Tanners Arms in Newcastle upon Tyne

Best pub quiz and burgers! Dog friendly and fun atmosphere

Fabulous staff; fabulous food! Vegan friendly; dog friendly. What’s not to love?! Don’t hesitate to go xx

Great Sunday dinner. Bit pricey but we'll worth a visit. Staff very nice and attentive.

Lovely staff and friendly people all around. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

Suprisingly great food on this visit will definately go again. Pleasent staff.

Great place. Street food style vibe.

HAD SUNDAY LUNCH WITH MY FAMILY WE ALL SAID IT WAS JUST OK NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT IT AND £20 FOR THE LAMB DINNER EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GOT . LAMB WAS LIKE MUSH TASTED LIKE HAVE BEEN DONE FOR TO LONG IN A SLOW COOKER CHICKEN DRY AND MY PARTNER SAID HER DINNER WAS JUST BARLEY WARM WERE NOT ONES TO COMPLAIN SO JUST PAID THE BILL AND WON'T BE GOING BACK . GOOD POINT IS SERVICE WAS GOOD AND QUICK BUT DINNER NOT GREAT .

Since the Earl of Pitt Street has closedown I truly think this place is the best in Newcastle City Centre for a Sunday lunch... simply can't fault it. When my partner told me she had booked us in for Sunday Lunch for 4pm I laughed but that was the only time she could get due to the popularity of this place, believe me I'd eat this meal at 8pm nevermind 4... Book a table and go try for yourself. You won't be disappointed! Up the Scranners ✊🏼

Amazing Sunday dinner especially the beef and the lamb even the veg was amazing except the string beans they could be missed

Tanners Arms Pub Review Visited Tanners Arms recently, and while the experience had some positive points, it ultimately fell short of my expectations. First, the service was great – the tall server was friendly and welcoming, which made a positive first impression. The pub is also dog-friendly, which is always a nice touch for pet owners. However, the menu was a bit underwhelming. While it’s a pub, I expected a bit more variety. Most of the options seemed to be either chicken or beef burgers, with about 90% of the menu being Cajun chicken-related dishes. I was looking forward to trying something new, given the pub's high rating for food, but sadly, it didn’t live up to the hype. The food itself was average. The chips were greasy and had a distinct old fryer oil taste, which was disappointing. The burger, despite being advertised as "gourmet," was very plain. It lacked any dressing or interesting flavor – just a basic burger with no excitement. For the price (£17-£25 per person), I expected more. The venue had a nice atmosphere, but it could use a little work in terms of upkeep and ambiance. Unfortunately, I didn’t use the toilets, so I can’t comment on those. Overall, I wanted to love this place, but the food didn’t quite hit the mark. Would I return? Maybe for a drink or to try something else on the menu, but I’ll be lowering my expectations for the food next time

Cracking pub! My first visit yesterday, didn't know it existed before that. Good beer, tasty food (tried the pork belly bites) and friendly staff. Will definitely be back

Best Sunday dinner in Newcastle

Absolutely AMAZING Sunday lunch had here. The friendliest staff too. We had the Belly Pork and we ordered sharing portion of cauliflower cheese. The BEST cauliflower cheese we’ve ever tasted!! Will definitely visit again.

Brilliant atmosphere and very friendly service. Impressed with Veggie choice of Sunday dinner.

Así que fue el día final de la Copa de la Liga, NUFC V LFC, un lugar para almorzar con mi hermosa compañera de comedor y los perritos antes de ir a un bar de amigos para el partido! Me metí en los Brazos de los Curtidores y mi corazón se hundió mientras miraba a mi alrededor y veía que casi todas las mesas estaban reservadas. Una buena señora se acercó a mí y me preguntó si tenía una reserva, me sentí un poco condenado como yo respondí “No”, pero ella dijo que no demasiado preocuparse, ya que comprobaría si ella posiblemente podría meternos. Pedí en un Guinness 0% para mí y una cerveza lager shandy para la amiga, luego crucé los dedos y esperaba lo mejor, mi vientre retumbaba repetidamente y tenía hambre, podía ver platos llenos de comida con pudines de Yorkshire sacados de una puerta en la parte trasera y lo que estaba en ellos se veía absolutamente increíble. Afortunadamente la simpática señora nos encontró una mesa de esquina para dos (Tabla 3 ) que tuvimos tiempo de sobra para cenar antes de que la pareja que lo había reservado llegara. El menú tenía una selección decente de opciones de almuerzo de domingo, opté por el queso y la salchicha de puerro (vegetariana y vegana) y mi mejor mitad eligió el picado y albóndigas de queso, nos dieron algunos extras, cerdos en mantas con bolas de relleno y queso coliflor. Nuestros almuerzos llegaron a tiempo y los platos estaban absolutamente llenos de comida caliente y increíblemente sabrosa. Generalmente tengo un entrante y un pudín, pero con las porciones servidas en los Brazos de Curtidores incluso yo realmente habría luchado con tres platos. Ambos cursos en los Brazos Curtidores fueron de £ 15. 95 y los extras £ 8. 95 para esos enormes cerdos deliciosos en mantas y bolas de relleno y £ 3. 95 por una porción compartida de queso de coliflor. The Tanners Arm es un lugar decente, amable y servicial para el personal y es claramente un lugar muy popular para las reservas de almuerzos de los domingos. Definitivamente volveré y estoy lo suficientemente feliz como para recomendar el Tanners Arms, mi consejo, sin embargo, reservar una mesa con antelación, ya que tuvimos la suerte de llegar a pie.

Great customers service called them to check if they served food and of parking was available very welcoming and dog friendly food was great and staff was very friendly and chatty

The food is banging. No matter what you order. A sharing plate I hate to share because why would I want to share scran that good with anyone so keep ya mitts off mam. Get ya own. Byker fried chicken is awesome along with everything else. Enjoy. Get yaself and early booking for the Sunday dinners though otherwise it's not happening. They are worth the effort. Banging.

Had booked a table 6wks previous as so.popular for Sunday Lunch.arrived early table booked 1 clock show to Our table then had drinks 4 of us had 3 beef dinners and a Chicken dinner served to us within 15mins Omg Amazing veg cooked to perfection,beef melted in mouth as did the chicken good selection of veg on our plates had extra Cauliflower cheese mmm asked how our food was AMAZZZING.Lovely friendly staff Great atmosphere and a roof terrace where we had drinks later.Already booked to go back.

Great funky little place. Staff were friendly and would go again

Nuestra primera visita y un excelente almuerzo dominical para los cuatro, buen servicio y relación calidad-precio gracias Tanners Arms. Estaba muy ocupado, lo que refleja esto. Mi única crítica sería , ya no se puede disfrutar de una comida y quedarse con unas copas y un café. No solo en los Tanners, esto es cierto en algunos pubs y la mayoría de los restaurantes. ¡Todo se trata de vagos en asientos tristemente!

There's a staff member who works here who has been rude to myself , my partner and from speaking to friends they've experienced the same. Basically doesn't speak during interactions and when he does he is short as if he doesn't even want you to be there or speaks to you like youre a moron. Otherwise, the pub itself is nice and the food is banging.

Tanner's is hands down the best pub I've ever been in, anywhere, ever.

Been 3 times now when we come from Leeds to visit grandson who is at University this place is the best ever ❤️ fantastic Sunday lunch beer and service and a lovely girl from behind bar who also came from Leeds I only wish we had a pub like this in Leeds god bless you all xx

Tomé el bistec de queso Byker. Fue absolutamente increíble tan sabroso. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente. Sin duda volveré para probar otras cosas en el menú.

Qué cena de domingo más gorda. Uno de los mejores que he tenido en años. Gran porción y tan sabroso. El servicio era genial y amable con el personal. Vale la pena las pocas semanas de espera para ser reservado. Mi única queja es que hacía mucho frío en el lugar, la gente estaba sentada con abrigos puestos. Y no me gustó que pusieras tu nombre completo “John Smith” en un papel sobre la mesa. Seguro que pueden poner Juan S 15. 30 pm, creo que por razones GDPR debería ser. Sin duda volveremos en el clima más cálido.

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.

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

Nice local pub friendly staff 👍

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

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

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

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.