Nights out in Newcastle

[Rocket Romano]

The Forth is where the beatniks hang out these days, it was probably them that started the fire.

The Telegraph has gone...shall we say.....purple

Rockies is stilll open. A bi-bar. Gay 6 days of the week and on matchday Saturday topless babes all round/

Unfortuanately Laser Quest is long gone. That whole area has been done up, the chip shop moved over the road to luxurious premises. The bulding itself is being entirely renovated.

The Bridge is ok, nice beer garden over the Tyne, but doubled prices lately.

Don't go into Baja, its an Emap Radio dream.

 

[mrkikiet]

if you're into not particularly good young local bands and face painting there is the jez fest on the 14th, Jesmond Dene. Built by Lord 'armaments' Armstrong and given to the people of Newcastle.

 

[Rocket Romano]

if you're into not particularly good young local bands and face painting there is the jez fest on the 14th, Jesmond Dene. Built by Lord 'armaments' Armstrong and given to the people of Newcastle.

Jesmond Dene fights the renevated Leazes Park as Newcastles prettiest green spot

 

[Biffo]

Thanks for all the recommendations. I liked Newcastle.

We stayed in Jesmond and had a few drinks in Osbournes each day and watched the football there. We were in Chase, Buffalo Joes and a few others in the Quayside (that I can’t remember the names of) and a few bars in The Gate too. We had a good time and drank a lot but there was no hard core clubbing or pulling going on. On the plus side there was no fighting either.

Good friendly people in Newcastle – locals and visitors. To be honest I no longer have the capacity for a Stag Weekend and shall be encouraging Stag Nights from now on.

I got old……

 

[mwgdrwg]

Hey,

Just seen this thread, I know it's pontless to add anything except that about 5 years ago the best pubs in Newcastle were Trillians and Head of Steam.

 

[Rocket Romano]

For the attention of Firky from IcNewcastle

A legend of the Newcastle club scene is set for a surprise return, 1 year after it left the party scene.

The Powerhouse, a huge hit with the Newcastle gay scene and the base of improptu concerts from everyone ranging Sir Elton John through to Girls Aloud has announced it will take over the Sugar nightclub on St James Boulevard/Westgate Road.

The Sugar group which went bankrupt a year ago submitted plans to turn the building into a lap dance and strip show venue, but local gays protested and the council rejected the plans.

Yesterday posters went up inside the building confirming the return of the club, who's former premises are currently the site of a massive redevelopment project

The re-opening of the club further strengthens the image of the Newcastle gay community as yet another bar opens in the kindly dubbed pink triangle

 

[cyberfairy]

A bit of a bump Going there tomorrow-any further recommendations and do you know if the places above are still going?

 

[cyberfairy]

So many banned people from Newcastle

 

[janeb]

My local is the Cumberland, although I don't think we'll be down there tomorrow due to other plans. A v good locals pub that pretty much welcomes whoevers around

http://www.thecumberlandarms.co.uk/

 

[Refused as fuck]

I like the Forth which is on Pink Lane near Central Station and the Percy Arms near Haymarket. The Cluny/Ouseburn pubs are good but a out of the way a bit if you're travelling on foot and planning to stay near the city centre. I'd avoid the Gate and Bigg Market on a Friday night, tbh. Unless you're a bunch of chavs, all chavs etc.

 

[janeb]

The Bodega is also good for a town centre pub, they have a good selection of real ale and you can usually get a seat (if you hang around a bit) - it's near the Tyne Theatre on Westgate Rd, about 5 mins from the station

 

[neonwilderness]

The Bridge (same group as the Bodega) opposite the Castle Keep is usually decent too, if it's warm you can sit outside with a reasonable view of the river.

 

[Refused as fuck]

I recommend the Bridge Hotel also.

 

[cyberfairy]

Bugger, went past the Bridge but didn't go in
Loved The Tyne which was pumping out techno from 8pm to a mad audeince of party girls in stilettos and men who looked like members of the Levellers and fucking cheap vodka too, The Free Trade was good as was Trent House and liked The Cluny too-Whitley bay was horrible-there was a pub called The Hairy Lemon which was packed at noon...
There was a fair bit of vomit and staggery men but it was a Friday night to be fair and I thought Newcastle was generally ace-friendly, interesting, cheap and ooh, treble vodkas

 

[brix]

I recommend the Bridge Hotel also.

I used to go there when I was a student in the early 90s. I hope it hasn't changed.

 

[Refused as fuck]

Probably has. Nothing stays the same.

 

[brix]

You seem to.

 

[Refused as fuck]

Nigga please.

 

[brix]

Oh, whatever...

 

[neonwilderness]

Whitley bay was horrible

Whitley Bay is a dump, Tynemouth is better.

 

[cyberfairy]

Whitley Bay is a dump, Tynemouth is better.

Tynemouth was lovely-I have spent a lot of time in Blackpool and live a mile from morecambe but found Whitley bay far worse-to be fair, it was a sunny August Saturday afternoon but there were big gangs of shouty blokes and horrible strip bars and we could not find anywhere that was not all bellowing man to sit and have a quiet drink in. The beach looked lovely though and there were some big charity shops but yes, Tynemouth was lovely-great market too

 

[Totoro303]

The Bodega is also good for a town centre pub, they have a good selection of real ale and you can usually get a seat (if you hang around a bit) - it's near the Tyne Theatre on Westgate Rd, about 5 mins from the station

Agree - good pub also with an interesting kind of stained glass roof too. Virtually next door to it on Westgate Road, is Tilleys , which has a light airy feel to it, with large expansive windows, wooden floors, and air conditioning. Does free films some nights, has good seelction of ales, and some nights has live music. Tilleys and the Bodega are a lot more civilised friendly expereince than the Bigg market and the Cinema empire area which are only a few hundred yards away!

 

[asbestos]

Development (sic) and gentrification have claimed so much of what was good in Newcastle.

Still there are a few bars worth spending time in.

The Newcastle Arms - just down from Gallowgate around the corner from Rosies and the Irish Centre, great beer.

The Cumberland Arms - a fair walk from the city centre but worth it, pop into The Tanners on the way over if you're heading down City Road, or The Tyne/Free Trade if you're walking along the quayside.

The Rose & Crown & The Beehive are alright if you want to sample some of the Bigg Market without getting too involved.

Fitzgeralds and the Black Garter are alright for a city centre pint.

 

[isitme]

Ouseburn is the best place to go

Start at the Tanners and go down the hill, there's Free Trade, Ship, Cluny and ending at the Tyne

and it's a nice bit of city

 

[not-bono-ever]

I broke into the cluny when I was 9.when it was an derelit warehouse

fuck, I am showing my age