Spy Bar

You're walking into a bar that's leaning into its spy theme without being obnoxious about it—think vintage posters and a bit of theatrical flair rather than gimmicky. It's the sort of place in Jesmond where you'll find regulars nursing pints at the bar and groups gathered around tables on a Friday night, all of them genuinely having a laugh. The cocktails are decent enough to justify the visit, the beer selection knows what it's doing, and there's none of that over-polished nonsense. It's casual, friendly, and exactly what that stretch of Osborne Road needed—a bar that feels like it belongs there.