Dolly Peel
Named after a local fishwife and smuggler whose husband and sons were press-ganged into the navy. The building dates from 1841 and became the first dedicated real ale pub in South Shields in 1989.
About Dolly Peel
The Dolly Peel is a traditional pub on Commercial Road in South Shields, named after a celebrated local fishwife and smuggler whose husband and sons were press-ganged into the navy. It holds a notable place in the town's drinking history as the first dedicated real ale pub in South Shields, opening on 9 November 1989. The pub is known for its rotating selection of cask ales from national and local breweries and its unpretentious, old-school atmosphere with cosy furnishings. It is dog-friendly and has hosted regular live and acoustic music, including a midweek buskers' night.
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