The North East is well known for its drinking culture and options when it comes to pubs, bars and clubs but those looking for a drink don’t need to wait until the sun sets or head to Newcastle for a good time this summer.
Warm weather has well and truly hit the North East with highs of 19°C expected by the Met Office this week so while you’re thinking about where to head out over the coming days to make the most of the warm weather, take a look at the top rated pubs with outside seating options across South Tyneside. The pubs are ranked based on Google reviews from customers.
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5. The Black Horse
The Black Horse on St Nicholas Road in Boldon has a 4.6 rating from 372 Google reviews. Photo: Google
6. The River View
The River View on Commercial Road in South Shields has a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 190 Google reviews. Photo: Google
7. The Trimmers Arms
The Trimmers Arms on Commercial Road in South Shields has a 4.6 rating from 67 Google reviews. Photo: Google
8. The Alum Ale House
The Alum Ale House in South Shields is a familiar site for anyone who regularly uses the Shields Ferry. The pub has a 4.5 rating from 611 Google reviews. Photo: Google