Across Newcastle and Gateshead, we’re lucky enough to have a punch bowl-style melting pot of places to get a drink – and usually some grub if you’re hungry too.
Here’s the beginnings of our recommendations for the best kinds of pubs, micro-breweries, tap houses and cafes you’ll find on either side of the River Tyne.
They’re all brilliant, and standing by to welcome you in, shake your hand and quench your thirst. Bottoms up.