South Shields first micropub, a former housing rent office, is located opposite the Town Hall and was extended into the former vinyl album store/coffee shop next door. Its floor space has almost doubled in size as a result . There is a beer garden at the rear with four large heaters. The Cask Lounge is run by an experienced and very friendly couple who value the principle of the micropub encouraging conversation with no TVs or gambling machines. There are six handpulls dispensing ever changing real ales. The pub is light and airy which includes a comfortable sofa, soft carpeting and background music to complete the experience. Most of the towns bus services stop nearby and South Shields Metro is about 3 minutes walk.
Note the pub has an online table booking system and has table service, with no standing at the bar
The pub regularly updates Real Ale Finder
This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Cask Lounge, South Shields
Source: National