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Tavern & Galley, Whitley Bay

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Operator: Sir John Fitzgerald
71 The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1UE (View on Google Map)
(0191) 252 0926
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Following a fire and extended closure this Fitzgerald's pub reopened late April 2017 after major refurbishment. Apart from the bar area it is semi-partitioned into a number of discrete areas, some of which are laid out for dining. The pub boasts an extensive fish and seafood menu. There is a small open terrace near the main entrance overlooking the car park. To the rear of the building there is a takeaway for fish and chips which is also open 0900-1100 daily for light snacks.

The Briar Dene closed early 2023 and after extensive alterations reopened November 2023 as the Tavern and Galley. The bar counter has been relocated to a central location with various drinking and dining areas spread around it. The area nearest the main door is predominantly for drinking although not exclusively. The six handpunps are on the south facing end of the bar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Tyneside & Northumberland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Briar Dene
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/12/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TYN/3903
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers (Mainly from local breweries.) and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free access - password displayed in pub
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Arriva: 308; Go North East: 309

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