But how about a look back at South Tyneside pub scenes we have loved from the past?
We have a reminder of a horse that liked a tipple,a panto dame sampling a swift half and much more besides.
Where did you love to savour a tasty pint in times gone by? Was it one of these hostelries?
Take a look at our retro selection and tell us more.
1. A pint of panto ale
Customs House panto dame, Dame Dotty, alias Bob Stott, pulls a pint of panto ale at the Wouldhave, Mile End Road, in 2012. Photo: gz
2. The Best of British to you
Grace Robson at the Steamboat as she gets ready for a beer festival in 2012. Photo: iain brown
3. Beer and cocktails in 2014
The Maltings Ale House hosted a beer, sausage and cocktail festival in 2014. Did you get along? Photo: Stu Norton
4. Cheers to the Flat Tops
Raising a toast to the Flat Tops at Boldon in 2008. Photo: IB