The Cumberland Arms
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About The Cumberland Arms
The Cumberland Arms is a pub in Ouseburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, on James Pl St, with a building that dates from around the 1860s. Inside, the original signs, fittings and layout are still in place, and log fires burn in the rooms. The bar pours real ales and cask ales, along with a stout from the local brewery Flying Gang, and some pastries are sold. Live music and local gigs are advertised, and comedy is part of the programme too. A large front beer garden with a lawn gives the pub room beyond its doors. Canal walks and paths run nearby for anyone exploring the Ouseburn area on foot.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales, outdoor beer terrace, live music and log fires.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales, outdoor beer terrace, live music and log fires.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the real ales, praising well kept cask beer served at the right temperature, with a good Stout from the local Flying Gang brewery singled out. Close behind is the outdoor space, where the large front beer terrace and lawn fill up with people following the sun, and the canal and Ouseburn walks to reach it get their own mentions. Inside, diners describe an old school pub that has kept its traditional signs, fittings and layout, with log fires and regular live music or local gigs adding to the atmosphere. A few also mention some pastries on sale and sun spray provided during a heatwave. The main trade-off is space and noise: the venue is small, most seating is outdoors, and one reviewer notes it can get loud and busy inside on a weekend night. Several mention the mixed crowd of ages and backgrounds, and one returning visitor after more than ten years found it unchanged, still with the same view and drink selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the real ales, praising well kept cask beer served at the right temperature, with a good Stout from the local Flying Gang brewery singled out. Close behind is the outdoor space, where the large front beer terrace and lawn fill up with people following the sun, and the canal and Ouseburn walks to reach it get their own mentions. Inside, diners describe an old school pub that has kept its traditional signs, fittings and layout, with log fires and regular live music or local gigs adding to the atmosphere. A few also mention some pastries on sale and sun spray provided during a heatwave. The main trade-off is space and noise: the venue is small, most seating is outdoors, and one reviewer notes it can get loud and busy inside on a weekend night. Several mention the mixed crowd of ages and backgrounds, and one returning visitor after more than ten years found it unchanged, still with the same view and drink selection.
Featured reviews
- Stuart Brewer
“Nice place for a pint. Beer was excellent, well kept and just the right temperature.”
- Stuart McKenzie
“The heart and soul of Ouseburn, this pub is a totemic local treasure, whose range of cask ales, LGBT+ friendly attitude, community driven events and amazing beer garden all adds to its quaint, rustic charm.”
- P w
“Eclectic grimey boozer that sells great real ales and just has a cool authentic vibe going. Love coming here for a few before setting of on a pub crawl of the area, normally some sort of random music on that adds to energy of the place.”
- Owen Latham
“First time back here in 10+ years since studying at uni nearby. Happy to say it hasn't changed, amazing view, lovely walk through the ouseburn to get there and brilliant selection of drinks. Old school pub with great vibes.”
- Casey Ng
“This is what you call a hidden gem! Surrounded by trees and paths. Good selection of beer. Some patries sold here. Indoor is cute and outdoor is spacious with family friendly setting. Bonus point to provide sun spray for customers under the mini heatwave.”
Hours
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Good to know
“Circa-1860s pub offering live music, comedy & a beer garden.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cumberland Arms | 4.61,255 | — | real ales, outdoor beer terrace, live music |
| Pitcher & Piano NewcastleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.59,341 | 0.5 mi | cocktails, bottomless brunch, sunshine salad |
| Alfie's BarWheelchair accessible | 4.6152 | 0.6 mi | bottomless brunch, chicken sandwiches, smash burger |
| The HoochWheelchair accessible | 4.7316 | 0.7 mi | cocktails, coffee, cakes |
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