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Requested be closed with reason - Other: http://www.bqlive.co.uk/2015/01/30/new-lease-of-life-for-north-shields-porthole/
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The Porthole, North Shields
North Shields
NE29 6LQ
Served areas
Reviews of The Porthole (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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hondo . left this review about The Porthole
Blake Hopkinson Architects are to turn the Porthole pub on New Quay at North Shields into their own headquarters.
On 25th February 2015
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 2933 recommendations about 2866 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Porthole
Traditional, if slightly run-down, boozer near the Tyne quays. Had a reasonable pint of Rivet Catcher from the local Jarrow Brewery whilst waiting for the ferry.
On 12th September 2009
- rating: 7
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Car Park : Yes last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 09 March 2014 by ROB Camra