CLOSED

Elder Beer

Proper craft beer bar on Chillingham Road where the selection actually matters and the staff know their stuff.

casualrelaxedtraditionalintimatebar
You'll find yourself in Heaton's best-kept drinking spot, where Elder takes beer seriously without the pretension that kills half the craft bars in the city. The place has that lived-in comfort of somewhere locals have claimed as their own—unpretentious but deliberate, with a carefully curated rotation that goes beyond the obvious suspects. Whether you're after a sessionable pale ale or something experimental, there's a real sense that someone's thought about what's on tap. It's the kind of bar where you can sit quiet with a pint or get drawn into proper conversation.

Known for

  • Thoughtfully curated craft beer selection
  • Knowledgeable, unpretentious staff
  • Relaxed neighbourhood vibe
  • Regular rotating taps
  • Proper local following
4.8(171 reviews)
290 Chillingham Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5LQ, UK