

What would be your ideal virtual night out in South Shields? 11 pubs past and present as we remember them all fondly during lockdown
We are wondering ‘what would be your perfect virtual night out’ if you could take your pick of any pub in South Tyneside over the years?’
So while you remain indoors and heed the Government restrictions, why not draw up your list of favourites – matching and mixing from different eras.
Would it match our choice of hostelries past and present and what’s your reason for your line-up of pubs which you think are worth visiting on your best ever night out.
Take a look at our choice and then get in touch with your own favourites from any era of your choosing.

1. The Grey Horse, East Boldon.
The old world charm of a country inn at the Grey Horse, East Boldon. Remember this from 1977? Photo: Shields Gazette


3. The Brigantine
The Brigantine in 1967. It was on Ferry Approach but was closed in 2010. In 2012 it was demolished as part of the Market Place redevelopment. Photo: Shields Gazette

4. Shields Gazette Memory Lane scanned from hard copy no date no old ref number General Havelock pub
The General Havelock pub in Chapter Row. It was pulled down ten years ago. Did you love it in its heyday? Photo: Shields Gazette