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
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
At this Jazz Age–styled bar with chandeliers, velveteen chairs and dazzling murals, cocktails served in vintage glassware include locally inspired…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dating from 1901, this traditional pub retains original features including Victorian snugs, carved woodwork, stained-glass windows and mosaic tiles. At…
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Northumberland Coast
Fairtrade organic beans and compostable packaging are used by this fabulous independent coffee roastery. The living-room-like dining space with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Mixed but mainly gay, this massive four-floor club has flashing lights, a pumping sound system and lots of suggestive posing.
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Gay and all-welcoming Eazy Street draws a crowd for its nightly feast of cabaret drag shows, karaoke and DJs.
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Northeast England
A series of low-ceilinged rooms make this village-centre tavern dating from 1755 a cosy spot to hole up.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
