Food & Drink

The White Swan

One of Morpeth's oldest and most traditional pubs, known for live music and a characterful atmosphere.

18 Newgate Street, Morpeth, NE61 1BA Visit website @WhiteSwancygnet Facebook

About The White Swan

The White Swan is a traditional family pub at 18 Newgate Street in the heart of Morpeth's market town. A characterful local, it features a dedicated bar area known as the Cygnet Bar and shows live sport including Sky Sports and TNT Sports, making it a popular spot for match days. Set in the centre of town, it offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for both regulars and visitors.

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The Oldest Pubs in Morpeth

From a Tudor coaching inn dating to 1656 to a riverside local that has served the town since the 1730s, these are the oldest pubs still open in Morpeth.

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