Location:
34
High Bridge, close
to the City Centre and near to Eldon Square shopping
centre.
Metro - Monument
Click here for map Open:
Monday - Thursday 11.30am - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 11.30am - midnight, Sunday 7pm -
10.30pm. Telephone 0191 2611008
Review:
Medium sized traditional style Fitzgeralds's
pub that is Tyneside pub of the year for 2009 and 2010.
The original Bacchus pub closed it doors in the
Autumn of 2001 and the new pub is now further up High Bridge.
The pub has a very large U shaped bar that is in a
central position with large wooden pillars spanning
its length. Large windows to one side give a bright
and airy feel during the day.
There is plenty of
seating throughout with a mixture of tables and
chairs and high stools. There is also more
comfortable seating in a raised area to the rear and
a small lounge area near to the main entrance. The
decor is a mixture of wooden panelling and maroon
and cream pastel colours. The pub has a part wooden
and carpeted floor.
The small spotlighting to the
ceiling and large drop down lamp opposite the bar
create a warm and cosy atmosphere in the evening.
Regular music is on play at most times. The pub is
very popular and busy at all times. It attracts a
mixed clientele of business people, shoppers and
people on a night out.
Disabled access is
very good with a designated disabled toilet near to
the stairs. Toilets are immaculately clean and
located up a flight of stairs.
Price:
Moderate early on - prices increases later in the evening.
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Beers:
John
Smith's, Fosters, Budweiser Budvar, Carling,
Erdinger Weisse, Peroni, Meantime London Stout and Wheat beer, Vedett and Guinness Cold on tap. There are
8 cask conditioned real ales available with local beers including
Jarrow Rivet Catcher as well as several guest ales. Aspalls & Strongbow cider is also on offer. A
good range of foreign bottled beers, wines, cocktails and spirits are also available.
Meals:
Food is served on a lunchtime
only from noon - 3pm. Meals include Bacchus favourites £3.25 - £6.95,
brunch £3.95 - £5.95, paninis £3.50 - £4.95 and sides £2.00. Desserts £3.50. A specials blackboard is located on the
bar. Tea, coffee and hot drinks on offer from £1.30 - £1.90. Sunday Lunch £7.00 (3 courses for £12.00), vegetarian or kids
Sunday Lunch £5.00.
Picture of the old
Bacchus pub which closed in the Autumn of 2001. The pub was located further down High Bridge.
Special Offers:
Cocktails are available
for £4.95. Wines £3.45 (175ml), £4.70 (250ml), £13.10 (750ml). There
is a board on display at the rear of the bar advertising forthcoming Guest Real Ales.
The
pub is listed in the Good Beer Guide 2005/06/07/08 and 09.
Location:
The original Bacchus pub closed it doors in the
Autumn of 2001 and the new pub is now further up High Bridge.
The pub has a very large U shaped bar that is in a
central position with large wooden pillars spanning
its length. Large windows to one side give a bright
and airy feel during the day. 
The small spotlighting to the
ceiling and large drop down lamp opposite the bar
create a warm and cosy atmosphere in the evening.
