Pub · Newcastle upon Tyne
Right in the thick of Newcastle, this is a proper city pub that happens to make room for families — high chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access through the door and a few tables outside when the weather plays along. The pizza is the reason to come: locals will argue it's the finest in the city, and the Friday deal of a pizza and a spritzer for £10 is genuinely good value with a ££ price tag. Bar staff are warm and quick, which matters when you're juggling a toddler and an order. Two honest snags: the toilets have been described as grim, so factor that into your changing plans, and opening hours can be inconsistent — worth a quick check before you set off. It's a bar first, so livelier in the evenings; lunchtime is the calmer bet with children.
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