The Five Swans (JD Wetherspoon), Newcastle Upon Tyne

Graham Coombs left this review about The Five Swans (JD Wetherspoon)

A most bizarre Spoons which seems to have taken over and knocked through a whole block of individual buildings, resulting in the most complex layout I have seen anywhere, with rooms, doorways, stairs and fire escapes in all directions. And yes, you do need Sherpas if you are heading for the Gents. The slight benefit from all this is that you can probably find a corner that suits your needs, even when it is busy. A reasonable range of beers was noted, including several local brews, although I was a bit surprised when the barman disappeared with my glass half poured, emerging from another direction a bit later with the explanation that it had just run out here. I presume there is another bar somewhere in the labyrinth. Anyway, full marks for not just saying it was off. There is an outdoor section fenced off across the street at the rear.

On 24^th September 2025 - rating: 7
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