Newcastle Pubs & Nightlife

Newcastle is famous for it's many pubs and clubs most notably in the Quayside, Haymarket and Bigg Market areas of town.

The Quayside is a well known throughout the UK as being the hub of nightlife in Newcastle and has a variety of pubs and restaurants and is a mixture of traditional type pubs and modern wine bar type bistros. The area is a often a focal point for locals to enjoy a good night out and is always enjoyed by students and weekend visitors. Beyour musical requestcause the area is so popular the prices in these bars can be higher than other parts of Newcastle and they do tend to get very busy and crowded at weekends.

If your idea of a good night out does not demand sophistication then you may want to try the Bigg Market area. With several pubs and restaurants contained in a smaller area it is very easy to get around and do a "pub crawl" The majority of pubs in this area feature music and some of them also employ Disc Jockeys to cater for your every request. Most of the pubs in this area can be pretty lively although there are certain pubs in the area which do not have music and you can enjoy a drink and a conversation with your family and friends.Again the busiest times are the weekends when queuing to get in to some places may be a problem.

Close to the University area is Haymarket and the pubs in this area are mostly frequented by students. Although not as compact as Biggs Market there are still enough pubs and bars to guarantee an enjoyable evening in Bars such as Bar Oz, Cajun and Creole Bar and Old Orleans Restaurant.

If you are on a budget and are more interested in the beer rather than the surroundings, check out JD Wetherspoon and Yates's Wine Lodge which are both a stone's throw from the main Railway Station. The beer in these places can be considerably less expensive than the plush wine bars and also worthy of a visit are the Head of Steam and the Bridge Hotel. These places are very traditional and have a loyal following of local drinkers who appreciate the service and the many types of beers on offer.

There is one thing for sure, if you are looking to party Newcastle is definitely the place to be!!

CLUBS

Newcastle attracts many clubgoers and the most popular are Digital, The Attic and the Baja Beach Club. These clubs are renowned in the North East and they often attract world famous DJ'S for their party nights.

Other types of clubs include the Salsa Club which provides an evening of first class Latin entertainment in the form of music and Latin American dancing.

If you fancy an unusually different evening why not check out the Hyena Comedy Club where you can watch and laugh at live comedians doing their "stand up" routines. It is recommended that you call and book ahead to this club as it is always very busy.