Morning. A little heads up… WE WILL BE CLOSED 16 & 17 MARCH For essential maintenance. At present we’re planning on being open for 4pm on Wednesday 18th but will keep you all up to date. 😊

"As rare as hen's teeth" Come to mind Here #BskyBeer @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social #Bundobust 🍻

Brasserie de la Senne last night at @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social Shout out to @whatjoewrote.bsky.social & the @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social team for creating a great week of events here in the North East!

ICYMI, @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social posted about use of AI via their socials a few weeks ago

🥞 Free Food (pancakes) Tuesday! Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday and we’re flipping the script on your evening meal. 🌀 Ham and cheese crispy pancakes with salad - or - 🌿 Ratatouille crepes with salad 🍋 Classic lemon and sugar crepes FREE with a £7 bar spend, 7pm-9pm

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This Weekend @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social the Brilliant #FirstandLastBrewery #BskyBeer 🍻

Morning. Here’s a very quick rundown of what to expect this week. Monday 🇪🇸 Spanish Class from 7pm. All welcome. Wednesday 🍕 Pizza Night from 5pm 📖 Quiz from 9pm. Friday 🐟 Hake Food from 5pm Friday Saturday 🍻 ‘First and Last Brewery’ Local Brewery Showcase. Full details coming up shortly!

Date for the Diary. BRASSERIE DE LA SENNE Showcase and Meet Tye Team with owner Yvan De Baets. 25.02.26 Part of @jamesclaybeers.bsky.social Belgian Beer Week All welcome

I still can’t believe that the Lambic Trail works and is so popular. What started as a way to share a love of an under represented style whilst trying to fill pubs in January has become a calendar staple! Thanks so much to everyone that attended and to everyone that makes it happen 🇧🇪 🍻

Sorted for the #TynesideLambicTrail 💪 #BskyBeer

Always one of the highlights of the local beery calendar 🍻 Perfect weather for it too ☀️😎🤥 @craftbeerncl.bsky.social #BskyBeer

This year's Lambic Trail All information you need for a Great Beery weekend in #Newcastle c/o @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social #BskyBeer I'll be kicking off in Trade 11am Don't forget your Rennie all 🍻

This cask Azacca Mosiac hazy pale ale by Byker brewers Two By Two served at @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social was my favourite beer tried during a short trip Hyem. A cracking beer. Nice tropical fruit flavours with a lovely mouthfeel. Cheers! 🍻 #BskyBeer #CraftBeer #TwoByTwoBrewery

If you’re a Red Ale fan, Level Up is on the bar now at @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social #ShareTheBeerLove

Some pubs in the North East are now taking a stance on AI and won’t share or display any artwork featuring generative AI (including brewery pump clips). (Posted via @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social + shared by Mean Eyed Cat in Newcastle. Artwork is by @drewmillward.bsky.social)

Well then… 🖼️ ☀️

TYNESIDE LAMBIC TRAIL 2026 24/25 Jan 26 Looking forward to once again joining some great Tyneside bars to show off the best in lambic and mixed ferm beer from the UK, Belgium and Beyond. Details coming. Save the date and please share!

TYNESIDE LAMBIC TRAIL 2026 24/25 Jan 26 Looking forward to once again joining some great Tyneside bars to show off the best in lambic and mixed ferm beer from the UK, Belgium and Beyond. Details coming. Save the date and please share!

Very Extra Special Cask on at @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social @thornbridge.bsky.social Bitter 🍻 #BskyBeer

More good news for Byker. Well deserved @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social 🍻 www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/foo...

Pubs are not just for Xmas so here’s my guide to a pub for every month of the year in today’s @dailystar.co.uk and a recommended beer for each - includes @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social City Arms, Manchester, Lord Nelson, Southwold, Whitlock’s, Leeds and the Brunswick, Derby - pubs for all seasons!

Good morning to everyone back at work today, you’ve got this! S/o the first-Monday-of-the-year stocktakers ✏️ 🗒️ ☕️

I couldn't be arsed to go into town, so I watched the 6pm fireworks display from outside my local @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social - nice view over the Tyne and the bridges, with proper beer.

How good is this? Full squad photo from Ruth, Leonard and the gang at the Gabba overnight for the ashes ❤️ freetradeinn.square.site

Morning. December is here and so we respectfully offer you these festive opening times. 24th 11am-9pm 25th & 26th Closed 27-30th 11am-11pm NYE 11am-8pm (Last orders 7.30) NYD 12pm-7pm 2nd Onwards 11am-11pm

New Merch Including our first sweatshirts, something we’ve wanted for a long time! Freetradeinn.square.site

Midweek hangs without the hang?? We’ve a lovely selection of no and lo alcohol cans and bottles plus of course a dedicated Alcohol Free tap! Kasteel Rouge zero has instantly become a pub favourite, like it was ever in doubt! Pizza night starts at 5pm this evening!

New Merch Including our first sweatshirts, something we’ve wanted for a long time! Freetradeinn.square.site

Time to light the second fire in the pub I guess ❄️ ❄️❄️

Morning. Fire and coffee machine on first thing today! Open from 11 for those out and about :)

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Oh Yes @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social #BskyBeer @thornbridge.bsky.social #Beerofsmod 🍻

New week 🗓️ Windows cleaned 🪟 Sun’s out ☀️ Open from 11 🕰️

Now this is a day with ‘autumn walks to the pub’ written all over it! We’re open from 11 everyday, fire on, coffee machine warmed up, Pink Lane Coffee in the grinder and a cask and keg selection to lose a few hours with! (Highlights in thread) 👇

Rochefort Triple Extra Pouring Today! First kegs of Rochefort to pour in the UK, ever!

Remember Remember…! Smoke and Fire Evening 2025 This Wednesday with FIRE AND DOUGH Pizza Truck and the best view to watch fireworks over the Tyne!

Remember Remember…! Smoke and Fire Evening 2025 This Wednesday with FIRE AND DOUGH Pizza Truck and the best view to watch fireworks over the Tyne!

Don't Forget this kick off @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social this Friday and all weekend! #BskyBeer

One for the #Beer Diary all @thefreetradeinn.bsky.social #Newcastle A Full Tap Takeover with the Brilliant #OtherWorldBrewing #BskyBeer 🍻

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T-SHIRTS ARE BACK!! After a little break our T-shirts are back in stock in all sizes on the online shop. Head over to the online shop for shipping and collection or just call into the pub. Freetradeinn.square.site

T-SHIRTS ARE BACK!! After a little break our T-shirts are back in stock in all sizes on the online shop. Head over to the online shop for shipping and collection or just call into the pub. Freetradeinn.square.site

Tell you what… It’s a bad week to be a delicious pint of Cask Bier 🍻

Tell you what… It’s a bad week to be a delicious pint of Cask Bier 🍻

GREEN HOP WEEK Confirmed cask list now up to 13 beers from 13 breweries starting with 4 from opening today. We might even have a couple of kegs to throw in the mix too over the week :)

THIS WEEKEND HOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLD CHICAGO BREWERY SHOWCASE Kegs and Cans from Friday FOOD TRUCKS Fri - HAKE SEAFOODS 5-9 SAT - GOOD TIMES TACOS All Welcome

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