The Cumberland Arms

Our Take

Hilltop Ouseburn pub with ample outdoor seating and the kind of genuinely local atmosphere that Newcastle's more commercial venues spend fortunes trying to replicate. The views from the outdoor terrace across Ouseburn Valley are quietly spectacular — not the grand Tyne panoramas of the rooftop bars, but the kind of lived-in neighbourhood view that feels more authentically Newcastle. Real ales, craft beers, and a welcoming crowd of regulars create afternoon sessions that feel like participating in community rather than just consuming a product. Live music and community events run regularly. Perfect for those who want their afternoon drinking served with genuine neighbourhood character and the views that come from drinking on a hill. Ouseburn's finest hilltop afternoon drinking destination.