The Bridge Hotel – Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne, a city famed for its nightlife, offers some great pubs to drink in. However these pubs can often be overlooked, by the younger generations especially, as people go in search of nightclubs or bars where loud music plays and cheap drinks are on offer.
However, for those looking for a quiet spot to socialise on a night out, but also a spot that can still draw a crowd and create a great atmosphere, look no further than the Bridge Hotel, set high on the banks of the River Tyne next to the High Level Bridge.
Surrounding the Bridge Hotel are some of Newcastle’s historic old city walls and ruins, adding to the cultural feel of the place. Just over a small cobblestone road sits the Castle Keep, a reminder of Newcastle’s rich history. The building sits on its own and has the look of a classy pub even from the outside.
Once you walk through the front doors, decorated with stained glass windows, you enter a very traditionally and attractively decorated pub. There are plenty of hidden booths and comfy leather seats to accommodate a large crowd and plenty of tables to sit around also. The combination of brass fittings, stained glass windows, stained wood and leather makes for a very high class and yet very characterful feel. A large fireplace is the main focus as is the bar.
On offer are a range of wines and spirits. A range of continental and British lagers are also available meaning you can get anything you might usually drink in a bar or nightclub in this pub also. However, also on offer is the drink that makes the British pub what it is, the ales. A varied and large array of different ales are available at the Bridge Hotel and can be different from week to week. Make sure you sample at least a few of these drinks.
To top off an already fantastic pub is the friendly service, friendly atmosphere and, the cherry on the cake, the downstairs terrace that overlooks the river Tyne and the bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead. This is a great place to come in the summer to lay back and relax in comfortable surroundings. One of Newcastle’s best pubs indeed.
Pauline’s surprise birthday bash: I think I know what we should sort out. We should plan some time at one of her top ski hotels as a surprise. Who’s in?
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