Bridge Hotel — Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Bridge Hotel is a very striking building close by the Castle; it was just a short walk from where we were staying and easy to find. We visited the Bridge Hotel last week to go to the Singers and Musicians Night at the Folk Cub which takes place in an upstairs room. What a great atmosphere when we walked into the pub-it was absolutely buzzing and packed - exactly how you want a pub to be! That said, we were served quickly at the bar; the staff all friendly and attentive. Great choice of beers available together with all the usual non-alcoholic drinks such as J2O. I loved the beautiful stained glass Windows showing what I believe to be local scenes. Well worth a visit if you enjoy a pub with a great atmosphere and good choice of beer; especially recommended if you enjoy Folk music and would like to visit the second oldest Folk Club in the...

We're all aware of the crisis in hospitality caused by poverty wages and Brexit but a chain such as that operating the Bridge should really be able to staff a bar for a few hours on a match day. It's very much the staff (all 2 of them) that I felt sorry for, battling on against all odds with no chance of serving people in a reasonable time. For the record, there were 6 of us in our party who would have bought 3 more rounds if it were possible to get served so "do the math" and pay the kids what they're worth. It's our regular meeting place during the football season but that's...

A wonderful little find a short distance from the Riverside and Newcastle Central Station. Very busy bar, standing room only for us. Fabulous atmosphere offering a wide range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including some local brews. The toilets are located downstairs. If you like stained glass, do have a look around at the scenes depicting the traditional trade of the area. Directly opposite, you'll find Newcastle Keep and part of the old castle walls, castle well, and the Castle Stairs. I suspect the way to do the stairs is down and not...