Bars

Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink

The Bridge Tavern

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.