Cumberland Arms
£·Ouseburn·Manors Metro
Bars
Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink
GastropubAward Winner
The Brandling Villa
££·Gosforth
An award winning gastropub serving exceptional food and drinks in a beautifully restored Victorian building. Features seasonal menus and an impressive wine selection.
Community PubLive Music
The Chillingham Arms
££·Heaton
A vibrant community pub known for its live music scene and welcoming atmosphere. Hosts regular acoustic nights and supports local musicians.
Traditional PubHistoric Gem
The Crown Posada
££·Quayside
A beautifully preserved Victorian pub with stunning original features and tiled walls. Known for its excellent selection of ales and traditional atmosphere.
GastropubLocal Favorite
The Forth Hotel
££·City Centre
A stylish gastropub offering elevated pub food and craft beers in a relaxed setting. Popular with both office workers and weekend diners seeking quality comfort food.
Traditional PubScenic Views
The Free Trade Inn
££·Ouseburn
A historic pub perched on a hillside offering spectacular views across Newcastle. Known for its excellent beer selection and relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Cocktail BarCraft Cocktails
The Hancock
£££·Jesmond
An upscale cocktail bar known for its innovative drinks menu and sophisticated atmosphere. Features expertly crafted cocktails using premium spirits and house made ingredients.
Real Ale HouseBeer Specialist
The Head of Steam
££·Grey Street
A dedicated real ale house with an extensive selection of traditional and craft beers. Located on the famous Grey Street with knowledgeable staff and rotating taps.
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Dive BarLate Night Favourite
Mean Eyed Cat
£·City Centre·Monument Metro
Newcastle's favourite dive bar, tucked away near the Bigg Market. Cheap drinks, good music, and the kind of sticky-floored charm that the city centre needs more of. Open late and always a laugh.
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Craft Beer & Street FoodGateshead Quays
By the River Brew
££·Gateshead Quayside·Gateshead Metro
A brilliant container village on the Gateshead side of the Quayside with craft beer, street food traders, and views of the Tyne Bridge. The Saturday market is class, and the sunset views are free.
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Craft Beer & GinGallowgate Local
Bealim House
££·Gallowgate·St James Metro
A big, handsome bar near St James' Park with an impressive craft beer range and a gin selection that runs into the hundreds. The food is better than it needs to be, and matchday here is an experience.
CocktailsCollingwood Street
Revolution Newcastle
££·Collingwood Street·Newcastle Central
Vodka-led cocktails on Collingwood Street with a buzzy weekend atmosphere. The flavoured vodka menu is extensive, the booth seating is good for groups, and it is a reliable start to a night out in town.
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Molecular CocktailsGrey Street Showstopper
The Alchemist
£££·Grey Street·Monument Metro
Theatrical cocktails on one of England's finest streets. The drinks smoke, change colour, and bubble, and the Grey Street setting gives the whole experience a touch of grandeur. Perfect for celebrations.
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Live Music BarOuseburn Icon
The Cluny
£·Ouseburn·Manors Metro
Part pub, part legendary music venue, all Ouseburn. The Cluny has hosted some of the best emerging bands in the country, and the main bar is a cracking spot for a pint and a chat any day of the week.
Craft BeerTyne Bridge Views
The Bridge Tavern
££·Quayside·Newcastle Central
A craft beer pub right at the foot of the Tyne Bridge with its own on-site microbrewery. The views of the bridges are spectacular, the beer is fresh and excellent, and the atmosphere is proper Geordie warmth.
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Craft BeerStation Pub
The Split Chimp
£·Newcastle Central Station·Newcastle Central
A proper craft beer bar inside Central Station - ideal for a quick pint before your train or a longer session if you have got time to spare. The rotating taps are always interesting, and the prices are fair.
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Traditional PubCastle Views
The Bridge Hotel
£·Castle Garth·Newcastle Central
A proper Newcastle pub with views of the Castle Keep and the High Level Bridge. Real ales, honest bar food, and one of the best terraces in the city centre. The Sunday afternoon here is hard to beat.
Real Ale PubOuseburn Valley
The Cumberland Arms
£·Ouseburn·Byker Metro
A real ale pub in the creative Ouseburn Valley with folk sessions, a beer garden with city views, and the kind of authentic, unpretentious atmosphere that makes it the best pub in Newcastle.
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Cocktails & Small PlatesBehind the Cathedral
Ernest
£££·City Centre·Monument Metro
A sleek cocktail bar tucked behind St Nicholas' Cathedral. The drinks are expertly crafted, the small plates are well thought out, and the atmosphere is sophisticated without trying too hard.
Cocktails & FoodMonument Mall
The Botanist
£££·Monument·Monument Metro
The Newcastle branch of the botanical-themed bar chain occupies a beautiful space in Monument Mall. The hanging kebabs, extensive gin menu, and live music create an atmosphere that's always buzzing.
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Traditional PubHalf Moon Lane
The Central
£·City Centre·Monument Metro
A classic Geordie boozer on Half Moon Lane that has been pouring pints for generations. No frills, good prices, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why Newcastle's pub culture is the best in England.
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Live Music PubOuseburn Classic
The Tyne Bar
£·Ouseburn·Byker Metro
A brilliant live music pub in the Ouseburn with a river terrace, regular gigs, and a community spirit that embodies everything great about Newcastle's independent scene.
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Coffee & WineDaytime Favourite
Ouseburn Coffee Co
££·Ouseburn·Manors Metro
A brilliant coffee shop in the Ouseburn that does double duty as a wine bar in the evenings. The coffee is some of the best in Newcastle, the pastries are fresh, and the Ouseburn setting is lovely.
Tea & CocktailsTeahouse
Quilliam Brothers
££·Eldon Place·Haymarket Metro
A converted Northern Rock building turned into a quirky teahouse serving over 100 loose-leaf teas, plus cocktails, craft beers, and excellent cakes. A Newcastle original with genuine character.
Specialty CoffeeBest Coffee
Pink Lane Coffee
£·Pink Lane·Newcastle Central
Newcastle's finest specialty coffee roasters, serving expertly extracted espresso in a tiny shop on Pink Lane. The filter coffee is outstanding, and the team's passion for the craft is infectious.