Tin of Sardines
Tin of Sardines
4.5
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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- PurplemunkyKingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom56 contributionsWorth a stop!Exactly what is says it is; a small pub! Loved the vibe, kind of like drinking in a walk in liquor closet. Few people out in cold January weather but I am sure it can truly pack in like sardines in the summer.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 21, 2024
- Ryan HKeighley, United Kingdom3 contributionsSmallest bar in Uk !You must visit this cracking little bar....must be the smallest in the Uk ? Grat service......mussic is great and fantastic location as well over looking the river. A must when visiting Durham !!!!!!!!Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 16, 2024
- Stewart_McGillLeeds, United Kingdom247 contributionsHighlight of our Durham trip!We were on a day trip to Durham and popped into this fab bar for a quick drink (which ended up being a few given the great selection). Staff on a busy Saturday afternoon were so friendly and knowledgeable, the gin (and mixer) selection was top notch and we both got to try some new gins. Can’t recommend this bar enough.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 15, 2024
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corburn
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK274 contributions
Sep 2020
Great location, is really small but has a nice seating area outside with good views, the manager was very friendly. My wife and I both had Jamison's whiskey with one bottle of ginger and very nice this was, served in crystal glasses. What was not so nice was the price of ÂŁ12 60p, I think this was too much to pay for two drinks, so be prepared, anyone for a large bill
Written September 30, 2020
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Fiona
6 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Me and my boyfriend came for a last drink after a meal and got a superb service. Blown away. The lovely Matthew asked us what we wanted and we weren't sure, we went dealers choice, where you tell the bar tender things you like and don't like. We wanted fruity and fresh, and we got served the nicest gin I have ever had. My boyfriend doesn't even particularly like gin and really enjoyed the drinks we got, very reasonable prices too.
Big thanks to Matthew for making our night đź’ž
Big thanks to Matthew for making our night đź’ž
Written October 5, 2020
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Mr & Mrs Butler
13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We had eaten in a restaurant close to this bar and decided to pop in. The barman didn’t say a word to us at all. When we asked what beers they sold he simply just pointed to the fridge and beer taps. We had hoped for a bit of banter but got zero interaction at all. We felt like we had walked into his own living room with a terrible welcome. We got our drinks and stood outside drinking them then sharply left. Take photos if you must visit this bar but don’t spend your money expecting a warm welcome
Written September 3, 2023
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Sally B
Sunderland, UK56 contributions
Jul 2023
We visited this bar when it first opened as we live nearby. The staff were untrained and completely disinterested so we didn’t return.
We thought we would give it another go last night and we were even less impressed than the previous visit.
There were 3 young ladies serving and a man sitting at the far end of the bar and the 3 staff were far more interested in chatting to him than they were in serving customers. We actually felt like we were interrupting their chat. The tables weren’t being cleared or wiped and the few customers that were in were basically ignored.
One staff member did come out a couple of times to use the toilet (phone in hand) and both times for some reason opened the outside door when it was freezing and rainy and windy!
Basically, if you want a drink in here, be prepared to wait and be ignored.
We certainly won’t return and I don’t recommend anyone else going.
We thought we would give it another go last night and we were even less impressed than the previous visit.
There were 3 young ladies serving and a man sitting at the far end of the bar and the 3 staff were far more interested in chatting to him than they were in serving customers. We actually felt like we were interrupting their chat. The tables weren’t being cleared or wiped and the few customers that were in were basically ignored.
One staff member did come out a couple of times to use the toilet (phone in hand) and both times for some reason opened the outside door when it was freezing and rainy and windy!
Basically, if you want a drink in here, be prepared to wait and be ignored.
We certainly won’t return and I don’t recommend anyone else going.
Written July 22, 2023
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LauraDaveJames
Solihull, UK5,020 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This aptly named cocktail bar has has a very small but pleasant interior. There is also some outside seating and it has a good location at the end of an historic bridge with views of the river.
We enjoyed two glasses of Pinot Grigio before dinner. The service was professional and pleasant.
We enjoyed two glasses of Pinot Grigio before dinner. The service was professional and pleasant.
Written March 5, 2023
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louisescott39
Newcastle, UK16 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Called in today as I heard so much about this place .
What a let down
2 single gin and tonics ÂŁ16.50
It looked like a lovely quaint little bar, but the service was awful .
The bar man was to busy eating his tea with his girl friend or other member of staff to take notice of the clients
The music was terrible heavy music , when asked if they had another play list we were totally ignored and the couple on the next table agreed about the service !!
A group of 10 appeared and asked if they could be accommodated , they were about to be turned away until we said they could have our table , obivlousy the Batman was more interested in having his tea on shift than serving
Such a shame as this could be a lovely little bar
What a let down
2 single gin and tonics ÂŁ16.50
It looked like a lovely quaint little bar, but the service was awful .
The bar man was to busy eating his tea with his girl friend or other member of staff to take notice of the clients
The music was terrible heavy music , when asked if they had another play list we were totally ignored and the couple on the next table agreed about the service !!
A group of 10 appeared and asked if they could be accommodated , they were about to be turned away until we said they could have our table , obivlousy the Batman was more interested in having his tea on shift than serving
Such a shame as this could be a lovely little bar
Written October 30, 2022
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Purplemunky
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK56 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Exactly what is says it is; a small pub! Loved the vibe, kind of like drinking in a walk in liquor closet. Few people out in cold January weather but I am sure it can truly pack in like sardines in the summer.
Written January 21, 2024
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alisonsX5407TB
42 contributions
Jul 2021
We enjoyed sitting outside people watching whilst drinking gin from lovely glasses. The pleasant guy who served us was super helpful in asking the right questions to suggest a gin and mixer to suit our tastes. Well done.
Written July 9, 2021
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kenneth g
Goole, UK142 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Improve the service. Offer menus.Reduce price of soft drinke.(ÂŁ3.00 for a very small coke.) Let the customers finish their drinks before coming with the bill. They might want more than one drink.
Written May 19, 2021
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MXRichards
235 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Tiny little place, that some might visit for the novelty value. It is, however, better than just what might seem a gimmick. We visited on a Saturday evening, and the bar man was very knowledgeable and helpful. It might call itself a gin bar, but they have an extensive choice of quality drinks.
Written August 21, 2023
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