The North East is known for its excellent nightlife, with plenty of brilliant pubs and bars to enjoy a drink dotted across the region. Whether you’re a resident or visiting the region for the first time, we’ve got a guide to the best pubs and bars the North East has to offer.
TripAdvisor reviewers have spoken and chosen their favourite pubs and bars to visit in the North East.
Here are the 15 bars and pubs that are the most popular with customers - and what reviewers had to say about their experience.
13. The Black Swan Hotel, Belford
The Black Swan Hotel in Belford has a 4.5* rating from 239 reviews. A customer said: "Stopped here for a couple of pints during a recent stay in Budle Bay. It is a really lovely pub, with a great choice of real ales as well as mainstream beers. The pub is dog friendly and there are blankets available for them to sit up on the seats." | Google
14. The Schooner Inn, Seahouses
The Schooner Inn in Seahouses has a 4* rating from 138 reviews. One customer said: "Drinks were reasonably priced and there were plenty of locals inside, so there was a lovely atmosphere with no pretentiousness in an area that is now very popular with holidaymakers," | Google
15. 33 Durham, Durham
33 Durham has a 4.5* rating from 75 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: "Absolutely incredible. Staff are unbelievably friendly and thoughtful. Made my experience special & had a great laugh." | TripAdvisor/33 Durham