the forth, Newcastle

Good service, good range of ales and very good tunes on on the Sunday afternoon we ventured in.
The potted mackerel was a good starter and the ox cheeks pie with kale mash was filling but could have done with a second veg accompaniment.

Not as good as it used to be, but that's not a review so I'll get on with it: Bar is located a 5-minute wander from Central Station, halfway up the entertainingly named and narrow Pink Lane. Great low-key exterior, interior boasts attractively shabby furniture and decent decor. Appealing to the complicatedly-waxed hair brigade, this is a city centre pub for those twenty-somethings that are too zeitgeisty for city centre pubs. Stretching across several 'salons' and artfully under-lit, this pub boasts a fairly straighforward menu and a variety of ales, but is probably not as good as it thinks it is. The location and layout makes you think that it's a must-visit, its heart-stopping prices hint that someone in charge must have a sense of humour, but there's just something too cool-for-school about the bar staff to make it really welcoming. Gets to be standing-room only fairly quickly too.

And totally don't think about buying crisps with your pint; there won't be much change out of a tenner!

The Forth used to be a good pub but since they got a new manager last year thats all changed. The bar staff are very rude the music is terrible and it has lost its atmosphere. The food is expensive for what it is, don't think I will be going again.

Great pub. Bit pricey though. Infinitely better since the smoking ban came in

Good little pub for a laid back pint, and 1 pint is probably my limit here, as the place seems to think because a beet sounds foreign they can charge easily the best part of a fiver.

It is a novelty to have the latest German or Italian lagers to hand, but when that's all you have then I find myself asking for a reasonably priced Australian lager or two.

Because three pints is almost £15 I dont stay long and on Saturdays the pretentiousness is pretty high but other than that it's clearly one of the best pubs in the area.

Top litle boozer.

Easily my favorite in the whole of Newcastle.

It feels so far removed form all the other shit bars just around the corner - exactly the reason we like it.

My favorite pub in Newcastle. It has a great reputation and it is well deserved. The relaxed atmosphre attracts hardened flat cap real ale drinkers, young profesionals and musical youngsters alike. Everyone mixes really well and you feel very at home as soon as you enter the bar.

The sign above the bar gives you a little idea of the philosophy of the owners. 'We don’t sell pints if strongbow, Bacardi breezers or that stuff that Peter Kay advertises’ -Priceless.

If Carling made pubs, this would be the best pub in the world…..and it wouldn’t sell Carling!

this pub used to be one of my favourites, back when i was still resident in the toon. i loved it for it’s laid back atmosphere, friendly bar staff and the couches that just sucked you in for hours. having recently revisited, i was a bit disappointed to see it has gone a little far in the trendy stakes. don’t get me wrong, there is a lot still to like, but it’s lost some of its shabbier charm. a plus point however is the roof terrace, which i’m sure will be a haven for those lazy summer afternoons.

Cracking pub tucked away just up from Central Station which serves a pretty decent selection of beers, although my favourite there, Sierra Nevada, is nearly £4 a pint! London prices. Its always busy, which is a good sign, but means you invariably wait a while at the bar and have to have good luck to get a seat. All that being said, one of my fave places in this part of town, just wish a few less people thought the same!

Too 'posey’. Disinterested bar staff. Nothing to make it stand out at all…and £3 a pint too (a result of the recent refurbishment, no doubt). Just doesn’t feel comfortable.

Great little bar which has a great atmosphere and good beer, always made to seem smaller than it is because it is so popular. A kind of place that is too good for its own good, all in all a great little boozer, just wish less people thought the same as me which is a completely selfish view but one that I cant help but have. The forth is located in a side street near the station, it doesn’t benefit from people just walking past so you know it must be good when it is as busy as it is. Only downside is that the bar is narrow so probably seems busier than it actually is.

Unfortunately for such a trendy place, it has the problem that it’s gone too far and just become pretentious. The beer and wine is good but the atmosphere has suffered from idiot posers who have nothing to add to the place apart from their hilarious attempts at fashionable clothes. Go to the head of steam instead, it’s not up its own backside

a solid bar that’s situated near the central station.i normally go here with work and use it as a start up bar.it’s good for a nice pint of red stripe.the drink isn’t cheap but is reasonably priced.

The Forth is a fantastic pub / gastropub and it is like a hip London pub

The Forth is a fantastic pub / gastropub. It's like the hip London pub you've never found but with a surprisingly low amount of 'scenester' types that make you feel isolated from most genuinely great places. The food is great too. pleanty for us vegetarian types.

If you're feeling flush you can't go there without trying the amazing strawberry smoothie beer.

Only criticism, if this is a negative, is that it does get really packed on a night so (if you're planning to secretly binge drink like most of us do) it does take a while to get a round in.

PS the video below isnt great but if you're short-sighted it always helps to scope a place before you go :)

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It’s just been done out, and I’ve just been for lunch! As far as being “done out” all the woodwork is now dark green save for the bar which is deep burgundy. There are new light fittings, and the dodgy old ladies has gone. There is now a “roof terrace” although I didn’t inspect it. We looked at the menu and chose our order, only to be told when we got to the bar that half the menu was now off. The bar lady was pleasant and apologetic, and the man that collected our plates was charming. We ended up with a steak bagette each, which was pretty good.

This place is definately atmospheric! It gets really busy but the crowd are really friendly and it's so cosy! If you can get a seat you'll probably not move all night! The drinks are reasonably priced too. Definately one of my favourites.

This pub is usually very crowded on a typical evening and the punters tend to be programmers/designers from the surrounding offices. The prices are average and The Forth has a warm, comfy vibe with a coal fire place and candles. Many years ago, this place was a whore house and the building has lots of history. The staff are really friendly and if you can find a seat or don't mind using your feet, then you're un for a treat.

Tucked away on a small cobbled street near Central Station this place is just wonderful. The decor is great and the whole pub has a very warm and welcoming feel whether it's for a quick drink and catch up with a mate during the day or a whole evening's worth of boozing.
The service can be a little slow as they tend to be understaffed most of the time, but other than this minor detail everything is good- even the food is very tasty!
It's medium sized and tends to get quite busy but that adds to its charm and atmosphere.