Historic and perched on the promenade overlooking the sea with a beer garden at the front, it’s no wonder it has stood the test of time. These days it is known as Ma Kelly’s Showboat and Uncle Tom's Sportsbar but these photos, casting back to the 1990s and 2000s, revisit it at a time when it was simply Uncle Tom’s Cabin – and they knew how to party with events, black tie balls, gigs and party nights.
1. Memories from Uncle Tom's Cabin
One Way at Uncle Tom's Cabin opening night in 2005 Photo: Submit
2. Memories from Uncle Tom's Cabin
World darts champion Phil Taylor with landlord Keith Jones in 1999 Photo: Dawn Castle
3. Memories from Uncle Tom's Cabin
Celebrations at Uncle Toms Cabin in 2006. Are you pictured? Photo: Bill Johnson
4. Memories from Uncle Tom's Cabin
The opening night at the newly Refurbished Uncle Tom's Cabin. Bar staff Sean Tobin and Bonnie Turner raise a glass Photo: Mark Pearson
5. Memories from Uncle Toms Cabin
Nothing can beat a pint outside Photo: Submit
6. Memories from Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin on Queens Promenade North Shore had new licensees in 2003. Pictured is Deborah Boyd-Williams drinking to the success of the re-vamped Cabin Photo: Rob Lock