November 22, 2009
I’ve been meaning to go to this local place for a while after several reccomendations so I’ve finally got round to visiting it. This place is pub of the year for Newcastle 2007, 2008 and 2009. Firstly the beer is excellent, a good selection of real ales and some more unusual brews which is rare in Newcastle. They also do other drinks to please none-beer drinkers which is good for keeping the peace! The place itself is modern, clean and comfortable with lots of seats, clearly quite new which means it looses a little bit of the charm you get in the Bridge and Bodega. All in all very nice, and seems to do the best beer selection in Newcastle.

April 30, 2009
The jewel in Newcastle’s crown. A completely new pub, built next to the site of the old Bacchus, around 2000. Beautifully presented interior, exceptionally clean and well maintained. The beer choice goes from strength to strength, thanks to a very keen manager who sources as much unusual beer as possible. The bottled range is increasing and recently Erdinger Urweisse added to the draught range. Usually 8 cask ales available, with regular featured brewery and food matching weekends. If you’re in the north-east of England, this is not to be missed.