Selected Comments in Tyne & Wear

Wooden Doll Lisa North Shields lovely pub
Was told about the wooden doll by a friend and loved it! Was very busy and the food was delicious. Definitely going back.
Sunday, June 16, 2013	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll Michael brown North Shields
Best pub in north shields. Excellent food. Sunday lunch fantastic. Great service, polite, friendly. Fantastic live music. Support the wooden doll. Fantastic people.
Saturday, June 15, 2013	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll John North Shields
Fantastic food, helpful staff and amazing view! Couldn't fault it if I tried
Monday, November 19, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll Sandra White North Shields
Good is excellent and so are the staff, nothing is a bother to them and they are so pleasant. Would highly recommend this pub
Monday, October 8, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll Geoff North Shields Wooden Doll Pub/Restuarant
Wonderful atmosphere, superb food and service, and a view over the Tyne Estuary that's out of this world - the Wooden Doll is definitely at the top of my 'must visit again' list - highly recommended.
Thursday, October 4, 2012	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll emily North Shields WOOHOOO
The Woodern Doll has reoppend, It has new management but its better than ever. We went in for a meal last week and it was very tasty and lovely presentation. Would defo recomemend it. The bands are back on too every friday night and now a sunday afternoon from 5pm. My new home ha i love the place even more than i did before.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll liz and clive North Shields where are they now
we tried to call the pub yesterday no luck drove around and were devastated to find it closed. a sad day for everyone after bill and carol put so much into it
Sunday, February 22, 2009	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll WOODEN DOLLER North Shields THE DEMISE OF THE WOODEN DOLL
What a pity about the doll, the licencees had just about got it right, EXCELLENT food, especially SUNDAY Lunch, a real good selection of well kept guest ales,a staff that actually looked smart in their uniforms and unusual in these modern times actually looked as if they wanted to be there. I must totally disagree with the post of SANDRA, if bands are the saviour of the doll WHY have the last 4or more managers not got it right, with the BANDS banging away, on up to three nights a week, bringing with them the general disorder and more odour from the smoke?? they tend to attract. NO Sandra bands are not the saviour of the DOLL. Good managers Like the NEWLOVES brought this fine pub from the ABYSS it was in. IT IS though, the GREEDY thoughtless Freehold/Breweries with their EXTORTINATE rents that are the ruination of this pub. NO doubt the next short term sacrificial MANAGER will come along armed with a cheap in, cheap out deal, then once again ruin what the NEWLOVES had put into the pub. All the best to the NEWLOVES, WHO THE **** IS MELLOR??
Friday, February 20, 2009	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll Sandra North Shields joke
I see the Wooden doll has been closed down! no surprise there to be honest. while the decor is nice the management decided not to continue with the Live Music, this to me is a tragic mistake and The Wooden Doll has always been known for live bands. with regards to a previous owner (initial TM) Be warned DO NOT WORK FOR HIM/GO INTO BUSINESS WITH HIM, HE WILL I GUARANTEE IT RIP YOU OFF.
Thursday, February 19, 2009	Rating: No rosettes

Cannon Inn lauren North Shields best karaoke in town
their sunday night karaoke is the best i have ever known it includes the children for a while then its adults only justin is great. The quiz on a thursday is marvellous and is quite literally a laugh not on the serious side just a bit of light relief after a hard days work. It is working hard to please everyone and keep trouble out which they are doing very well by anyones standards. Sunday lunches are home cooked with fresh veg and on a saturday you can smell the roasts cooking making you wish you were eating there.
Thursday, November 20, 2008	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll WOODENDOLLER North Shields

Friday, November 14, 2008	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll WOODENDOLLER North Shields
The WOODEN DOLL, has at last !!after several years of absolutely atrocious management has been taken over by BILL and CAROL (CAZ) to her friends, NEWLOVE. The pub has been given a top to toe refurb and is well and truly BACK Whilst the demize (sadly) of the Mag.bank continues in a downwards spiral the DOLL is flourishing. The new kitchen has been an inspiration to the pub as BILL and CAROL have many years in the trade and are both fine cooks, the kitchen is also complimented by the attentions of their young (Forever Smiling)daughter TRACY another fine cook. The quality of the food is apparent by the queues of people waiting for their Sunday lunch as all good pub scranners like their sunday lunchtime treat. BILL and CAROL being very experienced in good pub management skills take no prisoners if you step out of line and has developed a good, safe family orientated atmosphere. BILL is an avid quizzie and runs a general knowledge quiz on Wednesdays 2100hrs and the specialist music quiz on Fridays 2130hrs. With good prizes on offer both days. The doll is starting to put on good quality local music and the last visit I had, LIAM FENDER the excellent local singer songwriter was appearing and as usual his talent was obvious and from the heart. Carol and Tracy are well known for their SPECIAL song nights when all are welcome, if you can prise the mic from them!! The new cellar is an obvious bonus as is the standard of real ales that have arrived with it, the selection of house and many fine guest ales is proof that the doll is BACK. The staff are very young eager to please and in the main very very smart (New Uniforms) and are in my opinion an asset in themselves.with their socialising skills coming to the fore. I have no hesitation in making recommendation to the doll and that I will be back hopefully in the very near future for that special sunday scran with my pal and famous wordsmith Bob Peel.
Friday, November 14, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll Gamberoni North Shields Getting there ...
It's taken a while, but the Doll is better than it has been at this time of year for a long while. Great selections of (Southern) real ales coming up, with sensible strengths -- summer beers in the summer what a novelty! Good food, reasonably priced too. Make sure you book on a Saturday at the moment.
Saturday, August 2, 2008	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll sANDRA North Shields pathetic
Its about time Wilf was out of The Wooden Doll, its such a shame he ruined its reputation before he left!!! what a joke, this guy couldnt run a bath!!!!! It is a shame to see the new refurb has left no space for bands as the previous (before wilf) landlords had built up a good reputation for hosting quality bands.
Saturday, June 21, 2008	Rating: No rosettes

Queens Head Inn Anonymous Great Whittington

Thursday, February 22, 2007	Rating: No rosettes

Whisky Bends Mike Hirst Whitley Bay shut
this pub has been shut down for at least five years. I t is now a derelict building, devoid of life, beer and everything else
Friday, February 9, 2007	Rating: rosettes

Powder Monkey julieann stronach Wallsend management in the powder monkey at hadrian lodge.
I am very dissappointed with the very bad service at the powder monkey. I have been going there for years and have never been spoken to like that off anyone never mind a manager at my own local. I would understand if it was a new member of staff but not management I am very angry with this service and would like something done about this i am not happy with this at all.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll Bill North Shields a great live venue on the doorstep
Back in the running for the best music pub in Shields, music for all most nights ..buskers nights, jam nights, rock, jazz and folk etc ..and the food is good too. I will be checking out the band listings
Wednesday, December 27, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Sir Colin Campbell Ben North Shields
Excellent atmosphere if you want to know what its all about in tyneside......
Thursday, December 21, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll WOODEN DOLLER North Shields MUSIC AT THE DOLL
LIVE Music has returned to the DOLL on a nightly basis,check out the BAND LISTINGS at the DOLL OR in the WHITLEY BAY MESSENGER
Saturday, November 4, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Badger Anna Ponteland Gone drastically downhill!
My partner and I used to come here often, but won't be going back as the pub has definitely gone backwards. The food is now terrible value for money with little taste, while the service is disgraceful. November 2, 2006
Thursday, November 2, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll woodendoller North Shields MAG V WOODEN DOLL
Re MINESAPINT comments FRIDAY Sept. 08 2006. With the MAG Management changing you did say there is a PUB JUST as GOOD? I think that can now be BETTER!!
Wednesday, November 1, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Badger janette Ponteland very good
sunday roast, very tender, no complaints, go back again
Thursday, October 26, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols dean Whitley Bay y i!!
better on a saturday. couple of the bar staff look fed up like.small blonde lass and dark haired lad canny though and friendly.didnt like some of the gay dance tunes though but some good tunes where on later.had a good laugh and only 2 quid a pint not bad
Thursday, October 26, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Odd Fellows Sarah North Shields Real ale and real atmosphere
Hi This is a great little pub and a real find. They serve real ale and not only that but it's in fantastic condition. All the staff are very friendly and they even do lunchtime food which is great value. Situated on Albion Road and made the Good Ber Guide for the last 3 years - well deserved!!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers NON SMOKER North Shields NON SMOKING REAL ALER
A wonderful SMOKE FREE pub the LICENSEE can only be congratulated for declareing it so. Although being smallish the pub itself is large on character and characters. We tried 2 of the REAL ALES on offer and again I can only CONGRATULATE the LICENSEE as the ale was served absolutely to perfection in a sparklingly clean glass by an equally sparkling barmaid. The whole pub has been turned into an EXCEPTIONAL watering hole ,spotlessly clean and staffed by people who obviously want to be there, no doubt this will now become our local as the ales are obviously in the hands of a person who not only knows real ale but more to the point CARES
Saturday, September 30, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll I HAVE RETURNED North Shields THE DOLL GETS BETTER
THE WOODEN DOLL is back and looks like it going from strength to strength. I hope it does last longer than 6 months though - I think it will. ps. I go to both THE DOLL and MAG BANK and have no links other than eating, drinking and paying!
Friday, September 29, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wheatsheaf Inn fab North Shields fab
fab for food, specialise in thai menus but other stuff available too. very busy even through the week with quizzes etc but defo worth a visit.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Pheasant updater North Shields gone
it got demolished years ago, now houses in its place
Tuesday, September 12, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Brig Inn resident North Shields no go
dont bother, only way to stop the trouble was to bulldoze it and thats what happening. works have commenced
Tuesday, September 12, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll I WILL RETURN North Shields FINE PRAISE FOR THE WOODEN DOLL
In response to :MINESAPINT: I assure you I have no connection whatsoever to either Management or staff at the WOODEN DOLL, I am sure that the MANAGEMENT will be DELIGHTED with your comment of another venue being JUST AS GOOD as the DOLL.that venue being the MAG BANK, fine praise indeed the MAG being a very successful PUB over many years. I will pass your comments to the DOLL management and I am sure they will be gratefully received.
Friday, September 8, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll minesapint North Shields I SMELL A RAT
By reading that last comment anyone would think that came from the management or staff !! Reads like an advert !! Just like to add a comment - there is another venue just as good for live music and food and with a wine menu and thats the Mag Bank. Best of luck to the doll, but the place has had that many people attempting to do the Mag out of trade and copy what they do that its going to take a hell of a long time to gain a reputation like the Mag has.
Sunday, September 3, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll I WILL RETURN North Shields FROM BROKEN DOLL TO WOODEN DOLL
At last the doll is on its way back into the real world of PUB life and not a playground for the IMMATURE. What a transformation it actually has beers.lagers spirits and an excellent new wine list for its customers to purchase(WHAT A NOVELTY) The RE-BRANDED MEDITERRANEAN style restaurant LA-CASALINGA has been turned into a fine eatery and was absolutely chocker on the nights we visited BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.The new management team of WILFand his executive CHEF and business partner TOM have well and truly dragged the BROKEN DOLL back from the ABYSS and can look forward to the accolades that are already once again being heaped upon this fine PUB/RESTAURANT THE WOODEN DOLL
Wednesday, August 30, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll minesapint North Shields Still no idea!!
this pub has been subjected to a long succession of appaling operators, is by turning it into an italian restaurant still qualify if to be a pub?? Most publicans in North Shields give it 6 months with the current operators
Wednesday, August 9, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Idols Sømme Whitley Bay Y-idols
The best girls and the best pub..
Wednesday, August 9, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols LISA Whitley Bay FUN go to y-idols
Checks into hotel n guess wot its got a nightclub attached to it the staff were bubbly in the hotel supplied us with plenty laughs n drunkest freshen up we are off and to be fair we all had the most fantastic night out the people r so friendly unless you go to a place called Deep the staff n doorman are the most miserable obnoxious people eva.Had a tremendous time in Y-IDOLS thinking about getting married jst to come back THANKYOU WHITLE BAY N Y-IDOLS
Monday, August 7, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll j noble North Shields WOODEN DOLL NORTH SHIELDS
lovely pub/restaurant,great atmoshere, lively music on weekends. it is under new managment and they have got it right, heard the last management ran it very badly before. staff are so friendly and made my family very welcome,food is truly magnificent so our compliments to the chef. about time there was a pub/restaurant worth visiting time and time again.the building has great views to offer and charming character,what more could you ask for?good luck wooden doll,and keep doing what your doing because it works.fantastic place to go.well done
Sunday, August 6, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers Mellor fan club North Shields Non Smoking now a non starter
Started off well but now has reverted to type along with many other pubs in North Shields Town,they have now removed the non smoking ban. It won't be long until they allow any punter in who has a couple of pounds to spare on a drink. Shame as this place could have been great, food wasnt much cop but then when you don't employ chefs and just KP's what do you expect. Another Terry Mellor job. CV includes Wooden Doll, Tap & Spile, Garricks Head, Lowlights Tavern, Railway Inn none really a success.
Sunday, July 30, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Badger Jon Ponteland Rubbish
One of the worst Sunday Lunches ever experienced. Cold mash, mushy steamed veg, frozen Yorkies, raw roasties and the cheapest beef you can imagine. When I complained nothing happened. Just left me to it.
Sunday, July 30, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Garricks Head Stingbat North Shields Stingbat
You just can't phone this pub up. It doesn't take incoming calls
Thursday, July 27, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Bell & Bucket Chasy North Shields AVERAGE
Nice pub, nice atmosphere and good beer, but be careful you dont trip over the hairy old alsation dog which is permanently asleep in the middle of the bar floor.
Saturday, July 22, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll Dave Elgie North Shields OK BUT BEEN IN BETTER
This is a daytime pub. Dont bother at nights. Staff are just kids who have little idea of customer relations. Occasional groups with live music for the heedbangers amongst you, but noisy, expensive and over-rated. Try the Porthole instead !!
Saturday, July 22, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Beacon Hotel Anonymous Whitley Bay NO ATMOSPHERE
Yet another Fake pub with over-decorative fittings. Bit of a residential pub and not very nice. Staff are hopeless and it is difficult to get served.. Expensive Beer, Expensive Meals and a complete waste of time.
Saturday, July 22, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Porthole Charlie Steel North Shields Great Atmosphere
Despite being a little on the Smoky side, the charm and character of the pub is great. Everyone is made very welcome by mine hosts - Arthur & Lillian. Formerly known as the Golden Fleece, and well over 100 years old, you can enjoy some great beer and great company in one of the few true olde worlde and old fashioned traditional pubs left in the area.
Saturday, July 22, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Shiremoor Farm Siobhan North Shields Great pub we keep going back to
From the very first time I went to the SMHF I was very impressed. The building is gorgeous, the staff are friendly and the food is great. Only once have we ever had a bad meal - which in contradiction to the last review, was a Sunday Roast. The meals are a huge size, and are very decently cooked. I wish they had a beer garden on their ample lawns. I will return time and time again.
Thursday, July 13, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols N/A Whitley Bay y idols whitleybay
Bar manager of several nightclubs and bars across the country, Would just like to make a few comments on my night at Y-Idols or Idols as previously known. Door Staff 5/5-High security and very well stated dress code etc Bar Staff 4/5 Couple of them look as if they're still in school but the staff especially on the bar located on the top floor next to the doors to Beach and the young lad with dark hair on the longer bar 5/5 for service and very polite with a smile! Interior 3/5 I adour the vibe of the nightclub itself and i get the whole look i just think a lot of the fixtures and fittings need renewed. Prices 4/5 Larger £2 very good. I thought the Shots were a bit over priced. All else fair priced. Facilities 1/5 I have to make a comment on the toliet. Im not sure how bad the ladies are but the gents need completly renewed. I know myself it is hard to keep on top of the fittings etc in the toliets but it can make all the difference to your customer. Music/DJ I must say the music was interesting not what i had been told to prepare myself for.Some fantastic R&B and good Dance mixed in. Overall 3/5 Maybe a 4/5
Sunday, June 4, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols SIMON Whitley Bay IDOLS
I WAS IN IDOLS FOR A 30TH BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY. CHEERS TO THE DJ I THINK JOHN OR JAMES FOR PUTTING SOME GOOD OLD IDOLS SONGS ON FOR US WE HAD A FANTASTIC NIGHT. AND I WOULD LIKE TO PAY COMPLIMENTS TO THE BLONDE GIRL WHO WAS WEARING THE BOOTS BEHIND THE SMALLER BAR. SHE IS DEFINATLY ONE OF THE NICEST BAR STAFF IVE MET IN WHITLEY BAY AND WAS HAPPY TO CHAT TO US FOR A WHILE. ANYWAY HOPE YOUR COLD IS GETTING BETTER DARLING AND YOU DID WELL TO UNDERSTAND MY GERMAN FRIEND. NICE TO SEE THAT IDOLS IS STILL GOT ITS OLD SCHOOL FEEL. I WILL DEFINATLY HAVE TO COME DOWN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT AS I WAS TOLD BY THE BAR GIRL ITS A LOT MORE PACKED AND I HAVENT BEEN IN SINCE BEACH AND IDOLS BECAME ONE. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY. SIMON
Sunday, June 4, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols JOHNNY Whitley Bay Y-IDOLS
I,VE GOT TO TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU I USED TO GO TO DEEP ALL THE TIME BUT HERE NOT NO MORE Y-IDOLS PLZZZ.
Thursday, April 6, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Porthole Ray Hutchinson North Shields Warm, friendly and full of character
I have been drinking in the Porthole pub for quite some time now and i still enjoy it every time i go in. The 'local' pub atmosphere is wonderful and it does not take long to become a regular!!! The service is always very friendly and the beer most importantly is always of good quality and tastes great
Wednesday, April 5, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers Andy North Shields no smoke good music
a bit small but Cost - Some good live Music especially from Brewed slowly who play regularly-old Irish sing along stuff - excellent atmosphere
Monday, March 13, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols chris Whitley Bay y idols whitleybay
y-idols whitleybay. im not that found of whitleybay for its nightlife normally although last weekend i may have been swayed slightly. I started at the firestation and made my way down the strip and instead of my normal destination of Deep night club we decided to give good old idols a try...and what a shock!! Really nice staff especially on the smaller bar..near to the doors. Very patient with my highly intoxicated friends. (plus the view of the lady phew....)!!! The music was the main difference i noticed...not once did i hear 'we're having a gang bang...' or any of the old cheesy crap that they use to play. It was a lot of new dance and r&b with a few oldies just thrown in at the right time. Loved my burger..had to mention that too. I would say the only downfall with idols is that it still feels a bit to much like a pub rather than a night club. Maybe if they turned a few of the zillion lights off they have going on and lost the current 'tweenager' dancer and got a real woman they may fill the place. I have to say though it was a good night though and i am going to try it again in the next month or so and i'll give more feed back if any inprovments. Chris Reed
Saturday, March 11, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Bell & Bucket lesley North Shields Bell and Bucket - agree with others - delicious!
Mixed meat dinner, all the veg and gravy to die for - even puds are good if you have room! Most delicious and lovely staff.
Wednesday, March 8, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Pineapple DAVE ROBSON North Shields great pub, great people, great beer!
Order more exhibition for September aaam on me way ower from Oz!........... Watch wor Sue on the wobblies mind!
Tuesday, March 7, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers Jim North Shields Good Atmosphere
Great music and friendly atmosphere. What a pleasure to be able to breathe good clean air and not come out stinking of cancerous smoke.
Sunday, March 5, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Idols Ben Whitley Bay Great Night, Great Place, Great People
I come up for the 3rd time to Newcastle/Whitley to watch my team (Southampton) play the Toon. We lost, but that's irrelevant. I've just got back now, and I'm full of happy memories. Newcastle and Whitley (and I assume the the surrounding areas) have fantastic nightlife, friendly locals and many amenities. This is epitomised by Y-Idols. The barstaff, bouncers and locals were friendly and sociable - much like alot of Newcastle aswell. I was in Y-Idols for a few drinks on Fri (17th Feb) and Sat (18th) and I did not see any trouble (unlike down South, where people go out looking for it...) - only people having a good time and living for the weekend. I'm from the south and I would say that we are a more reserved, pretencious and in some ways, arrogant bunch and I don't like that at all. Reserved, fair enough, but arrogancy sucks. I enjoyed my third trip to Newcastle so much I am now contemplating moving there in the next couple of years. I'm tired as I've just got back and if I had the energy now, I'd write a longer, better constructed comment that this. I would, however, like to say the geordies are the friendliest, warmest people you could meet and are a credit to their city. Thanks for a fantastic weekend, Newcastle and it's people.
Sunday, February 19, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers Jim Bulman North Shields Great Gig
Great ist Birtday night for the pub. Folk band Brewed Slowly were excellent and created a fabulous Christmas atmosphere.
Monday, January 9, 2006	Rating: rosettes

Collingwood Arms Local North Shields Collingwood Arms, North Shields, demolished
The pub has been demolished and replaced by a care home
Sunday, January 8, 2006	Rating: No rosettes

Idols CRAIG L Whitley Bay HOT!!
WENT DOWN SATURDAY SHOULD SEE THE LASSES BEHIND BAR!!!! BLONDE ONE WOW!!! CLASS MUSIC WICKED NITE OUT TILL2
Monday, November 14, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Idols DJ KLM Whitley Bay Y-idols Whitley Bay
Re-vamped, great music and some v.hot bar staff!!! Y_Idols is getting better and better and depending on which night you go theres something for everyone. Thursdays; Ladies night and Rn B Fridays; Dance Sat; Like every sat, bit dance bit R n B and a lil cheese!! People need to go and check Idols out its back and better!!!
Monday, November 14, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers Jackie Wilson North Shields music
They have a regular band called Brewed Slowly who really create a great atmosphere when they play
Saturday, November 5, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Bell & Bucket Kevin Wright North Shields well done
i had a very nice sunday lunch and plenty of it cooked to perfection,nice pint of fosters, complements to the cook and staff,ill be back
Thursday, October 20, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Emperor Hadrian dan Wallsend ok
good laugh in there when u get 2 know da people wkd wen ur pissed
Saturday, October 8, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Battle Hill Entertainment Complex dan Wallsend wkd
wkd place gona miss it had loads of good laughs there
Saturday, October 8, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Railway Inn bob atkinson Whitley Bay Its been boarded up for months!!!
Its been boarded up for months!!!
Friday, September 16, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Idols JANE Whitley Bay NightClub
Check out the Metro Fm Night Friday the 19th Aug with Ingrid, also playing every week are thefoundation dj's, resident dj's Mr T and Jester along with guest dj the famous Froggy! The bar staff are Gorgeous!! The dancers are just WOW, and the place just has a good atmosphere with a great new cafe.
Friday, August 12, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Rockcliffe Arms Jonny Decker Whitley Bay Big Love from Jonny D
I love it. I especially love Andy the gaffer, who's the big boss. He's got the best ales, the best domino, and the best craic (not crack!)
Saturday, August 6, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Idols Kyle Whitley Bay Wicked Night out
was in till 2am on sat had an exy time the new nightclub hours r cool dont need 2 go no where else couple of lush barmaids the dancer is absoultley stunning and check out the new manageress!!!
Monday, July 25, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Idols John Whitley Bay New management
There is a great new manageress in now she's really getting the place up and going!!!! GO SUSAN
Friday, July 22, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Chain Locker ALAN STOBBS North Shields former good pub
CLOSED AND PART DEMOLISHED TURNING INTO FLATS
Friday, July 22, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Beacon Hotel Benny Smith Whitley Bay Deffinately goin back there!
First time there last month and been back 3 times since, once for a meal, the service was top class with a decent menu. Theres a quiz on every sunday night which is highly entertaining with some cash up for grabs too.
Wednesday, July 6, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Quarry Inn TED LATIMER Whitley Bay Great Quiz Night
WILL BE BACK IN TOWN IN SEPTEMBER FROM CANADA
Saturday, June 18, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Pineapple kerry johnson North Shields lovely
my husband regularly go to the pineapple. Staff are friendly, Beer is cheap and i would say it is one of the best pints in north shields. They also offer sunday lunches which are all made with fresh ingredients and are out of this world. Go there and you will have a great night out.
Sunday, June 5, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Idols Gemma V Whitley Bay Great, fun place 2 b
I work in idols and its a great place to go on a night out, check out the hotpants on the ladies behind the bar!!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Lazi Pig JANE Whitley Bay LAZY PIG
tHE LAZY PIG IS NOW bEACH AND WILL SOON BE PART OF IDOLS WHEN IT IS RENIVATED. gET DOWN THERE THIS BANK HOLIDAY THREE TOP DJ'S
Friday, March 4, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Idols Jane Whitley Bay Management
Idols will soon be getting renivated you should check out the new beauty's behind the bar. They have three top dj's playing thisbank holiday. so get there early from 2-latr.. Kyle Jackson/Barny/Mr T... NOT ONE TO BE MISSED!!!!
Friday, March 4, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Dun Cow Inn *** North Shields SWICKED**
the dun cow is swicked on a friday neet and sunday!!!
Friday, January 28, 2005	Rating: No rosettes

Rising Sun Inn kenny ross Wallsend very good
excellent
Tuesday, January 25, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Teac Fiddlers Undisclosed North Shields Very good makeover
Its been done over and now is a lovely little irish non smoking bar with authentic music, very good and very friendly bar staff!
Sunday, January 2, 2005	Rating: rosettes

Prince Of Wales Bill Leets North Shields Poor
It is such a shame that what would otherwise be a lovely pub is ruined by a manager that seems so miserable and disinterested. The atmosphere could be improved with a smile or a welcome rather than a grunt and a lack of conversation.
Friday, December 24, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beacon Hotel Anonymous Whitley Bay Better Service
Used to be a nice local with a good pint, service was highly variable. The recent makeover is awful, looks like a airport lounge gone wrong. Now definitely not a locals pub & most expensive in the area. However Service is more consistent. Fun Quiz on Sunday evenings. A bloke called JT keeps asking for music off me
Wednesday, December 22, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Beacon Hotel Ian Hasting Whitley Bay best in the area by far
was a nice humble pub until refurbished last year, ever since it has been an ideal place for a full meal or just a drink on the weekend, superb work team
Sunday, November 21, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Idols anon Whitley Bay sexy barman - mitch
used to be lush a few years ago, is going downhill now though. used to be a lovely barman called mitch i think but he doesnt work there anymore
Wednesday, November 17, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Turks Head Frank Arnesen North Shields A cosy little pub
Small but cosy - possibly the greatest pub in the world.
Thursday, November 11, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Shiremoor Farm Mike Crawford North Shields Busy Bar/Restaurant
This is a busy pub and has many bonuses about it, the lager and beer and cask ales are excellent and the bar staff are good if not a little unhappy. However the food is renowned in the area if you are looking for a roast but some of the more regular dishes are wise to be avoided. The potions are generous however. they do allowed children in the majority of the pub and even offer a non-smoking section or two for them. All in all a good pub which serves decent food (if a little overpriced) and good beer.
Monday, November 8, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Wooden Doll John North Shields Correct Phone No
I have corrected the phone number - BestPubs
Wednesday, October 13, 2004	Rating: No rosettes

Wooden Doll Wilkinson North Shields Lovely pub with atmosphere and great food
I thoroughly enjoyed this pub, well recommended. The first telephone number is incorrect - but was answered by a fine gentleman, very friendly (same as many of the North Shields folk i met that evening)
Wednesday, October 13, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Gunner Lesley Rinehart nee Muir North Shields great
went here with my cousin Roby Muir Plenty fun 8years ago does he still come in he has moved to Marsden Estate doesn't know how to write or use a phone maybe you can show him here in OZ we have become literate although still believe in my geordie birthright
Tuesday, October 12, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Bell & Bucket steveib North Shields sunday lunch
what a cracking sunday lunch we had at the bell and bucket.cracking deal and real home made yorkishire pudding
Thursday, October 7, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Idols SARAH Whitley Bay MINT ON BANK HOL
FAB
Wednesday, October 6, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Dun Cow a appleby Gateshead 15th Oct - under new management
this pub is under new managment as of the 15th of October - so it is going to be cleaned up and will be a nice place to go
Sunday, September 26, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Brig Inn Local North Shields Do not go there
If a safe & quite drink is what you want, don't go in here. Definately one to keep away from. Fights inside & outside premises most nights especially weekends. Strangers enter at your own risk.
Monday, September 20, 2004	Rating: No rosettes

42nd Street Bars Ltd neil Whitley Bay always busy
a modern pub with tvs, plenty of music, 2 sets of toilets and a pool table, not to mention a few ex convict bouncers who turn people away for fun. (unless youre a hot young female 15 ish). this pub is usually understaffed and its hard to get served. by day the food is nice but the portions have got a lot smaller so have a sandwich before you go, always busy
Friday, August 27, 2004	Rating: rosettes

Coach & Horses big dave Wallsend warm n friendly
an excellent pub with flair and character. lots of fine ales (in cans) and good food. the main pub in wallsend.
Friday, August 27, 2004	Rating: rosettes

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