Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in South Shields

Looking for the best pubs in South Shields? Discover the best Pubs in South Shields, North East. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in South Shields reflects the wider pub culture of Tyne and Wear. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, South Shields's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in South Shields

Must visit
The South Shields Arms Pub
High Street Real ale Local favourite

The South Shields Arms★★★★★

High Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear

A well-loved South Shields local on the High Street, pouring cask ales, pub food, and a proper welcome in the heart of Tyne and Wear.

5-star rated Traditional Pub Well-kept ales Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Real ale Pub food

    The Red Lion★★★★★

    Market Place

    A South Shields red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    South Shields 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Crown★★★★★

    Church Street

    A South Shields crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Real ale Pub food South Shields Maps

More pubs in South Shields

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    Real ale

    The King's Head

    Station Road,

    A South Shields king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Pub food South Shields Local favourite
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    Real ale

    The White Hart

    Bridge Street,

    A South Shields white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Pub food South Shields Local favourite
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    The Royal Oak

    Queen Street,

    A South Shields royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Real ale Pub food South Shields
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    The George

    Market Place,

    A South Shields george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Real ale Pub food South Shields
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    The Swan

    Church Street,

    A South Shields swan with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Real ale Pub food South Shields
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    The Plough

    Station Road,

    A South Shields plough with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Real ale Pub food South Shields
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    The Railway

    Bridge Street,

    A South Shields railway with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Tyne and Wear local.

    Real ale Pub food South Shields