The Fellsider in Gateshead

Could not recommend somewhere more for a Sunday lunch, 10/10, So much food and all fresh, probably the best dinner we’ve had, hence driving an hour just so we can have one! Such good value for money, huge portions, staff are so welcoming and attentive. We’ve been a few times now and the food has been amazing every time! The photos don’t do it justice.

We held my mother's wake here in May and would like to say a massive thank you for the wonderful friendly welcome everyone received from the Fellsider. The food provided for the buffet was brilliant and even though it was a very sad day everyone commented on what a fantastic job the Fellsider had done. We have now been back twice for Fish and chips Friday and also for midweek meals and the food has been fantastic. We would definitely recommend trying the Fellsider it's a gem of a pub with great food, excellent value for money and super friendly staff & spotlessly clean. We'll be back again soon. Gareth and Cheryl

⸻ Venue: The Feel Sider Visit Date: 20/05 Time: 1:00 PM Occasion: Lunch ⸻ First Impressions: I’ve passed this place a few times—it always seemed like a typical local pub, so I hadn’t gone in. But after seeing some updated photos on Google showing a tidy interior and tasty-looking food, I decided to give it a try. Glad I did! ⸻ Atmosphere & Vibe: • Don’t judge a book by its cover (or its past!)—this spot has been under new ownership for the last two years and it shows. It’s clearly had a refurb and feels more like a welcoming community pub now, not a dated “old man boozer.” • LGBT+ friendly, which is refreshing and appreciated considering the bar’s previous reputation. • Dog friendly too—a bonus for those with furry companions! ⸻ Food & Drink: • Everything felt freshly prepared—not pre-packaged or microwaved. • Real chips, homemade lasagna—proper pub food done right. • Menu had a nice variety without being overwhelming. • My meal and drink came to £17.22 (meal + Coke). ⸻ Service: • The owner, Aaron (pronounced ERRon), was running the show solo during my visit. Despite this, he managed to juggle bar service, food orders, and table care like a pro. • Warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming—great hospitality. ⸻ Facilities: • Toilets were clean and stocked with nice soap. While not quite as up-to-date as the main bar area, they were still perfectly presentable. ⸻ Overall: A great little find. Fresh food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Would happily return

Came here for lunch with my partner midday on a Wednesday so it wasn’t overly busy but had a few tables in. Great music playing, staff were lovely and attentive. Food was tasty and we didn’t have a long wait. Highly recommend the crumble and ginger cake. Both served warm with a choice of cream, ice cream or custard.

Phoned ahead to book a quiet area to eat and was allocated a nice spot on arrival. We ordered a beef dinner and a small mince and dumplings and the size of the standard beef dinner was ridiculously large. The beef melted in the mouth and was cut very thick. The mince and dumplings was still a healthy portion, even for what they said was a small plate. Unfortunately we could not finish our dinners but thoroughly enjoyed them. The service was excellent and we had ordered dessert’s but had to take them to go as we were so full. Great dinner but so filling.