The Fellsider — Restaurant in Gateshead

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Venue: The Feel Sider Visit Date: 20/05 Time: 1:00 PM Occasion: Lunch

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First Impressions: I’ve passed this place a few times—it always seemed like a typical local pub, so I hadn’t gone in. But after seeing some updated photos on Google showing a tidy interior and tasty-looking food, I decided to give it a try. Glad I did!

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Atmosphere & Vibe: • Don’t judge a book by its cover (or its past!)—this spot has been under new ownership for the last two years and it shows. It’s clearly had a refurb and feels more like a welcoming community pub now, not a dated “old man boozer.” • LGBT+ friendly, which is refreshing and appreciated considering the bar’s previous reputation. • Dog friendly too—a bonus for those with furry companions!

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Food & Drink: • Everything felt freshly prepared—not pre-packaged or microwaved. • Real chips, homemade lasagna—proper pub food done right. • Menu had a nice variety without being overwhelming. • My meal and drink came to £17.22 (meal + Coke).

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Service: • The owner, Aaron (pronounced ERRon), was running the show solo during my visit. Despite this, he managed to juggle bar service, food orders, and table care like a pro. • Warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming—great hospitality.

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Facilities: • Toilets were clean and stocked with nice soap. While not quite as up-to-date as the main bar area, they were still perfectly presentable.

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Overall: A great little find. Fresh food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Would...

Decided to try here for lunch after reading some good reviews. First impressions were not good . Outside tables covered in bird muck ,full ashtrays and rubbish under seats. Went to bar to order a drink and was shocked to see 5 dogs behind bar in kitchen area sniffing boxes. I love dogs but they should be nowhere near food and drink areas. Took a seat to look at menu but looking around place was filthy. Tables were that sticky my hands were sticking to them. The chair seat covers were in need of a good steam clean and walls were all marked. Finished our drinks and left . Staff were friendly but place needs a good clean.

Hi Thanks for your reply. As for me RE posting my review it was only done so as it had been removed . Myself and others use Google to get a true reflection of an establishment but if 1* reviews are getting reported and removed this is not the case. Have a splendid...

So you let me order my drinks then turn around and say no you can’t order food we don’t have enough ring up and pre book next time omg if you said we couldn’t have food when we done the full order with the drinks and food to then say you can’t have food then the drinks come one crack in glass with a HAIR on the glass absolutely VILE and MOLLY you attitude towards your customers is disrespectful and disgusting don’t work in an environment in this industry and speak to ppl like that now the owners mother I know from the previous times I’ve been here come across and apologised for what just happened and about the cracked glass and the hair on the glass would care she is such a nice woman it’s a shame that some of the others don’t have her...