The best places to go on a night out in Newcastle upon Tyne
Planning a night out in Newcastle? You're in for a treat. Find 4 of the best venues for evening entertainment.
Picture this. It's the height of spring. You've got some time off from the mundane nine-to-five. You're ready to let your hair down – and what better way to do it than a night out on the toon?
Newcastle upon Tyne – or Newcastle, as it's mostly commonly known – is one of the liveliest cities in the North of England.
Renowned for their nightlife, spectacular bridges and, most importantly, their football team, Newcastle's resident Geordies are proud as punch about their hometown – and rightly so.
Newcastle's fruitful nightlife is nothing short of amazing. With everything from pubs and restaurants to quirky speakeasies and cocktail bars, you're guaranteed to be entertained.
If deciding on a venue for that ever-looming night out is proving harder than anticipated, look no further. We've put together a list of the top places to visit on a night out in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Diamond Strip
Fancy by name, fancy by nature. The Diamond Strip is known for its glamorous and upmarket party quarters.
Nestled in the heart of the city, it spans from Collingwood Street to the end of Mosley Street and past Central Station.
The Diamond Strip boasts an array of venues. If you're looking for somewhere you can be wined and dined in sumptuous style, look no further.
Bear in mind that venues on the strip tend to have strict policies on dress code. It's a good idea to don your Sunday best when dining out in these luxurious places.
Once night falls, however, these bars turn into some of the liveliest places in the whole of the toon.
Bigg Market
Newcastle's student population has a huge influence on the city's nightlife. Nowhere is this clearer than Bigg Market – a thriving nightspot that's especially popular with undergrads at Newcastle University.
Bigg Market hosts some of Newcastle's largest clubs and mainstream bars. It links Chinatown to Collingwood in one long run of after-dark establishments.
In the mood for some unpretentious, cheeky fun? Bigg Market is liveliest from Thursday through to Sunday when it bustles with students and tourists, all there for a good time.
Known for their themed nights, venues like Filthys Newcastle and Pumphreys are hotspots for those looking to party into the early hours.
The Quayside
What was once an industrial powerhouse – with docks for loading and depots filled with goods – is now a sleek and revitalised area. Today, the Quayside is home to some of Newcastle's most upmarket venues and leads the way for the city's nighttime scene.
This bustling place is filled with eateries, bars and pubs, all looking to give locals and tourists a time to remember. And it's becoming ever more popular. It seems a new venue pops up each and every year.
Quayside is easily accessible by car or foot and from north or south. It spans both banks of the River Tyne, fringing Gateshead on one side and Newcastle on the other.
In the mood for a couple of beers in the sunshine on a spring afternoon? How about some lunch followed by an espresso martini? In either case, the Quayside is the ideal spot.
The Quayside would also make the perfect location for a peaceful dinner by the riverside. And with the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art standing on its southern bank, it has something to offer culture vultures, too. What a treat!
Dean Street
If you're looking for contemporary, you've come to the right place. But we wouldn't blame you if you disagreed at first glance. With its redbrick archways and cobbled streets, Dean Street looks like it's tumbled out of a Victorian novel.
Don't be fooled by first impressions. This iconic location is full of modern microbreweries, chichi wine bars and a vibrant array of cuisines. With Indian, Thai and Mexican food on offer, foodies can go on a global tour without travelling more than about 450 feet.
Yes – your tastebuds won't be disappointed, and neither will your friends. There's plenty of entertainment available, ranging from rustic taverns to a retro gaming arcade.
And in case you'd like to call it a night or nip off to another nightspot, you're never more than a stone's throw away from transport links. You can reach Dean Street from Central Station in about five minutes on foot. Want to drive? There's plenty of parking available in nearby public car parks. Just be sure to buy your ticket so you don't return to the dreaded yellow square on your windscreen.
Getting around
There are heaps of places to visit while on your travels through Newcastle. Whether your idea of a great night out is a fancy dinner and cocktails or music by the riverside, you'll never be short of fun.
But have you thought about how you'll get from alehouse to bed?
Public transport is an option – and Newcastle's public transport is pretty good, all things considered. As well as the usual buses and taxis, we have our very own Tube in the form of the Tyne and Wear Metro system. This runs until midnight every day.
And if you're staying in the city centre and have a strong pair of legs, you're sorted. Newcastle is a fairly compact city, so it's not too taxing to travel around on food.
But what if your accommodation is outside the centre and you want the freedom to travel as you please? In this case, you might want to consider car hire – and that's where we can help.
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