Northumbrian Piper

Head out towards Gosforth and you'll find yourself in one of those pubs that actually feels like it belongs to the people who live around it. The Northumbrian Piper isn't trying to be cool or Instagram-worthy — it's just genuinely good at what it does. You get the sense this is where locals come to properly relax, whether that's a weeknight pint or a weekend catch-up with mates. The kind of place where the bar staff know what they're doing and the ales rotate with actual thought behind them.