Quick info
About Station East
Station East is a pub on Hills St in Gateshead, built underneath an active railway arch in an old building with a resident ghost. The bar staff tell visitors about the building and its ghost. Real ales share the bar with a large selection of ciders, including several flat ciders, with Thistly Cross Trad and Duddas Tun Elderflower among them. Budvar Lager is on the list for lager drinkers. Food is simple, with pies, including pitman pies, and sausage rolls kept in a fridge. The pub holds live music and gigs, and quizzes and other events run regularly. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingUsually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
Menu & Prices
19 dishes · mains £4–15- Budvar Lager£5.20
- Tyne Pilsner£4.50
- Thistly Cross Trad£5.00
- Thistly Cross Whisky£5.00
- Thistly Cross Strawberry£5.40
- Duddas Tun Elderflower£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, live music, pies and sausage rolls and cider selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, live music, pies and sausage rolls and cider selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer and cider range, with real ales and a ridiculous number of ciders, including five flat ciders on one visit, drawing the strongest praise. Close behind is the building itself, an old pub under a railway arch that diners call full of character, and one bartender even told a table about its ghost. Friendly, helpful staff come up repeatedly, with one reviewer noting they stayed for hours and the team never showed any sign of being tired of them. Live music and sing-alongs add to the atmosphere, and reviewers also mention quizzes and other events. The pies and sausage rolls get a good word too, including pitman pies described as really tasty. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer who doesn't drink still keeps coming back just to see the inside, and a fridge full of pies and sausage rolls is what another remembers behind the bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer and cider range, with real ales and a ridiculous number of ciders, including five flat ciders on one visit, drawing the strongest praise. Close behind is the building itself, an old pub under a railway arch that diners call full of character, and one bartender even told a table about its ghost. Friendly, helpful staff come up repeatedly, with one reviewer noting they stayed for hours and the team never showed any sign of being tired of them. Live music and sing-alongs add to the atmosphere, and reviewers also mention quizzes and other events. The pies and sausage rolls get a good word too, including pitman pies described as really tasty. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer who doesn't drink still keeps coming back just to see the inside, and a fridge full of pies and sausage rolls is what another remembers behind the bar.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“What a fantastic night! We loved the live music, even though we arrived a bit late and only caught the end of Bob Bates' set. 🎶 the atmosphere was vibrant as other people sang along with Bob. The service was great, with a fab selection of real ale beers, Fiona was helpful and filled us in with details of the place. 🌟 Can't wait to return! 😊”
- Google user
“Sam and the crew are awesome, friendly and welcoming. Wide range of drinks and a fridge full of pies and sausage rolls. Live music, quizzes and other events happening all the time.”
- Google user
“Good music, live music. i do like the atmosphere aswel. Great chooce of drinks. Great people i had a really good time”
- Google user
“Excellent beer, fantastic staff and atmosphere and the pies and sausage rolls are very good too. What more could you want for a pub.”
- Google user
“Despite the fact I don't drink; I've been absolutely fascinated with this beautiful pub built underneath an active railway arch. Wonderful atmosphere inside and amazing staff. The place does events and gigs also however I've not attended any. Tbh I hardly go in (what with not drinking) but when I do I just wanna see everywhere inside.”
Highlights
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dogs allowed
- Cozy
- Live music
- Restroom
- Trendy
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- Groups
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 1
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Station East
- By The River Brew Co.4.35570.1 mi£1–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
world cup screenings, riverside location, HWKRMRKT street food vendors
- Akenside Traders4.21,7980.3 miWheelchair accessible
bottomless brunch, dog friendly pub, sport on tv
- 0.5 miWheelchair accessible
bottomless brunch, cocktail making experience, gluten free platter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station East | 4.6489 | — | £1–10 | real ale selection, live music, pies and sausage rolls |
| By The River Brew Co.Reservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3557 | 0.1 mi | £1–30 | world cup screenings, riverside location, HWKRMRKT street food vendors |
| Akenside TradersWheelchair accessible | 4.21,798 | 0.3 mi | — | bottomless brunch, dog friendly pub, sport on tv |
| Revolution Revolution Newcastle Upon TyneWheelchair accessible | 4.42,636 | 0.5 mi | — | bottomless brunch, cocktail making experience, gluten free platter |
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