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Gunner Tavern, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 5DF
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Will Larter left this review about Gunner Tavern
It was a surprise to find this modern building housing an attempt at an old-fashioned pub, with recycled bricks, "old" floorboards and fake green tiles. It's quite a big space, with a couple of different areas and, if I recall correctly, a change of level too. Luckily I was here at a fairly quiet time of day, killing a few spare minutes as my train had been delayed. Beers are listed on a board, with five cask and a dozen keg. My Almasty Four, a 4% session IPA, is listed as £5.20 a pint but £2.70 for a half: that's more than Ray (see review August 2019) paid for a pint here less than three years ago. Fake old pub, real modern prices.
On 19th April 2022
- rating: 5
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Gunner Tavern
I can't say I've noticed this pub/bar before, despite it being very close to Newcastle Central station. Apparently it opened in summer 2019.
We were drawn here by its 1am closing time and the promise of real ales. Sure enough, it was open and still serving when we arrived here at 00:15 in the early hours of a Wednesday morning.
5 real ales were on offer - Firebrick Blaydon Brick, Cullercoats Polly DOnkin, Fyne Jarl & Allendale Hop On & Anvil.
Bar staff were cheerful and the pub had a lively atmosphere, still being quite busy at the late hour.
I don't remember much about the pub apart from the unusual shaped bar which seemed to cause beer to gather at the edge and managing to place my phone in the puddle of beer that had gathered!
With nearby pubs such as the Newcastle Tap closing as early as 10:30pm each night, this is a useful option if out late.
On 11th February 2022
- rating: 6
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Brainy Pool left this review about Gunner Tavern
quite a plush bar in a rather hideous building, I called in here quite late on so it was hard to really get the feeling of it as a pub. My New Zealand Pale was fine and the pub has a comfortable and relaxed feeling. Certainly a decent addition to this part of town.
On 21st August 2021
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Gunner Tavern
I thought the interior of this pub was amazing, especially the reclaimed timber work, along with the layout and design. We called in on a Sunday night, which gave a good opportunity to wander around the place, when it was quieter. Even the downstairs toilets, was finished to the last. They also had a photo booth downstairs which seems to attract couples for some reason or another.
Five handpumps and eighteen craft keg lines, on our visit. We went for the cask beer, Flash House Slow Motion, which was excellent and only £2.60 a pint.
On 13th August 2019
- rating: 9
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