How about The Bridge Folk Club in Newcastle upon Tyne, 50 years old this year? Great guests, residents, beer and students from the degree course.www.bridgefolkclub.co.uk
Or the Bluestone Folk club, Delaval Arms near Seaton Sluice on the northumberland coast, very cosy great singaround and good beers with one of the most scenic caravan sites right outside.
Or Cramlington Folk Club, or The Davy Lamp in Washington great guests very friendly. The North East is alive with great folk clubs, and some not so great, but best leave that for the other thread.