Eight pubs from across South Shields and South Tyneside are among 4,500 entries in the 2021 Good Beer Guide published by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra). With bars nationwide facing closure as part of the latest coronavirus lockdown from Thursday, November 5, let’s hope it is not too long before we can toast their success inside their premises.
5. Grey Horse, Front Street, East Boldon
The guide says: "Distinctive mock-Tudor building with separate pleasant and comfortable lounge and bar areas and an upstairs function room." Photo: JPIMedia
6. The Marine, Ocean Road, South Shields.
The 2021 guide comments: "Large 1840s pub opposite Marine Park, near the seafront.This family-run free house serves eight changing real ales and four real ciders." Photo: Stu Norton
7. The Steamboat, Mill Dam, South Shields
Its 2021 entry reads: "Close to The Customs House and the Shields Ferry, this multi award-winning pub is full of character and has one of the largest selections of cask ales in South Shields." Photo: Stu Norton
8. The Wouldhave, Mile End Road, South Shields
The guide says: "Named after local boat builder William Wouldhave, co- inventor of the self-righting lifeboat, this town-centre Wetherspoon has had a major refit, extending the
drinking and dining space and creating a new garden." Photo: Stu Norton