Newcastle-upon-Tyne
An outdoor stage hosting free gigs, a free jukebox, beer-garden-style seating under one of the brick arches of the Glasshouse Bridge and a sprawling…
Must-see nightlife in Northeast England
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
At this Jazz Age–styled bar with chandeliers, velveteen chairs and dazzling murals, cocktails served in vintage glassware include locally inspired…
Northumberland Coast
There's a lot of character packed into this pint-sized pub, which supports UK microbreweries with four rotating cask ales, craft beers and traditional…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dedicated to the genius of black music – funk, rare groove, dance-floor jazz, northern soul, genuine R&B, lush disco, proper house, reggae and more – this…
Northeast England
Beer was first made on this site over half a millennium ago. Today, the pub's own brews include Ceres (wheat beer), Sycamore Gap (pale ale) and the…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dating from 1901, this traditional pub retains original features including Victorian snugs, carved woodwork, stained-glass windows and mosaic tiles. At…
Northumberland Coast
Fairtrade organic beans and compostable packaging are used by this fabulous independent coffee roastery. The living-room-like dining space with…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Covered in retro chimp montages but actually named for the wood that's wedged behind ale casks to tip them, this tiny, two-level micropub inside a railway…
Northeast England
Built in 1190, this authentic-as-it-gets locals' boozer is complete with dartboard, cosy snugs, a terrific selection of beers and spirits, and wise…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Spilling onto a small green out front, this red-brick charmer in the Ouseburn Valley has been pouring pints since the early 1800s. Its current owners have…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Set up by a trio of brothers as 'an alternative to Newcastle's boozy scene', this hip Hungarian-style teahouse with postindustrial decor has over 100…
Northumberland Coast
Over 30 different varieties of loose-leaf tea are on offer at this 'tea brewery', whose name means 'lovely' in the local Northumbrian dialect. Teas are…
Northumberland Coast
Berwick's best watering hole attracts a mixed, laid-back crowd who can be found sipping real ales and micro-distilled gins and whiskies at all hours. On…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A two-floored cathedral to dance music, this megaclub with a capacity of 1400 was voted one of the top 20 clubs in the world by DJ Magazine thanks to its…
Northeast England
This funky hybrid bar and art gallery (the works by local artists are all for sale) has DJs spinning Thursday to Saturday nights from 8pm, creative…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
With magnificent floor-to-ceiling ornate Victorian tiling, Central Station's former 1st-class waiting room – a Grade I–listed treasure dating from 1893 –…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Mixed but mainly gay, this massive four-floor club has flashing lights, a pumping sound system and lots of suggestive posing.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Gay and all-welcoming Eazy Street draws a crowd for its nightly feast of cabaret drag shows, karaoke and DJs.
Northeast England
A series of low-ceilinged rooms make this village-centre tavern dating from 1755 a cosy spot to hole up.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Sitting on a hill at the top of the Ouseburn Valley, this 19th-century bar has a sensational selection of ales and ciders as well as a range of…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Going strong since 1861, old-school boozer Trent House out-cools many Newcastle bars because it isn't trying. There's a jukebox with jazz and electronica…
Northeast England
Encased in ivory-coloured tiles, this salt-of-the-earth 1850-built traditional pub is great for a pint of real ale while watching a Newcastle United match.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
This small late-night bar has dance music upstairs and more mainstream tunes downstairs. Look out for drag queen–hosted events and parties.
