The Head of Steam, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A very long, but not very deep bar with massive girly friendly windows. It's effectively one long room, but to the far right there's another small room with a pool table. Lots of large TV screens around the place all showing sport of some kind. The furniture is a mix of high stools and tables, standard dining tables and chairs and some comfy sofas. Friendly and chatty bar staff and a pleasant, laid back feel. Now for the bad news, it's owned by Greene King. Three handpumps on the bar serving GK IPA, Old Golden Hen and Gangly Ghoul. The ghoul was an OK pint for GK. Lots of better pubs in the surrounding area, so I doubt that we'll bother again.

A long large modern style bar,formerly known as the Baltic Tavern and more recently The Wig And Pen.The pub has large windows,with plenty of setees and heavy wooden furniture.Quite liked it in here and used this as our base camp on our recent visit to the city.They had three casks on,and although we did not try the food,it did look quite appetizing.