Newcastle Tap — Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Possibly one of my favourite places in Newcastle. Open plan drinking area with plenty of tables. Last time I was here there was footie on, and there were plenty of happy people on their way to watch the match and I had a few cracking random conversations.

This time was just a Thursday evening while I waited for my train home and there was a healthy number of people there. Spare space so we didn't feel crowded, but enough to make it feel happy and sociable.

Big windows so plenty of natural light, and a decent range of ales on to satisfy almost every taste (although they were a bit light on imperial stout, I'll forgive them as it's a general issue with breweries right now!)

The pizzas are brilliant. An interesting selection to keep everyone happy and not too long to wait for it.

Finally the staff. Always seems to be a friendly and patient team trying their best to match you to your drink. Fair play, front of house team.

One concern I did have was how suitable this place would be during the zombie apocalypse. Big windows would be very hard to fortify, so unless they have shutters then I would suggest an alternative location for...

3 stars (good but not great) overall. Came here on a Thursday around 6pm wth friends, it was about 1/4 full so not busy. The ambience is good, it's a nice place, modern (bordering on hipster), comfortable seating. Dog friendly so don't come here if you don't like dogs around when you're eating, just in case. I don't mind, my friend had her 2 (well behaved) dogs with us and no-one minded. Nice big windows so plenty of natural light. A big bar with a large craft beer selection. Food is mostly pizza. Service good, prices OK - typical of any city centre, about £7 for small (snack) pizza and glass of wine. I'd give 4 stars but the pizza was nothing special - lacking in flavour and a bit floury, not bad but had...

I went in on a drink after work type thing. Amazing selection of beers on tap. On the back wall you can read what each beer is like, hoppy or whatever. Don't get the fascination with overly hopped beer. It tastes like elderflower. And another thing. What is the fascination with elderflower. Why ruin a good drink with floral tones? Where was I? All one one level so wheelchair friendly but it is crowded with an assortment of tables and high bar stools. That's before it gets crowded with an assortment of people. If they do food that's news to me. If you want a nasty pint of Fosters then there's a wether spoons...