Beehive in Newcastle upon Tyne

Out on Easter Saturday in fine weather and we were recommended the Beehive and they were not wrong plenty of easy parking, loads of people/ Families enjoying some wonderful food great service and fine weather. The menu had enough variety for everyone the service was excellent the staff knowledgeable of there wines was great. If you are ever in the area I can not recommend it highly enough.

Visited on 11th September while visiting our friends (we are from Hull!) and all the staff were lovely, so friendly and accommodating! The food was beyond delicious (we had roast dinners & fish and chips) then the puddings were amazing! I cannot recommend the chocolate brownie more!! The staff were super accommodating, our 6 month old was being very fussy and they kindly put together some fruit for him 😊 Would definitely recommend!

My favourite pub in Newcastle. Cheap prices, first class management and staff plus great friendly punters. One of the few proper pubs left in the toon.

Manager a disgrace, asked if she could check pink gin leamade as i think the gas is off omg customer service to another level.

Great traditional pub. DOES NOT DO FOOD as a rule despite some reviews on here. Occasionally toasty but that is all we were told. So I think some of the pics here showing food are for the wrong place. We love going here for a drink, very reasonable prices, lovely surroundings and friendly clientele. Always head here when in Newcastle.

My twin brother Stephen and I were pub hopping around this part of town when we decided to drop into The Beehive Pub and what a wonderful back street pub this is . I love the look of this pub ,the interior is fab ,wonderful pubby decor and furnishings, tv's to enjoy the sport, a solid wood serving bar dominates the main room and there's plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub, its just one really great pub to unwind in. My twin brother Stephen and I were here on a Monday afternoon, pub was packed with a great atmosphere, we got bottles of Becks beer ,these were served in excellent condition, we luckily managed to get a table were we just kicked back, chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular pub while sipping our beers. I really enjoy Becks beer ,this is a fantastic German beer I really enjoy, been on holiday to Bremen a couple of times were this beer is brewed so I've developed a real taste for this beer . It's a light, hoppy and unpretentious lager style beer bursting with taste, very easy to drink on a hot afternoon. We really enjoyed our beers in here before we moved on and for a first time visit to The Beehive Pub we were totally impressed. The Beehive Pub is easy to locate along High Bridge. Opening hours are; Monday to Sunday, 9am till 11pm. A great pub,most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area.

The best country pub by miles in this area. Excellent selection of real ales, brilliantly kept by the hosts. Food is very good indeed, freshly prepared and great selection. All of the staff are so helpful and cheery. The COVID safeguards are excellent and very reassuring.

Fantastic food but....... The food was great. The steak pie was probably the best I’ve ever tasted. The setting is lovely. The service was great. The tables were well spaced. Most of the staff were wearing masks and or visors But...... when we had driven past an illuminated mobile advertising trailer on the way there telling us we were in a coronavirus hot spot then surely it would be best for everyone that ALL THE STAFF wore masks and visors especially when serving at the tables!!!

Just been for lunch with a friend. Absolutely NO social distancing going on with the staff or other diners - squeezing past our table. NO masks/visors or protective equipment worn by staff, NO track & trace details taken either. There was hand gel at the door & our food was delicious but won't be going back anytime soon.

The food is always terrific and good value. It's cosy and friendly, but extremely popular, so often very busy. The service is good, but there can be quite a long wait for food to arrive. Plenty of car parking.

We ate last night at the Beehive and the food was just superb! Plenty of choice on the menu without feeling over-phased by too many options and everything fresh. Our meals were cooked to order and we enjoyed our drinks whilst we were waiting. I had fillets of sea bass with oyster mushrooms, spinach, shallots and new potatoes whilst my partner had the best burger he had ever tasted! Chocolate and stem ginger brownie with raspberry ice cream to follow, and a sizeable portion, with coffee and chocolates to end. Every meal we saw arriving at other tables looked so good. This will be our ‘go to’ restaurant from now on! Excellent, friendly service, cosy atmosphere and perfect for us.

Visit once a year everyJanuary and stay in a motorhome in the car park. Superb setting with lots of cst parking that is well lit. Great range high quality food and nice real ales. The service is always top notch and nothing's a problem. Even has a dog room so you can take your four legged family member too. This place takes some beating

Have driven past this past lots of time and thought how nice it looked - it's cosy inside if a little cramped - we had soup and a sandwich which were fine if frankly a bit expensive at £8.50 - but the biggest problem was the wait -over 40 minutes - I could have made the leek and potato soup from scratch in less time! what made it worse is that another party came in (also having soup for a starter) and were served straight away - maybe one of those places only good if you're a regular?

Best place and best pie in Newcastle. The food is delicious and the restaurant is beautifull and cozy.

Haven’t been here for years but worth the visit. Belly pork superb and fish chips perfect. A little expensive otherwise it would have been five stars

This was my second time here. I booked with 4 friends. We had been impressed by this restaurant a few months back and had vowed to be back. We love the cosy atmosphere. Almost feels like you are in your own home!!!We all loved the dishes we ordered. The portions are quite generous too! On again, I will be back!!!

Took a chance and popped in hoping to get a table for two. We were lucky but the place was busy. Great ambience to the place and a good menu. Service was great and the food was excellent. Will undoubtedly go back.

Fantastic pub - well deserving of its countless years of good reputation. The Sunday lunch is one of the best we’ve had.Very generous portions, and a really lovely speciality honey gin made exclusively for the Beehive. Lovely decor throughout and fantastic beer gardens. Can’t fault it - just make sure you book in advance or be prepared to wait (it’s worth it!).

Had a beautiful meal with family and friends, quaint building with small additional rooms around. No good for wheelchair users.

Visitar el Beehive es un verdadero placer ya que la calidad de la comida siempre es excelente y está recién preparada a pedido, por lo que debe estar preparado para esperar un poco antes de que se sirva. Sin embargo, eso no es un problema, ya que el ambiente es excelente, el personal es amable y servicial y vale la pena esperar por las generosas porciones. Hay una buena selección de platos en el menú, pero el pescado y las patatas fritas son simplemente fantásticos!

First time to restaurant and would be a regular if we lived locally. Beautiful building and gardens, very friendly staff, good selection of beer and cider. Most importantly...fantastic food. I had 12 hour slow cooked belly pork with French black pudding Roast fennel, potatoes, carrots and red onion, fine green beans and cider sauce. It was amazing. My wife had an equally good meal. I would book if you want to guarantee a table. Excellent - do go.

No hay un sistema de reservas, por lo que tendrá que esperar, pero estará listo. La espera vale la pena. La comida es deliciosa y las raciones son generosas. Si agrega esto a la calidad de las cervezas artesanales, este lugar no debe perderse.

Service very slow (35 minutes from order to deliver of food) and upon perusal of the receipt back home, discovered we'd been charged for a round of drinks for the adjacent table!!! Will be long time before we go back there!!!

Vine aquí para una cena ligera después del trabajo basada en una recomendación de un colega de base local.

Nicely renovated old pub with great food. We had the roasted chicken sandwich, the red onion sandwich and the beer sampler. The service was good, the food fresh and delicious. The wait staff were helpful and kind to two jetlagged visitors.

Visitamos recientemente y habiendo visto la comida y las opciones de menú decidimos comer también. Bueno, no nos decepcionó en absoluto, ya que la comida era absolutamente increíble, porciones enormes y un precio muy razonable. Estaba tan lleno que no podía dejar de comer a pesar de que no tenía más espacio. El personal era muy acogedor y amable y mantenía el pub muy limpio y ordenado. La zona de juegos secreta del jardín para niños es genial, mi niño se divirtió mucho. Sin duda lo recomiendo y sin duda volveremos.

This place came recommended to us, we were looking forward to eating here. The place is dark , tables crammed together. The food was ok but nothing special. Have to admit the staff were nice .

Packed car park for Sunday lunch. Always a good sign. All three courses excellent (the swede mash being particularly good). Decent choice of real ales, good service and reasonably priced. What's not to like? Dog friendly as well

Dropped in here for lunch yesterday, found ourselves a table and struggled to pick as so many lovely dishes to choose from. Ended up with the sharing platter, and it was delicious. Great service from the friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Lovely pub, beautiful setting and the food was delicious. The only thing that lets the place down is the staff, very abrupt and when placing order at the bar I was made to feel like I was a hindrance. Ordered the food, gave the table number and then asked for 2 cokes. Lady was too busy having a heated conversation with a male member of staff. She then looked at me and said so that’s a Diet Coke and a lime and soda?! Ermmm no it’s 2 cokes I said, she looked at me as if I was the stupid one and said ‘so what? Just normal cokes?’ I said yes. But she looked at me as if I was the one in the wrong. When paying the bill we were met by another hard faced woman who just looked straight through us. It was very busy while we were there and the staff didn’t seem like they could cope, they kept putting reserved signs on the tables after they cleared them and when someone asked if a particular table was reserved, she said no, we just do that to stop it getting too busy!!! They obviously aren’t bothered if people walk out. I think a good lesson in customer service is highly recommended.

Gastro pub , food good quality, fairly extensive menu, medium price, Beer has good choice and decent real ales.

Visité la colmena el pasado fin de semana! Nunca lo había sido desde que era un niño y todavía es tan hermoso como recuerdo, me trajo recuerdos. Ambos tuvimos el pescado y las patatas fritas que estaban deliciosos pero enorme! Realmente disfruté de la comida y el servicio también era bueno.

Ate here last night the service was a bit slow but that was probably down to it being very busy, the food however was delicious the steak and ale pie is really good, we have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed

He estado en The Beehive en varias ocasiones, pero no he estado en Sunday Lunch por un tiempo.

Sorprendido de que estaba tan ocupado, pero el personal rápidamente nos encontró una mesa. La elección del menú fue buena y los platos sin gluten claramente identificados como aquellos que podrían modificarse a sin gluten. La espera para la comida era aceptable a pesar de que todas las mesas estaban ocupadas y la afirmación de que la comida estaba recién preparada a pedido era claramente correcta.

La primera vez que llevé a mi novia fue hace un poco más de 36 años, y debo admitir que no hemos estado aquí por algunas noticias. Llamado por casualidad ya que estábamos pasando y contentos de ver el carácter del lugar se ha conservado. El menú se ha ampliado y la comida que teníamos estaba muy bien cocinada y muy sabrosa!

Visited here for Sunday lunch on 23rd September with my wife. Great atmosphere and great service. We both ordered beef and pork Both dinners arrived piping hot and had been cooked to perfection. Great selection of vegetables on side dish. Would highly recommend this gastro pub to anyone. Well done to you. Will def be back.

Visited for the first time on a Sunday after having been recommended by a number of people. It did not disappoint. Nice quiet location, beautiful food, good service, tasteful decor and a fantastic child friendly beer garden with ample tables and a play area. Only slight negative is that the prices are a bit steep - £3.30 for a Coca-cola?! But we will still be back.

Typical English country pub,a bit off the beaten track,but worth a visit.Pleasant friendly staff.Good ales and good hearty meals.Very popular,often very busy.

I went to the beehive pub for lunch with my dad and chose the platter. Oh my goodness amazing! Big portion and value for money!

I eat out a lot. All over this country and all over Europe so I don't say these words lightly... This was the best steak pie I have ever eaten. Promise me you'll go and try it.

Lovely little pub with great food and a fantastic secret garden with a play area for the kids. Will definitely be back! Steak pie was amazing

Came here on Sunday 1st July with family daughter had phoned a week earlier and they could only get us in for the 12 o'clock sitting.That suited us fine doors wernt open when we arrived and a queue was already forming.Shown to our table and our drinks and food order was quickly taken.food arrived and it looked amazing.The beef was tender as was the pork and the crackling was gorgeous veg roasties and Yorkshire pud was again delicious.Staff were very pleasant and really hard working will definitely be visiting here again

We came here on our visit up north because we used to come here a lot in our courting days, we both decided to have the steak mushroom and ale pie with mash and veg, one of the best meals out we’ve had in a long time, lovely thin pastry top and bottom filled with loads of steak and mushroom, will definitely be back when we next visit the north

This is a lovely pub always has been huge beer garden perfect on a rare sunny day next to the coast. We cycled here and luckily because of a world cup match we were able to get a table and there wasn't a huge wait for food. Meal arrived and whilst there was nothing wrong for the price it is nothing special. The veg all seemed to be fresh, putting peas on a Sunday lunch for me is a no no, the beef whilst tender definitely appeared to be the pre carved variety, it couldn't have come off a joint they roasted, the slices were similar to that you would get from a deli counter, didn't taste bad, but for €12 you should be roasting a joint and carving it yourself.

Lovely pub in lovely location. Lovely when the weather is nice and you want a meal or just a drink outside in the beer garden. However very rude young women behind the bar laughing and making sarcastic comments while being served. They did not come across concerned about customers and just came across really rude and a few other people said the same. Quite a shame because the pub is so nice but would not return because the staff made me feel like I was pestering them when only ordering a drink, especially the woman with the extra long dark hair her customer service skills were horrendous.

Went for my birthday lunch with hubby and the dog. Sat in secret beer garden which has good play area for kids. I got chicken and hubby got steak pie. All piping hot and fresh. Portions are large and you do wait a while but worth the wait. Did friendly seats inside also. We like Sunday lunch here but gets super busy.

Had two sandwiches and pint and becks blue £30. Food was ok. Just too expensive for a sausage and beef sandwich. Wouldn't rush back, better places around

We came for Sunday Roast, were unable to book a table via telephone but arrived at 4pm and were seated straight away. Busy service but staff were pleasant and friendly. We only ordered a main course as looking around we could see how large the portions were. £12.95 for main which we were unable to finish. Very nice traditional roast with freshly cooked veggies. Will be back with friends and family but will remember to book in advance.

Came here for dinner on Easter Monday. We arrived with no reservation and were shown to a table despite it being almost full. The staff were lovely and friendly. Some seemed a little frantic but you can see they work hard and are trying to serve customers at a good pace. We ordered the sea bass in a bed of chickpea curry and our daughter ordered the hidden veg pasta. All of it was delicious and there were clean plates all round. The stove was on which was lovely to sit beside on a snowy cold day. Will return again very soon

Visited today (on good Friday for the first time ever. Talk.about going the extra mile!!! I looked.at the menu and was a bit unsure what to have due to my fat intolerance so i asked of they could make a salad and it was served with smoked cod. Absolutely fab!!! Thank you for delivering what was not on the menu x

Went here for mother's day with my daughter was really nice food very pleasant staff would definitely go again

This is a really lovely character pub in a lovely location. I made a last minute booking for Valentine's we were not disappointed our food was excellent,the service was very good the staff are very pleasant .I would definitely recommend the Beekhive it has a lovely atmosphe, thankyou for the lovely red rose, nice touch!,

Lovely dog friendly pub and very cosy and staff lovely. Only criticism is the vegetarian selection isn’t great. Only one choice on main and one on lunch. So wouldn’t go all the time as limited choice. Please can you add to this and we will be back more.

We had a Sunday lunch with my son his wife and our grandson, the checking in experience could be better as we couldn't reserve a table in advance but had to stand around and wait for space to become available, the waiting area was (called 'the bar') very cramped and no fun when you have a small child with you.

Tucked away, this lovely old pub has been very successfully turned into a pub restaurant with character. The food is excellent and the ambience warm and cosy with a natural welcome from the staff. A bit pricey but worth it for a change. Dogs are welcome in one area and it has an ample car park.

We ate here for the first time and had a nice evening. The food was very nice and went beyond...

My wife and I went with friends of ours for a return visit for their turkey dinner as we did...

Just had a lovely tea with friends here. Friendly staff, great food. I think sightly more pricey than similar places...

Went here for the first time at the weekend and we'll definitely be going back! Lovely pub and lovely grub....

Called in here while on a business trip to Whitley Bay. Decided on this venue as it was listed in dog friendly pubs online as I had my pooch with me. A lovely country pub that was buzzing with activity when we arrived at 12pm,so that was a good sign already! Has a separate room for dogs and their owners,complete with dog blankets to make your pooch comfy and a doggy menu with dog beer,treats and for the more discerning pooch...pawsecco wine! Brilliant touch. Food was absolutely gorgeous,crispy fishcakes with curried leeks and my partners lamb shank with veg was tasty too,cooked to perfection. Good selection of beers and the rhubarb gin is delicious!Service and the staff were excellent and welcoming. A real gem of a find.If I'm in the area again,I will be heading here for a bite to eat for sure! 10/10.

Fantastic friendly welcome to all 4 of us (2 dogs with us!). The Sunday lunch was excellent and very good value but the staff were simply exceptional. Loved the decor too.

A decent place in looks and atmosphere, quite homely and relaxed with what looked like a good menu of choice.

We have not been here for many year. Had lunch here today, best burger I have ever had. Staff were friendly, the pub is charming. Won't leave it so long before going back .

Well what can I say, great quality food, for fairly reasonable prices. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. The pub retains its original feel, but has been modernised in the right places. Worth a trip.

Visited here with my partner for lunch after hearing from a few people that it has a good reputation. Certainly no disappointment there then!Lovely menu, we both opted for the steak pie as this was being served to another table of diners and looked delicious........and it was. Thick, meaty and home made, big portion and certainly Desperate Dan would have approved! Accompanied by delicious hand cut chips and a lovely portion of mixed veg with a thick unctuous gravy.......comfort food at its best.We moved tables after ordering and staff were so attentive ensuring the table we moved to was wiped down, very efficient, professional and friendly.First visit but will certainly be back soon to sample more of their delicious fayre.

Me and my partner often come here for food and a couple of drinks especially when the weather is nice. Beer garden is lovely with background music which is aesthetically pleasing. It was very busy and we didn't really like the table we sat on because it was small, but the staff were very friendly and efficient to find us another one. We ordered two steak pies and drinks and were told when ordering that there was a slight delay on food, great service telling us straight away. Food was beautiful when it came, lovely and fresh and good sized portions with extra veg. I normally get the fish and chips which are amazing and I was very jealous when a table near us had got there's. However, the steak pie was just as good. Will definitely be back.

Booked a table in the dog friendly room for lunch today and all I can say we were not disappointed in any way. Atmosphere was great service brilliant and good superb. Lots of hot roast beef and steaming hot veg. Will go back again. As for serge an ice cream went down well served in a doggy bowl.

My sister suggested we visit this pub with her husband and our mother aged 86. Clearly quite a mixed party to be catered for. We needn't have worried. We were greeted with a very friendly welcome and showed to our table. The menu choice was perfect for all our tastes and when the food arrived we were not disappointed. My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed the roast beef sandwich with chips (definitely homemade chips), the beef was tasty and very enjoyable. My sister had chosen the beef pie and although she couldn't manage it all, she said it was gorgeous. Praise indeed from my sister !! Her husband too enjoyed his burger and American fries. Overall, a lovely early evening treat for us all which we will certainly repeat very soon. Thank you

We had an amazing meal here, everything is hot and very fresh. Service is good. We had fish and chips. The fish was lovely and the chips hand cut and chunky. It was served very imaginatively in a wooden crate. They have a "secret garden" with a fab children's play area which went down well with my three boys. There is also a resident ghost who is incredibly happy with what's going on here. In short, its all good and we would highly recommend.

Popped in here today as have been meaning to for a long time now since moving to the area. Lovely meal, both dishes I couldn't fault at all. Quaint place, and will certainly be back for a Sunday lunch. All the food we saw going out looked fab and fresh. The menu for me was a hard task to decide what to eat. The salad I had was one of the best salads I have had out, you could smell and taste the herbs, it was all very fresh. I had a hard job to eat it all but made myself as it was so tasty. Other half had the smoked cod, I tried this and it was lovely, not cheap, but worth the price , the rice was beautifully aromatic. Ten out of ten for far for me, I will definitely be back for more.

We had heard good reports on this pub all 4 of us were very disappointed the food was average prices quite expensive very noisy .Margaret

Me and Mrs called in Thursday 4th may had 2 fish and chips , the fish was nice but batter greasy and soggy and homemade burnt chips and why are the mushy peas dolloped on top like a poo ! Everyone puts them in a dish so you can take or leave it .Room for improvement

This is a lovely wee pub just outside Earsdon but with great country charm ! Nice garden and family friendly ! Staff are friendly and very accommodating ! The food is cooked fresh and with local ingredients and you are advised that there may be a wee wait but it is worth it ! Good pub grub but with a twist ! We shared a tartiflette with ham hock, homemade pickled vegetables and fresh bread which was more than enough for two but very reasonably priced . My husband had black pudding and poached eggs ( small plates)!We had a wee person with us and she had chicken nuggets which were chicken breast meatObviously popular even on a Monday lunchtime !

went for the first time and cant wait too go back! The Sunday dinner's are absolutely unreal, i'm so fussy with Sunday roast's and will only go certain places as long as they've got nice tasty thick gravy, homemade Yorkshire puddings and nice thick meat! The Beehive had it all, only thing is it get's really busy on a Sunday and cant book a table unless its 6 or more. We got there about 12.30 and had too wait about 30 minutes but was definitely worth the wait, the guy took our order before we sat down to eat so once our table was ready the food come more or less straight away.

Popped in for lunch and knew it was best to get there early. It is a quirky place with several little rooms and so can fill up quickly as it is rightly popular.Had a lovely couple of pints of real ale to was down a fantastic fish and chips - quite expensive but massive portion and deliciously home cooked. Will become a regular visitor!!

Called in for an evening meal. We both had a superb steak & ale pie which came with proper chips, mushy peas and a really rich gravy. The other half had wine while I washed mine down with an excellent pint of Mordue Blonde. This is a great place to eat & drink, nice & clean, friendly staff and dogs are welcome in certain areas of the pub.

We visited The Beehive on 19 March with my elderly mum as a pre Mothers' Day trip. The restaurant normally only books table for 6+ but were happy to book us a table as my mum uses a walking frame. We ordered chicken, sirloin and roast cod - all were beautifully prepared and flavoursome. The portions are generous and the vegetables are excellent - just right. The atmosphere was relaxed, we sat near a real fire which was really cosy and they were playing 70's and 80's pop and R&B on the PA system at a reasonable volume so conversation was easy.All in all, a lovely afternoon with a really enjoyable meal.

My partner and I popped here for a bite to eat. We had a bit of difficulty finding a table as quite a few tables of 4 were reserved, and the tables for two were quite pokey and awkward to sit at. Nevertheless we sat at a pokey table and thought we would give it a go.We ordered our food which took nigh on 45 minutes to arrive, but we really didn't have a problem with the wait, what we did have a problem with was couples coming in not fancying any of the pokey tables for two and being seated at the reserved tables (because they knew the manager?!). I object to that, to me they are reserved for a reason, not to be given out if your face fits!Now turning to the food, this was awful. I'm not a great fan of salt. I don't cook with salt so I really notice it in my food. My meal was full of salt. I tried my partners (different meal) and that was pretty salty too! What's going on with overloading dishes with salt?Needless to say we won't be back and I certainly wouldn't recommend the place to anyone!

Visited today for lunch, my husband had just had his gallbladder removed on Tuesday and isn't able to each much, so I asked if he could just have something from the kids menu and this was no problem at all. My father and I had the smoked cod, and my sister had fish cakes. She was unsure as they came with curried leeks, the waitress assured her that they were lovely, so she ordered them and yes they were. We also all had desserts and thoroughly enjoyed everything. Particular thanks to our waitress Phillipa she was extremely friendly and efficient. We will be back.

We went for Sunday lunch and the waiting list was 45 minutes. Both me and my partner sat at the main entrance and bought a drink from the bar. We waited on the barrel stools until our table was ready. The restaurant is dog friendly and at the main entrance there was dog bowls of water for people to use. There was also a stand for walking canes and dirty boots to be placed. The place is frequented by a mixture of people from dog walkers/ramblers to casually dressed and smartly dressed eaters. After half an hour we were taken to our table in the main restaurant. It is a very quaint place with tons of character throughout and the loveliest toilets. It definitely passed the ‘toilet’ test on arrival. I did think the menu would be a full menu but after seeing how many people arrive for Sunday lunch I can understand why the menu was ‘limited’ to Sunday lunch. I ordered the roast chicken and stuffing and my partner ordered beef. The large plates arrived and there were lots of slices of beef and a whole chicken portion neatly sliced. Large Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, swede mash and gravy. A small pot of vegetables comprising of shredded cabbage, peas and 2 tiny slices of carrot. I was slightly disappointed by the veg but after waiting an hour to eat once I started eating I was very impressed. The food did not disappoint. We were both stuffed on completion and it was well worth the £11.99 each we paid. Outside the venue is just as quaint offering outdoor seating and a secret garden and an extensive carpark. I will definitely return but next time I won’t be driving and I will be staying for slightly longer to take in the atmosphere.

This was my first visit to the Beehive, recommended by a friend who lives locally and I am sure it will not be my last! It is a cosy place with little nooks and crannys and a lovely wood burner which was appreciated on a very cold day. After ordering drinks we took our time choosing from the menu while having a good catch-up. There is a very good choice of meals and they all sounded good but we all decided on fish and chips, or should I say 'whale' and chips,a lovely big portion!( I know a smaller portion can be requested) It took a little while for the food to arrive but as the place was buzzing was not surprising! This was not a problem as we had a lot to catch up on! The food was served piping hot and was absolutely delicious, only downside was that I was so full and satisfied with it I did not have room for a pud ( I'd had my eye on the homemade rice pudding!) I will just have to come back!!!! A friendly and welcoming atmosphere to the pub and also from the staff - thankyou!

We dined on a fairly quiet Monday night-- party of five. The garlic and cheese ciabatta was very nice and the olives were well marinated. I had fishcakes on a curried-something base - absolutely delicious combination. The others in the party also appeared well satisfied. Friendly service and a very cosy setting. Highly recommended!

It's many years since we visited this fantastic pub. We were blessed with a hot September day. The selection of ale is good and although we did not eat the food looked very inviting.We sat in the lovely garden area and enjoyed the views and ambiance.If you are looking for an old traditional pub this is a place to go.

Set in countryside alongside Hollywell Dene the Beehive Country Pub is a relatively small 200 year old Coaching Inn. It has an outside seating area on one side with views to the coast and on the other side there is an extensive enclosed beer garden with a children's play area. There has been an upgrade this year which has retained much of its original old world charm whilst adding a few modern day comforts (like the new loos which are a sight to behold).I have eaten here quite a few times now mostly with the grandchildren in the outside play garden (which makes a welcome change from the nightmare soft play centres they normally frequent!).The owners and staff are always welcoming and friendly and they work diligently serving meals and clearing tables as soon as they are vacated.I mainly go early afternoons and my favourite meal is the soup and sandwich combo (on the last visit it was home made carrot and coriander soup and a large bun with 3 thick slices of pork in gravy with stuffing), very reasonable at £6.95. The kids usually go for the home made children's cheese burger (the burger is about an inch thick!) and home made chips for £4.95 the draught beer is also good here.The only negative comment I would make is that the main meal prices are generally around 10 to 15% more than other pub restaurants in the area but conversely the quality and presentation at the Beehive are a cut above normal pub grub.Always a pleasant day out I can highly recommend the Beehive.

always very good food. could do with a bigger specials board. staff very friendly. toilets clean.always watch your head when passing through doors

Went to this bar with friends before heading to a club. Crowd friendly. Wasn't too busy which was a bonus so nice and easy to get served. Great selection of beers and friendly clientele.

Visited on a lunchtime. Although the pub was busy ample parking spaces. Very friendly welcome from all the staff. The decor I found was very homely comfortable with original character. God choice of drinks. I thought the menu had a good choice of food and we did not have to wait long for our meal. I can reccommend the steak pie with home made chips, it was very good and filling. I was pleased that we chose to eat at the Beehive and would certainly recommend it. The entrance into the pub was welcoming and the toilets were spotless. There is also a lovely garden area off the car park.

Used to go to Bays Bistro when Sean and Joanne ran it,have been to Beehive couple of times,this is good quality restaurant food in a pub,always busy,good beers,wines etc.,good beer garden with play area

Have been here a few times over the past few years, but it had been a while so decided to visit it again. A lovely little pub, the food is delicious albeit a little pricer than other pub meals, but in my opinion, worth it. The "Secret Garden" is a lovely place to relax with a nice glass of wine on a warm day, and there is a great play area for kids too.The small little quirky details are brilliant - dog beer, dog popcorn etc. Overall a great place, serving great food.

Here's hoping the refurbishment of this lovely pub with great food will improve their customer service when trying to reserve a table why can you only reserve for a party of 6. Very strange policy please change it......

Came to this pub Easter Sunday and it was packed. We were told it would be up to a 45 minute wait. 10 mins later we were shown to our table. The amount of food we got on our place was amazing, too much for me really because it meant I had no room left to sample one of their delicious sounding desserts. Would definitely come here again.

Sunday lunch for two was excellent, portions very big, very tasty and service as quick as they could as it was very busy. Real ale was spot on as well. A bit of a mix up with the bill but it was sorted out once it was pointed out. Will go back for the same. It gets very busy so be prepared to wait for your grub.

As you know we like to go to a different place each week for Sunday lunch, but the Beehive deserves another visit soon. It was very busy but they found us a table without waiting too long. We both ordered the Sunday roast in a smaller portion. When it came it was a generous plateful so good job we had not ordered full size. Everything was piping hot and the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and the whole atmosphere of the place was good. We will certainly be back for another visit

We visited this week while visiting the area. We read the reviews before and they sounded positive. We had a lovely meal - the steak pie is gorgeous. Dog friendly too

I have never been disppointed with the Sunday lunch at the Beehive. You sometime wait for a seat but its well worth it. The Sunday lunch Duo is my fav option with loads of beef and pork on a buttery sweet carrot and sweet potato mash, roasties done in goose fat and a gigantic yorkie pud and lashings of gravy. The a side order of cabbage, peae, carrots and broccoli. It just cant be beaten

We visited for a late lunch on Saturday, arriving just after 1.30pm, we never thought to book on arriving all the tables were full, the waitress advised of a 45 minutes wait, so we were more than happy to wait, so we sat in the snug bar area ordered a bottle of very nice wine, we had only waited ten minutes and we were told they had a table. Our table was very well placed. We had starters across the party from the french black pudding, scotch egg, salmon salad all were simply superb everyday dish was excellant. For our mains we had mince and dumplings, steak pie, best ever tasted and fish cakes. The service was great atmosphere too. Could not simply fault anything, we all had a fabulous afternoon. Truly can't wait to go back the next time we visit family as we live in Cheshire.

my partner and I called for lunch. I had not been before, he had and was saying how good the steak pie was. arriving the bar was empty it was near on 12ish. most of the tables were reserved. found a 1. ordered the winter burger. it was fantastic, fresh tasty. and presented lovely. meals started around 9.50 upwards. we waited around 30mins, but as the notice says they serve fresh food not fast food. the bar itself is lovely. quaint and quirky. toilets spotless . looked to be a little beer garden and kids area if you need that sort of thing too. staff very friendly. cant wait to return. loved it

We were really looking forward to our 2nd visit because we had had lovely meals on our last visit but sadly our expectations were not met with by two of us. I chose minced beef with dumplings, this was a new one on me, but wrong choice. The mince was far too peppery and the dumplings just went into crumbs every time I tried to spear some on my fork, obviously these were baked dumplings and not what I was expecting at all. The steak was okay but they could have gone easier on the garlic. Extra large burger went down very well apart from it being served in a box, oh please what is wrong with plates, don't fix if it isn't broken!!! We also had to wait 30 minutes for our food but people who arrived after us were served their meals before we were. Maybe we were just unlucky this time. Was not worth the 30 minute drive to get there.

I dined here last year on my travels and couldn't wait to return when I came back to Newcastle this year. I took my Grandparents and we had a beautiful evening. I had the duck salad for entrè and special of crab tagliatelle for main- divine, superb... 10/10! My Granda had the black pudding starter which I tried and it was heavenly, then followed with the steak which he said was cooked perfectly. My Nana had the special of roast beef and loved it. Portions were huge and they thankfully let us bring it home to enjoy tomorrow-I can't wait. The staff could not be faulted- the two waitresses were friendly and helpful, while the owner/manager made you feel welcomed and taken care of. We had a great evening and I look forward to coming back next year!