Free Trade Inn

You'll find this place tucked up on St. Lawrence Road, and the climb is worth every step for those panoramic views across Newcastle's skyline. The Free Trade feels like stepping into someone's well-loved front room – all mismatched furniture, wonky floors, and walls covered in everything from old photographs to random curiosities. The beer selection is spot-on, with a rotating cast of local and guest ales that the staff actually know about. You're not here for fancy food – it's more about settling in with a proper pint and watching the world go by through those big windows. The regulars treat newcomers like old friends, and conversations flow as freely as the beer.