The Boldons Real Ale Guide
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The Boldons are linked villages towns in The Metropolitan Borough of South Tyneside. Between them there are 11 pubs, with only 5 selling real ale, and 3 clubs of which 2 sell real ale. There is also a closed pub. There are two Conservation Areas ( CA’s) :- West Boldon ( 1 on map) and East Boldon ( on map). Each pub below shows a link to the CAMRA Experience website, with give more details such as opening times. Please note that information contained may change. Telephone numbers have been provided if you wish to check details.
Public transport information is correct as of July 2024. This area is served by the Green Tyne & Wear Metro line. Brockley Whins and East Boldon Stations are shown on the map ; stations within 15 minutes of a pub are indicated.
Heritage Pubs:- South Tyneside Council keeps a local listing of significant heritage assets that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in a Historic England national listing. Full information is available from Local List A to Z – South Tyneside Council A Grade II listed pub is also included.
If you have any updates please email pubsofficer@sst.camra.org.uk
Boldon Colliery and West Boldon
1. Black Horse
Rectory Bank, West Boldon, NE36 0QQ Black Horse, West Boldon – CAMRA Experience
This pub and restaurant is within the The West Boldon Conservation Area and tucked away from the main road . Two real ales are usually available. The pub is included in the South Tyneside’s Local List Tel :- 0191 5361814. Buses to Jarrow, South Shields, Sunderland, and Washington stop nearby .
2. The Crown
68 Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9HZ Crown, Boldon Colliery – CAMRA Experience
This pub, in the centre of Boldon Colliery, does not sell real ale, but appears here as it features on South Tyneside’s Local List Tel:- 0191 5364184 Buses to Jarrow, Sunderland and South Shields stop nearby.
3. Red Lion
Redcar Terrace, West Boldon, NE36 0PZ Red Lion, West Boldon – CAMRA Experience
The Red Lion sits on the main A184 road between Newcastle and Sunderland and is in The West Boldon Conservation Area. Two real ales are usually on. Tel :- 0191 5364197 Buses to Jarrow, South Shields, Sunderland, and Washington stop nearby.
East Boldon
4. Beggar’s Bridge
Station Approach, East Boldon, NE36 0AB Beggar’s Bridge Pub & Kitchen, East Boldon – CAMRA Experience
This pub is adjacent to East Boldon Tyne & Wear Metro Station ( Green Line – Sunderland to Newcastle). Up to three real ales feature including a house beer. Tel :- 0191 5373969. A South Shields to Boldon ASDA bus stops nearby.
5. Black Bull
98 Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SG Black Bull, East Boldon – CAMRA Experience
This pub is within the East Boldon Conservation Area and is also included in South Tyneside’s Local List `A real ale is usually available. Tel 0191 5365127 Buses to Jarrow, South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby. ,
6. Boldon Cricket Club.
Sunderland Road, East Boldon, NE36 0BT Boldon Cricket Club, East Boldon – CAMRA Experience
This club is in East Boldon and is accessed by road from the A184 Sunderland Road. There will usually be two real ales, often from local breweries. Tel :- 0191 5364180 . Bus to Sunderland and Jarrow nearby and 15 minutes walk to East Boldon Metro Station.
7. Grey Horse
Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SJ Grey Horse, East Boldon – CAMRA Experience
This mock Tudor pub on the main road between Sunderland and Newcastle serves up to 6 changing real ales. This pub is within the East Boldon Conservation Area and is also included in South Tyneside’s Local List Tel:- 0191 5191796. Buses to Jarrow, South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby,
8. Mid Boldon Club
60 Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SH Mid Boldon Club, East Boldon – CAMRA Experience
A regular recipient of the local branch Club of the Year, The Mid , as it is also known, serves 4 changing real ales .It is within the East Boldon Conservation Area
There is more about CA’s on the Branch Heritage Pubs Website ,Conservation Areas
The other guides can be found at the top of this page, where there is also a “Contact Us” form.
Bus & Metro Information :- Traveline North East
Compiled by Ken Paul July 24, who most of the photos apart from Boldon Cricket Club ( Sid Dobson) and Mid Boldon Club ( Steve Drummond).