Alongside a fantastic range of drinks and high-quality food, a friendly and traditional atmosphere is one of the best things about local pubs.
With that in mind, here are some of the highest-rated “old school” pubs and bars in Newcastle according to Google reviews.
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All of the pubs have been described as “old school” by customers in reviews and have ten or more reviews.
1. Ouseburn - The Free Trade Inn
Ouseburn's hugely popular Free Trade Inn has a 4.7 rating from 1,367 reviews. Photo: Google
2. Tyne Bar
Staying in Ouseburn, the Tyne Bar has a 4.6 rating from 2,319 reviews. Photo: Google
3. The Crown Posada
This famous old pub near the Quayside has a 4.6 rating from 1,376 reviews. Photo: Google
4. The Cumberland Arms
The Cumberland Arms is also in Ouseburn and has a 4.6 rating on Google from 1,052 reviews. Photo: Google