Medium sized bar with
2 floors that has recently been given a more modern look.
The pub is bright and airy by day with
large glass windows to the front. In the evening
there is more subdued lighting giving a comfortable
and cosy atmosphere. There are stairs at the front
and the rear that lead to the upper floor. The
upstairs bar which is sometimes used as a function
room has a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable
seating. There is a semi circular bar with a high
ceiling, and plenty of seating throughout with sofas
and wooden tables and chairs. A dance floor is located
in one corner and the walls are adorned with large modern
pictures and mirrors. There is a TV in each
corner and a large drop down screen. A juke box is
located at one end near to the windows.
The bar
downstairs is rectangular with plenty of leather
backed sofas with high tables and chairs. The bar has a part carpeted and wooden floor and
has old Newcastle football pictures on the walls. The
pub gets very busy during the week and at weekends.
Frequented by locals, business people and football crowd. Live TV
sports shown regularly on a large drop down screen at the rear of the pub with all live football and
six nations rugby featured. There are also several TV's
and games machines on display throughout the bar.
Regular music on play at most times with two juke
boxes located either side of the bar. Cash back
facility available. Music Quiz every Thursday from
7.30pm -free entry with a bottle of champagne for
the winner. The bar has a very strong local
contingent who drink there regularly. A cash link
machine is now located inside the bar.
Disabled
access very good to main bar downstairs with a
designated disabled toilet to the rear of the pub.
Difficult to upstairs bar as up a flight of stairs.
Toilets are small and clean. The pub has air
conditioning with ceiling fans. Children friendly.
Price:
Very Reasonable.
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Beers:
Tetley, Black Sheep,
Carling, Carling Extra Cold, Stones, Fosters, Carlsberg, Kronenbourg 1664, Theakstons BB,
Bass Best Scotch, Caffrey's, Worthington's, Stella Artois, Guinness Red
and Guinness Cold on tap. Strongbow and Woodpecker cider also
available. A good selection of wines, spirits and bottled beers.
Meals:
Food is now served every day on two floors until 9pm and is very reasonably priced.
The menu on offer includes main meals
£4.15 - £6.65, proper pub grub (standard £4.15 - £5.25, large £5.40 - £8.75 - add sauces 95p),
sharers (small plates £1.95 - £2.75, large plates £3.45 - £6.25), burgers £3.25
- £4.95, sandwiches or baguettes £2.65 - £3.55, jacket potatoes £2.75
- £3.25, salads £2.95 - £4.95 and sides 95p - £1.35. Desserts are also available for £2.50 - £2.75.
A special offer is advertised with 2 meals for £5.95 (after 3pm). Wednesday 8oz Rump Steak
£4.29. Sunday Roast from £3.99 (add a dessert for £1.50), Burger & Chips from £3.25.
Breakfast until noon - Great value Breakfast £1.99, Full English or Vegetarian breakfast £3.50.
Happy Hours:
Monday -
Thursday 5pm - close, Friday and Saturday 5pm - 8pm. Selected
drinks on offer at reduced prices. Branded trebles with
mixer £3.00 and shooters £1.25. Selected bottles of wine £4.89 - £6.89.
Black Sheep ale £1.95.