

Friendly pubs in Newcastle: 13 of the city’s top rated pubs described as ‘friendly’ by Google reviews
Plenty of Tyneside pubs are well known for their warm welcome.
Alongside a fantastic range of drinks and high-quality food, a friendly atmosphere is one of the best things about local pubs.
With that in mind, here are some of the highest-rated “friendly” pubs and bars in Newcastle according to Google reviews.
All of the pubs and bars have been described as “friendly” by customers in reviews and have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 or above from ten or more reviews.

1. The Old Coal Yard
The Old Coal Yard on Elizabeth Street near Byker Bridge has a 4.9 out of five rating from 90 reviews. Photo: Google

2. The Cog and Wheel
Jesmond's Cog and Wheel has a 4.8 rating from 254 reviews. Photo: Google

3. The Wobbly Duck
The Wobbly Duck on Eldon Square has a 4.8 rating from 202 reviews. Photo: Google

4. The Free Trade Inn
Ouseburn's hugely popular Free Trade Inn has a 4.7 rating from 1,256 reviews. Photo: Google