The Quayside - JD Wetherspoon

You're here for two things: the stupidly cheap drinks and those panoramic river views that make you forget you're in a chain pub. Perched right on the Quayside, this is easily the most scenic Wetherspoons in the country, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Tyne Bridge and Gateshead's twinkling lights. The food does exactly what it says on the tin – decent pub grub at prices that won't bankrupt you after a night out. Yes, it gets absolutely rammed during football matches and weekend nights, but grab a window seat during quieter afternoon hours and you've got yourself a proper bargain with a million-pound view. The staff somehow keep smiling despite serving what feels like half of Newcastle on any given Friday.