By The River Brew Co. in Gateshead

Great beer and perfect views across the Tyne and the bridges.

Great beer and perfect views across the Tyne and the bridges.

Really good Breakfast to start the day. Went back later that day and had a few beers. Great selection of Craft Ales. Would highly recommend it !

Very nice place on the water, between the bridges. Relaxt atmos. The weather was nice, so sitting outside was great. Nice beers on tap outside, not much choice and none local. There is a food court where you can order with a QR code, and the food will be brought to your table. We had Indian, Greek food and a Meatstack burger. All very good!

Very nice place on the water, between the bridges. Relaxt atmos. The weather was nice, so sitting outside was great. Nice beers on tap outside, not much choice and none local. There is a food court where you can order with a QR code, and the food will be brought to your table. We had Indian, Greek food and a Meatstack burger. All very good!

Nothing special. Nice to be on the “opposite” side of the tyne, but that’s it.

Great atmosphere here. I had a Meat Stack burger and it was great!

Stopped for coffee and cake. It was table service but seemed to be left waiting but wasn’t busy. When we did order it was a bit chaotic nobody certain what flavours the cakes were. We ended up with cake roulette. Wasn’t bad but probably wouldn’t return.

Why do the let SMOKERS sit next to people EATING?!?! I came with my friends to have lunch we were enjoying it until another table came next to use and were SMOKING whilst we were EATING! Went I to our face and good- very BAD Move HKWRLAN!! You should have a smoking area or tables for smoking /non smoking. A lot of my friends who have been said they say they would NOT return because of this!!

I recently visited Brew By The River in Newcastle, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The location is perfect, nestled right by the riverside, offering stunning views that enhance the ambiance of the place. It's a fantastic spot to relax and unwind. The service was impeccable. The staff were not only friendly and attentive but also highly knowledgeable about the menu. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and offered excellent recommendations. As for the food and drinks, everything was top-notch. The coffee was perfectly brewed, with a rich and smooth flavor that coffee lovers will appreciate. The menu offered a delightful variety of options, catering to different tastes and dietary preferences. I particularly enjoyed the freshly baked pastries and the hearty brunch options. The atmosphere was another highlight. The interior is cozy and stylish, with a welcoming vibe that makes you feel right at home. It's clear that a lot of thought and care has gone into every detail, from the décor to the comfortable seating arrangements. Overall, Brew By The River is a must-visit in Newcastle. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to work, a spot to catch up with friends, or simply a place to enjoy a great cup of coffee, this café has it all. I can't wait to visit again!

Great cafe restaurant next to the river with a cool, friendly vibe. Excellent food, reasonable price.

We would have travelled across the city for this place anyway, so lucked out that it was on the doorstep of the Hilton we were staying at. The whole space was very busy even early on a Saturday evening around 5pm, but we managed to get a table. All ordered is done digitally via the QR code on your table, which was a very efficient method of doing things (though the webpage was a bit buggy and required manually restarting after each order as you couldn’t return to the menu otherwise). We ordered from 3 different places - Goodtimes tacos, Little Bao Bar, and Mother Mercy. First to arrive was my burnt honey old fashioned from Mother Mercy, which was delicious, though it showed me how much of an impact having a weighty glass is on your perception of the quality of a cocktail when one is served in a flimsy plastic cup. The drink was just as good, but it didn’t feel as special. Our dim sum platter from Little Bao Bar arrived next, which was a great sampler for us to share a few bits and everything was lovely. The tacos took slightly longer, but were worth the wait. The Korean Fried Chicken one was pretty good, though my chicken was slightly dry, but the birria one was incredible. We could have eaten a plate full of just those and had to exercise extreme restraint to not order loads more. Everything worked well, the beef, the cheese, that broth… Easily the best birria we’ve had.

Came for a beer but discover the Hwkrland hidden away at the end. You need to look past the horrid scaffolding but beyond it is a wonderland of street food and even more class beers!… I’ll be back

We were bought vouchers as a Christmas gift for the restaurant, Trakol, and tried to book a table in January but was informed the restaurant had closed down. They have ignored multiple requests for a refund of the vouchers (offering for us to spend them in the cafe which is not what the vouchers were purchased for), lied and stated they would get in touch with the family member that purchased the vouchers and never did. Still fighting for a refund of £250. Dishonest company! I’m also pretty certain they knew the restaurant would be closing within a matter of weeks when they sold the vouchers but sold them anyway, effectively theft for a service they were unable to provide. Sought advice from Citizens Advice Bureau and will be reporting to Trading Standards.

If you want to fill up on beer and gamble before the game, here it is😎

I went here during the summer in 2022. The vibes were IMMACULATE!! Great place to go after work on a Friday, or bring some friends along for some food and drinks. Decent prices with a range of cuisines that all taste good and amazing view of the river :) However because it’s mostly outdoors, going during Autumn and Winter isn’t the best.

Lovely spot under the Tyne bridge for coffee and brunch, I had the avocado on sourdough with poached eggs and it was lovely, a nice spice to it, great crunch bread, the coffee and chilled atmosphere was fabulous too, friendly helpful staff too, great spot and also worth the scenic walk across the Tyne to get to

Cosy bar by the river, great coffee.

Nice place to be and have drinks with friends. View is also lovely.

Great location by the river, definitely the place to be when weather is favourable. Great service and facilities, lots of tables and toilets as well. View is the best for some drinks :)

Have I come to the same place? Choice of beers really poor. Lovely setting but overall very disappointing. £19 for a medium wine and 2 halves of local beer

Boire une bonne bière en extérieur sur le bord de la Tyne est extrêmement agréable, le service est rapide. En fin d'après midi avec le coucher de soleil , c'est extrêmement agréable

Good cold beer after a strech of skating upon the bank of Tyne...😛

When it comes to discovering a new city, nothing compares to stumbling upon a local gem like By The River Brew Co. Nestled along the picturesque River Tyne, this brewery is well a visit. We decided to walk from the Newcastle Railway Station, and took the "long way" to turn this into a nice exploration through Quayside, across the Millenium Bridge, and alongside the river. The journey back using the Swing Bridge made it an enjoyable loop, adding to the overall experience. We had the pleasure of sampling four delectable IPAs—three by Wylam and one crafted by By The River. Each was unique and full-bodied, showcasing the kind of craftmanship that you hope to find in a local brewery. Whether you choose to sit outdoors or indoors, the views are splendid. The open-air seating provides an unobstructed panorama of the Tyne bridge and Newcastle, making for a perfect backdrop to sip your brew. If the weather isn't cooperating, fear not—the indoor seating offers a similarly picturesque vista. By The River Brew Co. delivered on all fronts: excellent beers, stunning views, and a convenient location that can be easily woven into a walking tour of the city. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like a local, even if you're just visiting.

Stopped doing the favourite beer of visitors and even the staff because it was outselling the own brewed “beer”. Staff even said they dont get it. Definitely not going back there anytime soon

Really cool space on the river. Staff are friendly and the beers are great. Drinks are a little on the expensive side though, but gotta support local places

Excellent beer, great food, super location right on the river

On the Gateshead side of the Tyne, the containers and river view make it a nice alternative to the Quayside. It's a big bar between the Tyne and swing bridges. Nice beers and a fair price. Give it a go it's worth it.

First visit here after looking at it numerous times from the Quayside. It's okay. Gave it 5 stars because it's overlooking God's river and under God's bridge, otherwise it would have been less stars.

Popped in here for a pre dinner drink. Great location right on the river. Only the outside bar was operating. Because it's outside the drinks are served in plastic cups. Found it more expensive than the pubs, 20 pounds for 2 pints of beer and a gin and tonic.

Brilliant cask beers and outdoor seating area. Great for a sunny day...

Mooie plaats om iets te drinken langs de oever van de Tyne rivier

Only Stout on tap was a guest and low ABV. Very weak and fairly disappointing.

A really nice outdoors pub on the riverfront. There is a good range of drinks and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the warm weather in.

Taproom mit toller Lage direkt am Fluss. Gute Biere vom Fass. Jederzeit wieder

Great location for a start, right on the river, with views over to the Newcastle side, and catching the sun from early afternoon through to mid evening. There's a weekend street food market too.

I ate here in 2019, and it was fantastic. Food and service both. I hope it's still just as good, as I'm returning soon!

Always a nice variety of beers, dog friendly, lush in the summer with cover for the rain. Only fault I have is the coffee stout is gross. Tastes like they've used old spent ground coffee for the coffee flavour, almost has a jalapeno twang. Super weird and not great. Other than that, my lass likes the sours, I like the ales. Recommend!

Astonishing venue and location. Top notch restaurant and Wylam beers. A must visit spot on any trip to The Toon.

Sehr nett toller Biergarten alles super Idee am River ist gut Ich kam aus muenchen Auch die Möwen waren toll

Canny views , pleasant staff , great beer, but rather expensive.

Always a great time at by the river, good selection of beer and good variety of food in the market behind. In summer it has one of the best beer gardens around with sun pretty much all day.

It is a pleasant place to visit, particularly on a sunny day and near the river. The atmosphere is the reason for its value. We had some drinks there and relaxed, while enjoying the view.

Wir waren von der Auswahl an Bieren enttäuscht, unter anderem gab es nicht ein einziges selbst gebrautes. Außerdem eine große und nicht sehr gemütliche Location. Dann doch lieber Microbus oder Station East...

Arrived hoping to be able to try a few tasty beers, but only possible if you've booked a meal as well. Was told to visit their stand in the food market, but this didn't have as many options I had expected after looking online. Disappointing.

The cheapest pint is £6 here and while the location is lovely, we found better places elsewhere by the Tyne (Tyne Bar).

The beer here was great, but we ordered food via the app and waited an hour. Can’t order at the food stalls so have no idea how busy they are. They also have no sense of urgency. Don’t bother.

Craft Ale bar with great views over the river. Has it's own brewery on site but not sure if it is functioning at the moment. Various food outlets near by.

Just an exceptionally anti-consumer and anti-social system. Can't interact with staff of the various stalls as they'll rudely tell you orders are done via the app only. You then have to scan a QR code to slowly order via a laborious app which quietly adds a non-removable service charge and a removable (but not obviously included) 10% tip. They've somehow managed to gentirfy sheds into overpriced beer and extortionate takeaways.

I think we visited on the wrong day as the atmosphere seemed off. It was sterile and the barman wasn't particularly approachable. The beer selection was fine, lots to choose from but not much variety in style. The outside seating area was plentiful and the fire pits were a nice touch. On a Friday night this is probably the place to be, but a Tuesday not so much. Give it a visit, the view by the river is worth it.

Great dog- and group-friendly hang out spot right by the river. Fun selection of craft beer and loads of street food options at the hawkermarket. Veganatomy szechuan seitan banh mi was especially delicious. Smooth operation with very friendly staff. Scan and order with W8R app, and your order will be served straight to your table (different areas will have different menus - go exploring).

Fab location with great selection of food outlets. We tried a couple and would highly recommend Dabbawal Indian street food! Point to improve: It’s on the expensive side (£7 a pint), the beer selection is small considering its a tap location and the app confusing. Didn’t take away from awesome location and fab food/drink atmosphere would defo recommend 😄

Good quick bite fish tacos! Not a lot of non alcoholic options to drink but great setting neat the river.

Lots of outdoor seating, limited selection at outside bar.

Fabulous place sat right beside the river with fresh, crisp beers and a variety of food options. Staff are very helpful and welcoming. The Hawker Market on weekends is fun too.

A bit disappointing. Turned up just before 8pm and was told they were closing soon (?) but could buy a drink. I thought cool, will grab a pint and chill outside - figured they wouldn't mind if I hung around since it's an outdoor venue and the cups just get chucked in the bin when people are done. Sat for 10 mins or so then got hassled to "drink up". Dunno why I bothered.

Incredible spot and very nice setup. But £7 for a pint and having to download an app and insert email and mobile number to buy a slice of pizza is crazy.

Awesome location with a superb atmosphere. Great place to have a few drinks on a warm summer evening. Great selection of IPAs too.

Great place with the view and delicious burgers but beers in plastic glasses are just a shame in 2022 ! Why can’t you just buy real glasses to help a little environmental issues ??

Won't rush back plastic glasses, and Iver priced at thst

Really popular bar and an absolutely ideal location for catching a little sunshine when it appears. Nice staff and good beers too. Damn steep though, but that's somewhat standard for a place of this stature. The overall picture here is definitely a big positive, but do not rock up expecting to sink a load of Carling.

Unfortunately they decided to close an hour earlier than published opening times.

Toilets blocked and stinking. All drinks in cheap plastic tumblers. Avoid til they get this fixed

Nice place to sit by the river in the sun and enjoy their locally produced craft beers.

[July 2022] Good beer, great view. What’s not to like?

Очень приятный паб. Свое пиво, хотя с начала коронавируса прямо внутрм пиво не варят, а доставляют из пивоварни в миле отсюда. Можно попробовать несколько сортов пива перед тем, как выбрать, какое хотите заказать. Понравилось Джекхед, ароматное светлое пиво. Будет еще раз в городе, обязательно зайдем

Serene environment with great craft beer and shots while overlooking the Tyne river is a yes every time. Prices might be a bit steep but seems like good value for money

Nice beer, location, and atmosphere, but the plastic cups really cheapen the place and send a wasteful message right by the water (a lot of cups probably blow in). Why not have nice glasses with your logo on and charge a deposit if you're scared of them being stolen? Also the necessity to download the ordering app AND creating an account seems unnecessary for just wanting a couple of pints. Entering the taphouse is usually a nice experience. Good potential here but there are some issues.

The positives - the food was good and there was a nice view over the tyne from the seats. The negatives - The music was far too loud, you could barely hear someone sitting just next to you, the app wasn't the best - we had a hard time trying to order anything and it was full of people smoking and vaping. Wouldn't recommend to families but overall it was alright.

For the price, good quality of food

We partook from the menu of craft IPAs, and we weren’t disappointed. This bar, craftily architected from shipping containers, has a modern, international vibe and a is a great addition to the Gateshead riverside, looking over the Newcastle Quayside. A short walk from the new Hilton, of the Copthorne over the swing bridge, or anywhere on the Quayside via the millennium bridge.

A must go place for seafood in Newcastle

Absolutely love the industrial style, location and venue.

Cider was awful miserable staff and way overpriced

Love this place, amazing beer and great vibes with great views

The beer here is always so good and the view is lovely! A great place, would definitely recommend ☺️

Nice selection of food vendors and decent drink selection

Lovely place to sit out in the sunshine and good food

Great options the app ordering was a bit of a challenge at first. Lovely view to sit outside

Nice place, lots of seating and tables. Have an app to order food and drink to your table. Toilets are clean and they have outdoor heaters too.

Vario, multiculturale, globale. Piatti da tutto il mondo in una location molto originale.

Great venue but the beer is expensive & very hoppy

Awesome little micro brewery with good seating. Can’t help but being upset they stopped brewing Heed banger a local staple. Please brew more of your own beer guys 😔

Lovely location, drinks are nice & you can try different types as they're not your usual, they brew several different types. Staff are always friendly & it's great to be outdoors, right beside the river with fantastic views of Newcastle & the bridges.

Discovery museum Newcastle city nice place to visit

Ordered food through the app as instructed, order failed 3 times but I still got charged twice for food I did not recieve. I am still getting charged 2 weeks after my visit. Disgusting! Also beer is very over priced £7 for a pint. Would not recommend.

Always enjoyable doesn't matter when. Great selection of drinks and the food is outstandingly good.

£7.76 for a pint in a god dam plastic cup! Forced to pay 26p to use the app and refused to be served a pint at the bar. Oh and they auto include a large tip hoping honest people won't notice. Con artists and shysters!

Visited on a Wednesday so the tap room and coffee shop was the only things open. Little bit disappointed that they only had one of their own beers on. However they had a good choice of other breweries

Streetfood en veel(lokale)bieren. Leuk opgezet, terras aan t water, lekker als de zon schijnt.

No indoor seating,went to food market, all 3 vendors I asked QR code only which I can't do, no offer of website details or laminate menu altho had paper drinks menus,so walked away foodless,thought will just have a beer,not even got any of their own beer on waste of 20 min walk each way

Food is awesome and there are many choices. The Pizza is my highlight. This place could be improved by not allowing dogs. We were seated near to a pair of entitled doofuses with their large neurotic anxiety hound. The thing kept barking randomly and very loudly and was quite disruptive. Not great when you are trying to eat and relax. This place is a loud (there's music blasting all the time) and very busy environment with servers carrying orders to tables, and people moving all over the place. It's not the place for your pets (especially not large potentially dangerous dogs. Nobody believes you have any real control over it.), and clearly the pets don't want to be there. People should be encouraged to leave them home. I wouldn't dream of bringing a parrot, snake or cat here, so why are people bringing their dogs? And why are the doormen letting them in? The presence of pets everywhere is a problem and affects other diners. Lastly, it would be good to have some napkins easily available as it's more like a food festival rather than a restaurant (which is fine, I love food fests). Just something to be aware of. I'd recommend that anyone going here should bring their own napkins or some kitchen roll.

Stand in a puddle to get a £7.50 pint in a plastic cup and you can't go inside unless you've booked a meal. Thanks very much.

Cool place to sit out and have a few drinks by the side of the Tyne. Lots of good pop-ups to order from.

Nice sitting by the river having a wee glass of wine.

Food was outta this world, had the Greek platter. Oh my, I were stuffed after that. Lovely staff too.

Great location beside the review

No longer a great bar, now an overpriced substandard street food venue with barely any drinks options, all of which are absurdly expensive.

Lovely setting right next to the river, great for a few pints on a Summer's evening.

Incredible experience sitting by the Tyne at the dawn. Really nice light effects on the bridges around us, excellent fire at the back and good drink service because food took twenty minutes to come. It was good music but pointing over the river. Very polite bouncers at the entrance.