Rose & Crown

You'll find yourself on one of Newcastle's busiest streets, but step inside the Rose & Crown and it feels like someone's actually thought about the space. It's the kind of pub that works whether you're after a quick pint after work or settling in for the afternoon—no faffing about with overpriced cocktails or craft beer snobbery, just good drink and decent grub. The Craft Union group know what they're doing, and this spot punches above its weight for somewhere so central. Worth knowing about if you're tired of the chain pub formula.