And the Steamboat in South Shields has also been the setting for many a Gazette photo over the years.
But how many of these scenes do you remember?
Take a look through our photo selection and tell us more.
13. Raising a toast in 2010
Cask Ale Week in 2010. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN
14. Another view of the England fans in 2007
The ups and downs of England fans at the Steamboat in 2007. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL
15. Share your own memories
Do you have memories to share of times spent in South Shields pubs? Email [email protected]. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
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