Bridge Hotel, Newcastle Central, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Spectacularly placed right next to the High Level Bridge, and opposite the Norman castle keep, this beautiful pub is easily reached from the nearby railway station. Despite its glorious interior, it does not feature in Camra's heritage list, probably because most of it is reproduction or restored. The lobby inside the door has some pretty tiles, and there is stained glass to admire every way you look. The bar counter is dark wood and sports are large number of hand pumps which we'll call 10; my halves of Rudgate Viking and a collaboration between Abbeydale and Saltaire called Mill Around Saltaire were both ok without being brilliant (NBSS 2.5). I'd still consider this a must visit for the all round pub experience, but there is better quality beer to be found than here.

I can’t add to PSM’s full review, it’s a fine example of the wood and glass expertise of the pub designers of old. I had a lovely pint of Jarl a particular favourite of mine, from one of the 10 hand pumps. Usual range of usual kegs. Not one to miss.

Official site of Bridge Hotel - sjf.co.uk

Official site of Bridge Hotel - sjf.co.uk

Typical Fitzgerald's establishment next to the High Level Bridge. The interior is quite cosy and feels traditional with a long bar and a few different drinking sections, with toilets downstairs and a function room upstairs. Cask ales on were Fyne Ales/Siren Kelpie's Reflection, Fyne Ales Jarl, Two By Two Beetlejuice BIPA, Ossett/Castle Rock Solidarity, Anarchy Blonde Star, Darwin Two Aces Two Eights & Wild Sky, Rigg & Furrow Run Hop Run & Almasty Crooked. The cider was Thistly Cross Strawberry Cider. It's been quite a few years since I was last here, but I must try to visit a bit more often.