9/11/22 – Gateshead and Newcastle

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An afternoon visiting several Micropubs and other bars in Gateshead, before dropping down to the River Tyne to By the River Brew Co, and finishing at The Heaton Tap.

Microbus

First of the day was a very quirky and unusual Micropub “Microbus”. This opened earlier in 2022 by a group of campervan enthusiasts. It is located in a railway arch near the entrance to the High Level Bridge.

A fantastic range of beers available here, both real ale and craft beers. 6 Real Ales and 9 Craft Beers to choose from. Started with a Fruit Beer “Blushing Pink” from nearby Northern Alchemy Brewery followed by “Freddy’s Drop” by Vaux Brewery based in Sunderland.

This place is really interesting, beers are served from a campervan front, and theres even a Go North East Bus stop inside the micropub.

Station East

A stonethrow away from Microbus is “Station East”. A small pub which sits on the site of the former Gateshead East Station and Railway Hotel.

Three real ales to choose from, along with a selection of craft beers and a brilliant range of cans and bottles. Went with local beer “Prince Bishop” from Big Lamp Brewery based in Newburn. A very light fruity beer. The beer was originally brewed for the 1987 Durham Beer Festival.

Central

Onto another historic pub next, the “Central”, which is a very unusual Grade II Listed, wedge shaped building (4 storeys high).

Inside is just as beautiful, the best bit being the buffet (open all the time). It is fitted out still as it was around 1900 with U Shaped bar and back panels.

Always a great range of beers available here, with 14 hand pulls alongside craft taps. Went with “Sow” by Rigg and Furrow Brewery based in Acklington. A refreshing craft pale ale in beautiful surroundings.

Axis

A couple of doors down from Micropub is a Craft Bar called “Axis”, which opened in May 2022. The plan is to brew on site at some point in the future, but already the bar is very comfortable and relaxing.

A choice of eight keg lines available here with a range of styles and ABVs. Decided to go with “Mind Expansion Pack” by DEYA based in Cheltenham. A great fruity American Pale Ale packed with aromas of Mango, Candy and Pineapple. Very refreshing!

By The River Brew Co

A walk down to the quayside next to visit “By The River Brew Co”. Located underneath the Tyne Bridge, and houses a 15 BBL Microbrewery on site. The site itself is made out of containers and very unique and different.

A good range of beers as always here, went with a sour from North Brewing Co in Leeds – “Triple Fruited Gose – Tayberry, Cherry and Blackcurrant”, great refreshing beer, and some amazing views to go with it.

The Heaton Tap

Last call in the evening was to “The Heaton Tap”, situated a short walk away from Chillingham Road Tyne and Wear Metro Station. A smashing Micropub and Bottle Shop.

Three real ales and several craft beers were availble to choose from. 2 of the real ales being local and one from further afield (York). Went with “Bitter” from King Aelle Brew Co based in Whitley Bay. A great tasting traditional Bitter.