Eye On The Tyne

I’m a big fan of this pub on the quayside! It still believes in reasonably priced drinks and offers your usual hearty pub grub. An affordable night out in cosy surroundings.
I tend to come here midweek or on a Friday when it tends to be relatively easy to get a seat and personal space really exists here so you never feel like you’re on top of each other! They also have a pool table which is great if you fancy the odd game but within a nice pub rather than going to a pool or snooker hall.
This pub is also on the beautiful quayside so an ideal pit stop on a leisurely stroll. Well worth a visit!

Meh! Asked for a martini, was told they don’t make them anymore. So I asked for 2 shots of Ketel One and an olive (all their cocktails list this vodka as the main ingredient), no olives they said. So I ordered wine and we got an antipasta platter, which came with, you guessed it, olives. The food was ok, but now I know why the bar was almost completely empty. I advise you to look elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Was in jolly Newcastle Upon Tyne for a couple of days to see the sights and listen to the lovely Geordie accent *sigh* Being only a few hours away on the train from Edinburgh it actually makes the perfect long weekend or day-​trip.
We arrived early afternoon and couldn’t check in until 3pm so we decided to pop in somewhere not too far away from our lodgings for a bite to eat. First place we wandered into looked, from the outside, like a lovely, homely family pub but upon entering and viewing the menu we soon discovered this most certainly was not the case… turned out to be a very swish and expensive gastropub full of lots of suits on their ‘long business lunches’. Ooft. Upon noticing the fish & chips was gonna call for a small bank loan to be taken out we made our excuses and left crimson faced (but it was okay coz they ‘didn’t charge us for ‘water’ we never asked for! Gee, thanks! *grumble*) So off we trotted… only a few hundred or so yards down the street we came across another bar — being a bit hesitant this time we were delighted to see a menu for out perusal — looked good AND they had a lunchtime offer of a sandwich, chips and a drink for £5.95, woo! In we headed.
I hadn’t actually noticed but this was in fact a Greene King pub, living in Glasgow/​Scotland means we don’t get such pubs around, mores the pity as coming from East Anglia I am very partial to the odd pint (or 3) of Greene King’s delicious IPA, slurp! As soon as I spotted the GK IPA sign I was tres happy.
We both opted for the sandwich deal and I had the hand (as opposed to the not-​so-​popular ‘foot’)-battered fish finger sandwich and the Boy chose the ham hock with chilli piccalilli. Both were delicious but I have to say the Boy won this one — his ham hock and chilli piccalilli sandwich was gorgeous! I was more than a tad jealous I must admit. Dang. Still, mine was pretty good and the chips & salad were very tasty too. All that washed down with a delicious pint of GK IPA made me one happy camper indeed. (FYI: I don’t DO the camping; I like to be no further than at least 50 feet from a flushing toilet at all times… cue the horrendous festival portaloo flash backs… ARGH!)
Bar staff here were very friendly and I must admit, it did take me a couple of attempts to completely understand a question he asked me *blush* I came over all Alan Partridge and the 1^st time he spoke it was ‘just noise’. Oof. Great accent though. Love it.
So yep, friendly staff, yummy food and a great pint in a bar that also gives you a cracking view of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, river Tyne and also the Baltic modern art gallery whilst sat in a super comfy sofa = great.
If ever I am in the NUT again I will for sure pop into this pub again. Why-​aye man! (sorry).

Popped in here a couple of Saturdays ago as it’s rare and handy for The Baltic.
Service was excellent good chat from the barmaid that served our drinks and a profuse apology from the waitress that the kitchen hadn’t realised a starter was in fact that and had got all the food ready at once (wasn’t a drama for us but good to be advised in a polite manner nonetheless).
Said starter was fine (breaded gherkin slices with dip) and my pie and veg was okay (edible but rather a lot of pastry on the pie and the veg looked a tad tired). Pints were well poured and the prices keen so somewhere I’d happily go back too. They may have to let me snooze in one of their comfy sofas next time though.

Waited 45 mins for our starters and when we asked were our food was the VERY rude bar maid just vanished. Another 20 mins passed and we demanded to know what was going on, the wait was blamed on being very busy. There were only us and 10 other people in the place!!!
I‘ve never walked out of a restaurant before this one but I‘ve never had such a bad experience.
I gave it a 1 star because 0 stars is not an option. BE WARNED

We visited late on a weekday evening, there were a few other people in but not many and were able to grab one of the comfy sofa seats. It was a bit worn though.
Prices were not very Newcastle — Quayside plus! drinks were ok but prices were steep for what they were.
Stayed open later than the normal closing time though which was a bonus.

Very disappointed been here for drinks several times but would not advise eating food here we waited 50 minutes for a beef pie and chicken burger we were not advised of any wait at the bar and when the food arrived it was very poor quality all microwaved sloppy uncooked pie, overcooked chips and a dry burger bun. Manager didn’t even apologise to us just told a member of staff to offer us a free pudding… no thanks

I’ve eaten here a few times and must agree with another reviewer that the Sunday roast is disappointing. However, the regular menu is very good and offers hearty portions for a reasonable price. It’s standard pub fare like lasagne, curry and pies but a cut above anything you get in Wetherspoons. There is also a bar area round the corner which is more rowdy. Comfortable seating, and very good toilets with plenty of mirrors.

Went here for 2 Sunday lunches last week, along with 2 glasses of orange juice.
The Sunday «roast» left a lot to be desired. Re-​microwaved over cooked roast beef and mash potato that had gone hard and stuck to the plate thanks to the over-​microwaving.
A poor selection of boiled peas and sweetcorn from a supermarket frozen bag accompanied the dish. Hardly a nice selection of veg.
Small glass of orange came to over £2 and the sunday «roast» was around £8 each. Will not be going back. Go to a proper carvery or at least somewhere where they cook the dinner properly for that kind of money.
My girlfriend and I both rate the food standard «disgraceful». Maybe they had an off-​day, but for the money you’re paying you expect better.

Thoroughky enjoyed the ambience and interiors of this trendy pub/​resturaunt. Nice seating of either sofas and large seats or stools to enjoy the very well priced and delicious food. Would recommend the deli cheese platter as it was brilliantly priced and suptious.
Staff were very friendly and more than willing to assist with menu choices.
A lovely place to relax and enjoy fine food and some drink. A great place to visit once you’ve walked across the millenium bridge.

Located right next to the law courts on the quayside this bar offers really good food. The bar is smartly decorated with a upmarket yet laid back feel to it. The quality of the food is fantastic and the prices very reasonable.

The Eye of The Tyne is a newly refurbished bar and restaurant situated on the quayside close to the Millennium Bridge. The décor is sophisticated yet relaxing with leather settees and cosy fire places. Glass windows line the front of this restaurant giving plenty of opportunity for people watching as you relax with a glass of wine. I would also recommend The Eye of the Tyne for food; it offers all the normal pub favourites but portions are huge and of a high quality.