Found just a stone's throw from Jesmond and the University, this Newcastle pub offers a prime location for drinking and dining. From the neon lights behind the bar to the extensive beer garden and pool table area that's flooded with light, Hancock is all kinds of cool.

Whether you settle down inside or out, the boozer offers drinks to keep you feeling refreshed; think flavoured gin and pints aplenty. And when those hunger pangs strike? Tuck into classics like steak and Guinness pie or mac 'n' cheese topped with BBQ beef rib. But that's not all, as the relaxed spot also offers gourmet burgers or small plates, including tacos, pork bao buns and halloumi fries. 

Better yet, head over from Thursday to Sunday for bottomless brunch, where unlimited sourdough pizza is washed down by free-flowing beer, cocktails and spritzes.