In honour of International Beer Day earlier this month, we invited the Shields Gazette readers to tell us which South Tyneside pub they visited for their first pint – and, if they could remember, what they ordered at the bar.
And the question unearthed some classic pictures from our archives as punters raised a virtual glass to their favourite watering holes.
See if you can spot one of your regular haunts in our picture round-up and don’t forget to add your own to the post on our Facebook page here.
2. The Colliery Tavern
Isaac Pallister was one of those remembering 'good old days' at The Colliery Tavern in Boldon. Photo: Stu Norton
3. The Commando
Steve Mackie, Robert Hyde and Beverley Martin had fond memories of The Commando in the Market Place. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. The Criterion
John Abbott Crumb said: "Upstairs in The Criterion 1971, pint of half and half, half of Double Diamond, half of IPA. The good old days." Photo: Stu Norton