The Rockcliffe Arms, Whitley Bay

Backstreet corner pub which my notes tell me I last visited in 2016. To be honest, I don't recall it. This is a cosy, carpeted and wallpapered single room pub divided into a number of distinct sections. All areas had TVs showing live FA Cup football. There were at least 3 TVs that I could see. We sat next to some pretty stained glass windows. A few old boys were playing dominoes at one end. Indeed, the age group for customers here does seem to be in the senior range. Although, I can't imagine most of the customers playing the games machine which was there. So, there must be a few younger ones as well. We were served by an old school barmaid. There are 4 handpulls. One had a clip for a house beer turned round. The others had Black Sheep Blonde, Bass & Vocation Heart & Soul. Still run as part of the usually reliable Fitzgerald's chain, I though the ale range could have been better here. Nevertheless, it's still a solid backstreet local that is listed in the Good Beer Guide.

Official pages of The Rockliffe Arms - www.sjf.co.uk

Official pages of The Rockliffe Arms - www.sjf.co.uk