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Crown Posada

BarsNewcastle Upon Tyne

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(1,858 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 191 232 12 69
31 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE, United Kingdom

About Crown Posada

Crown Posada is a Victorian real ale pub at 31 Side in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne, with a small, old-style, traditional interior. The pub has original stained glass windows and stained-glass ceilings, along with dark wood panelling and wall lamps. The bar pours a selection of craft beers and cask ales, with regular lagers, stouts and bitter also on offer. Tables are shared among customers when the pub is busy, so seats can be tight.

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Reviews

4.6/5
1,858 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention craft beer selection, cask ales, stained-glass ceilings and dog-friendly pub.

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Customer Review Summary

The two critical reviews come from long-time regulars who say it changed hands after Covid and has lost its charm. They describe a flat atmosphere and a weaker beer selection. One says it no longer serves a consistently good Tyneside Blonde and instead pours a London beer at a price they question. Another reviewer also cautions that the craft beers are not cheap, though a different one calls the prices reasonable.

Featured reviews

  • Phil Sweetland
    “Have known this place for 40+ years and with its classic interior has always been my go to in Newcastle. Since changing owners post Covid it’s not the same. Used to consistently do the best pint of Tyneside Blonde on Tyneside. Now they serve you whatever they can including a London beer at £6.80 a pint - why?!”
  • Francis E. Slingsby (Jon Paul Allen)
    “Extraordinarily beautiful pub with a great range of beers.”
  • James Wilson
    “Used to be a fantastic pub but what an absolute shame. Absolutely devoid of atmosphere, beer was lacking, which is a shame because it used to be a hub for beer from the north east. For a pub with such marvellous history I hope this is a brief chapter because the Crown Posada has lost all of its charm. Owners should take a long hard look at this place and realise how important its heritage is.”
  • David Evans
    “Very proper, traditional public house. Clean and well presented, chatty and friendly staff. Something to suit most tastes in terms of drinks, and a nice change/ alternarive to new, manufacured chain venues.”
  • Phil Cook
    “Beautiful traditional pub. Good selection of craft beers at a reasonable price. Convivial atmosphere with walls that give yountje feeling they have many stories to tell. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who ensure great tunes are always a thing”

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Good to know

“Snug Victorian real ale pub with original stained glass windows, dark wood panelling and wall lamps.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Wheelchair-accessible car park

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Location

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Crown Posada
4.61,858
  • 0 miWheelchair accessible

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  • Bridge Hotel4.51,900
    0.1 mi

    real ale selection, Victorian interior, stained glass windows

  • 0.1 mi

    pint of guinness, live music, only two draft beers

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