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Which Pubs, Beer Gardens and Roof Terraces are open in NewcastleGateshead?

Post date: 25 February 2021

Author: Hannah Lambert

Beer gardens reopen blog NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD

Life is starting to feel a little more normal in NewcastleGateshead and the North East and as we begin to emerge from a long period of national lockdown once again - there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel and it's not just the hope of springtime!

From 12 April, in line with the government's plans to safely reopen the country, beer gardens and outdoor dining areas can now welcome back punters for alfresco socialising. Wrap up as springtime will be full of eating outside and catching up with friends in beer gardens, roof terraces and pavement cafes.

As we hit this first milestone, it goes without saying that bars, pubs and restaurants across Newcastle and Gateshead are still closed for any indoor visits but we are hopeful that we will be able to meet inside from 17 May. In the meantime, raise a glass to escaping your same four-walls for a swift half with your 5 friends or family members outdoors!

We must all still work together to be responsible and stick to the government safety guidelines in order to continue on our journey to stop the spread of coronavirus. Please remember the following advise when you are enjoying a drink out out (oh the luxury) - book your table in advance, expect table service only, follow the rule of six and keep 'hands, face, space' in the forefront of your minds.

Read on for our guide to which pubs and bars have reopened their beer gardens and roof terraces as well as where to eat outside in NewcastleGateshead...

Which pubs are open for outdoor drinks?

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Quayside

By The River Brew Co. Gateshead Quayside including Hawker Market - seats on outside riverside terrace

By The River Brew Co will reopen their outdoor terrace from 12 April
The Hawker Market will reopen from 16 April - table service only
Just turn up for either the terrace or Hawker Market and the team will seat you safely. No pre-booking required.
The taste of a cool craft beer tastes extra good with views so expect By The River Brew Co to be a very popular choice.
Indoor restaurant, Trakol is taking bookings from 19 May 2021 for indoor dining

With chilled vibes, excellent locally brewed craft beer and unrivalled views along the River Tyne – By The River Brew Co quickly became a must-visit destination on Gateshead Quayside when it opened 3 years ago. Be aware that By The River Brew Co is likely to be on a lot of people’s must-visit list and will be busy. Punters arriving for a beer at By The River Brew Co will be greeted and escorted to a table on the riverside beer terrace. It's a top choice for al fresco beer sipping when the sun shines on Tyneside.

The Hawker Market makes a much anticipated return in April too with a plethora of independent, local street food vendors serving up their tasty goods! There will be a canopy for all-weather outdoor fun and table service.

The Redhouse, Newcastle Quayside - outdoor seating available

The Redhouse plans to reopen their outdoor, pavement seating from 12 April
Check The Redhouse's Facebook for updates

Central Bar, Gateshead - roof terrace available

Gateshead's The Central Bar will reopen from 12 April on their new pavement, outdoor area and roof terrace.
There are a limit of seven tables in their new pavement pub and six tables on their roof terrace.
Open on Friday - Sunday to start with, updates to follow.
Pre-booking will open approx a week before 12 April.
Pop-up street food will be available too
Keep updated via The Central Bar's Facebook page.

Newcastle city centre

Wylam Brewery at Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park - beer garden

Wylam Brewery invite you to join them on the garden terrace for beers and burgers from midday on Thursday 22 April
Walk-ups, no pre-booking
Table service only

Wylam Brewery at Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park is in the perfect surroundings for outdoor dining and supping a beer. There will be plenty of outdoor seating too so a good option for last minute beers. You can pre-book for Sunday Lunches inside from 20 May too - email sundays@wylambrewery.co.uk with the date, time, and the number of people who will be joining you.

Dog & Parrot, Newcastle - roof terrace available

Dog & Parrot in Newcastle have decided to remain closed until they can give you the full experience!
Book now for a table indoors at Dog & Parrot from 17 May 2021.

City Tavern, Newcastle city centre - outdoor beer garden

City Tavern will reopen its beer garden on 12 April
Book a table at City Tavern in advance, walk-ins will be accepted too if there is space

City Tavern is tucked away along a side street off busy Newcastle high street, Northumberland Street. It's a fantastic, dog-friendly pub that serves up some tasty grub seven days a week. The city centre pub has now opened their covered, outdoor area complete with cinema screen. You're invite to book your table and request your favourite film too. Wrap up warm and we'll see you for a pint soon!

Lady Grey, off Grey Street

Lady Grey's has a small outdoor seating area with umbrella covering
Open for bookings via their Facebook page or calling 0191 232 5932

Old George Inn, Newcastle - outdoor courtyard only

Old George will reopen their outdoor courtyard area from 12 April
Pre-book your spot for a much-needed cold beer from the city's oldest pub!
Book your table online.

Ouseburn

The Tyne Bar, Ouseburn - Beer garden

The Tyne Bar plans to reopen from 12 April
No pre-booking necessary, just turn up and grab a free table
Please respect the guidelines of both the government and the staff at The Tyne Bar

The Cluny, Ouseburn - Outdoor seating

The Cluny is open with table service and seated on the steps (not sat on the green)
Takeaway bar from Cluny 2 also available
BBQ from Friday 16 April (Cluny burgers, Cluny dogs, dirty fries and vegan alternatives only)
Keep an eye on The Cluny's Facebook for updates

The Cumberland Arms, Ouseburn - Outdoor seating

The Cumberland Arms open from 12 April
Bookings via email: cumbybookings@gmail.com
Limited capacity outdoors and some walk ups may be possible but bookings are popular
Entry will be from the roadside only.
Tables of 6
Keep an eye on The Cumberland Arm's Facebook

The Ship Inn, Ouseburn - Outdoor seating

Opening for outdoor food and drink from 12 April (food 4-9pm)
Keep an eye on The Ship Inn's Facebook for updates.

Under the Bridge, Ouseburn - Beer garden

Reopens from 12 April for outdoor dining and beers with your mates
Online bookings now open.
Under The Bridge is a recent addition to Ouseburn and a great outdoor beer garden, complete with shipping container bar, burgers and live music.

The Free Trade, Ouseburn - outdoor seating

No announcement yet from The Free Trade but they are looking at their options
Keep an eye on The Free Trade's Facebook for updates

There are no more details about how The Ship Inn will operate but what we do know is that it will be extremely popular so you may need to queue or aim to try quieter off-peak times to begin with.

Which bars and restaurants are open for alfresco dining?

Newcastle city centre

Blackfriars Restaurant and Bar - outdoor seating area

Blackfriars will reopen for outdoor bookings from 12 April 2021
Reopening their Cloister Garden and Courtyard
Serving lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, as well as weekend brunch
Pre-booking online on the Blackfriars website

The award-winning and independent Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle city centre is a must-visit restaurant on any visit to the Toon and has adapted so that it can reopen with plenty of outdoor dining space. Enjoy dining out with a touch of class and book an outdoor table at Blackfriars to tuck into Sunday Lunch, afternoon tea or fine-dining in its historic setting. Never fear, Blackfriars are prepared for the chillier weather too providing heated parasols to snuggle beneath.

The Hudson - Pavement cafe

Reopens on 12 April (open seven days a week, 11am - 11pm)
Taking bookings for indoor dining from 17 May (open Monday - Thursday, 7am - 1am & Friday - Sunday 7am - 2am)
Stylish hotel bar, The Hudson has a intimate pavement cafe with outdoor seating for you and friends to have a long-awaited catch up
Book your table online in advance.
Find out more on The Hudson's website.

Banyan Newcastle, Newcastle city centre - outdoor seating available

Banyan Newcastle will reopen for outdoor visitors from 12 April 2021
Find out more from the Banyan Newcastle website

City centre bar, Banyan Newcastle are now taking bookings for their outdoor seating area at the foot of Grey's Monument from 12 April where you will be able to celebrate the arrival of spring and the return of socialising with 2-4-1 cocktails seven-days a week! Banyan are now also taking bookings for indoor dining from 17 May 2021 which includes the return of Bottomless Brunch.

STACK Newcastle

STACK Newcastle will reopen for eating outside and drinking in their outdoor areas from 12 April
Book a table STACK Newcastle from 4 March.

STACK is the ultimate street food haven in the centre of Newcastle! Book a bench at STACK and take your pick of a wide range of flavours from sushi to Lebanese wraps, dirty fries to stonebaked pizzas. This is the perfect day-to-night venue and look out for the return of their popular live music events. With plenty of canopies and covered seating, heaters and fire pits - STACK is a great option for eating outside in Newcastle whatever the weather.

Wagamama at Eldon Square, Newcastle

Dine outside with Wagamama Monday - Thursday, 11am - 11pm and Friday - Saturday, 11am - 10pm
Just turn up!

Chaophraya at Eldon Square, Newcastle

Rooftop bar and restaurant open for outside dining everyday, 12noon - 10pm
Chaophraya are taking bookings for indoor from 17 May too.
Book your table indoors and outdoors directly with Chaophraya online.

The Alchemist at Eldon Square, Newcastle

No booking required - just turn up!
The Alchemist is open for outdoor drinks
Book online for visits indoors from 17 May

Pleased To Meet You, Newcastle

Pleased to Meet You are taking bookings from 12 April 2021
Pre-book via email: hello@ptmy-newcastle.co.uk or telephone 0191 3405137

Horticulture, Newcastle

Horticulture will reopen their heated outdoor terrace from 12 April.
Book ahead for brunch, drinks or bites on the terrace everyday between 10am - 2am.
You can also book for indoor drinks and brunch, lunch, dinner from 17 May.
Book online: www.horticultureuk.co.uk/reservations

Kafeneon, Newcastle city centre - outdoor seating area

Reopens for outdoor dining only from 12 April
No booking for dining between 12 April - 17 May, just turn up to be seated outside
Find out more

A firm favourite in Newcastle, Kafeneon serves up colourful plates of Greek mezze and some top notch cocktails! The city centre restaurant plans to expand its outdoor dining area from 12 April to ensure there are more tables available and social distancing can be achieved for anyone wishing to eat alfresco in Newcastle.

Barluga, Newcastle city centre - excellent outdoor covering & heaters

Barluga will reopen its outdoor terrace for food and drink from 12 April
Choose the 'Alfresco' booking option when you book your table online at Barluga.co.uk.

Situated on Grey Street, Barluga is a stylish bar serving up food and cocktails seven days a week. The city centre bar has and restaurant has just opened their new Alfresco Terrace. Book a table and sit outside at Barluga where you will be well looked after with electric heaters, blankets, full table service and protection from the elements.

Market Shaker, Newcastle city centre - outdoor, sheltered beer garden

Reopens on 12 April 2021
Taking bookings for tables outdoors at their city centre pop-up cocktail bar!
Book online with Market Shaker

The Botanist, Newcastle - Indoor and roof terrace

The Botanist in Newcastle will reopen from 17 May for up to 6 guests per booking can dine and sip cocktails at the city centre hotspot
Pre-book your table of up to 6 people online in advance: thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

Revolucion de Cuba, Newcastle city centre

Revolucion de Cuba will reopen their outdoor bar terrace from 12 April with no need to pre-book.
Tables are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis each day
Open from 17 May for indoor bookings: Book a table

You might not have realised but Revolucion de Cuba in Newcastle's Bigg Market has an excellent roof terrace complete with canopy so you can enjoy cocktails, Latin-inspired flavours and pretend you're on holiday, all year round! Turn up to find a space for cocktails on the terrace from 12 April or pre-book for a meal indoors with friends from 17 May for tasty tapas, Bottomless Brunch, long lunches and Cocktail Masterclasses.

Lola Jeans, Newcastle - indoor

Lola Jean in Newcastle are now taking bookings for their indoor bar and restaurant from 17 May 2021
Book online at Lola Jean's website

Passing Clouds, Newcastle - outdoor seating in Bigg Market

Passing Clouds will reopen from 12 April
Book your outdoor table in advance here.
Great for cocktails

YOLO Townhouse, High Bridge - outdoor seating

All tables are walk up only at YOLO Townhouse in Newcastle
Serving Sundays - Thursdays, 12noon to 10pm and Friday - Saturdays 12noon to 11pm
Enjoy a cocktail and a catch up on YOLO's new grassy quarter and watch the world go by down popular High Bridge

Leila Lily's, Newcastle - outdoor seating

Limited but certainly stylish, there is outdoor seating at Leila Lily's on Grey Street
Cocktails and an alfresco menu
Book online with Leila Lily's here.

The Muddler, Grey Street

The Muddler has an outdoor pavement seating area which has some umbrellas as covering (but not in a heavy rain or if blowing a hooley!)
Outdoor drinks and light bites from 12 April
Booking required for current outdoor dining and future indoor dining. Reserve your table here.
Book indoor dining from Monday 17 May for groups of up to 6 people (a small deposit taken which will then be taken off your final bill).

Quayside and Ouseburn

Aveika - Courtyard and pavement cafe

Book online now for tables outside only from 12 April 2021
Drinks and dining
Takeaways currently available from Aveika

Nestled under the Tyne Bridge on the Newcastle Quayside, Aveika is a popular place of cocktails and late night celebrations as well as delicious Japanese cuisine.

Livello - Courtyard

Livello's courtyard will reopen from 12 April 2021 and if you would like to sip a cold beer or glass of fizz.
Book your outdoor table on the Livello website here.

Colonel Porters, Newcastle Quayside - outdoor terrace and garden area

Colonel Porters will reopen from the 12th April
Outdoor terrace and outdoor garden will be open from noon - 11pm daily
Food served until 8pm.
Table availability will be announced this week. Follow their social media for more information: Facebook/Colonel Porters.

Pitcher and Piano, Newcastle Quayside - ample outdoor seating available

Pitcher and Piano on Newcastle Quayside will reopen its outdoor seating area for drinks and food by the River Tyne from 12 April
Pre-book your seats online with Pitcher and Piano Newcastle.
There is ample outdoor seating with views along Newcastle Quayside so we expect Pitcher and Piano to be a popular choice when you're booking in advance.

Ernest, Ouseburn

The cafe bar will open its outdoor seating area from 12 April.
There is limited seating available and will be allocated when you turn up so expect to wait if you arrive at a typically busy time.
Pre-booking at Ernest is available for indoor dining and drinks from 17 May.

The Cook House, Ouseburn

Open for dining from their alfresco menu (plus cocktails, wines and soft drinks)
Open Wednesdays - Saturdays 10am - 11pm, Sundays 11am - 4pm
Table service maximum 6 people
Book in advance via email: cookhousebookings@gmail.com

Jesmond

Jesmond Beach Box at The Holy Hobo - full outdoor beached-theme beer garden

Will reopen from 12 April 2021
Now taking bookings online for the outdoor garden space (with option of covered and uncovered seating)

Jesmond Beach Box launched in July 2020 as a way for visitors to enjoy time outside, eating street food (including Greek-food favourite Acropolis) and catching up over a drink. The outdoor garden area is home to a wide variety of food and drink stalls, lots of beach-vibes and even a tented area for anyone ready to brave the outdoors during the chillier North Eastern days and evenings.

97 & Social, Jesmond

Taking bookings for outdoor cocktails on their bar terrace in Jesmond from 12 April
Booking up fast with the first week already fully-booked!
Pre-book online at 97&Social.co.uk

Sohe, Jesmond

Book outdoor drinks and dining at Sohe in Jesmond from 12 April
Book online at Sohe Jesmond.

Gateshead

South Causey Inn, Gateshead - outdoor dining pods

Will reopen from 17 May
Pre-booking only To book, please email eat@southcausey.co.uk or call 01207 235555.

The Dining Pods at South Causey Inn are situated in our beautiful gardens and offer a safe and secluded dining experience where your own personal server will bring food and drinks. The pods are fitted with internal heaters, solid floors and doors, and festoon lights.