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Crown Posada, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3JE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Malden man left this review about Crown Posada
This was always one of my favourite Newcastle pubs and following this weekend's visit nothing has changed. You have to walk down the steeply sloping "Side" or totter down Dog Leap Stairs to get here but it is well worth taking the trouble. You enter into a dimly lit room, a century away from the modern bars of the Quayside, well chosen classic rock, blues and bluegrass were playing on the turntable, not too loud, people chatting and enjoying the excellent beer. The pub itself is, as said before, very narrow with the bar to the side at the front. Before the bar is a small snug with half height screens, lit with colour from the wonderful stained glass front windows. Beyond the bar the pub tapers more, seating down one side at banquettes and small tables, no room on the other side for more than an upholstered "leaning" rail. This area has dark wood panelling with a row of caricatures above plus evocative black and white photographs of ship building and river scenes. Opposite the seating row the walls have a series of elegant mirrors, presumably to give a hint of space. The ceiling is also worth a look, with superb plaster mouldings and beams.
The attractive dark hardwood bar back also has some mirrorwork plus the pub name in stained glass. This is topped by a model of a Navy warship with sails furled, and a row of hats from various of HM Ships.
There is a real dedication to decent ale here with the knowledgeable staff only too happy to discuss and advise. There is also a locAle policy with the local beers clipped accordingly.
My visit had Fyne Ales Avalanche, Rudgate Jorvik Blonde, Consett Ale Works Men of Steel, Hadrian Border Black Gate Bitter and also their Tyneside Blonde plus Jarrow Rivet Catcher. All tried were in superb condition.
Naturally there is no TV blaring out in here and I'm pretty sure they don't do meals but this is a fine pub, one of the very best. For info, it didn't used to open 'till 7 on a Sunday but is currently doing 12 to 4 as well and I'm so very glad it was!
On 3rd September 2012
- rating: 9
[User has posted 1710 recommendations about 1683 pubs]
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david hammill left this review about Crown Posada
working in newcastle for the last few weeks and found this little gem of a pub beer spot on nice staff what more could you want
On 11th March 2012
- rating: 8
[User has posted 96 recommendations about 86 pubs]
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Crown Posada
Excellent pub probably one of the best, the pub was originally called the Crown until a 19th century owner, a sea captain with a wife in Spain, decided to install his mistress at the inn and add the name Posada, which is Spanish for hostelry. He also commissioned the two stain glass windows at the front and he is depicted in one of them. When refurbishing several years ago they found the artist's original oil sketches on the plaster and the photos of this are kept behind the bar. This is a long and narrow bar with a snug on the left. Amazing ornate ceiling plasterwork. Fabulous range of ales, very friendly and chatty staff, owner also very helpful. Spotlessly clean, old gramophone plays at the end of the bar. I enjoyed the Hadrian border Gladiator, Byker Light, Consett White Hot and Leeds New Moon - looking forward to return.
On 30th July 2011
- rating: 10
[User has posted 3716 recommendations about 3716 pubs]
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Nick Johnstone left this review about Crown Posada
Nice traditional local with excellently kept ales.
On 3rd March 2011
- rating: 8
[User has posted 98 recommendations about 98 pubs]
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Gill Smith left this review about Crown Posada
I like the style of this 2010 entry in the Good Beer Guide, with its long narrow bar. Loved the cartoon pictures on the wall, said to be customers from some time ago. Enjoyed Big Lamp Sunny Daze and Yorkshire Dales Booze Moor here.
On 26th August 2010
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1339 recommendations about 1222 pubs]
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Graham Coombs left this review about Crown Posada
Completely splendid echo of the past. Spent a very pleasant evening sitting in here and working down the row of pumps!
On 17th August 2010
- rating: 9
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ROB Camra left this review about Crown Posada
Fantastic old pub, long and thin, known as "The Coffin" locally. Has a tiny snug in the Irish style on the left as you enter. Also has comfortable seating at the rear if you can get past the bar. Has 5 ever changing guests usually including one from Consett Ale Works. Has an old style gramophone at the end of the bar which is usually playing in the evenings. A classic, you must try this place when in Newcastle. I suggest you combine it with a trip to the El Torero tapas bar a little further up The Side which has a great atmosphere and good food.
On 21st May 2010
- rating: 9
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prism pics left this review about Crown Posada
Classic pub. Top real ales, including Hadrian Border Gladiator Bitter!
Nice staff.
On 1st April 2010
- rating: 10
[User has posted 6 recommendations about 6 pubs]
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Al Inshearah left this review about Crown Posada
Great little refuge if you need a break from the Quayside fun and games. A pint of Mordue will put you right before you head back the the tastless chemical pints in the rest of the Quayside...oh yeah, look above you
On 9th October 2006
- rating: 10
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Neil Cowan left this review about Crown Posada
A "must visit" if you are in N/castle.. Great beer (Mordue) but be prepared to squeeze up at the bar, its certainly worth it. Oh, and Look above you.....
On 15th March 2004
- rating: 10
[User has posted 7 recommendations about 7 pubs]