9 Claypath Ln, La, South Shields NE33 4PG

About This Pub

Ah, The Maltings Pub, what a delightful little find in South Shields! From what I've gathered from the buzz around it, this place really shines with its lively quiz nights – think Wednesday and Sunday sessions packed with challenging questions, a quizmaster who's full of personality, and some bonus free grub like curries or pizzas that add a lovely touch. The atmosphere is spot on too; it's got that classic, cosy feel with beautiful old decor and plush sofas that make you want to settle in for the evening, whether you're there for a pint or to watch the footie. The staff come across as genuinely warm and welcoming, and the drinks are sensibly priced with a solid range of beers, which is always a win in my book. On the flip side, the opening times look a tad muddled, especially with those varying Sunday slots, so you might end up double-checking before you go. Plus, without a website, it's not the easiest to get the lowdown online. All in all, though, it's a solid choice for a fun, affordable evening – I'd say give it a try if you're in the area, as the positives far outweigh the niggles!

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The quiz nights are an absolute riot, with fun questions, a brilliant quizmaster, and even free food like buffets or pizzas that make it feel like a proper treat.
  • It's got a lovely, warm atmosphere with unique old decor and super comfy Chesterfield sofas, perfect for relaxing with friends or catching a football match.
  • The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready with a smile and a chat, which really makes you feel at home.
  • Drinks are reasonably priced with a great selection of beers, so you can enjoy a pint without breaking the bank.
Cons
  • The operating hours seem a bit confusing with multiple listings for Sundays, which might leave you scratching your head about when it's actually open.
  • There's no website listed, so it's tricky to check the latest details or menu online before heading out.

Contact Information

9 Claypath Ln, La, South Shields NE33 4PG
+441914477190
Pub
Opens at 16:30

Opening Hours

Monday (Today)16:30 - 23:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday16:30 - 23:00
Thursday16:30 - 23:00
Friday15:00 - 00:00
Saturday12:30 - 00:00
Sunday12:30 - 23:00

Location

Recent Reviews

Went for the quiz on Wednesday. Had a great time. Buffet was good considering it's inwith the price of the quiz. Quizmaster is a riot, questions are harder than other quizzes I have been to but that's part of the fun. Love it and the surroundings are very nice.
CB
Christine Baldwin
A lovely, warm, local pub that is very reasonably priced. We will visit again! I had previously had a bad experience but decided to give it another try with some friends over the festive period. I am so pleased I did. We arrived to a warm, friendly welcome, the drinks were very reasonably priced and we were made to feel at home throughout. The Manager/Owner (Glen) even took the time to discuss and apologise for the previous issues experienced. You would never get that from a larger organisation! Thank you to the whole team. We will definitely visit again.
AK
Anthony Kippax
We were looking for a good quiz night and came across this pub! Every Sunday and Wednesdays they host a pub quiz night. We went on the Sunday and had a lovely time! The atmosphere was good, the bar staff were brilliant and the quiz was very fun! We even got a free pizza!! Didn’t win the quiz tho. Oh well. Lovely little seating area for groups too. Highly recommend this pub for quizzes and drinks!
JD
Jess D
Unreal pub! Such unique old beautiful decor and great atmosphere - an amazing underrated place to watch football too. Lots of super comfy chesterfield sofas, good hearted people and also the free food during the quiz is above and beyond in quality, slow cooker curries and cheesy snacks galore!! Bar staff are lovely and remember your order too. They serve good well priced drinks and if you’re after cocktails theres a lovely cocktail bar right downstairs too. Hugely underrated place in shields I’ll be making my local!
AW
ashtray wasp
Great selection of beers and friendly welcoming staff. Always been a great pub and pleased to see it's survived the last 18 months of challenges with lockdown and covid. If you're nearby this place, pop in for a pint of rivet catcher, you wont regret it !
GW
Geoff Watson

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