Location:
Archbold
Terrace, close to the Northumbria University, and Jesmond Metro station.
About 10
minutes walk from the Haymarket.
Metro - Jesmond
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Open:
Monday - Saturday 11am - 1am, Sunday 11am - 12.30am.
Telephone 0191 2813010
Review:
Large pub formerly known as The Archer that has recently been given a refurbishment.
The main bar is located to the left of the main
entrance and has plenty of standing room. There is a
raised area opposite the bar that runs the full
length of the pub and has plenty of comfortable
seating
and tables and chairs. An additional
seating area with further tables and chairs is
located to the left of the bar. To the right of the
entrance there is also a large area that houses a small cocktail bar and a
pool table.
The pub is predominantly decorated in bright colours with a 60's theme throughout.
There a a number of portraits on the walls.
and wooden blinds to the front
of the bar. Regular
music is on play at most times with a juke box near to the main entrance and a DJ a featured on certain nights.
Live
Musicis also a
regular feature on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. A stage is located at one end of bar. The
entertainment usually starts around 9pm with free
admission. There are a number of widescreen TV's throughout the bar that show all live football and six nations
rugby.
A regular pool competition is held every
Sunday from 8pm with prizes to the winner. The pub
is very popular at lunchtime with the businesses
nearby and is also a good pre-match venue. It is
also very popular with students being close to the universities in Newcastle. The bar can also get very lively,
with people attending the live music events. Cash
machine facility available. A small outside seating area is located at the front of the bar.
Functions/parties can be arrange on request. Disabled access
to main bar is very good. Toilets are small and clean.
Beers:
Caffreys, Amstel, Coors, Staropramen, Grolsch and Guinness Cold on tap. Red C cider also
available. There is also a good range of wines, spirits and
cocktails on offer.
Meals:
Served
all day from 11am. From 11am - 2pm sandwiches to eat in or (takeaway) include
white or brown baps £2.20 (£1.90), ciabattas £2.40 - £2.80 (£2.70 - £3.10), hot sandwiches £2.70 (£3.00).
Comfort food served 11am - 10pm inclide pizzas £3.50 - £4.50, jacket potatoes £2.50, main courses £4.25 - £6.95.
Spice Indian restaurant is also located near to the
pub, on the corner of Archbold Terrace.
Happy Hours:
Test your skill against the bar staff with a game of heads
or tails or scissors, stone, paper with a chance to win your drinks half price.