Pub · Newcastle upon Tyne
Match days are when this place comes alive, and that's worth knowing before you bring the kids — it fills up fast around Newcastle United fixtures, seating is limited, and the atmosphere is loud in a cheerful way rather than a rowdy one. Come mid-afternoon or on a quieter weekday and it's a different, gentler proposition: a properly traditional owner-run pub, spotlessly kept, with clean toilets and staff who are unfailingly polite. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, the food is genuinely tasty, and the welcome extends to dogs too. Prices sit a little above the Newcastle average — one visitor treats it as a now-and-again outing rather than a regular — but the step-free entrance and the metro at St James or Monument make it easy to reach without a car.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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