The Ritz - JD Wetherspoon

You're after a no-nonsense pint and something solid to eat without the theatrics, right? The Ritz sits right on High Street West in Wallsend and delivers exactly that. It's the kind of place where you'll spot the same regulars nursing their morning coffee as you would the younger crowd on a Friday night—that's the beauty of Wetherspoon's reach. You get the standard menu done properly: your Tim Martin pricing structure means you're not getting fleeced, and the staff generally know what they're doing. It's busy, buzzy when it needs to be, but never feels cramped or unwelcoming.