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Colonel Porter's Emporium, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1LF
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Colonel Porter's Emporium
A stunning interior, which shimmers with a touch of opulence. I especially liked the positioning of the Baby Grand Piano on a raised area near the front entrance. Unfortunately no pianist on our Friday night visit. However there was a guitarist playing live, which was good. Two cask ales on handpump, Jarrow Rivet Catcher and TT Landlord.
On 8th August 2021
- rating: 7
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Brainy Pool left this review about Colonel Porter's Emporium
what a gem, a totally over designed eccentric bar playing traditional jazz music and I absolutely loved it. it’s the kind of place I loved as soon as I walked in - won’t even bother trying to explain it but let’s just say the decor is unique . Free popcorn was also offered to all tables, very generously sized bowls too! The ale choice isn’t as good as other places in the city but it’s a must on any future visits to the city.
On 13th March 2020
- rating: 9
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peter ashworth left this review about Colonel Porter's Emporium
As ROB points out this is an amazing place and we always visit this while staying in Newcastle.Mrs Wild Rover also loved the place and said the ladies were top class.Had better luck on the wheel of fortune this time with a couple of half priced drinks plus 6 free shots.Worth a visit if you are in Neĺwcastle.
On 10th October 2019
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ROB Camra left this review about Colonel Porter's Emporium
An amazing pub, simply for all the bric-a-brac and curios on every surface and wall. There are multiple rooms. all with a different feel to them. One area feels just like a gentlemen's club. The "Spin The Wheel" game wasn't in operation on our visit as we were too late. Four cask ales available and my pint was in good nick. Ms CAMRA loved the place, so I guess we'll be coming back.
On 13th March 2019
- rating: 7
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peter ashworth left this review about Colonel Porter's Emporium
This one used to be called The Oak but now is named after Colonel Jim Porter who along with a colleague in the mid 1920's invented the famous Newcastle Brown Ale.On entry you cannot help noticing the plethora of Victorian memorabillia and other miscellany strewn around ranging from stuffed animal heads to old mangles.There is cask beer there on an ever changing rota but i think there speciality are tipsy teas and vintage cocktails,although they are big on rum with over 100 bottles.From 5pm till 7pm there is a spin the wheel gimmick where every time you buy a drink you have a chance of free drinks,half price ones and other offers. The other half could not get enough of this place and called in all 4 nights.
Certainly worth a visit even if it is only just to see the antique curios.
On 3rd September 2018
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