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Requested be closed with reason - Other: Closure announced on Facebook. Future uncertain.
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The Magnesia Bank, North Shields
North Shields
NE30 1NH
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Reviews of The Magnesia Bank (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Magnesia Bank
The Magnesia Bank is situated not far from the Quay in North Shields. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not easily show that it's up a substantial flight of steps from the quayside. So, I arrived here a little worn out.
To be honest, the climb was not really worth it. Signs stated that they always have a real ale on. But the reality is that there were none. Sharp's Atlantic on keg was offered to me instead, which I politely declined. Other options I could see were Carling, Stella Artois, Birra Moretti, Strongbow Dark Fruit, Bud Light & John Smith's.
The interior is large. I sat in a dark area to the left of the bar as you enter. At the rear of this area was a stage, where live music is performed. This is clearly a strong point of the pub. Unfortunately, this was where the positives finish. The worst of 4 pubs I tried in the town.
On 1st November 2020
- rating: 2
[User has posted 2452 recommendations about 2451 pubs]
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Magnesia Bank
You enter into the middle of the pub, with the main bar facing you. To the left was a raised area with table and chairs. Further on was a large stage area, with stage curtains and some seating around the walls. The right hand side featured a baby grand piano and conservatory, the barman explained that the piano was a get up and play free for all, obviously if you could play it of course.
We called early on a Monday eve and the pub was empty. The barman explained that the pub is very busy at weekends. My disappointment here was the pub wasn't cleaned after the weekend and when visiting the loos my feet nearly stuck to the floor. The bar counter also wasn't the best. There were four Jarrow beers on handpump, tried the Rivet Catcher then moved on.
On 15th August 2013
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3381 pubs]
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Alan Stobbs left this review about The Magnesia Bank
A few changes since last report as now has only four Jarrow Brewery beers and no guests on handpull. Not many customers while visiting last night.
On 20th February 2013
- rating: 7
[User has posted 17 recommendations about 14 pubs]
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East Boldon, 5.27 miles, 1 hr 41 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 01 November 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Real Ale : No last updated 01 November 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Real Cider : No last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
