Cleadon & Whitburn Real Ale Guide
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Cleadon and Whitburn are villages in The Metropolitan Borough of South Tyneside, both lying mideway between South Shields and Sunderland . Between them there are six pubs, (with five selling real ale) , and one club. Within the area are the Cleadon Conservation Area (1 on the map above) and Whitburn Conservation Area ( 6 on the map above) . Each pub below shows a link to the CAMRA Experience website, which 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.
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 The club appears on this list
If you have any updates please email pubsofficer@sst.camra.org.uk
Cleadon
1. Cottage Tavern
North Street, Cleadon, SR6 7PL Cottage Tavern, Cleadon – CAMRA Experience
In the centre of the village this pub offers two handpulls. it is on the South Tyneside Local List and within the Cleadon Conservation Area. Tel : 0191 5190547 Buses to South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby.
2. New Ship
Sunderland Road, Cleadon, NE34 8DG New Ship, Cleadon – CAMRA Experience
Just north of the village on the main road to South Shields, this is a former Vaux pub which reopened in July 2025 after a nine month closure. No real ale Tel :- 0191 4560510 Buses to South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby.
3. Stables
38 Front Street, Cleadon, SR6 7PG Stables, Cleadon – CAMRA Experience
Micropub which opened in 2021. Up to two handpulls usually on. Within the Cleadon Conservation Area. Tel :- 0191 4478460 Bus to Boldon and Seaburn outside the door.
4. Toby Carvery
Front Street, Cleadon, SR6 7PG Toby Carvery, Cleadon – CAMRA Experience
Food led pub , which used to be called The Britannia. In the Cleadon Conservation Area. No real ale. Tel:- 0191 5364198 Buses to South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby.
Whitburn
5. Blues Micro Pub
1a Percy Terrace, Whitburn, SR6 7EW Blue’s Micro Pub, Whitburn – CAMRA Experience
Micro Pub in the centre of Whitburn Village There are usually five real ales and up to six real ciders on offer. No phone number available…contact via Facebook. Buses to South Shields and Sunderland stop outside the door.
6. Jolly Sailor
1 East Street, Whitburn, SR6 7BZ Jolly Sailor, Whitburn – CAMRA Experience
In the centre of the village this pub offers three handpulls. it is on the South Tyneside Local List and within the Whitburn Village Conservation Area. This pub is an entry in the regional CAMRA heritage pub website ( click on the CAMRA Experience link above for more). Tel : 0191 5293221 Buses to South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby.
7. Whitburn & Marsden Social Club
North Guards, Whitburn, SR6 7AF Whitburn & Marsden Social Club, Whitburn – CAMRA Experience
This is within Whitburn Conservation Area and does not sell real ale. Tel :- 0191 5295912. Buses to South Shields and Sunderland stop nearby
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 took all photos unless where indicated .Updated Feb 25. New Ship closed. Update Dec 25, pub has reopened.