The Old George, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This is an old coaching inn set in a small courtyard just off the busy Bigg Market. The tucked away location means that the pub is rather more civilised than some of the nearby circuit bars. Divided into a number of areas, there are four rooms on the ground floor plus one upstairs. The main area with the bar is the King Charles Room. This has a lowish ceiling with large dark wooden beams, wood panelling and a large fireplace. The side rooms are less impressive but are good for a quiet space to sit and chat. There is a mezzanine level to the far end. Not desperately exciting on the beer front with regulars Draught Bass and Marston's Bitter plus on this occasion Big Lamp Prince Bishop Ale which was a decent drop. There is a loyalty card scheme, buy 8 and get the 9th pint free. TVs were muted, music in the main bar with the side rooms quiet. Some outdoor seating is available in the courtyard which is unusual for this part of town where outdoor drinking is generally not permitted.

A lovely old pub in the heart of Newcastle with lots of character and nicely priced necking oil. The bar staff are friendly but the one who looks like dracula could do with a personality implant,a smile now and again wouldn't harm him unless he's jusy naturally a miserable so and so but apart from dracula it's a smashing pub and one of my favourites.