The pub truly reflects local devotion to the black and white stripes, with pictures of Newcastle footballers past and present. Very busy on match days, but there's a great atmosphere to savor whilst you wait to get to the bar! The choice and quality of beer is good, whilst the quality of pub food is excellent. The pub's name reflects the fact that there was once a nunnery on the site, wherein the nuns grew strawberries, and made ends meet by selling strawberry wine to travelers. The nunnery closed in 1840, and any signs of an orchard are long since gone, but the name lives on.

In spite of being tucked away in a narrow pedestrian street, away from the main party areas of the city, the Forth is usually busy. The clientele is broadly based. Its traditional feel attracts those who prefer to avoid the bright and brash bars, and its excellent juke box draws in those whose musical appreciation stretches beyond the pop charts. Its proximity to clubs such as World Headquarters, and Scotland Yard makes it a popular pre-club meeting place. If you like your pubs unpretentious, and your drinks reasonably cheap, then give the Forth a try.

Nestled under the iconic Tyne Bridge, The Bridge Tavern is a brewpub located on Akenside Hill. Housed in a historic building, it serves 10 types of cask ales from their onsite microbrewery. The bar also offers an excellent selection of ciders, wines, and other spirits. Their kitchen prepares a seasonal menu of British pub food made from locally sourced ingredients. With its alfresco dining space, craft brews, and knowledgeable staff, The Bridge Tavern provides a memorable experience for its guests.

The oldest pub in Newcastle is worth visiting just to have a look at the stained glass window. The bar must be one of the smallest in the city, and as narrow as a railway carriage. The snug at the front has a much more natural and traditional feel than those manufactured in a lot of pub refurbishments. The beer is good and the atmosphere friendly. The pub is popular with business people, students and people seeking a refuge from the more trendy venues nearby on the Quayside. The Crown Posada is not old and quaint because someone designed it that way, but just because it is that way. Posada, incidentally is Portuguese for resting place. The pub was apparently once owned by a Portuguese shipping merchant.