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Alum Ale House, South Shields

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Operator: Marston's
Ferry Street, South Shields, NE33 1JR (View on Google Map)
07720 207553
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The Alum Ale House is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, adjacent to the Ferry Landing and close to the Market Place. The open-plan bar, with up to seven cask and two fresh ales. The venue for a lively Irish music session on the first Sunday of the month. and a cheese and Wine afternoon on the first Tuesday of the month. Note the large blackboard detailing beers available, style strength and price. There is decking and seating outside overlooks the river. Note no children allowed inside the pub. Food is limited to toasties and bar snacks.

8 minute walk to South Shields Metro

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Misleading Dispense

This venue has been flagged by CAMRA volunteers as using a misleading dispense method to serve beer.

This is a 'Fresh Ale' - a keg beer served through a cask handpump. Find out more here Handpump Hijack.

If in doubt, we recommend that you Ask if it's Cask before making a purchase.

Historic Interest

Grade 2 listed building. Cut & Paste the link below for more :- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1232320

Information for this venue is provided by the Sunderland & South Tyneside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Tyneside MBC
Last updated
24/06/2025
Last surveyed
10/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SUN/6023
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Transport
Close to bus routes (125m)
Stagecoach NE: E1 and 10 (All town centre buses stop at new interchange . )
Close to metro
South Shields
Directions
Next to Ferry Landing

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