Newcastle upon Tyne. The current building is a rebuild of the Old Black Bull (first mentioned in 1822), designed by Septimus Oswald in 1872. It is located on Westgate Road, which was part of an ancient route crossing the country through the Pennines made by the River Tyne, used by the Romans and probably the ancient Britons before them. Research for the project revealed there was a pub named the Neville Inn on Westgate Road as early as 1441, possibly where The Posada is located. It was sold to John Fitzgerald in 1905 and refurbished by Cackett and Burns Dick in 1906, adding the glamorous dome over the rear buffet. An extension by Pascal J. Steinlet in 1937 included a second dome over the new lounge extension. The interior has floors featuring some beautiful tile work, lots of etched and stained glass, and lots of classic tables. In the 1970s the pub was a venue for strippers performing underneath the rear dome. It was renamed The Bodega in 1996 and won Real Pub of the Year in 2014 and 2015. I enjoyed two beers from Red Willow Brewery in Macclesfield (near Manchester) - K.R.A.F.T.LESS IPA and Feckless Best Bitter. Thanks to Michael the cellar master for so much great historical info.