The temperature is rising up so why not enjoy your drink with a fabulous river view? And there is no better way to to soak up the sunshine than spending a lazy afternoon or evening enjoying a drink and some food by the river. Whether you want to watch boats go by or just sit back and relax, there are plenty of waterside beer gardens along the River Tyne and River Wear to choose from.
We have chosen thirteen great riverside pubs in the North East, from Newcastle and Gateshead to Durham and Sunderland - Why not try them out and see if you agree?
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8
The Schooner is an independent free house, serving top notch real ales on cask, crafty beers on keg, a fruity selection of ciders, bottled and canned beers from far and wide and a nice selection of wines. All this and tremendous home cooked food.
Durham, County Durham, DH1
Samuel Smiths pub on two floors with outside patio area by the side of the river.
Sunderland, SR4
Webster’s Ropey is a unique 18th century Grade 11 listed building built in 1793. The building has an exciting blend of heritage and history as once a world’s busiest rope house making ropes for the shipping building industry operated by Mr Webster.
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