The temperature is rising up so why not enjoy your drink with a fabulous river view? And there is no better way to to soak up the sunshine than spending a lazy afternoon or evening enjoying a drink and some food by the river. Whether you want to watch boats go by or just sit back and relax, there are plenty of waterside beer gardens along the River Tyne and River Wear to choose from.
We have chosen thirteen great riverside pubs in the North East, from Newcastle and Gateshead to Durham and Sunderland - Why not try them out and see if you agree?
Wylam, Northumberland, NE41
Convivial two-room pub with a dozen real ales, traditional ciders and good choice of malt whiskies, thai menu and some snacky food.
Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38
Head along to River Bar in Washington and enjoy some of the best cocktails in North East England.
Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6
An Ouseburn original since 1994
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1
Sat on Newcastle's Quayside with a view of the Tyne Bridge.
Durham, County Durham, DH1
Situated on the river bank of the Wear, this 500 year old building with panoramic views of medieval Elvet Bridge and the traditional City of Durham.
North Hylton, Sunderland, SR5
The Shipwrights sits on the banks of the River Wear in North Hylton, tucked away down an old country lane just off Wessington Way, only minutes from the A19 and local Business Parks
Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6
Bustling waterside venue for a changing range of beers and a pub menu with locally sourced produce. One of Newcastle's oldest and best loved real and craft ale pubs.
Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1
Our award winning Quayside bar is located on the banks of the River Tyne. Overlooking the 'tilting' Millennium Bridge, The Baltic, Sage (Contemporary Music Venue) & The Tyne bridge, this really has one of the best views in the city.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1
Cask | Craft | Cocktails | Food | Live Music
Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1
Of course, anyone with great taste will be visiting The Slug and Lettuce right on the quayside!