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4.8

Based on 237 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 54 in 670 in North Tyneside

Nº 18 of 108 Other cuisines in North Tyneside

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Lovely place with a great selection of beers. Bright and spacious, it has a very welcoming atmosphere. Great for Craft Beer and whatever else you drink. Not a traditional local, but rather a nice modern version. Prices are what you normally pay for Craft. Good for group, as well as others. Happy to go back.

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Steve Morrison . 2024-09-22

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Very good selection of beers and quality little find in North Shields! Plenty of snack selections as well. Nice outside seating area, takes American Express.

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David McClinton . 2024-09-02

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Very good selection of beers and quality little find in North Shields! Plenty of snack selections as well. Nice outside seating area, takes American Express.

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David McClinton . 2024-09-02

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Lovely little bar, especially on a sunny day sitting outside in the beer garden area. Great range of beer at reasonable prices.

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Craig Merritt . 2024-08-29

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Lovely little bar, especially on a sunny day sitting outside in the beer garden area. Great range of beer at reasonable prices.

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Craig Merritt . 2024-08-29

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Large selection of beers, both cask and keg. Very good atmosphere. Great place to drink.

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Kevin Wilson MBE . 2024-03-10

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Fabulous place to meet and drink, with a weekly quiz. Great selection of beers and gins. Very welcoming!

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Jannette Petitjean . 2024-02-25

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A great little pub with craft beer on keg and cask. Friendly and helpful staff. You can bring your own food in or even have it delivered there. They don't serve their own food other than bar snacks usually. There's a weekly quiz on a Wednesday, pre booking essential and a cheese board is provided. Dogs welcome. A wonderful local to have in the area.

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Daniel McGwinn . 2024-01-27

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Fantastic micro bar. Good selection of cask and keg beers and gins.

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Richard Vogel . 2023-12-08

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Popped in on a Saturday early evening. Good selection of beers both on draft and can. Good recommendations.

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Duncan Phin . 2023-11-11

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Nice relaxed bar. Great selection of beers and bar snacks, wine and spirits also available. Quiet in the afternoon and does get busy in the evenings. Great for a small group - especially if the weather is nice and you can sit outside on benches. Gender neutral toilets x 2. Free sanitary products available and the bar and toilets are always very clean. Inclusive, LGBTQ + friendly.

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Jock Mooney . 2023-09-17

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Schöner Micropub mit einer sehr guten Auswahl an Bieren. Werden hier noch öfter aufschlagen...

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Josef Gerhard Hoffmann . 2023-06-18

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If you’re in North Shields the Enigma Tap is a ‘must visit’ destination. Offering a wide range of craft beers and real ales in cask, keg, bottle and can. Plus cider, wines and much more.

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Guy Falkingham . 2023-06-07

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Didn't go in for food, so I'm not sure I'd they do food, don't think so. Nice place to relax and have a chat, unlike some pubs that don't know what background music is, it's not loud so you have to shout to hear what's being said,or going home with a headache, and it's not with the drinking.

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david johnson . 2023-06-01

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Visited this bar on a Friday after work after googling somewhere good to go for a drink in North Shields, as I love a good pint but not familiar with the area! Loved the cosy atmosphere and had a good selection of beers. I only had time for one before heading for the metro so went for an Almasty Pilsner. Enjoyed my pint as a good way to relax after a busy week. Will defo be back soon. Would also like to see the pub cat as he wasn’t there when I visited!!

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RMNewton93 . 2023-02-07

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Small but cosy pub with some cracking beers and a warm welcome! Nice "beer gardens" out front and back when the weather's nice and a lush atmosphere inside as well!

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Michael C . 2022-11-01

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A friendly pub with lots of different beers and ciders etc. Well worth a visit, especially on a Wednesday when it's the quiz!

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John David Adams . 2022-04-24

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A lovely little micro pub with a great selection of real ale. Highly recommended.

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Tracey Cadman . 2022-04-20

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Always a nice selection of beers and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Sam Stevens . 2022-03-13

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Enigma is our local, great drinks, friendly staff and clientele too. Made some lovely friends and jolly outdoor spaces for when the weather plays ball. Keep your eyes peeled for free cheese too 😀

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Emma Luke . 2022-03-07

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Found this little micro pub by chance. Normally not a great fan of any solely real ale places but this one is the exception. Good friendly staff, nice surroundings and a bit of music in the background.

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David Maughan . 2022-03-01

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There's a cat and great beers. Enough said.

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Connor . 2022-02-20

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Excellent pub, great range of cask and keg beers. Environmentally and socially responsible.

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FORESTed Forest School . 2022-02-12

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It's a nice place, it's just missing something.....beers nice and fresh, pricing just right.

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north east . 2022-02-07

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Don't go there, you'll hate it. Leave it for me. A converted high-street shop shouldn't have atmosphere but somehow this does. Couple that with a fantastic selection of real ales and you have the perfect watering hole.

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drcolin . 2022-01-23

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The Enigma is my regular. Great beers always on tap. Friendly staff and cosy modern interior. If you are lucky, you may get to meet Jett. He is the pub cat. 🐈

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Jack North . 2022-01-23

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Brilliant little bar with a fine selection of drinks on offer

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Jeff Farnworth . 2021-12-20

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Great drinks choices and friendly atmosphere

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Elizabeth Little . 2021-11-14

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Excellent and convivial establishment. Exudes an air of unpretentious sophistication and serves lots of local breweries

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Peter Clarkson . 2021-11-13

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Great selection of craft beers, friendly staff and locals in a lovely space...Will definitely go back 👍🏽

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Jeremy Hourd . 2021-11-08

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Luke has a warm welcome for all, quick table service along with excellent product knowledge. Beer tasting before buying available 🙂👍

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steven norton . 2021-10-22

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Great beer selection. Friendly staff.

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Peter Graham . 2021-10-20

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First visit with friends today and well impressed with bar ad beer - sat outside as warm but inside looked great too really cost but airy, very clean and covid safe , many thanks x

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suebell262 . 2021-08-28

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Great staff, lovely welcoming environment. Thanks !

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Louise Whitworth . 2021-08-16

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Cute wee place with lovely staff and a fun quiz. Good if you like beer but they have nice wine too

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Josephine Frater . 2021-08-09

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Nice beer and jet the cat is a star

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Hf Hf . 2021-07-19

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Lovely quiet place selling local drinks,

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Tom Cooke . 2021-07-04

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Really good beer and a good atmosphere

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John Mclernon . 2021-06-20

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Great place to chill away from the football, oh and beets not bad either 😉

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Graeme Neal . 2021-06-19

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Absolutely class ! The beer choice is unmatched in the area, and the fact everything is local just 😍😍

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Abby Lowe . 2021-06-19

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Best pub in North Shields. No need to say anymore

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John Wilson . 2021-06-07

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Great atmosphere. 'Jet' the cat used this bar as a local.

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Andrew Taylor . 2021-06-02

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I adore this place. The set up, the way they treat their staff, the atmosphere, just everything makes this the best bar in North Shields.

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Eddie Carter . 2021-05-29

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Thoroughly enjoyed a couple of pints.

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Philip Davis . 2021-05-23

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Lovely couple of hours had in the new beer garden out front, great service and excellent beer selection.

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Phil Hughes . 2021-05-08

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Nice little gem in North Shields. Great beers. Friendly staff.

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Stephen Taylor . 2021-04-25

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Great pub,fantastic choice, and good service. Recommended.

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Craig Davidson . 2021-04-22

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Small Micro Pub with regular Specials on and off tap. Enjoy a Quiz with a Pint or Glass of wine. Friendly staff always helpful, taste the difference from Local breweries in Britain.

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Checkers . 2020-11-30

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Great micropub great beers now in good beer guide!

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Joan mercer pearson . 2020-10-31

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Great little bar, top selection of drinks, really good staff and a cat!

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Mal Pescod . 2020-08-18

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In covid era everything is super safe while having truly amazing beer here

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the cous203 . 2020-08-15

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Excellent selection of craft Beers, friendly service and clear regulations for covid-19. 10/10 cat too

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joe mcmillan . 2020-08-14

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Great beer & wine, relaxed atmosphere. Always lovely.

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Janine Smith . 2020-07-19

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Weve been in a few times before the lockdown and always enjoyed their beers and the friendly atmosphere of this small pub and brewery.It has always been quite busy on our weekend visits but weve always managed to find a table amongst the friendly crowd who gather there. Well worth a visit if you enjoy your local beers.

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alan p . 2020-06-26

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Friendly micro pub with good selection of local beers and dog friendly too

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Simon Bev Sellars . 2020-03-07

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Cosy bar with a decent selection

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UncleFckKnuckles . 2020-03-06

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Always friendly staff and a lovely clientele. Some great beers and there are games and books around. What's not to like?

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Tony Webb . 2020-03-03

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Wide selection of beers on keg and cask and great bar snacks on offer. Friendly environment with excellent staff. 100% recommend.

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Rob M . 2020-02-22

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A nice clean, friendly and reasonable Micropub in the heart of North Shields town centre. The Ouseburn Porter and Alnwick whiskey are amazing in taste and exceptional value for money.

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Terry Walker . 2020-02-20

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Good micro pub bringing a different offering into the Town Centre. Decent selection of craft beers, good atmosphere and music can be requested on the record player. Staff are friendly but service would be better if staff were checking if people sat would like another round. Definitely worth a visit and we will return.

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ianpQ1650GF . 2019-12-30

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Friendly atmosphere, good ale and welcoming staff.

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Mark Ormston . 2019-12-28

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Great choice of beers with good staff to explain different choices also the room has a relaxing atmosphere

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David Allan . 2019-12-22

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Nice atatmosphere, great range of craft beer, knowledgeable staff

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Derek Jenkins . 2019-12-08

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Delicious selection of craft ales and lovely warm people and cosy atmosphere, get on it!

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Garry Bainbridge . 2019-11-27

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Small, friendly and welcoming. A wide selection of beers, including some unusual brews. Certainly will be back.

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Mark Adamson . 2019-11-23

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Great range of cask and keg beers - relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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Bill and Anna Scantlebury, Cullercoats Brewery . 2019-11-21

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Bit expensive even if wr can play dominoes. It has a good atmosphere even though it's a the small side when it gets full.

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Susannah Foley . 2019-10-31

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Nice little place in the Town centre. We had half an hour to kill waiting for the bus so popped in for a drink. I'm pleased we did. A real change from most of the other boozers nearby. Not a grey tracksuit or pair of Nike Air Max to be seen.

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Brian Elliott . 2019-10-29

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Really liked the atmosphere, the staff are friendly and helpful, family owned business, wonderful freshly baked or freshly made food, there is a bar too. Tea coffe and other beverages available. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five was the toilet is only accessible by going up one step. Level access entrance. Well worth visiting more than once. Use produce from local businesses too, supporting the community, so how about supporting this business!

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J K . 2019-10-27

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Great beer selection and lots of friendly banter.

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jill snailham . 2019-10-18

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Canny little bar, great local beer, small and cosy

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Sam Proud . 2019-10-16

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Been visiting Enigma Tap since it opened and never disappointed with the range and quality of both cask and keg beers. Enigma also serve a few wines and spirits which is perfect if you're not with a beer lover. You can buy cans to takeaway and get growler refills. Staff are all friendly and very knowledgeable. If you're in the area and fancy a drink I would strongly recommend a visit.

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dazzhedley . 2019-09-24

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Very cosy one room bar with good selection of quality beer.

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Stephen King . 2019-09-16

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I'm being watched by the staff as I write this. I could end up maimed if I give a bad review. Should I call CAMRA? I could write a stiff letter to the Telegraph. Oh choices, choices.

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John Halliday . 2019-09-05

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Worth a visit... Not many places like this in shields

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Dave C . 2019-09-04

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Always a great selection of beer and a kid/dog friendly. Good choice of take-a-way options too

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John Luke . 2019-08-23

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This is a great little pub in the centre of North Shields. They provide a wide range of real ales on tap, and also a variety of spirits. I had one of the best sipping vodka’s I think I have ever tried – St Marys Vodka, a local brew. The staff were friendly and obliging. There is a rear area for outdoor drinking or smoking if that is your thing. The toilets are a little pokey, but were clean and well maintained. There are some comfy seats available as well as bench seats and standard bar seats.

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Michael Minchella . 2019-08-21

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Really friendly nice atmosphere could do with a little more selection but still a really nice place to visit

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Matthew Perry . 2019-08-03

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Friendly and welcoming. Great quiz night.x

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Karen Bell . 2019-07-14

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Decent selection of craft and real ales.

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Chestre Read . 2019-07-10

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Nice venue great range of locally brewed beverages & friendly atmosphere

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Paul Hanson . 2019-06-30

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Always love my local,great selection of locally sourced ales

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Cassandra Casleton . 2019-06-16

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I really like the enigma tap, always great beers on the bar and service comes with a smile. If you ask for recommendations, they'll happily provide them, and give you a sample if you're not sure.

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mark hankins . 2019-06-11

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Been 3 times in four weeks to this new micropub, not a restaurant!. No food apart from crisps and pork pies. Has four hand pumps and 5 craft pumps from small breweries. Beers very well kept and different from those sold nearby. 3 steps from door level to bar so not disabled friendly. Industrial style furniture (scaffolding tables etc) as per the style of most new micropubs. Also sells wines and gins.

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Stephen T . 2019-06-09

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Been here a couple of times and it's pretty decent. Great beers and friendly staff. It maybe quiet at times, but I think that is part of the charm, as sometimes you just want to enjoy a quiet pint without it being too rowdy.

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David Short . 2019-06-06

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Nice products, with the icy atmosphere of a funeral parlour.

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William Jarrett . 2019-05-27

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Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Nice beer.

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Max Brown . 2019-05-25

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From outside it looks like a breakfast café but it is a small and friendly bar serving good quality locally brewed beers.

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Alex Barrett . 2019-05-25

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As regular visitors we enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, wide range of cask ales, keg beers and spirits from local breweries. Its nice to drop in and sit and have a chat over a game of dominoes. It's dog friendly too, with treats provided! Well worth a visit.

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crlhrvy2018 . 2019-05-20

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Interesting little pub. Enjoyed the range of beers and friendly atmosphere.

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Nat Gulliver . 2019-05-03

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Canny beer. Too quiet. Music low. People speaking in whispers as not to be heard. Needs some atmosphere

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Michelle Whitfield . 2019-04-28

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Lovely little venue serving local craft beers.

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Christian Troy . 2019-04-27

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A wonderful new micropub in North Shields. Very pleasant staff and serving some delicious local drinks and snacks.

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Perry Beadsworth . 2019-04-13

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Lovely venue, friendly staff, brilliant lineup of quality ales.

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Matthew Race . 2019-04-12

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April 2019. Interesting bar, only had the one one drink but happy to return for a longer session.

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Riach Riach . 2019-04-10

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An excellent range of beers, great service, lovely atmosphere.

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Heather Smith . 2019-04-05

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Good beer,, welcoming staff, great place to spend a couple of hours

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Mark McGuinness . 2019-03-24

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Great selection of beers, tasty pies and a warm welcome. Cannot recommend this place enough!

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Liam Guest . 2019-03-23

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Good Beer and Ale. It's worth a visit!

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Christopher Rouse . 2019-03-19

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New micropub not far from the metro station. Nice selection of drinks

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Chris Palmer . 2019-03-10

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