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Crown Posada, Newcastle Upon Tyne

31 Side
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3JE
Phone: 01912321269

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Crown Posada

Always worth seeing this pub's heritage interior, although there is not a lot of space along the narrow bar, in the front snug or in the tapered rear room. (all with plenty of decorative features). As usual, a good selection of cask ales from the six handpumps, coming from Durham, Hawkshead, Northern Monk's and Brew York in addition to a local pair from Two by Two: Session IPA and Porter (£5.00). Like nearly all of the Sir John Fitzgerald outlets, this one is well worth seeking out.

On 12th October 2024 - rating: 8
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Will Larter left this review about Crown Posada

My first visit for a number of years, and though the pub itself seems largely unchanged the beer offering is rather different to what I remember, which was more mainstream. There were six hand pumps, and while the first two were easily eliminated from consideration (a pina colada IPA from Durham, and Hawkshead's attempt at a Tripel, which I ruled out for lactose and 8% abv respectively), the other four took a bit of thinking about. I ended up with Northern Monk Fresh From, an unusual name for a 3.8% pale in their "single hop" series. It was fine (NBSS 3) but not - as it turns out - particularly memorable. The lad behind the bar was friendly and helpful and answered my questions about whether a hand written pump clip tended to suppress sales: not so much if it's from a well known and popular brewery like Fyne Ales, was the answer.

On 5th October 2024 - rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Crown Posada

Famous Newcastle city centre pub that was closed for almost 2 years due to the pandemic, but re-opened in December and is now part of the Fitzgerald chain of pubs.

The interior is quite small, with a snug to the left as you enter, followed by the bar itself with a narrow passage alongside it taking you to another small seating area near to the toilets at the rear.

The ale selection on our Tuesday visit was pretty much as good as it ever was - Anarchy Sublime Chaos, Ossett Excelcius & White Rat, Rigg & Furrow Run Hop Run, Hadrian Border Farne Island & Cullercoats Shuggy Boat Blonde.

I've never yet managed to get into the snug at the front, but somehow always manage to find a table at the rear.

On 11th February 2022 - rating: 7
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Brainy Pool left this review about Crown Posada

as described below, tiny and perfectly formed. no TVs or distractions, just great ale and conversation in the snug. Unmissable.

On 12th March 2020 - rating: 10
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Aqualung . left this review about Crown Posada

This was the only pub visited on my Tyneside visit that I knew I'd been to before but after 35 or so years all I could recall was that it was hopelessly crowded. On my Thursday afternoon visit there were less than a dozen in. Rather fittingly an old record player had a Lindisfarne LP playing.
It's been described before so I will just point out that the narrow room is even narrower where the bar area is which leads to my only gripe about it. Despite the lack of room by the bar there are bar stools along it one of which was being occupied by someone plus standing acquaintances who were completely blocking the view of the six hand pumps. I did manage to spot that one was unused and that Hadrian Tyneside Blonde and Allendale Pennine Pale were available. The Pennine Pale (£3.00) was in great condition. I really don't know why tiny pubs like this have bar stools but other than that it's well worth a look.

On 8th June 2016 - rating: 7
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Pub SignMan left this review about Crown Posada

This fine pub is easily missed thanks to its narrow frontage and is perhaps easiest to spot if you look out for the intricate crown-motif ironwork porch canopy or unusual blue 'Posada' stone to the side of the entrance. The pub is part of the fantastic Fitzgerald chain and has been in their hands since 1901. The interior comprises one single long narrow room with the servery along the left side and a small snug to one side. The front windows have some particularly fine stained glasswork and look down into the snug which has dark wood partitioning, dark wood beams and padded benches. A large cabinet full of sports trophies can be viewed in here and there is a small hatch for access to the bar. The main bar area appears once you've passed the snug and opposite there are some large mirrors which cover a series of windows that overlooked the adjacent alleyway. The wallpaper here apparently covers some old wall paintings, which presumably have been hidden for preservation reasons(?). The servery has a dark wood counter and the bar back has the pub's name and a crown symbol in stained glass as a centrepiece. Beyond the bar there is a long carpeted area with padded benches down one side under some etched glass mirrors and lots of local photos. The ceiling is worth a look thanks to a decorative moulded design and some appropriately grand light fittings. Music played quietly on my late Saturday evening visit and there was a good relaxed vibe within, marking a sharp contrast to some of the surrounding bars.
On the bar, the hand pumps were dispensing Allendale Pennine Pale, Hadrian Border Tyneside Blonde and Black Gate Bitter and Bandwagon Orange. Swanay Dark Munro was also badged when I entered, but the barman was unable to pull a full pint before it went off. Unexpectedly, a very friendly chap then came over, introducing himself as the manager. He offered to run down to the cellars and put on a similar beer for me that he had been planning to put on the following day. I politely declined and settled for a pint of the Pennine Pale instead, but remained impressed by this dedication to customer service.
This is a great old pub with bags of character and charm which seems a little out of place amongst all the modern bars in the Quayside area. I found the beer in good condition, the staff extremely helpful and the ambiance perfect for a traditional pub of this nature. This was a great way to round off an excellent day of drinking around the city and I'd say this place is an essential port of call for anyone visiting Newcastle.

On 13th May 2016 - rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about Crown Posada

Fantastic CAMRA inventory heritage pub. Snug to left as you enter with green ribbed leather banquette seating. From here you get the best view of the two huge stained glass windows which bathe the whole pub interior in a yellowish glow. Also there are fantastic ceiling mouldings and cornices if you look upward. Carry on through the narrow bar area with mahogany bar back and the pubs name picked out in leaded stained glass. To the rear is a tremendous lounge area. Even the bogs are pretty impressive. Its size and layout mean seating is at a premium and leaning against the long drinking shelf will be the fate for most visitors during peak hours. Old pre-60's music trilling out of an ancient contraption behind the bar. Filled rolls available. Six ales, my Blue Monkey BG Sips was surprisingly under-par but the Allendale was better. Nice locals and barman, gave me a map of the city centre and went through the pub list with extra recommendations for inclusion and deletion which came in handy later on. As an unspoilt gem it’s a proper little must-visit, shame the beer wasn’t in a more sock-removing condition.

On 6th July 2015 - rating: 8
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john mcgraw left this review about Crown Posada

On my early afternoon visit this traditional pub was quiet and comfortable. A good selection of real ales and friendly staff.

On 13th May 2014 - rating: 8
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hondo . left this review about Crown Posada

Proper old school pub with an ornate but narrow interior. 6 real ales.

On 8th February 2013 - no rating submitted
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very wellinformed left this review about Crown Posada

Gotta love this pub, IMHO the best in the "Toon" Great beer, great service and really friendly.
Whenever i'm up there it becomes my local for a couple of days, Fantastic !

On 29th September 2012 - rating: 10
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