The photograph from 1987 shows the Haymarket pub just before demolition.The photograph from 1987 shows the Haymarket pub just before demolition.
The photograph from 1987 shows the Haymarket pub just before demolition.

17 nostalgic photographs of Newcastle's pubs through the decades

By Evie Lake
Published 17th Apr 2024, 16:18 BST

Let’s look back at Newcastle’s pub past.

Here we have a selection of photos to remind you of the pubs of Newcastle’s past.

Most aren’t around anymore- and the ones that are look very different.

Which is your favourite boozer in the city? Is it still standing, or has it been replaced as Newcastle changed?

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Have a look through and let us know if you have any memories of our selection.

Thanks to Newcastle Libraries for the photographs.

Which is your favourite boozer in the city? Is it still standing, or has it been replaced as Newcastle changed?

A bird's eye view of the Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph shows the Haymarket Bus Station in the foreground to the left and The Farmers Rest public house to the right.

5. The Farmers Rest

A bird's eye view of the Haymarket Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1995. The photograph shows the Haymarket Bus Station in the foreground to the left and The Farmers Rest public house to the right. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A 1995 photograph of The Tap & Spile Public House, formerly the Pineapple, at the corner of Grainger Street and Nun Street. The Pub closed down in 2004/5.

6. The Tap & Spile

A 1995 photograph of The Tap & Spile Public House, formerly the Pineapple, at the corner of Grainger Street and Nun Street. The Pub closed down in 2004/5. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

The Newgate Street entrance of the Lion and Lamb in 1964 before demolition.

7. The Lion and Lamb

The Newgate Street entrance of the Lion and Lamb in 1964 before demolition. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

A photograph of the frontage of Jackie's pub in Byker in 1996. A banner has been strung across the top of the building with the slogan 'Win or Lose we'll have some BOOZE! Two replicas of the FA cup are sitting on plinths on either side of the roof.

8. Jackie's

A photograph of the frontage of Jackie's pub in Byker in 1996. A banner has been strung across the top of the building with the slogan 'Win or Lose we'll have some BOOZE! Two replicas of the FA cup are sitting on plinths on either side of the roof. Photo: Newcastle Libraries

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