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Elder & Wolf
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258 ft$$ - $$$ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Turkish
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0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • British • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
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0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Balti
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220
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • British • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly
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101 within 6 miles
Whitley Bay Metro Station Building
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509 ftArchitectural Buildings
Whitley Bay Metro Station Clock Tower
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509 ftArchitectural Buildings
Laurels
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0.2 miTheaters
259 - 261 Whitley Road Building
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Jacks Den Softplay
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0.2 miPlaygrounds
New Coliseum Building
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Whitley Road Clock
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0.2 miArchitectural Buildings
Oxford Street Primitive Methodist Church
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0.3 miChurches & Cathedrals
Spanish City
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0.5 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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FoodguruNCL
Tynemouth, UK15 contributions
Only proper pub for the locals in Whitley Bay! Top notch boozer!
Oct 2022 • Friends
Fantastic range of ales including some from Whitley Bay where this hidden gem is located. Off the main drag a proper pub not serving any food apart from crisps, nuts etc. Live sport, cracking service, range of ages from early twenties to probably late 80’s! Lovely friendly service and not surprised it has such a fantastic reputation.
Written October 21, 2022
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DaveWB999
Whitley Bay, UK54 contributions
Great Pub
Aug 2020
This is a typical old fashioned pub, good service, decent choice of drinks and friendly staff. If you are expecting load music you'll be disappointed. This is the sort of pub where you can talk to each other without shouting.
Written August 17, 2020
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Tom B
12 contributions
End of night visit
Aug 2021 • Friends
20 in the party invaded this small pub after a great Indian meal at the Shampan. Great selection of real ales. Quiz was on but still space for all. I wish I lived locally as this is a pub well worth a visit.
A great pub to visit at anytime
Written August 18, 2021
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NewcastleSusieq
Newcastle186 contributions
Not quite 5 star
Sep 2020
The positives - staff very pleasant and very well prepared for Covid rules.- and one great prawn dish
Less good - Chicken Kiev was very greasy and coating became mushy - think it may have been fried not oven cooked. Calzone pastry not crispy and Kleftiko a bit thin. All edible but just not 5 star.
Written September 19, 2020
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1970doris
Cenes de La Vega, Spain257 contributions
Just what a pub should be
Feb 2020 • Friends
We all love a gastro pub and a hipster bar but let’s face it sometimes all you really want is a good old “pub”.

Look no further ...

Warm welcome
Good ales
A nice red wine
Tv for catching the sport
Meat draw & a domino card
Welcoming for well behaved dogs

Perfect for a pint and a relax
Written February 12, 2020
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Yorkterrier01
York, UK2,600 contributions
Not too bad
Apr 2019 • Family
I came in here for a wake. The food was quite good albeit I am not sure if it was done in the pub or bought in. Definitely a locals pub as trying to park around here (without paying) is very difficult
Written June 29, 2019
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empathology
Rotterdam, The Netherlands443 contributions
Great friendly traditional local
Dec 2021
What a lovely find - a small well-run traditional local off the beaten track. Popped in for an end of evening beverage to find well-kept ales, friendly staff and a nice clean well-run establishment that still retained it's traditional local boozer credentials. It's not for youngsters, but frankly that's a good thing!
Written December 26, 2021
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Norman H
14 contributions
Limited Choice
Dec 2018 • Friends
Been a while since we used this bar but I don't think we'll be rushing back soon. Why? Real ales were available - providing you like blondes and pales. That was the choice. Why no ambers or darker ales? Why just hoppy and citrusy? No little bottles of prosecco for the lady. Not even a glass of prosecco, or chardonnay. Again, where's the choice?
As a last resort I chose a Guinness, the bar man pulled half and let it stand to settle. took my money, gave me change and served another customer. I waited until he saw me standing and, with an enquiring look, he asked what I wanted. Clearly he'd forgotten my drink still on the drip tray. He thought that was funny.
Shoddy, poor service. Was once a good pub...not now, not for me.
Written December 14, 2018
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Topman4
Whitley Bay, UK528 contributions
Great old fashioned bar.
Oct 2018 • Friends
I visit regularly when in the area. You can always get quality beer at a good price. A great place to watch football on tv. Service is always excellent. Good choice of real ales from the local Kings Brewery. A proper pub with good atmosphere. It’s away from the crowds and popular with locals and visitors alike.
Written November 8, 2018
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caz and ian
Whitley Bay, UK567 contributions
Smelly
Oct 2018 • Friends
We went here as a family after a meal as it has a reputation as a good local pub. Although staff were friendly and drinks good we left after one drink. The smell was terrible. Without stereotyping it was like a pub frequented by dirty old men. That unwashed uncared for smell. It was like it hadn't been cleaned for weeks.
As a group we won't be returning.
Written October 13, 2018
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