Truly, winter has finally arrived in the UK with nights drawing earlier in Newcastle along with cold snaps and downpours that have caused weather warnings and flood alerts to be issued around the region.
Anyone who still wants to enjoy a few drinks despite the cold weather is in luck across the city, with plenty of cost places ready to welcome drinkers for the coldest months of the year.
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1. The Wobbly Duck
The Wobbly Duck on Eldon Square has a 4.8 rating from 294 reviews. Photo: Google
2. The Free Trade Inn
Ouseburn’s Free Trade Inn has a 4.7 rating from 1,404 reviews and offers a beer garden with stunning views over the Tyne and towards Newcastle’s famous bridges - even in the winter months. Photo: Google
3. The Town Mouse
Tucked into St Mary’s Place in Newcastle’s city centre, the Town Mouse has a 4.7 rating from 837 reviews. Photo: Google
4. The Earl of Pitt Street
A gastropub slightly out the way of the city centre, The Earl of Pitt Street is still a short walk to St James’ Park and has a 4.7 rating from 611 reviews. Photo: Google