Box Social in Newcastle upon Tyne

Mi hija me compró una cata de cerveza Groupon para el día del padre. Ella estaba de visita desde Nottingham y decidimos ir juntos. El bar está integrado en los arcos ferroviarios detrás de la Estación Central y tiene dos pisos. Tomamos un trago rápido antes y encontramos al personal extremadamente útil para hacer nuestra elección inicial de cervezas artesanales. Fuimos arriba para la degustación y éramos 6 y un tutor muy amable y experto. La sesión fue muy informal y la discusión fue mucho más allá de las cervezas que probamos, lo que resultó ser un momento muy agradable. Las cervezas eran todas muy diferentes y nunca volveré a devolver una cerveza artesanal nublada; estaban deliciosas, pero la revelación fue la cerveza ácida de la que nunca había oído hablar. Tuvimos un tiempo entretenido y lo seguimos en Bridge Tavern, donde nuestro tutor era el cervecero, probamos otra de sus recomendaciones y vimos que también se estaba preparando en los "tuns", un buen final para una agradable velada.

We came across this very small bar in the arches of Newcastle and we weren't disappointed,they had a good selection of craft beers the only problem was that we only got chance to try 1 as it was closing time but we will go back .

Pleased I highlighted this place as I couldn’t find it on trip advisor so I’ve added it.it was our first time here with our friends who had been before.such a lovely little bar with real ales good choice ,it’s quite compact but that’s what we like about it,it’s on a quiet street just behind the main road down from the railway station off through the tunnel on the right so worth a visit

Voucher given for beer tasting experience as Christmas experience from one of our daughters. Best Xmas present ever! Fab location. Close to central Newcastle and you hear the rumbling of the trains overhead which add to the ambience. You get to try 5 very different beers with tasting notes. Portions very decent. Moreover the information that comes with the tasting is informative and well paced. We learnt a lot in a very relaxed two hours. The lovely Leo is full of enthusiasm and knowledge and answers any questions with experience. Great relaxed environment where you feel welcome (you could go solo!), enjoy trying new beers (we had never heard of ‘sours’ - DELICIOUS! ) and learn something - not to mention stay on for a few more beers afterwards. Friendly knowledgable staff. Clean loos. What more would you want!

Fuimos a la degustación de cervezas tuteladas. 15 para 2, puedes probar 5 cervezas diferentes, mientras que obtienes una lección sobre la historia de la cerveza y los procesos que intervienen en la elaboración de los diferentes estilos. Nuestro grupo estaba formado por unos 14 de nosotros. Tutor fue muy bien informado y una gran escucha. El pub en sí es muy cómodo y está situado en los viejos arcos ferroviarios detrás de la Estación Central. Buena música, personal amable y una muy buena selección de cervezas, tanto de barril como de botella. También este pub es para perros.

Had been in Newcastle for a football match with freinds in Sunderland, and after getting the Metro back to Newcastle, I had a few hours to kill before my train back to Edinburgh. My friends from London headed across the road from the train station to a micropub that was there, but was far to plastic for my liking, and my friend from the area turned to me and said "I will take you somewhere better" and after going down a few back streets to the other side of Newcastle Train Station, we came to Forth Street, and two great craft beer bars: Beer Street and Box Social. Both were really laid back and a great selection of beers, but out the two I much preferred Box Social. Great selection of beers on offer as well as ciders, all on tap and a few cans and bottles. Excellent prices and will most certainly be back again in future when in Newcastle again and looking for a beer.

Came in with my partner for a quick half and ended up staying for over 3 hours sampling different beers. Incredible choice and nice cosy atmosphere.

We knew of this place but needed a local to get us here on foot! Worth it, great atmosphere and really interesting beers. We were lucky to get a table upstairs in the small seating space, just the thing after walking round Newcastle all day!

Loved here! Small and perfectly formed, great choice of craft and keg beers. Served by the friendly and knowledgeable Ian. Quirky it certainly is, I even liked the noise of the trains going overhead! This place is certainly worth a visit or two!

Recommended by friends so I popped in here during a brief visit to Newcastle and was very impressed. Good range of excellent beers and the staff were really friendly and helpful when choosing a beer. It's hidden away but is actually really easy to find and well worth a visit.

There were lots of seats here on a Friday night, excellent range of drinks and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

Called in for a drink during a tour of the real ale bars in Newcastle and Gateshead. The ambience is very good The furnishings are refreshing minimal and if you're a railway fan you will love the sound of the trains passing overhead on their way to the station.

I am a beer fan, so was delighted to find this tiny little beer bar under a railway arch. They had great atmosphere, and an excellent selection of beers too. It's also extremely convenient if you're staying in the Crowne Plaza hotel - minutes away!

Almost walked past this bar as it looks so small and unassuming from the street. And the ground floor is pretty tiny with just enough room for the bar and two or thee tables. Thankfully there is a larger upstairs seating area so there's plenty of room. This bar has a wide range of craft type beers and I think it may brew some of them itself. The bar server was friendly and efficient. The only downside was the number of people standing at the bar. There were 3 people standing at the bar and with it being so small it was difficult to get served, I think there was just enough room for one person at a time to get to the bar. This may be ok in quiet times but we arrived at the same time as a group of 5 other people and we were all trying to see what drinks were on offer and it was quite a squeeze. Other than the small size I'll be sure to come back here.

My son and I booked a tutored beer tasting through the Groupon website, at Box Social in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Being local, we had called into the premises on previous occasions, so we're really looking forward to our visit. We arrived early and enjoyed a couple of drinks from the bar, before our excellent host, Joe, began his very interesting talk on the history of beer, and the advancements in brewing technology through the ages, whilst we enjoyed sampling some of the unbelievable variety of brews, which were included in the tasting. I would heartily recommend this activity, mainly for the enthusiasm, and obvious love, that Joe has for the brewing craft. His recollections and memories of working in the brewing industry were extremely interesting and informative, and at times, eye opening! Please book this, and enjoy the experience, you will not be disappointed! I would attend this tasting again, without a second thought, it was so interesting! Suffice to say, after the tasting, we did purchase some of the beers we had sampled from the bar! The only downside we experienced, was that a minority of the guests on the tasting thought that it would be nice to chat amongst themselves, instead of listening to Joe's commentary, which we thought, was very annoying behaviour!

Went with a friend that isn't really a beer fan, but this place change that a little. The guy that did the event had a good knowledge about beer and its history. With 5 beers to taste and a bit about the beers themselves. We liked some more than others. And at the end of it my friend had a taste for beer that he didn't before.

Really nice micro pub with good choice or drinks at a good price. Also has music on which is unusual. Will be back

An amazing little micro-pub which always has a good range of beers on that you can tell have been thought out rather than plucked from a supplier list. Always a pleasure to go in to grab an after work beer and will be back soon

Nice venue and lovely beer but staff are mute and can’t be bothered. Lots of potential but feels cold and unwelcoming.

Only 1 thing makes Box Social well worth the visit... BEER... especially the Campfire porter😊! Oh.. and the friendly conversation from guys behind the bar and the fellow punters! Well worth a visit

The selection of ales is unbelievable for such a little pubWell placed just behind central station in the converted bridge archesA great place for a quick pint or an evening with friends without the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city centre barsWell decorated making the most of all the space

The beer here's great and the pub's in an arch under the railway which makes for a quirky venue. This is an after work favourite. It might change but the cheese board here is enormous for the price!

I work in Newcastle and enjoy a swift pint in the box social when I can. If you're a craft beer fan then this is a mini heaven with a fantastic selection at a reasonable price. The staff are welcoming with a great knowledge and will gladly give you a taste of anything you like the sound of. This is the box social brewery tap and the beers are always interesting and innovative. If you like your beer with flavour and not mass produced blandness then this is the pub for you. Try the Campfire Porter, thank me later.

We called in here for a drink before going to Newcastle Math on a Sunday. Great selection of beer and cider. The staff have great knowledge. Good to hear about the history of ales etc from the barman. Would recommend here if you fancy trying something different.

Nice place. Shame about the cloudy beer. Shan't be coming back anytime soon. My friend likes later but there wasn't any on.

Good choice of beer. Excellent, friendly service that made us feel really welcome. Alternative, not trendy.

Slightly larger than a hole in the wall bar Situated in a side street Craft beer micro brewery Its definitely a marmite bar Its fine if thats your thing

Nice and quirky small bar located in the railway arches with a good selection of beer. Good place to visit for an early evening pint.

This is a great little micro pub. The selection of beers is outstanding and the staff are always helpful and willing to let you try before you buy. I always make the effort to pop indie a cheeky one every chance I get.

Visited the Box Social for a friends birthday - he was very impressed and wanted everyone else to see. Not that far from the Central Station - lovely little venue, great selection of ales, lovely service, good tunes and the food doesn't look to bad eitherLooking forward to going back

Just around the corner from the main railway station in Newcastle is this friendly and well provisioned micropub. Keg and cask beers and ales on offer, lots of interesting types to cater for all tastes. Staff serving are happy to offer customers a sample taste before buying, then sit back and savour!

Love this place, tucked away under the Newcastle rail way arches sits the box social micro pub. Fantastic service with knowledgeable staff who know all about the range of real ales and drinks on offer. Nice chilled pit stop, give it a go.

came here to see Danielle Brown sing a set , after a great opening from a solo guitarist Danielle was up singing , a beautiful voice took over the place , the venue is small but friendly with loads of special beers and drinks , didnt know it was there but will deffo pop in again

Visited the box social on the way back from a visit to newcastle. Close to train station. Great beer and service!

Just popped in for a quick mid afternoon drink. Super friendly & professional bar chap. Great beers. Check it out.

Got recommended this place from a friend. I was a bit dubious as I'm not a great real ale fan so I did not have high hopes.How wrong I was!Fantastic atmosphere.I'm a bit of a people watcher and the folk coming in and out were brilliant. And I don't mean in a mocking way, just some genuinely interesting folk.The staff were tip top and clearly interested in their customers and products.I recommend the campfire porter, its the absolute dogs dingley danglies, but at 7% Beware!!! As a lager lout I gave their session lager a go. Sometimes in real ale pubs any lager sold is either pants or super specialised and either way tastes rank. The box social lager was fine. As "cooking lager" goes it was decent, it was no Budvar, nor did it pretend to be, but I know what I would rather drink compared to say Fosters. They had a decent range of beers and who knows on future visits I may be lured to the dark side of real ales and beer. Give it a go.Oh, and as an added bonus the prices are pretty decent so you don't need to take the deeds to your home to have a good night.

Popped in for a well needed pint on the way home from work. Excellent beer, friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great little bar. A must try for fans of real ale!

This is a great little pub in the heart of Newcastle. It's tucked behind central station in the railway arches and is small enough to be personal but big enough to have a great atmosphere. The selection of beer is good with staff willing to let you sample a beer before you buy a pint of it. Staff are very friendly and more than helpful. I didn't try the food so can't comment on that but I'm sure it will be fantastic. If you like loud music and a fight to get to the bar then this is not the place for you, but if a great venue with great beer, where you can actually hear each other talk and great atmosphere is what you fancy then look no further than The Box Social.