

Friendly pubs in South Tyneside: 16 of the area’s top rated pubs described as ‘friendly’ by Google reviews
Plenty of South Tyneside pubs are well known for their warm welcome.
Alongside a fantastic range of drinks and high-quality food, a friendly atmosphere is one of the best things about local pubs.
With that in mind, here are some of the highest-rated “friendly” pubs and bars in South Tyneside according to Google reviews.
All of the pubs have been described as “friendly” by customers in reviews and have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 or above from ten or more reviews.

1. Blue's Micro Pub
Blue's Micro Pub in Whitburn has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google from 81 reviews. Photo: Frank Reid

2. Harton Hop House
Harton Hop House on Sunderland Road in South Shields has a 4.8 rating from 57 Google reviews. Photo: Google

3. Look Out Inn
The Look Out Inn on Fort Street in South Shields has a 4.8 rating from 40 Google reviews. Photo: Google

4. The River View
The River View on Commercial Road in South Shields has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 177 Google reviews. Photo: Google