Newcastle is nationally – and internationally – renowned for its unique nightlife.
Much of that is down to the people. The Geordie nation know how to let their hair down and have a good time like few others. But for the non-Newcastle native, where does one go for a rollicking good time in the city – and where should one avoid?
It’s a question we put to you, the Great British public, and as ever you did not let us down. The suggestions were varied and intriguing, complimentary and…less so. Perhaps most interesting were the common sentiments throughout.
Of course there were the predictably bantersome responses…
here's a really great club, gone through some tough times but getting better again now. Owner is a dick though. pic.twitter.com/TXDUCClBWR
— Parker (@panoparker) December 8, 2016
Make sure you go visit here… pic.twitter.com/w9YuGZYAiy
— A (@Afy_000) December 8, 2016
avoid newcastle
— Sammy (@KidPrezentable) December 8, 2016
A very popular suggestion was the Quayside area…
Quayside
— Gary Taphouse (@garytaphouse) December 8, 2016
Start in town in the day, and work your way to Quayside. Start Quayside in evening and work your way up back into town.
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) December 8, 2016
Bridge Tavern down near the Quayside is good place to start
— Matty (@gabiz14) December 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/rodhullroofing/status/806870506599317504
https://twitter.com/StevieP1983/status/806857186643214337
The famous Bigg Market got a very raw deal…
really, really do avoid the Bigg Market. And the 'Diamond Strip'.
— Paul Hamilton (@pauliehamilton) December 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/willmartin19/status/806837724368015360
https://twitter.com/randallbell/status/806815308904329216
avoid bigg mkt. pubs – bridge, crown Pasada, free trade. Quayside a bit deansgate locks but great views.
— SeanThorpe💙 (@ch1ves) December 8, 2016
Although not everyone agreed…
Bigg market is essential. Make sure u only wear a t shirt🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
— Red Hugh (@tinyredharvey) December 8, 2016
Don't listen to people who say avoid Bigg Market.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawTel) December 8, 2016
Ouseburn was a big hit…
@SportsJOE_UK get in a taxi and ask for OUSEBURN
— Mr Binny (@mrbinny) December 8, 2016
Collingwood St/Mosley St/Grey St/Pilgrim St area and the Quayside. Ouseburn decent but out the way I think
— Chris Bell (@ChrisChrisBell) December 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/Neil__Ogle/status/806817960358776832
https://twitter.com/jezfuggle/status/806814909392711680
An establishment called ‘Sinners’ got a few mentions…
https://twitter.com/BigPaulieH/status/806814775229513728
world HQ is good, sinners an experience, Rusty's essential
— dom 🚞 (@dompart) December 8, 2016
Sinners is an experience alright. Smells of sick, feet stick to the floor. Get involved if that's your thing.
— Hayles (@Hayles_101) December 8, 2016
As did the ‘Black Garter’…
The Black Garter pub….full to the rafters by 10am, mostly with elderly toothless men equipped with grocery bags. A must.
— Sean (@stuckydog) December 8, 2016
aye and you can buy almost ANYTHING barring military grade weapons in the Garter
— Mr Binny (@mrbinny) December 8, 2016
haha aye u can literally see the vast majority of punters slowly dying before your very eyes. Classy joint.
— Sean (@stuckydog) December 8, 2016
One thing is for sure, there was no shortage of cracking suggestions…
the Free Trade used to be a cracking pub. Forth also decent.
— soren (@sorenlorenson13) December 8, 2016
Cosy Joes. You'll thank me later.
— Hayles (@Hayles_101) December 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/VodkaKix/status/806887243558359040
https://twitter.com/AdamYT10/status/806831577099595776
Uno Trattoria for dinner. It's where Kev Keegan's entertainers would go for squad meals. Tup Tup Palace for you know what.
— Klopp-monsieur (@intotaalvoetbal) December 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/lewisbazley/status/806842033553842176
Sam jacks up by the gate 👍
— Rob Marsden (@robmarsden85) December 8, 2016
Free Trade and the Cluny in Ouseburn. Bridge Tavern under Tyne Bridge. Town Wall and The Forth near Central Station
— Paul Hamilton (@pauliehamilton) December 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/Matt_Casey_/status/806838413051756544
