Bierex is a bit of a Newington institution, and a regular hang out joint for loads of locals, who are keen for the chilled out, laid back atmosphere and the no frills banter and straight to the drinking attitude. There's a good bit of seating available here, with tables for big groups that are up for some pub time. The food menu has all the standard pub fare on offer, and a good burger from here doesn't go amiss after a night out.\n\nI like the fact that Newington has its own little world of night life going on away from the city centre, and stopping off here is well worthwhile if you're doing a bit of a get to know Newington bar crawl. I don't find Bierex the most massively inspiring bar to look at, and I find its vibe a bit hard to identify, as it's neither cosy pub nor ultra stylish bar, but it's probably somewhere safe, and perfectly decent in between.