{"id":480,"date":"2024-10-18T16:42:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T16:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rag.sst.camra.org.uk\/?page_id=480"},"modified":"2026-04-11T17:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:54:48","slug":"south-shields-centre-real-ale-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rag.sst.camra.org.uk\/?page_id=480","title":{"rendered":"South Shields Centre Real Ale Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

South Shields Centre Real Ale Guide <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The above map of South Shields Town Centre shows 10 real ale pubs, 13 non real ale pubs and a club. Within the area is the Mill Dam Conservation Area <\/a>, marked on map. Each pub below shows a link to the\u00a0CAMRA Experience<\/strong>\u00a0website, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heritage Pubs:-<\/strong> 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 \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a>  Also one pub features in the CAMRA Pub Heritage Guide and there are five Grade II listed buildings. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public transport information<\/strong> is correct as of Oct 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Alum Ale House <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferry Street, South Shields, NE33 1JR Alum Ale House, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close to the Shields Ferry Landing , this is a Grade II listed pub <\/strong><\/a> serving up to 12 real ales. These are mostly from the Marstons range. Pleasant outdoor decking area offering views of the river. Tel :- <\/strong>07720 207553. South Shields Bus\/Metro Interchange is less than 10 minutes walk. Buses also stop in Coronation St nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Britannia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Charlotte St, South Shields, NE33 4NU Britannia, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade II listed <\/strong><\/a>late Victorian building opposite the Town Hall. No real ale. Tel 01914552781 Close to bus and metro interchange. <\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Cask Lounge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Charlotte Terrace, South Shields, NE33 1QQ Cask Lounge, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micropub opposite the Town Hall . Has up to six real ales available. Note the pub operates a table booking system. Tel: – 07513 906703 Three minute walk to Bus\/Metro Interchange. <\/p>\n\n\n

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4. Criterion <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2a Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HZ Criterion, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pub is above a bookmakers in the centre of town. No real ale available. On the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a>  Tel :- 0191 4550808. Two minute walk to Bus\/Metro Interchange.<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Dolly Peel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

137 Commercial Road, South Shields, NE33 1SQ Dolly Peel, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the outskirts of the town centre, this small pub is worth a visit. Real ale available from two handpulls. Following a change of owner and a brief refurb closure, reponed in November 2025. On the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a>  Tel :- N\/A Ten minute walk to Chichester Metro or there is a bus stop close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Flying Angel <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

53 Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1EQ Flying Angel Cellar Club, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/a> <\/strong>Mission to Seafarers club in Mill Dam Conservation Area <\/strong><\/a> There is no real ale and beer is served from cans and bottles. Opposite The Customs House. Tel :-<\/strong> N\/A. <\/strong> South Shields Bus\/Metro Interchange is less than 10 minutes walk. Buses also stop in Coronation St nearby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10. Log Fire Pizza Co <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9-11 Mill Dam, South Shields, <\/strong>NE33 1EQ Log Fire Pizza Co, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a> Formerly Frontiers; Waterfront Bar, and Mill Dam, this is now a restaurant with a public bar. In Mill Dam Conservation Area<\/strong><\/a>. Tel :-<\/strong> N\/A South Shields Bus\/Metro Interchange is less than 10 minutes walk. Buses also stop in Coronation St nearby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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7. Harbour Lights <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

101 Lawe Road, South Shields, NE33 2AJ Harbour Lights, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located on Lawe Top with dramatic views, this pub still has its former name, Crown Inn, on the roof. One real ale is served On the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a> <\/strong> Tel:-<\/strong> 07305 645243 Bus terminus to town centre is outside. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11. Lookout Inn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

178 Fort Street, South Shields, NE33 2AR Lookout Inn, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not far from the Harbour Lights and close to the Arbeia Roman Fort. No real ale. On the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a> <\/strong> Tel:-<\/strong> 0191 4210749 Bus terminus to town centre is outside. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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8. Kirkpatricks <\/strong> Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HT Kirkpatricks, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only pub in South Tyneside that has a blue plaque this is a Grade II listed building<\/a>.<\/strong> Closed undergoing refurbishment. Less than five minutes walk to Bus\/Metro Interchange. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17. The Pier <\/strong> 140 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JJ Pier, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not far from the town centre , this pub is on the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a> <\/strong> Former real ale pub. Tel :- 0191 4567176. Five minute walk to Bus\/Metro Interchange <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9. Lambton Arms <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 East Street, South Shields, NE33 1BP Lambton Arms, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next door to The Mechanics, this pub is on the <\/strong>Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a>  Currently closed and for sale. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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15. Mechanics <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 East Street, South Shields, NE33 1BW Mechanics Arms, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next door to the Lambton Arms, this pub does not serve real ale. On the <\/strong>Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a>  Tel:-<\/strong> 0191 456 0655. Less than five minutes walk to Bus and Metro Interchange <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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12. Scotia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Mile End Road, South Shields, NE33 1TA Madleys, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a> Opposite the Ship & Royal. Grade II listed building <\/a> <\/strong> Pub is currently closed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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19. Ship & Royal <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2HT Ship & Royal, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a> Large pub in the centre of town ( opposite Madleys). It closed at the end of October 2024 It is on the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a> . Tel :-<\/strong> 0191 4560782 Two minute walk to Bus\/Metro Interchange.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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14. Marine <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

230 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JQ Marine, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branch Pub of the Year for 2024, and a Good Beer Guide regular, this popular pub is not far from the sea front. At least six real ales are available plus real boxed cider. Tel:-<\/strong> 0191 4550280. Buses to Town Centre and to Sunderland via the Coast stop nearby. 10 minute walk to Metro Station <\/p>\n\n\n

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16. New Crown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mowbray Road, South Shields, NE33 3NG New Crown Hotel, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marstons pub which overlooks the sea front and the end of the Great North Run. At least one Marstons beer available. Tel :- 0191 4557323. Buses to Town Centre and to Sunderland via the Coast stop nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18. Shenanigans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1EQ https:\/\/camra.org.uk\/pubs\/shenanigans-south-shields-192653<\/strong><\/a>R<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Branch Pub of the Year ( four times), it is located in Mill Dam Conservation Area<\/a>. <\/strong>Renamed to Shenanigans in Spring 2026. No real ale. Tel :- 0191 4277917 .South Shields Bus\/Metro Interchange is less than 10 minutes walk. Buses also stop in Coronation St nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n

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20. Stags Head<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

45 Fowler Street, South Shields, NE33 1NS Stags Head, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors, ( click on Historic Interior tab in the above link.) It is also a Grade II listed building <\/a> <\/strong>Two handpulls available. Tel :- <\/strong>07525 839675. A short walk to the Bus\/Metro Interchange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21 – Steamboat <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1EQ Steamboat, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi award winning pub in Mill Dam Conservation Area<\/a>.<\/strong> There are seven ever changing cask ales and ciders available. If that wasn’t enough, the pub is a Grade II listed building <\/strong><\/a> More accolades on the CAMRA Experience website. ( above). Tel:- <\/strong>0191 4540134 South Shields Bus\/Metro Interchange is less than 10 minutes walk. Buses also stop in Coronation St nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n

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22. Trimmers Arms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

34 Commercial Road, South Shields, NE33 1RW Trimmers Arms, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A real ale pub on the periphery of the Town Centre, bu surrounded by a large housing estate. It is on the Local List A to Z \u2013 South Tyneside Council<\/a>\u00a0. Tel :- N\/A<\/strong> Ten minute walk to Chichester Metro or there is a bus stop close by.<\/p>\n\n\n

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23- The Wouldhave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 Mile End Road, South Shields, NE33 1TA Wouldhave, South Shields – CAMRA Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Wetherspoons pub offering the usual range of core and guest real ales, plus boxed cider. Larger than originally built after a refurb in 2021. Tel :- <\/strong>0191 4276014. Three minute walk to the Bus\/Metro Interchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is more about CA\u2019s on the Branch Heritage Pubs Website<\/strong> ,Conservation Areas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other guides can be found at the top of this page, where there is also a \u201cContact Us\u201d form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus & Metro Information :- Traveline North East<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compiled by Ken Paul October 24, who took the photos unless where indicated<\/em><\/strong>\/ December 25 – updated Dolly Peel entry <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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