Location:
Percy Street, near Haymarket metro station. Close to
Civic centre.
Metro - Haymarket
Click here for map Open:
Monday - Saturday 11am - 11pm, Sunday noon -
10.30pm. Telephone 0191 2612607
Review:
Large pub that was formerly Bar Oz and has been given a smart upgrade.
The Australian theme has been replaced with a modern decor of purple and beige colours and new carpets throughout.
The new look would appeal to a wider clientele especially with the reasonably priced menu on offer.
There is a long wooden bar that spans the length of the pub.
The bar has plenty of seating
throughout on mainly wooden tables and chairs, with
a large spacious standing area. There are several high tables and chairs in the centre of the bar and by the window. A small non smoking corner area is located
at rear of pub for diners. In one corner at the rear there is a pool table. The pub gets
very busy at all times with mainly a heavy based
student clientele being close to the university, business people and
shoppers. It is also a popular pre- match venue.
Live Musicis a
feature on certain nights with live bands. Regular
music on play at most times with a DJ on a Friday
and Saturday located in a raised area overlooking
the bar. Live sports events are shown on a 2 big
screens at the front of the bar by the windows. There
is also a number of widescreen TV's dotted about the place. Sport
featured includes all live football including
Newcastle and England matches and six nations rugby.
A Change machine is located at the rear of the
pub.
Disabled access is very good to main bar. There is
a designated disabled toilet on the ground floor in
the no smoking area. The toilets downstairs are
small and in reasonable order.
Price:
Reasonable.
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Beers:
John
Smith's, Fosters, Guinness, Guinness Cold,
Kronenbourg 1664, Stella Artois and Carling on tap. A selection of cask ales include Directors, Theakstons Best Bitter
and IPA Greene King.
Strongbow and Woodpecker cider also on offer.
There is a good selection of spirits, bottled drinks and chilled wines by the
glass.
Meals:
Food is
served Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm, Sunday noon -
9pm. Very good value with large portions. Meals include starters from £1.79 - £3.29, combos £3.69 (for 2 £5.29),
pub favourites £3.99 - £4.69, tastes from around the world £4.99 - £5.29, burgers
£3.39 - £4.99, sandwiches £2.29 - £3.49, salads £3.99 - £5.49, grills £4.29 - £6.99, jacket potatoes £2.49 - £2.99,
hot baguettes £2.59 - £3.49, lite bites £3.29 - £3.99 and sides £1.09 - £2.29. Special offer of 2 meals for £7.00.
Puddings £1.59 - £2.29 are also available. Look out for the
great specials on the chalkboard. Tea and coffee available (95p - £1.65). Sunday Roast served £5.29
(2 courses £6.79 or 3 courses £8.29).
Happy Hours:
Drinks bargains available all day and every day with
John Smith's £1.96, Fosters £2.07, bottles of Becks £1.83, Bacardi Breezers
£1.96, Smirnoff £2.27, Gordon's £2.22, Bacardi £2.25 or Bell's doubles £2.21 (exc mixer), pepsi
£1.31, Bottles of white mountain wine £6.35 or Sunset Peak £7.25.
Location:
Regular
music on play at most times with a DJ on a Friday
and Saturday located in a raised area overlooking
the bar. Live sports events are shown on a 2 big
screens at the front of the bar by the windows. There
is also a number of widescreen TV's dotted about the place. Sport
featured includes all live football including
Newcastle and England matches and six nations rugby.
A Change machine is located at the rear of the
pub.
