Bierrex Smoke & Tap House

General information

Perched on the edge of Pilgrim Street, Bierrex has been firing out “low and slow” barbecue since 2014. Off the beaten path and in sight of the iconic Tyne Bridge, our smokehouse pairs 25 taps of craft beers with our extensive menu of classic barbecue.

Good barbecue starts at the very beginning. That’s why when we select our meats, we look no further than Peter Hannan for our supply. World Steak Challenge Gold Winner and Great Taste Supreme Champion, Peter Hannan provides a range of succulent, carefully reared Glenarm Shorthorn Beef for our ribs and steaks. Between ripping rivulets of succulent sugar pit short rib and shovelling slices of tender brisket into your mouth, you’ll know why we’re one of the longest established BBQ joints in Newcastle.

We’re open 12.00pm, to 12.00am (and 2.am on the weekends), so if it’s a quick half at lunch, a pint after work, or a few rounds with dinner and friends; Bierrex boasts an extensive range of beers. From the weird to the wonderful, we stock a couple of crammed A4 sheets of cans and bottles - to a long list of incredible draught beers. We provide an ever changing menu from our friends in the big smoke at Pressure Drop and Beavertown, barrels bursting with flavour from Bristol’s Wiper and True, local icons like Northern Alchemy and collaborations with the infamous Summer Wine brewery. Whether it’s a deep south inspired Lager, a Sour lambic, or a classic Ale, you don’t have to be a Beer sommelier to enjoy our incredible range.

Deep in the depths of Bierrex, there is a dark secret. The Poison Cabinet. A small wooden door bound in iron. Only those that dare venture in will reap the benefits. Will you be tempted?