       
                       
              
             
             
             
             
            