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From Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall opening a cocktail bar on Ocean Road to the takeover of a number of traditional boozers, the borough has seen a host of new – and old – drinking spots open their doors over the last year.
New landlords in Jarrow believe the once-booming pub scene could be set for a revival, while landmark venues such as the Sea Hotel have seen major investment.
Have you had a night to remember (or forget) in any of these popular South Tyneside drinking spots?
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. Harbour Lights
The former landlords of the Holborn Rose and Crown took over the Harbour Lights on Lawe Top in September 2019. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
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. Beehive Inn
The Beehive Inn on Mile End Road was taken over by a new landlord in October 2019. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
. River View Pub & Kitchen
The former Riverside pub at Mill Dam reopened as the River View Pub & Kitchen in November 2019 after being closed for 18 months. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
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5. Red Door
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall opened her new cocktail bar Red Door on Ocean Road in November 2019. In February 2020 it was announced it would be changing its name to Arbeia – the Roman name for South Shields. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
6. Can Can Bar
The Can Can Bar on Ocean Road was taken over by new owners and reopened as a live music and karaoke bar in November 2019, | jpimedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
7. The Novelist
The Novelist pub opened in the former Aldermans coffee house building on Market Square in December 2019. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
8. The Albion
Former brewery boss Jess McConnell returned to his old pub the Jarrow Gin and Ale House at the end of 2019 and reverted back to its original name, the Albion. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton