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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?
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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9. Johnnie's Bar
The Golden Lion in Jarrow reopened as Johnnie's Bar in January 2020, named after its longstanding former landlord, Johnnie Ingles. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
10. Annie McCarthy's
Annie McCarthy's on Albemarle Steet closed in November 2019 but reopened as the Station Bar and Kitchen under new landlords soon afterwards. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
11. Crown and Anchor
The Crown and Anchor on Chapel Road, Jarrow, was taken over by new landlord Gareth Carr in November 2019 and is set to see up to £60,000 of investment as a major refurbishment takes place this spring. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
12. Blue's Micro Pub
Whitburn's first Micro Pub opened in the village in February 2020 offering a wide range of locally brewed, independent craft ale. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton