Plans for landmark leisure development revealed for Gateshead quayside

A landmark leisure development is set to create 120 jobs when it revives a popular food and drink fixture on Gateshead quayside – and this time it will be permanent.

The region said a sad farewell to By The River Brew Co, its popular taproom and award-winning nose to tail restaurant Trakol this year, when the brewery and adjoining foodie hub Hwkrland were forced to close when repair work began on the Tyne Bridge.

The shipping container village had completely transformed a once derelict patch of land at Hillgate, welcoming thousands of people into its popular brewery tap overlooking the river, as well as showcasing dozens of independent foodie operators each weekend.

When it was first announced in 2018 the original developers Dave Stone and Rob Cameron had said it would only remain in place for four years, but its popularity saw it stay on an extra two years, only bringing down the curtain on the much loved site in September this year.

Now, however, the team behind By The River are concocting a new rendition of the leisure landmark which will be a permanent fixture, promising a new-and-improved version under a new name, with all the features which proved popular at the original a