City Tavern in Newcastle upon Tyne

Went after a movie with my friend and Brother for lunch and absolutely loved it. It has an amazing atmosphere and and I love the decor, very quirky. Loved the dog pics and the little hidden bar. It was very busy but only waited a few minutes to be served. Even though staff were busy, they were happy, friendly and chatty. Wide range of drinks, loved Alfie Blonde would recommend. A good and wide range of food with lots of interesting veggie options. Food arrived reasonably quickly as the kitchen staff must have been rushed off their feet. All credit to them. I had a giant stuffed yorkie. Everything was cooked to perfection. All red hot and fresh. Love that they use local suppliers. My Brother and friend had the burger and chips the portions are huge and everything is so well cooked and presented. Tables were cleared quickly. Would highly recommend. Close to a theatre and shops. Toilets were clean and well maintained. Dog friendly.

As a regular to this lovely pub we've always had a great experience. Unfortunately, last night, October 30th was far from it. Waited over 1hr 40mins for food. When asked where it was, we were told it's because it was busier than usual. Annoying thing about it other customers who ordered food after us in the queue had eaten and left the pub and we where still waiting for hours.

Lovely place. Lovely setting. Nice relaxed atmosphere & lovely staff. I had a problem with waiting for my food. Technical issues. But staff was so kind and gracious. Thank you for the lovely food great service. Hidden gem in the city. Best Sundays dinners.

We called in on route to City Hall for a quick drink before a gig. It was relatively busy for a Thursday evening, but we were served nice and quickly by a lovely lady. My cocktail was slightly pricey but well worth it, tasted amazing! It’s a great pub, got a really cosy feel to it and the decor is class. Would highly recommend.

Must visit pub in Newcastle! The beef sarnie and chips is an absolute masterpiece!

Nice pint of Murphys, had a hot beef sandwich that was cold no onions on it and the beef was tough

Amazing place, great venue and atmosphere

This pub is a hidden gem, with a warm country side ambiance The food has always been amazing and continues to wow. Literally the potions are massive and so tasty The chicken burger was from the child's menu - picture - The chips are massive btw

Nice place but I think they overcharged me. Almost £11 for a softy and a half pint

Expensive as hell could do with a new paint job

Great dog-friendly pub with nice interieur, good food & beer

Didn't know what to expect when first went in but it's a nice little cosy place. Food was absolutely beautiful and decent portions. Would come again. Thanks

Great place to spend an evening its also next to primark so you don't have to go in with the mrs

Barman was a bit grumpy but amazing pub and atmosphere..didnt have food but great drinks and vive. Dog friendly xx

Staff are nice and have a good atmosphere, but the food lets it down big time. Whilst the pie was good, they sent chips instead of fries with the burger, and the burger supposedly being pulled BBQ style wasn't the sort of thing expected, instead just being a patty. The puddings, though, were the biggest letdown - the ice cream was effectively an icey sorbet, the Brownie underwhelming, and the sticky toffee pudding an overly dense stodge of unheated substance, that you struggled to get a spoon into, covered in an overly sweet sauce - we left the majority. I'm not sure if there's a new chef or management since previous visits, or perhaps the kitchen was just having a bad day, but sadly, it's put me off dining there again.

I went for some food late lunchtime. It wasn’t full, but there were a couple of guys with laptops operating some sort of employment agency interviewing people? Anyway, I went for the Cajun burger with fries. The slaw was lovely, but the burger, the six chips you got with it and the two onion rings tasted of nothing. Cost £20

Every visit is amazing. Not sure of the two lads names tonight but they handled a difficult situation with a vulnerable lady really well. Nothing but respectful and friendly with so much reassurance. I don’t know their names but I hope they get recognition. I’d no doubt feel safe in here if I ever had an issue. Well done lads! And thank you! 😁

Loved our time at City Tavern. Great staff, amazing food and really dog friendly. Will return.

Great find, good food but drinks etc a bit expensive.

Visited here Friday and I was greeted by the friendliest staff member Micky! He was constantly checking on visitors making sure they were good & checking if they were ok for drinks, very fast friendly service. He is a great addition to an already beautiful bar.

Some of the best nachos in all of the commonwealth nations. Jolly good!

Randomly found this place and glad we did! Lady serving us at the bar very friendly and welcoming. The whole place felt really nice to be in and playing shrek in the cinema in the garden. Great atmosphere and great beer. Will definitely have to visit here again and try the food too! Hidden Gem.

My girlfriend and I had a few hours to spare before our coach so we called in for Sunday dinner and I'm so glad we did. Service was impeccable and the food was out of this world. Yorkshire puddings were like clouds and they melted in my mouth. There wasn't too many people in at the time we were in but I'm giving it 5 stats for the atmosphere anyway. We will be going back again.

From the minute we walked in, the Irish chap with the beard was super friendly! Had a Sunday dinner, and oh my, it was delicious 😋 I couldn't recommend it enough.. the Yorkshire pudding was by far the best I've had ... ever !!! I'm still thinking about it!! 😋 It's a lovely place. It's just a shame it was so quiet. I'm not sure why it's not busier tbh! Will definitely be back next time we're visiting Newcastle!!!

Went with family last week, 7 adults, 4 children. Excellent staff, very efficient in taking order for food and drinks, pleasant personalities. A wait for food, as place very busy, but well-worth the wait - delicious, and hot. Would recommend this place, and we will certainly visit again. Thank-you, Kimmie and Ryan! You are a credit to your Company!

£19.40 for 2 gin and tonics disgusting rip off wont be back used to drink in here every weekend in my hippy days please dont go there plenty other bars in Newcastle who dont charge stupid prices. Honestl hope you go bust

Pleasant traditional English bar, relaxing and good beers

The girl in the bar said I looked lovely. To a 43 year old man it meant a lot. :)

Nice pint in the town centre old movies playing on tv great

Had a lovely meal with our family for Father’s Day. In particular, we’d like to thank a guy called Micky who looked after us. He went way above and beyond to make our day special, even nipping to get some Iron Brew from the shop for one of our family members from Scotland as a surprise 🤣 as they didn’t have any. How canny is that. We had a hoot chatting with him. Huge thanks

Good beer a bit on the pricey side but staff are great service is great food is yummy. Just pricey is the only issue

Great bar for a few real ales (several which are exclusively brewed for this location) and has a food menu. I sat outside in a little street beer garden front area which was perfect in the sun. Friendly and helpful barman and nice atmosphere inside. I didn't eat today so can't rate the menu or food quality.

It's just okay, nothing special Nachos were underwhelming and the chicken in the chicken wrap was hard

I love the ambiance and atmosphere of the City Tavern however the last couple of times I have been there the menu has been poor. I have an allergy to chilli and always have problems eating out as lately all menus across the board have high levels of chilli or are highly spiced. It has become incredibly difficult to find anything on a menu which does not have chilli as an ingredient or flavoring. I was at the City Tavern a couple of weeks ago and told the waitress when I ordered food that I was allergic to chilli as I always do when out for a meal.I was told that the dish I ordered could be served without a chilli dressing so as there was very little to choose that didn't have chilli I opted for that dish. Unfortunately when my food arrived there was a small container on the plate of chilli dressing. I was astounded as the chilli dressing could have contaminated the rest of the food leaving me to be quite ill. I immediately brought this to the managers attention as mistakes like this should never happen and could potentially result in a flare up for myself possibly leading to hospital treatment and a potential law suit against the owners. Needless to say I will never eat at City Tavern again.

A good old school pub in Newcastle. A typical range of 6 new craft ales and stouts about every 2 weeks, with good portions of food to back it up. Dog friendly with the staff loving to meet the dogs as well, rare to find in the city centre. Down the road from the O2 City Hall, and 2 minutes away from the Haymarket metro. One of my favourites in Newcastle.

I recommend this restaurant, beautiful antique design. and decoration, friendly friendly all stuff helpful Speciall ms. Kimmie, A beautiful restaurant and I recommend visiting it, authentic English design

Love this quiet cosy pub. Perfect for a rainy day

Having had a lovely Sunday lunch for Mother's day (which i highly recommend to family & friends), I booked a table for Father's day. (I ordered the beef). The food arrived, barely warm, gravy cold, middle of Yorkshire doughy. I asked for the meal to be heated up and there was barely any difference when it came back. I was offered a fresh meal but who wants a third attempt? My plate was collected (almost full), I paid my bill in full and at no point was a discount offered. I know I could have asked but that's not the point. We won't be back for food 😒

Was very late visit after a gig at City Hall. Decent.

Great place, welcoming staff, brilliant vibes! Micky one of the staff was awesome

Have a been a few times for after work drinks, both solo and with friends. The staff are wonderful, have a good knowledge of beers and were happy to offer recommendations. Had a easy session IPA, and a great conversation with the staff. Thank you to Kimmie for a nice evening after work.

Cozy and dog friendly restaurant in the town centre, meaning its easy to get to. Absolutely worth while stopping by. Food was amazing and had to beg the staff for their tripple cooked chips recipe! Staff were friendly and welcoming. The prices weren't terrible either!

Popped in for a Beer but way overpriced, settled for single vodka and coke, £6.40 for a pint of old mout cider on draugh 😮. Have outside seating, it had been raining and tables were soaked but seats were dry. Tuesday afternoon, so looked very quiet. If you're looking for drink only then there are cheaper places in town.

Been here many times and always enjoy. Popped in for just a drink with a friend this time (although the food is great). Staff always friendly, atmosphere is ralxing, and it's dog friendly - alwaus a plus.

Call in most times out for a drink or 2 when out, always great atmosphere and friendly staff behind the bar! Haven’t tried the food but it looks amazing!

Visit here regularly for drinks after work with collegues. This pub has a lively chilled vibe and always a variety of clientel with a great selection of drink and lovely staff. Also serve great food and is dog friendly.

Stopped in here before heading to watch a gig at city hall, nice atmosphere and reasonable price. We even came back after the gig

Lovely pub who's staff are cheerful and polite and help set the friendly atmosphere that the pub has

Lovely gaff for a pre gig pint, just a shame about the queues

Wonderful little pub in the city centre, good food and good selection of drinks - can't fault the place

Wow, why haven't I ever been here before. Great pub and eatery in the middle of Newcastle. real home cooked food and an array of beverages alcoholic and non alcoholic. Plenty of choice for meat eaters and vegan options. Portions huge!! Staff were lovely and friendly, atmosphere was great too. Decor was fab, so well done. Definitely recommend to anyone. Dog friendly 😌 Gluten free menu 👌

Food OK - but the pies are not 'homemade' - we had the pork and leek pie and it was more a case of 'stew with a lid'. The pastry was just a production line oval of flaky pastry that got everywhere and hadn't met the filling until they were plated up. Best part of the meal was the chips. Very overpriced for what it was.

£6.65 for a pint of Moretti. WTAF!?

It was fine, nothing drastically wrong, however some clear issues. I spent 10 quid on a dark and stormy which the barman needed a video tutorial to make, it also took two minutes to order as the staff needed to finish their well mannered discussion about who made a mistake on a food order. No one discussed the waitress eating chips off a plate on the way to a customer though which feels like the bigger issue. For 10 quid you can go to the Alchemist or the Botanist and have an artist make you something really special, probably do that instead.

Not good. Will not be returning. Waited almost 40mins before I had to chase food up to then be faced with the Chicken Burger which consists of a lot of grease or oil in the batter and zero taste. The chips were quite nice though. Nachos and Chilli, not great no flavour other than the sharp embrace of spice now and then. Chicken skewers, over spiced and again not a great amount flavour.

Sat down at a table after ordering a drink, about to order food when a staff member walks past and puts a reserved from 5pm sign on our table. This was 4.15pm. Over the next 20 minutes 2 staff come over and tell us we're going to have to move soon. I've never felt less welcome.

Great staff and friendly employees who look after your with pleasure good beer and good food recommend this pub anytime

The real place to be here in Newcastle. The modern tavern with a very warm and welcoming design. I randomly found the place but enjoyed the little time I spent here. Thank you for the smile, the warm welcome and the service.

Nice atmosphere, nice staff, would definitely recommend.

Just popped in for a nifter after Darius Rucker 👍🍷🥃

Warm welcome, plenty of choice of real ales, happy friendly helpful staff.

One of my favourite places in town. Always visit on lunch break, with family and with friends

Very poor service, ordered food, after a 25 minute wait went and asked how long before food would arrive, I was told 25 minutes was normal and because we ordered for 4 ( 2 sandwiches, fajitas and a portion of pancakes) could be why it took a little longer. 15 minutes later still no food, asked again , manager said he would get back to me, waitress came and said it would be 5 or 6 minutes, 20 minutes later still no food, went to cancel my order, manager asked if I'd paid as order had not gone through, I showed him debit from my bank, he finally agreed to reimburse my money for food only. Half hearted apology.

Always a good pint Had a Berger as well really enjoyed it

Lovely food and great service from Kimmy who was rushed off her feet but was always smiling, professional and helpful. Thanks so much. Also great for gluten free and vegan options too

Had a table booked here prior to a gig. Good was delicious, very well kept inside. Great decor. Staff warm and friendly, felt right at home.

Took my daughter for Sunday lunch, opted for the pork with home made apple sauce & crackling got neither. Told the lady who served us she said she'd inform chef, no apology. Not the cheapest lunch & definitely won't be back

Great menu for Coeliacs, staff very knowledgeable and aware of risk of cross contamination. Food was lovely, will definitely visit again.

Been frequenting this place for the last 18 years. Always a friendly atmosphere, very chilled out with plenty seats. Very well decorated and food is delicious. Great variety of drinks and the service is always wonderful.

Lovely little pub fab hidden garden outdoor area 😀

Fab little pub in the middle of Newcastle. Really great atmosphere, good selection of beers on tap and a decent lunch menu. Friendly staff, didn’t catch his name but Irish guy on the bar was lovely. Dogs are allowed and loved by everyone so don’t go here if you aren’t a dog lover.🐶 Worth a visit for your lunch if you are after a more traditional type thing. Can’t speak for what it’s like at night time.

Good choice of beers but one was off and should not have been sold - they did change it without question.

Lovely pub! Lovely choice of drinks and from what I could see, the food looked amazing!! ❤️

Great staff and service!! Food was really nice too.

Spent an afternoon before going to City Hall for a gig. Excellent surroundings, great drinks and the music was excellent. Absolute pleasure.

Good atmosphere and great pub. Normally a bit of a wait on match days.

Lavishly decorated pub with a huge selection of drinks and a perfect English breakfast menu. Quiet atmosphere, very friendly service, a real tip!

Nice bar just off Northumberland Street , good food menu, decent selection of drinks not a cheap bar but a quality one de worth a visit.

Just been here this evening and felt the need to write a review. I’ve lived in Newcastle for years but this was my first visit here. Lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly. Food was really good, tasty and hot. Chips were amazing!! I’ll be back!

Admittedly it was just past ten o’clock but the service was a bit slow. Lots of hollandaise source on the eggs Benedict.

Went for food last night as previously it was lovely. Food was awful I had fish and chips. The fish was swimming in grease absolutely dripping. The chips were soggy and greasy too. Wont be back, thinking it must be new management since last visit as menu was different too

This has long been a favourite pub of mine & the current version is great with a good selection of beer. My only gripe is that the beer is pricey.

Bierra Moretti is £6 and can be hit a miss with taste sometimes because last couple of times tasted funny, past working behind a bar this experience is either end or start of barrel... however I love that Laurel and Harry on the TV constantly, food ok,

1st visit to this pub very nice, with friendly staff good atmosphere & very good menu choice good selection of wines plus afternoon 2pm - 6pm buy 2 glasses wine get the rest of the bottle

One of the nicer pubs in Newcastle, good selection of cask ale and other beers. Dog friendly and seems popular with dog owners. Not had food here yet but menu looks good.

This place is terrific. The staff were so very welcoming and loved our pup. The food, atmosphere etc was brilliant. Tasteful decor, booths and sports if you want it. Tasteful place. Dogs get water and treats. They make a fuss. The young ladies that work here obviously love their work. The gentleman servers couldn't do enough for you, especially one with the accent. We spent a lot of time here whilst visiting our daughter. Great place, couldn't fault it at all......thank you so very much!

Great time spent there last night

Great night out with friends. We had already eaten, so we didn't order food

I really liked the location and the atmosphere and the staff was lovely. I'm sure I'll go there again many times! I didn't have food though, so can't comment on that yet.

Popped for a meal before theatre in Jan'24. Burgers were really tasty, staff were lovely and really helpful. Quite noisy but it was a weekend early evening. I'd recommend booking a table, as very limited empty seating and often a wait.

Called in before the Sarah Milican gig, excellent food with smiling service from Kimi.

First visit with our family's little puppy. Great welcome and super food and service.

Food was lovely. Super impressed with the waiter (I think his name was Mickey, he was Irish with a beard) who was so kind and friendly even though our bichon kept barking at him! Loved the whole vibe of the place

Friend had booked upstairs for a funeral. Not all of upstairs was private to us. Food was supposed to be served on arrival. Had to ask as they forgot. Not impressed as she paid alot of money and was a regular customer

Worst place to eat in Newcastle. My partner has a peanut allergy and they severed peanuts with her food so we had to send it back and they still made us pay for it. Also I asked for vegan currywurst skins and I got the normal ones. Staff was rude and very incompetent, never coming back.

Pub food/Hearty meals, lots of gluten free options and celiac safe, portions were a good size and left absolutely stuffed, and the food was really tasty, but because it’s so popular after a busy lunch rush they were limited on their menu in the evening and then the kitchen closed before we could order dessert but they didn’t warn us, however the staff were friendly and the service was quick, the venue had a classic pub vibe to it with a mix of classic pub food as well as different types of dishes, and the atmosphere was very lively. But it was a bit pricy to me - £15 for fish and chips; went during restaurant week and was supposed to be £20 for a main and dessert, yet we didn’t even get the dessert due to the kitchen closing.

Lovely pub very chilled atmosphere 👌..

Could not walk past without going in. Felt welcome. Music was good and not over powering. Nice atmosphere.

Came here for a RTPI Young Planners Quiz on Thursday 25th January. I'd like to say a big thank you to all the team, the chefs for the food but especially Elliot and Amy who looked after us so well.

Beer prices are ridiculous, service is poor and badly organised. Food is good but again service lets it down