Named after an old steamship, The Vigilant is an imposing red brick pub, adorned with many hanging baskets , in Harton, South Shields, managed by a friendly landlord . On entering there is a large bar with two changing handpulls in use (Oct 21), There is a smaller bar area to the rear. There is a quiz held every Monday and Karaoke on Saturday. evening. Music night popular on Sunday evening. Frequent buses pass the door , for South Shields or Sunderland. Small car park to the rear.
After a short closure, the pub reopened on Friday 25th October. Awaiting confirmation that real ale is available
Historic Interest
The pub is included in the South Tyneside Council local listing of significant heritage assets. Full information is available from https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/18506/Local-List-A-to-Z
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Vigilant, South Shields
Source: National