Overlooking the market square, right in the heart of South Shields' town centre, the Douglas Vaults is a friendly traditional pub offering free Wi-Fi, and comfortable, great-value rooms.
The Douglas Vaults is just metres from the town centre's shops, bars and restaurants. South Shields' 24-hour Asda supermarket is just a one-minute walk away and the parks and beaches are about 15 minutes away
Clean and modern, the rooms are upstairs, above the pub. All rooms have washbasins, mirrors, tea/coffee, TVs and DVD players.
En suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities are available. There is a shared shower room, which has a power shower, a toilet and a washbasin.
All guests have 24-hour access to the fully equipped self-catering kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with a choice of cereals, bread, milk, fruit juice, butter, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and condiments.
The pub downstairs offers a range of drinks, pub games and regular entertainment.
Surrounding Area
South Tyneside has a wealth of cultural and heritage attractions. During your stay you can step back in time to the Roman era, discover Anglo Saxon history and experience the life of one of Britain's best loved authors in the region. It is also perfectly situated to use a base for exploring surrounding area of Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumbria.
Restaurants
After you have checked into your room, why not come down stairs and enjoy a nice cold drink, relax and de-stress in the friendly pub? It provides a very sociable scene where people return regularly and are the most approachable anywhere, local people are always happy to chat and make polite conversation, some folk having drank here over 50 years! And if you like your pub games, you can enjoy a game on the pool table or a round of darts on the two dart boards. The bar is packed with character with carpeted floors and dark timber stained panelling to the walls that gives you a warm, homely feeling; a small bar with a big personality.
This bar is legendary in South Shields and provides premier entertainment every week to plenty people of all ages. Top class singers and musicians take to the stage and produce some truly memorable nights. Weekdays there are karaoke nights, pool teams, dart teams and a rock band night, were young musicians are given a place to showcase their talents - 2 bands per night.
Important
Please be aware that the hotel only accepts cash and cheques as form of payment, thank you.
