Nightlife in Newcastle
Newcastle's nightlife is legendary. Much of the fun is centred around pubs and their diverse range of beers in both the city centre and Quayside. The Quayside is the hub of glamorous clubbing venues, as is the Bigg Market area of the city centre. For top musical entertainment, the spectacular Sage, across the river on Gateshead Quay is a must, with a programme of modern and classical music.
Bars
Expand all1. The Newcastle Arms - Traditional Geordie pub
Show moreSet close to Chinatown, The Newcastle Arms has a dark wood-panelled interior. The frequently changing array of beers on offer includes Rooster's Oyster Stout and Brew Dog's Physics. Populated with genuine locals, Geordie banter fills the air.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
57, Saint Andrews Street, Newcastle, NE1 5SE
Telephone
+44 (0)191 260 2490
2. The Quayside Pub - Riverside drinking
Show moreThe Quayside Pub is a large and popular riverside pub with an extensive outdoor area where drinkers enjoy the summer sunshine. The interior features impressive original beams. Patrons include locals warming up for a night out in the Quayside district.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
35, The Close, Newcastle, NE1 3RN
Telephone
+44 (0)191 211 1050
Clubs
Expand all3. Sea - Glamour on the Quayside
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Sea is a glamorous spot in Newcastle's Quayside. The impressive entrance leads to an extravagantly decorated space with stained-glass portholes and purple lights. Drinkers gather in the Viper Lounge and Champagne Bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Neptune House, Quayside, Newcastle NE1 3RQ
Telephone
+44 (0)191 230 1813
Transport
Newcastle Central Station metro station
4. Digital - Newcastle's hippest dancefloor
Show moreIndie, Britpop and alternative dance music feature at Digital, located at the Centre for Life visitor attraction near Newcastle's Central Station. At weekends it's packed with veteran clubbers, who take a break from the heaving dancefloor in leather-covered booths.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP
Telephone
+44 (0)191 261 9755
Entertainment
Expand all5. O2 Academy Newcastle - Ballroom turned rock venue
Show moreNewcastle's newest big-name music venue, the Academy hosts concerts by top rock and pop acts. The auditorium, in its former incarnation as the Majestic Ballroom, staged a performance by the Beatles in 1963. Indie club night Bulletproof features weekly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SW
Telephone
+44 (0)191 260 2020
6. The Sage Gateshead - Contemporary dome of music
Show more Gateshead's distinctive music venue hosts performers in everything from folk to opera. The Norman Foster-designed building sits under a vast stainless steel dome, and has seen performances from the resident Northern Sinfonia to Jason Donovan in its two auditoria.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
St Mary's Square, Gateshead, Newcastle NE8 2JR
Telephone
+44 (0)191 443 4661
