Pubs

Haunted pubs in Sunderland and South Tyneside

17 most-haunted pubs where some punters have never left...

The Sand Dancer pub on the South Shields coast.

Entertainers welcome to try out at popular South Tyneside pub

The Grey Hen on Temple Park Road.

Pub wants darts and pool players

The Longship has a Coldplay tribute act lined up.

'Coldplay' are coming in October

The Marine on Ocean Road was among the pubs to receive the accolade.

Pubs in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2027

The Bamburgh in South Shields.

Pub trading as normal during renovation

The current site of the old White Horse pub which has been plagued by vandals.

Bulldozers primed to demolish old South Tyneside pub

The Sand Dancer pub has musical entertainment over the Great North Run weekend.

Sea front pub's 'Great North Run Eve' gig

The Chichester Arms, South Shields.

Popular South Shields pub to host karaoke after the Great North Run

Alan Cowell of South Shields Masonic Hall hands over a cheque to event organiser Helen Rodgers at The Steamboat.

Pub raises more than £1,300 for South Tyneside lifesavers

The Grey Horse on Front Street in East Boldon.

New parking rules come into force at a popular South Tyneside pub

The Longship in Hebburn.

Weekend of live music and Premier League football

Princess Anne met members of the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade in April 2026.

Pub to help South Tyneside life saving heroes

The Beehive hosts the charity night on Friday, September 18.

Pub's charity night for Tourette syndrome

Browns Estate Agents, South Shields

Countryside charm meets modern living in this cottage in West Boldon

Andrew Craig, Jarrow

Jarrow house is ideal for families and has upgrade potential
‘The generous internal accommodation offers families an ideal space to upgrade and update to their own tastes’
Chris Cordner

Frankie's take away cafe was the place to be for fish and chips, pop and ices. Or you could pop into the coffee bar next door for toys and souvenirs in 1989.

August in South Tyneside's past - cafes, pubs and seaside attractions

South Tyneside band The Rivergate at Abbey Road Studios

South Tyneside band record first ever single at Abbey Road studios

Colliery brass bands entertain crowds as they march through Durham during the Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

North East Mayor pledges £50,000 to Durham Miner's Gala

Harry Kane rescued England in their game against DR Congo on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)

South Shields pub hosting 'cosy and comfy' World Cup experience

England Fans will be able to watch the Three Lions next game in bars across South Tyneside.

Pubs prepare for long night as 1am England kick off approaches

Sinia Jazwi is celebrating the first anniversary of Sinias' on Sunday, May 24.

South Shields town centre pub celebrates its first anniversary

These are some of the top coastline and riverside pubs and bars in South Shields.

The best pubs along the South Tyneside coastline according to reviews

Jeff Dean, owner of the Alum Ale House in South Shields.

Popular Shields pub 'struggling' as ferry closure cuts takings in half

The Kelly public house, Hedgeley Road, Hebburn

Latest on future of old pub as developers fight decision to block plan

These are the best pubs with beer gardens in South Tyneside, according to Google reviews.

27 of the best beer gardens, according to Google reviews

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in February 2026.

These businesses received a new food hygiene rating in February 2026
All these South Tyneside businesses have received a new food hygiene rating in February 2026.
Ryan Smith

These are some of the family-friendly pubs in South Tyneside for Mother's Day.

15 family-friendly pubs where you can treat mam this Mother’s Day

Whitburn's Blues Micro Bar owners Alice and Cal Watson with dogs Arron and Islay

We're so proud to be named Camra's Pub of the Year 2026

Shields Gazette readers have revealed what pubs they'd miss if they couldn't visit them anymore.

Pubs that readers would miss if they couldn’t visit them anymore

These are some of the North East sites we'de love to see given a new lease of life

Eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

All these South Tyneside pubs received a new food hygiene rating in January 2026.

All these pubs received a new food hygiene rating in January 2026

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in January 2026

These 21 businesses received a new food hygiene in January 2026

They were serving up pie treats at Bede's World in 2005. Tell us if you remember this South Tyneside scene.

A feast of South Tyneside retro scenes for National Pie Day

All these South Tyneside businesses were given a new food hygiene rating in recent weeks.

These 18 businesses have received new food hygiene ratings

The pub is up for sale with a freehold asking price of £450,000

Rural pub which appeared on ITV show Vera put up for sale

These are some of the North East sites we'de love to see given a new lease of life

Eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

This view of The Bridge in South Shields was captured in August 2010.

Retro glimpse into Shields pubs social life

Top-rather Tyne & Wear Wetherspoons

The stories behind how all 17 Tyne and Wear Wetherspoons were named

Northumberland village pub with rooms for 34 guests up for sale

These are some of the hidden gem pubs in South Tyneside, according to Gazette readers.

19 of South Tyneside’s hidden gem pubs, according to Gazette readers

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing their favourite "cosy" venues in South Tyneside.

19 of South Tyneside’s ‘cosiest’ venues, according to readers

Linda Leary Estate Agents, East Boldon

3-bed gem for sale with Cleadon Hills close by

Johnnie's Bar, in Jarrow, has been brought to the property market for £195,000.

‘Best pub in Jarra’ - Readers share memories of Johnnie’s

These are some of the new businesses that opened across South Tyneside during 2025.

These 13 businesses opened across South Tyneside during 2025

Shields Gazette readers have been sharing their memories of South Tyneside's roughest pubs - past and present.

21 of South Tyneside's 'roughest' old school pubs according to you

Linda Leary Estate Agents, East Boldon

Cleadon home is ideal for over-60s wanting extra security

Many pubs are open across South Tyneside on Christmas Day.

These 13 South Tyneside pubs are open on Christmas Day 2025

These are some of the new businesses that opened across South Tyneside during 2025.

13 businesses that opened across South Tyneside throughout 2025

iGulu's F1 machine is as simple as using a pod coffee machine - just pop some ingredients in, let it brew for a few weeks, and your beer will be ready

The iGulu F1 home-brewing machine makes craft beer at home a doddle

Dale Harvey brought his Great British Pub Crawl to South Shields on December 3.

This is what a popular YouTuber said about these 14 South Shields pubs

A YouTuber has been full of praise for The Steamboat, in South Shields.

‘Absolutely stunning’ - YouTuber gives popular pub a ‘10/10’ rating

These are the best South Tyneside pubs to try this Christmas, according to Gazette readers.

27 of the best pubs to try this Christmas, according to readers

These are some of the cosiest pubs in South Tyneside.

These are 17 of South Tyneside’s cosiest pubs to try this Christmas

Wetherspoons confirms 36 pubs in the North East which will be open on Christmas Day

Wetherspoons confirms 36 North East pubs open on Christmas Day

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