Tanners Arms in Newcastle upon Tyne

Popped in here on a quiet afternoon in January 2025 for food and a drink. The barman was excellent and we ordered from one of their many menus. The thing that caught my eye was the poutine. We had recently returned from a trip around North America and had poutine in lots of places across Canada including from its heartland in Quebec. I said at the time that many of these were good especially in Quebec City, but we could do better poutine (culturally insensitive?). Generally the gravy was no better than watery chip shop gravy & could be miles better (fact) and our chips are better than their fries (opinion). This old pub just east of Newcastle gas been done up in funky deco, which matched the range in clientele, sold a slow-cooked brisket topped poutine and was wonderful. It was, rudely to Canada, better than any Poutine I'd had in Canada. High praise, but I still think it could be better. In Canada they use cheese curds and here they were mozzarella cubes and I think curds make it better (I imagine many may not enjoy the teeth-cheese squeek but I do. There is generally also much more cheese in Canadian poutine than Ouseburn poutine so I think that could make it better. The chips were great and the meaty gravy was really tasty. Beer was also pretty good too. Would definitely go back again.

Best Sunday Dinner ever. Massive portions, tastes properly home cooked. Enormous Yorkshire puddings, big portion of beef and lovely mash. Great friendly service, and a proper pub.

Drinks only, for a friends birthday. Good pub....start of a nice pub crawl through the Ouseburn.

I’ve been coming here for a million years, but doubt I’ll be back due to a recent visit. We were going to a gig near here and popped in for a drink, it was Sunday. A rude and disrespectful waiter came from behind us and shouted at us to get out the way so he could seat someone, sighing as he waddled past. Really rude and shows how his schooling landed him in this top end job. RIP tanners.

Tuve que reservar los brazos de los curtidores 2 semanas de antelación a la demanda popular el domingo, las primeras impresiones estaban bien, buena variedad de bebidas y el personal lo suficientemente amable, ambos tuvimos almuerzos el domingo esposa la gran cena de ternera que dijo que era encantador Fui por el vientre de cerdo que era irreal, cerdos en mantas y bolas de cosas y coliflor queso era agradable, salsa era muy sabroso .. en general bien vale la pena las 2 semanas de espera y defo reservar de nuevo

Went there for their much raved about Sunday dinner. What we found interesting was that although it was a late sitting for a Sunday dinner (18.30) the place was full and 3/4 of the customers were sitting eating Sunday dinner. Lovely food though and great service.

Didn't eat here, but sound staff service and beers.

Lovely place, wasn’t expecting it to be this great come on it’s a rough patch but a great place to go. Never judge a place from the outside. Lesson learnt.

Decent food, fair amount of beers on offer

Great place, friendly staff and cracking food.

Love the tanners but I was disappointed with my chicken burger as it was quite dry and a bit burnt. Otherwise the chips are very lovely and the mango cider on tap is my favourite go to x

Great pub and great pub quiz on Thursday nights

Unfortunately we couldn't even have a drink inside. It was a Sunday and understand that there will be limited space, but can't give any good reviews as I didn't get to sample. The person who told us to leave wasn't very nice about it really

Brilliant food, brilliant drink!

Always great food, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. This is now a regular

Such a lovely little place, on the pricey end but exactly what you'd expect from a place like this. Absolutely recommend

Llamé aquí un viernes a la hora del almuerzo. El lugar estaba bastante ocupado y había mesas y asientos disponibles. Pedimos en el bar. Solo había un tipo sirviendo y parecía un poco estresado. Sin embargo, no esperamos demasiado a que llegaran las comidas y la comida era muy buena y disfrutada por todos. El tipo que servía nuestras comidas contrastaba con el que estaba detrás de la barra. Era muy agradable y chirriante y atento. Por cierto, he notado que algunas de las críticas están diciendo que este pub está en Byker. Byker está en el extremo opuesto del puente. Esta zona es conocida localmente como el campo de batalla y el nombre se remonta al siglo XIX.

Brilliant pub with a great selection of real ales and always a friendly welcome

Unreal food, great atmosphere and very good value for money. Sunday dinner is a must!! Will be back again

Una visita aérea para algo de comida y un par de pintas. La comida era excelente, buena elección de cervezas y el servicio era genial. Gracias.

Nice local pub friendly staff 👍

Visited on Saturday with my son for dinner and a couple of drinks. The food was absolutely outstanding, all 3 meals were way above our expectations. Will definitely be back very soon and it's a must go if you haven't already

Lovely pub, fast and friendly service with a gentle atmosphere

2a visita en los últimos meses. Ambas ocasiones han sido campeonas. Excelente comida, buen personal, bar adecuado. ¡El almuerzo de hoy era más barato que la cerveza!

Enjoyed.it in here although a younger crowd than myself lovely punt Guinness and the burgers were class

Probably the best Sunday lunch I’ve had. Perfectly cooked veg and roast potatoes, melt in the mouth beef brisket and the cauliflower cheese was outstanding. You need to book ahead

A lovely pub with a great barmaid.

Visitamos aquí con amigos para bebidas y comida. Reservamos por adelantado y la comida era deliciosa, amable personal del bar, así que volveremos, gracias.

Travelled 40 minutes from Boro to try out the Sunday dinners! Well worth it, absolute delight! All 4 us left stuffed and said it was one of the best we've had in a while. Two non meat eaters - suet pudding was gorgeous and two meat eaters - they couldn't get over the beef! Top class, cheers!

We went in on a busy bank holiday Monday and had a Sunday dinner we had 1 belly pork and 1 brisket both were delicious , generous and cooked perfectly with a lovely mix of veg . We also had a nice bottle of white wine the staff were lovely and friendly and to be honest i cannot wait to return and i am deffo going to try the mince and dumplings

Fantastic - amazing vegan options (even Yorkshire puddings!!! Usually places just deck the Yorkshire off on the ‘vegan’ version so I was over the moon). Really great service me and nice staff too. So pleased to see the Tanners busy and well ran. Can’t wait to come back.

Delicious food and reasonably priced for the portion size

A pub with a decent drinks selection on offer. Staff were pleasant and efficient.

It's the Tanners, legendary bar at the top of the Ouseburn. Cracking food now as well

Great athmosphere and the food is delicious

sunday dinner from here was absolutely beautiful and definitely the best one i've had in newcastle. reasonably priced as well, for the amount of food you get and how lovely it all is. had to take a point off because we found both the barman and waitress to be quite rude/blunt. we weren't welcomed in with a smile, just were stood awkwardly waiting for him to serve us a drink while we waited for our table to be set. when we were paying, we tried to tell him how nice our food was and he stuck his fingers in his ears as if he didn't want to hear it? a bit strange. the waiter who took our order however was really friendly and down to earth. because of how good the sunday dinner is i would definitely come back, but (most of) the staff could be a bit friendlier.

A decent local bar, however, it is a bit small and the food and pints can be a little over priced. Not a bar for everyone's tastes but it has a great selection of Rum from what I saw. The service was good and the staff members are very nice.

Food always on point, nice pint (Mango IPA) can't go wrong at The Tanners

Small old fashioned pub that's a real hidden gem for food. I came here with lads from work for a pint and I saw the food. It looked lush. I've been back twice now and honestly it's really good. You walk through the doors and you're like not sure about this but the food and the customer service is absolutely spot on. Totally recommend 😁

Beautiful food Beautiful service

Amazing roast, beautifully cooked and MASSIVE. Great value. Unless you’re a massive eater just order a kids portion. Great place, lovely people serving.

I ordered flying north burger (£13). In my opinion, this restaurant serves the best onion rings in Newcastle, so crispy and the flavour is rich. 👍 I like the music here. Chill vibe with a nice view if you choose to have a seat upstairs. Thanks to Theo for your friendly service.

Great food, great service and great prices

Waited ages to get served on the right hand side of the bat, not one staff member told us that there was no service there on that day and they had a sign almost hidden behind a post saying this. We moved the sign to a more central position and got served on the left of the bar then one member of staff moved the sign back out of view for some reason so more people just waited there to not get served. After eventually getting served two pints for £14 this was quite pricey especially when other nicer pubs in ouseburn were around the £11 mark.

Great pub, I haven't eaten here yet but I intend to. Interesting clientele and interesting bar staff. I call in often when I'm passing.

Had a lovely chill night in this pub. Food was excellent, bar staff were friendly and chatty and our dogs were welcomed by the staff as if they were their own. Never felt more comfortable in a pub that I'd just entered for the first time. Will definitely be back when I'm up in Newcastle again.

Best Sunday lunch! Plenty of veg, meat cooked beautifully, decent portions and cauliflower cheese on the side. The price is very reasonable, value for money. Nice vibe and lovely staff, no dessert menu but I couldn't have eaten one if I tried, plenty of places to grab something sweet nearby if you fancy walking off your lunch. Small venue so booking ahead is the best idea, Sundays are very popular so I would suggest booking as far in advance as possible.

It looked lovely inside but every single table inside had been booked. This was a Sunday so be warned to book ahead if you want to eat here.

The Tanners Arms: A Chilled Oasis in Ouseburn The Tanners Arms is a Newcastle pub that offers a bit of everything. Whether you're looking for a relaxed drink with friends, a delicious meal, or a night of live music and DJs, the Tanners Arms has you covered. Highlights: Vibe: The pub has a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere. It's known for its friendly staff and "underground" feel, with reggae and dub often playing in the background. Food: They offer a creative menu that goes beyond typical pub fare. They have a revamped burger menu, street food options, and even a Sunday roast. There are also vegetarian and vegan options available. Drinks: The Tanners Arms has a wide selection of beers on tap, including local favorites and classic brands. They also offer a good selection of wines and spirits. Entertainment: The pub has a pool table, a roof terrace, and regular DJ nights on Fridays and Saturdays. They also host pub quizzes and other events. Things to Consider: Location: The Tanners Arms is located in the Ouseburn Valley, a bit outside the city center. However, it's still easily accessible by public transport (Manors Metro Station is 10 minutes away) and offers a more relaxed vibe than the hustle and bustle of the city center pubs. Overall: The Tanners Arms is a great choice for anyone looking for a pub with a bit of character. With its friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and wide selection of drinks, it's a great place to relax and unwind. If you're looking for a lively night out, the DJs and events make it a fun option as well.

Manager hummed and hared about seating us, going on and on with a stinking attitude baring in mind there was empty tables! Some weren’t booked for hours away, then he purposely ignored us to take our order for a good 20 minutes and didn’t get food till around 40 minutes of being there.

Cancelled order after 20 mins with no explanation.

Popped in for a few beers on a busy Good Friday early evening Asked for a pint of Guinness which ran off when first pulling, they changed the barrel and pulled through the fresh Guinness straight into my glass The process here should have been to throw that away and start again once pulled through Pint was awful so had one and left The guy behind the bar with a pony tail and beard is also extremely rude and I’d say in the wrong profession It’s not my fault if you work in hospitality when you aren’t any good at being a polite barman Not a place I’d go back to in a hurry

Fantastic vegan eatery with creative plant-based dishes. Even meat lovers will be impressed.

Nice friendly pub, good vibes and selection of beers.

Absolutely banger scran. Full veggie separate menu that is the best I’ve ever seen. Honestly well worth a visit for a pint and dinner. 100% will be back

What a great Sunday lunch! Large portions of delicious food, the beef was amazing! Doggy bags provided for those who can't manage it all in one sitting. Dog friendly too, so perfect for us. I suggest booking if you can, it's popular but even full doesn't feel overcrowded. Now off home for a nap 🤣🤣

Busy, friendly, excellent atmosphere, good food and beer.

Food great as usual, bar staff a bit distracted and unaware, some very loud people in and then the music was turned up. Will go back to popping in Mon-Thurs.

By far the best Sunday dinner I have had. Service is perfect and staff are lovely. Most definitely recommend this place.

My fave pub because of the amazing veggie and vegan food, nice staff, good music, cool art, and it’s really dog friendly! Even giving your dog a free doggie breakfast if you buy a human breakfast. Only drawback is they got rid of the pool table.

When I went there the service was absolutely amazing there was no line even though it was busy

Service was appalling! When ordering, the member of staff who served me was incredibly rude. I approached the bar asking about the selection of larger, this already seemed to ruffle some feathers. When my portion of chips arrived, he hurriedly placed down my food, I said thank you and was met with silence, he then threw down the set of cutlery and commented snarkly as I picked up the salt shaker, "there's already salt on them mate". They were barely salted. I don't know if he was simply having a bad day or if he made a premature judgement because I am a student? Was intending to stay for a few... left before finishing my chips. Felt uncomfortable the whole time I was there so I cant even rationally comment on how the food was. Not a fan.

Great pub, I have been here a few times over the years. One of the major attraction points is the veggie menu. The choices are great. In fact I don't think I have seen a menu like this in a very long time. Veggie folk have a big selection...no longer relegated to halloumi strips. Please give this place a try.

Shockingly expensive bar with a very poor atmosphere. Won't be back.

And 2024 called in for drinks on a Sunday and the Sunday dinners being served around us looked amazing. You have to book but recommend a visit. Great staff team. Back again in 2023, well probably been in loads. The food is still fab. Highly recommend a visit. 2021 Visited the Tanners for food. The service is excellent. Staff talked us through our menu choices. We had a Radgie Chicken Burger minus the siriacha but they did put a pot of this on the side to be tried and a Radgie Cheese Burger with a shared side of fries and a couple of soft drinks. (Radgie refers to the spiciness) Great menu with a selection to suit all. The food was phenomenonal. Great bar environment. Close to the Ouseburn. They are taking part in Eat Out to Help Out so really reasonable. I would still visit at other times.

My husband and I recently visited Tanners with some family visiting us from Ireland. We decided to have a bite to eat and some beers. The fish and chips was lovely, curry sauce was so so good and the home made chips where like my grannies back in the day; so good. The Flying north burger was so so juicy. We had nachos which where humungus and the popcorn chicken in a basket where super tasty. We will definitely be back again.

Just popped in for a drink on a Sunday afternoon. Didn't have the food, but it looked amazing. Definitely need to book if you're eating as the place was pretty full. Great atmosphere

Food is great, we ended up going 2 days in a row, prices are great for the quantity you get. Definitely a go to place.

First experience having food and can say amazing! Would recommend having a bite to eat here.

Ordered a Sunday Lunch for collection and it was amazing. Nicely presented and tasted as good as it looked. Will return.

Visited Tanners for the 1st time with my family. Son had been in a few times and recommended it Very quiet when we arrived, nice looking old pub Ordered drinks, great choice Checked out the menu which had lots of stuff on. Ordered, then within 15mins, it was on the table. Turned up in a cardboard street food type box. Honestly the burgers were the best I've tasted in a long time. Definitely a 5☆ Will be visiting again when in the area. Hopefully busier

My favorite pub Did my courting here. Old bar good staff and punters Geordie Paul Green guardian

Banging!!! Plethora of veggie options and the burgers taste absolutely elite, washed down with a pint too. Will 100% return!

Beautifully decorated space with attention to detail.

At the top of the hill at the beginning or end of your Ouseburn pub crawl. Decent array of beer and a nice seat inside, or outside on a sunny day. Solid, effective boozer. Nice chips.

Jewel in the ouse burn crown! One of the 1st pubs you'll cine across heading down to the Ouseburn. Food amazing! Simple pub grub at its best! They are also on just eating you can't make it there. Had one problem with a flat pint but was rectified as soon as I said "flat pint" the next one was perfect. Vist this place on a Sunday as there lunches are very popular and booking a table is recommended. Definitely visit 1st if travelling in from byker or Newcastle to start your evening off with a perfect pub. 👌

Classic student pub on the outskirts of ouseburn with a great selection of beers on tap.

7 of my family went for Sunday lunch today and it was absolutely amazing. Despite saying they were a bit short staffed the service was spot on. The meat was amazing and I highly recommend the extras of pigs in blankets and cauli cheese. Will be back 😋

Great food but cold by the time it arrived.

Top boozer, good rum selection and gin, a good real ale on also. Good vibes in the air, happy times...

Love this venue but not gonna lie, when there's a particular member of staff on he's always rude & short with customers. Always leaves a bad impression on the place when we're there. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is always decent. It's just that guys attitude that puts us off making this place a regular visit.

Above average food in a pub setting and really good value and plenty of meat and vegan choices. Nice graffiti and street art vibe adds to the experience. Will be back to work my way through the menu.

Brilliant venue, friendly staff, great menu and range of options for vegetarians. Drinks are spot on and not insanely priced. Also there's a dog, what more could you want?

One of my favourite spots from the city. Incredible food and awesome service, lads working there are class.

We arrived at the pub and ordered our first and last drink as the bartender who served us was extremely rude. He made our drinks extremely poorly and he was also very ignorant and unfriendly. I will not be returning here as it has put me off the pub, which is a shame as it was quite a nice atmosphere.

One of the best places for Sunday lunch in Newcastle and a really decent pint of Guinness too.

Wonderful Sunday lunch with friends. Excellent food good sized portions (I took a doggy bag home), high quality and a great price. I love the fact that the Tanners has such a great range of Sunday lunch options with two vegetarian options. Between us we opted for chicken, roasted belly pork & two people had the cheese & leek sausages. Needless to say everyone loved their food. Top tip get a cauliflower cheese to share it is delicious. Service was friendly prompt & helpful. Special shoutout to Harry who served us & who was excellent. I have eaten Sunday lunch at a lot of places in Newcastle several more expensive but time & time again The Tanners stands head & shoulders above for taste, quality & price. Can’t recommend enough.

It is a pub if you want a pub experience

Two hours for delivery and stone cold

Visiting daughter from Northampton. Got a last minute booking. My hubby, daughter and myself have been to many pubs in Newcastle when visiting but nothing like the Tanners. Atmosphere, staff, cleanliness. Lovely. As for the food absolutely fantastic. Huge portions and cooked to perfection, as was the presentation. Will be making it our local from now on. Please keep up the good work. x

We visited the Tanners Arms Just Over Byker Bridge For A Family Birthday. There is Parking Round The Side Of The Pub And A Parking Meter But Is Free After 6.30pm See My Pictures. The Staff Are Friendly And Waiting Time 20mins plus. They Cater For Vegans And Vegetarians As Well As Meat Lovers. Not Too Busy On A Monday But Lots Of Room. Choice Of Beverages At Reasonable Prices. Please Check Out My Pictures

Excellent pub long time since I paid a visit and better than it was then. It was perfectly ok then too. Will certainly pop in again, bad leg willing !

Went to the Tanners before the footy for some food and a couple of pints. Had a radgie chicken burger and it was absolutely delicious. Tried the Sonar IPA which again was delicious. Very reasonably priced. Place was spotless. The staff were efficient and polite. The bus stop is a 30 second walk which takes you into town in 5 minutes.....no brainer.

The bar staff was lovely unfortunately I didn't get her name ( black vest top and cargo pants). The nachos were top notch their house salsa was terrific my only gripe was that I couldn't finish it.

Absolutely spot on Posh English tray, set me right up my day at work whilst also curing my hangover. Cheers guys

First time for me here to join in with celebrating a good friends birthday. Choice of beers is not great but the pub itself is charming and the staff are very friendly but the best bit was the food. I was told the Sunday dinners are fantastic but as it was a Saturday we just needed something simple so ordered several portions of the loaded chips, all of which were meals within themselves and extremely tasty. Great pub for a few beers and good food, give it a try if you are in the area,

Instant favourite. Best burger I've ever had, wicked veggie menu and service to boot.

Great Sunday lunch today, first visit but won't be last. Fab melt in mouth roast beef with great selection of freshly cooked trimmings. Both the food and bar service was excellent as was the atmosphere in this comfortable pub. Can't recommend more highly and look FWD to visiting again soon, Many thanks x

Great Sunday lunch today, first visit but won't be last. Fab melt in mouth roast beef with great selection of freshly cooked trimmings. Both the food and bar service was excellent as was the atmosphere in this comfortable pub. Can't recommend more highly and look FWD to visiting again soon, Many thanks x

Great place highley recommend this lovely little pub