Time to crack out the woolly jumpers as winter emerges. Need more than that to keep you warm? These cosy pubs in Newcastle city centre (and further afield) will help you make it through the blustery season with ease. Huddle up with fellow punters as you enjoy locally sourced craft ales and award-winning food, before breaking away for quizzes and pub games to keep your body heat high with a bit of adrenaline.
Seek shelter from the cold inside the historic Old George Inn. Catch up over pints and something tasty courtesy of the food menu. It features stone-baked pizzas and chicken (or cauliflower) wings that come served by the kilo with an epic choice of coatings (think salted chilli caramel and hot honey Buffalo sauce).
Pub food in Newcastle city centre doesn't get much better than the grub that's up for grabs at Victoria Comet. Belly-warming belters include some incredible sandwiches filled with anything from beef brisket to fish fingers, hearty burgers and a selection of drool-worthy pies.
Sat just 100 yards from Newcastle Central station, it's hard to pass up a pint at The Town Wall when touching down in this city. This brooding bolthole fronts dark wood furnishings, dim lighting and a crackling fire making it one of the most cosy pubs in Newcastle town centre, as well as being super trendy.
Give into the charm of Three Mile: a snug spot that's won awards for being one of the finest boozers in the North East. You'll be in for a treat no matter what you're looking for, whether that's quality food, entertainment or a winning selection of brews best enjoyed in the heated outdoor sofa area.
Just a short walk from the seafront, The Queens Head is a warm and welcoming escape in the heart of Cullercoats, Think cosy seating, exposed wood floors and an open fire.
Behind the bar, there's everything you want from a boozer - we're talking draught beers, cask ales and all kinds of wines and spirits. The menu is just as dreamy, packing in pub grub classics, seasonal light bites and epic Sunday roasts.
A lively boozer in the heart of Gosforth, The Northumbrian Piper puts you just a few minutes from the city centre. All dark wood finishes and exposed floorboards, it oozes traditional pub charm.
Perfect for a pitstop after the shops or a long night over the ales, it serves up everything you want from your local - think well-cared for beers and worldly wines. Food is on the menu every day too, with pub grub classics and sharing platters up for grabs.
Escape the hustle bustle of the city at The George Stephenson. Named after the man who helped put Newcastle on the map, this is a proper neighbourhood boozer.
This place serves up everything you want from a local, we're talking perfectly poured pints, pub grub and wood fired pizza. There's plenty to keep you entertained here too, from pool to interactive darts and live music.
Lady Greys is one of the best pubs in Newcastle city centre for true beer lovers. Explore their locally produced cask ales and bottled beers from around the world. And with a small seasonal menu of perfected dishes, it's clear they follow through on their promise of offering the finest food and drink in the business.
Possessing numerous accolades, such as a Michelin Bib Gourmand and an inclusion in the Top 50 Gastro Pubs list, The Broad Chare is certainly one of the best pubs in Newcastle for food. They've also got a leafy beer garden and quality brews if the munch wasn't enough to entice you.
Grand Victorian interiors make up the unique qualities of Crown Posada. Housed in a Grade ll listed building, this vintage drinkers den, championing an excellent selection of cask ales, is one of the first places you should look if your pint-loving pal's gone AWOL.
