Three Mile, at Great North Road, Gosforth has been named among the finalists in the Best Pub for Families category at The Great British Pub Awards.
Owned by Malhotra Group plc, the venue is set to go up against pubs in Manchester, Dorset and London – with the awards ceremony set to take place in September.
Three Mile has impressed judges so far with its child-friendly menu and in-house soft play centre, The Playhouse, which recently celebrated its first anniversary. Those aged three and under can also settle down in a chill out area – complete with bean bag seating and an assortment of child-friendly TV shows and films.
Three Mile is also a popular party venue, where young hosts and their guests can enjoy an hour-long play session, create their own pizzas, enjoy bottomless juice, and make their own chef’s hats. Young diners at Three Mile are also catered for with interactive activity sheets and animal-themed lunch boxes that double as entertainment packs.
Three Mile also runs a number of family-friendly events throughout the year – from Halloween parties and LEGO building workshops to summer fayres, outdoor garden games, and a Christmas lineup featuring Sunday Lunch with Santa, Breakfast with Santa and the illuminating of the venue’s giant festive reindeer decoration.
Following the success of last year’s summer fayre, another is planned for August 31 – in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice – with a barbecue on the terrace with live music, garden games, a tombola, and the chance for children to meet a variety of animals.
“Families are hugely important to us,” said Alice Middleton, group sales and marketing manager at Malhotra Group plc. “Three Mile is and always has been at the heart of the Gosforth community. Along with our regular offers and facilities we pride ourselves on innovative special events to keep young customers entertained during school holidays, so there is always something new to see, do, eat and play with when they visit.
“We are delighted to be the only North East pub shortlisted in the Best Pub for Families category and will do our very best to bring the title home to the region.”
The final stage in the judging process will take place in the coming weeks, with an unannounced visit from the head judge for the category, followed by an interview. The category winners will be announced on Wednesday September 24 at a ceremony at the First District Arena in Leeds.
