Location:
Old George Yard, Cloth Market, down
back lane in heart of the Bigg Market. Metro
- Monument
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Open:
Monday - Thursday 12pm - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 2am,
Sunday 7pm - 10.30pm.
Telephone 0191 2693061
Review:
A large historical pub
that is reputed to be one of the oldest pubs in
Newcastle, dating back to the 17th century. It was
formerly a coaching inn and retains its original low
ceiling and wooden beams.
The pub is split on three
levels with a smart lounge and dining area upstairs
with comfortable seating. The main part of the pub
has a long narrow bar with another smaller bar to
the side. It also has plenty of seating with tables
and chairs, and a large open fire near the main
entrance.
The lower level has a small bar with
wooden tables and chairs and wooden panelling on the
walls. Free function room upstairs for parties. Very
lively at weekends with a DJ a regular feature,
quieter during the week. All major sporting events
are shown with Sky TV football matches featured. Is used by a mixed
clientele of diners, shoppers and people on nights
out in the Bigg Market.
Live music in bar with
no cover charge. Seating outside in the summer.
Disabled access to main bar good but difficult to
toilets as upstairs. Toilets are small and
reasonable.
Historical pub in the
Bigg Market ---
One of the
oldest drinking places dating from the 17th century
with royal connections. Charles 1st is reputed to
have drank here in 1646. The Charles 1st room and chair in which he sat still exist.
Price:
Moderate.
Search for Bigg Market pubs
Beers:
Worthington's Creamflow, Carling, Grolsch,
Stones, Stella Artois and Guinness on tap. 2 cask ales include Bass and a guest ale. A good
selection of bottled drinks and red & white wines available. Woodpecker & Strongbow cider
also on offer.
Meals:
Monday -
Thursday from noon - 4pm, Friday & Saturday noon - 6pm.
Food on offer includes sharers (any 1 dish £2.49, 2 for £4.69 or 3 for £6.49), platters £5.75,
jacket potatoes £2.95 - £3.45, salads £3.45 - £5.45, main dishes £4.65 - £5.75, burgers £3.45 - £5.45,
ciabattas & sandwiches £2.95 - £3.95, great grills £5.95 - £8.95, pub classics £3.99 and sides 45p - £1.45.
Puddings £1.75 - £2.99 are also served. A selection of vegetarian meals are available. Sunday Roast £4.49 (with drink £4.99).
Meal deals include burger £ drink £4.49 (ultimate burger & drink £6.49). sandwich & chips £2.95, Wednesday - 8oz rump steak
£4.49, 16oz rump steak £7.99. Busy most days of the week. Orders taken at the bar.
Special Offers:
From 5pm with Bottles of wine £5.75. Shooters £1.25. Premium doubles & mixer £3.00.
Pints from £1.70.
Location:
Metro
- Monument
It was
formerly a coaching inn and retains its original low
ceiling and wooden beams.
The lower level has a small bar with
wooden tables and chairs and wooden panelling on the
walls. Free function room upstairs for parties. Very
lively at weekends with a DJ a regular feature,
quieter during the week. All major sporting events
are shown with Sky TV football matches featured. Is used by a mixed
clientele of diners, shoppers and people on nights
out in the Bigg Market.
