As we enter March, pubs across South Tyneside will be preparing for some warm weather at long last.
Although there is still a chill in the air, it won’t be long to spring is in full effect with lighter nights and warmer temperatures.
Warm weather and beer gardens go hand-in-hand here in the borough so we’ve put together a list of some of the best ones.
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1. Best rated South Tyneside beer gardens
These are the best pubs with beer gardens in South Tyneside, according to Google reviews. | Iconic Media/Google Maps

2. Blue's Micro Pub, Whitburn
Blue's Micro Pub, on Percy Terrace, in Whitburn, has a 4.9* rating from 128 reviews. | Iconic Media

3. The Cask Lounge, South Shields
The Cask Lounge, on Charlotte Street, in South Shields has a 4.8* rating from 213 reviews | Google Maps

4. The New Lookout, South Shields
The New Lookout, on Fort Street, in South Shields has a 4.7* rating from 68 Google reviews. | Google Maps