Free Trade Inn, Ouseburn

The Free Trade Inn – Traditional pub with river views in Ouseburn, Newcastle

The Free Trade Inn is a beloved backstreet pub perched above the Ouseburn valley, famous for its unbeatable view over the river Tyne and the city skyline from its beer garden. It’s a proper old school boozer with a strong local following, currently rated 94% recommended from over 2,200 reviews.

The draw: the view from the garden, especially at sunset, is the main reason people make the trip. It’s known for a well kept range of real ales and a no frills, unpretentious atmosphere.

Vibe check: unpretentious and proper, popular with a mixed crowd of locals, students and visitors chasing that river view. No food on site as far as listed, so it’s a drinks and atmosphere destination rather than a dining one.