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Best Pub In Newcastle

If you’re searching for the best pub in Newcastle, Customs House Hotel delivers everything locals and visitors look for in a great pub — a waterfront location, relaxed atmosphere, quality drinks, live music and one of the best beer gardens on the harbour.

Located on Newcastle Harbour, Customs House is a historic pub that blends old-world character with modern hospitality, making it a go-to destination any day of the week.

A Waterfront Pub On Newcastle Harbour

Few pubs in Newcastle can match the location of Customs House. Sitting directly on the harbour, this waterfront pub offers uninterrupted views, sea breezes and a laid-back coastal vibe that’s hard to beat.

Whether you’re stopping in for an afternoon drink, sunset beers or a long session with friends, Customs House is widely considered one of the best waterfront pubs in Newcastle.

The Best Pub In Newcastle

What makes a pub the best? At Customs House, it’s the way everything comes together effortlessly. A true waterfront setting on Newcastle Harbour, a spacious beer garden and outdoor areas that invite you to stay longer, and a drinks offering that’s just as suited to a casual afternoon as it is to a big night out. Add regular live music and DJs, genuine hospitality, and the character of a historic building, and you have a pub that feels easy, welcoming and timeless. It’s the kind of place you can pop into without a plan — and happily find yourself there for hours.

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