It is nice although almost always packed and difficult to navigate because it's so narrow.
I also used to go to The Bridge Hotel, but I'm told its interiors are not original:
But I prefer my pubs basic in decor but with great beer and people. My favourite pubs were all in the Ouseburn, on the edge of Byker, in particular The Cumberland Arms - no nonsense with beers, ciders and perries from the barrel, wooden floors, games and folk sessions...
and The Free Trade:
And also out in Wylam, The Boathouse, which conveniently is right next to the railway station. It isn't beautiful inside, but it's mainly notable for being the brewery tap for the excellent little Wylam Brewery: