Three Brass Monkeys

Three Brass Monkeys is a dog-friendly pub on Whitley Road in Whitley Bay, just a short walk from the station and the seafront.

Dogs are welcome inside, so you can both settle in for a drink without anyone standing sentry on the pavement. The pub opens daily from 10:00, making it a useful stop for a mid-morning pint, a lunchtime breather or an afternoon escape after the beach. You're right in the thick of Whitley Bay's main drag here, handy for the Metrolink and a quick dash to the coast.

It's the sort of pub where you can shake off wet paws, catch your breath and let the dog supervise proceedings from under the table.