Station East, Gateshead

Curiously positioned between two railway viaducts in an area of streetscape improvements that somehow makes it look like it's a general store on a heritage film set. Anyway, once inside, you find a welcoming pub run by Hadrian Border Brewery with limited seating around the bar but more tables available at first-floor level. Initially appears to be three handpumps on the compact counter, but there are another trio behind the hand-written 'staff recommend mead' notice including the owner's '(What's the Story) Malted Barley'. At least seven interesting craft keg beers also available.

Official site of Station East - www.hadrian-border-brewery.co.uk

Official site of Station East - www.hadrian-border-brewery.co.uk