They have raised hundreds of pounds for worthy causes over the years and here’s the proof, in a set of Shields Gazette archive memories.
We delved into our files to find 13 views of the Sunderland Road venue from 2004 to 2013. See how many you remember.
9. Top toys for poorly children
Look at the great toys that the pub bought for youngsters in the South Tyneside District Hospital children's ward in 2009. The hospital's assistant divisional manager for women's services, Derek Curry, joined Steve Tomkins for the photo opportunity. | sg
10. Go Joe
There was plenty of backing for Joe McElderry in his battle to win X Factor in 2009. Here is Steven Tomkins with Alison Barber and regular Lawrence Besford. | sg
11. An evening view
We headed down Sunderland Road to get this view of the pub on an evening in January 21 years ago. | sg
12. Helping the hospice
The pub raised a fantastic £300 through fundraising and donated it to St Clares Hospice in June 2013. Chris Rowell and Steve Tomkins are pictured. | sg