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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5. Tams Bar, Jarrow
Tams Bar, on the Tyne Point Industrial Estate, in Jarrow has a 4.7* rating from 29 reviews. | Google Maps

6. The Alum Ale House, South Shields
The Alum Ale House, on Ferry Street, in South Shields has a 4.6* rating from 757 reviews. | Google Maps

7. The Black Horse, West Boldon
The Black Horse, on Rectory Bank, in West Boldon has a 4.6* rating from 477 reviews. | Google Maps

8. The Rivers Edge, South Shields
The Rivers Edge, on Mill Dam, in South Shields has a 4.6* rating from 284 reviews. | Google Maps

