About The White Swan and a bit about Greenside.

Situated in the beautiful hilly countryside of far west Gateshead, Greenside bestrides the old lead route that ran from the North Pennines to the Tyne.

Once home to some of the carriers who led trains of pack-horses and later horse-wagons on a wooden railway down to the silver-refinery at Blaydon, the village is now best remembered as a thriving coal-mining community.

The White Swan is situated on the main road through Greenside, Lead Road and continues to be a friendly and inviting place for locals and visitors alike. The main bar has a warm and welcoming feel about it and is perfect for meeting up with family and friends.

The area surrounding the pub has some delightful countryside and is a firm favourite with many ramblers and twitchers who are made welcome at the pub.