Rosies Bar, Newcastle Upon Tyne

I was slightly concerned at the barmaid disappearing to the cellar as soon as I walked in, plus the two handpumped beers were both off and the music was over-loud, nonetheless this feels like a proper pub serving its regulars and, although tarted up, it is traditional enough to have a good atmosphere. The ales, which apparently had been dispatched by fans from nearby St James's Park the day before, should have been TT Landlord and what looked like something from Maxim.

Since the last reviews were made Old Rosies has been revamped. They advertise outside about selling Cask Ales, but was disappionted only to find a Marstons Pedigree and Deuchers IPA.