Pitcher & Piano (Newcastle)

Right on the Newcastle Quayside with views of the Tyne and the Millennium Bridge the Pitcher and Piano is a very light and airy bar and has a relaxed atmosphere. One problem with the bar is that it takes AGES to get served as there are never many staff on. SO you can sometimes be waiting about 10 minutes to get a drink. Prices are also on the higher side. For a large glass of house white you are looking at £5.50. Pints are £3. The bar attracts a mix of people younger and older. There are lots of seats however lots of places to stand also. The bar does get busy on a weekend but on a week night it is very quiet. It does attract a ...  Read the complete review

Pitcher and Piano Centrally located on Newcastle's quayside, this is a place we go to frequently for either drinks in the evening or a weekend lunch. The large glass fronted building is situated right by the river next to the Millenium Bridge and opposite the Baltic contemporary Arts Museum. For this reason, it does tend to get very busy, especially in the summer months when there are people practically littering the floor around the bar- there just never seem to be enough seats! The Bar/Restaurant There are several entrances into the bar, all of which lead to the long bar which takes up the length of the ground floor. Stocking all kinds ...  Read the complete review