The Brandling Arms

You'll find yourself settling into one of those conversations that stretches well past closing time at this thoroughly decent Gosforth local. The Brandling Arms does what every neighbourhood pub should: pulls a proper pint, serves food that doesn't take shortcuts, and creates the kind of atmosphere where you genuinely want to linger. The Sunday roasts draw families from across the area, and rightly so. This isn't trying to be anything other than a well-run community pub, which makes it exactly the sort of place Newcastle needs more of. The regulars clearly treat it as their front room, staff know their names, and there's always something worth watching on the telly without it dominating the room.