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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

  • 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

    • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

 

Tasting Boards: Now available in flights of three, four, and eight