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With an electric atmosphere, friendly locals and some of the country’s best bars and nightclubs, nightlife in NewcastleGateshead is nothing short of legendary. Go ABOVE and beyond on a night out in NewcastleGateshead at the Vermont Hotel’s breath-taking rooftop bar with outstanding views of the city. Cocktail lover? ABOVE’s sister bar and nightclub Livello, serves expertly crafted cocktails in an opulent environment and Aveika, nestled in the heart of Newcastle’s iconic Quayside, is one the city’s best late-night venues for those wanting to make a night of it.
Looking to experience NewcastleGateshead’s infamous clubbing scene? Head to Digital, named the 35th Best Club in the World by DJ Mag, where the likes of Patrick Topping, Fatboy Slim, Sasha, Carl Cox, DEEP DISH and Deadmau5 have taken to the stage. On Newcastle’s glamorous ‘Diamond Strip’ you’ll find Howlers ball pit and cocktail bar, perfect for a fun-filled night out. Some of the strip's newest bars include ChachaBuchi and La Fée which bring plenty of opportunity for dancing and memory-making with friends.
Boulevard, located in Newcastle’s welcoming pink triangle is home to some of the UK's top cabaret entertainers and is a night out like no other. Nearby you will find Powerhouse, a fun and late-night club welcome to all, where you can dance the night away over four floors until the early hours.
Ouseburn is a must-visit if a locally brewed beer and seeing an up and coming live band is your idea of a great day and night out. Check out iconic places like The Cluny, Little Buildings and The Grove in neighbouring Byker for the best beverages and even better live acts.
If you're looking for an unusual night out, you'll discover an ever-increasing number of ways to have a night out with a difference in Newcastle and Gateshead. Your perfect night out may be something other than getting glammed up and heading to one of our top bars or hunting down a perfectly poured beer in one of the best pubs in the city, and if it is, then keep reading.
Gather your mates and get ready for a night out like no other - these nights out in Newcastle can include a dip in a ball pool, a legal 'rock n roll' smash-fest, a secluded booth dedicated to Guitar Hero and a round of golf with a twist. Who's in?
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Newcastle City Centre
Situated beside Grey's Monument in the heart of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Banyan is a stylish bar serving...
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Newcastle City Centre
ABOVE is a dazzling, all-weather rooftop bar and restaurant in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Prepare for a perfect...
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Jesmond
Welcome to 97 & Social, set in the lively and fashionable area of Newcastle: Osborne...
Spy Bar in Jesmond, Newcastle...
The Paris of Renoir and...
Northern Stage reaches beyond the...
Aveika is a contemporary Japanese...
Post date: 27th January 2026
Find out which NewcastleGateshead pubs, bars and restaurants have great outdoor seating areas, bustling beer gardens and stylish roof terraces here.
Newcastle is undeniably a legendary place for a night out but what if you're looking for something a bit different? Discover unusual nights out in NewcastleGateshead...
Explore Ouseburn's industrial evolution to a cultural hotspot, with Michelin dining, vintage stores, and a working farm at the heart of Newcastle's creative scene.
If you're looking for somewhere a little different to dine out then check out our guide to the quirky restaurants and cool bars in Newcastle and Gateshead. From foodie heaven in a 13th century priory to cocktails in a former Victorian toilet!
It is a well-known fact that NewcastleGateshead has a lively and vibrant nightlife. Whatever your preference, there is a bar to suit you. With new and exciting hotspots popping up all the time in Newcastle, you are never short of a new place to sip your cocktail, nurse a cold craft beer or pop open a bottle of prosecco.
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Newcastle City Centre
Welcome to Newcastle's most unique wine bar under an original Victorian glass dome and underground...
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Newcastle City Centre
Northern Stage reaches beyond the ordinary. Northern Stage in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a registered charity. It...
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Further Afield
The Fire Station is Sunderland's brand-new live music and performance venue - housing the state-of-the-art...
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Newcastle City Centre
The Alchemist bills itself as “masters in the dark arts of molecular mixology and demons...
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Gateshead
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on NewcastleGateshead Quayside aptly describes itself as 'A music...
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Newcastle City Centre
Situated right across from Newcastle Central Station, The Head of Steam Newcastle has gained notoriety...
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Quayside
The Bridge Tavern is a cosy pub and restaurant situated under NewcastleGateshead's famous Tyne Bridge...
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Newcastle City Centre
The Paris of Renoir and the Moulin Rouge is brought to life in Jalou which...
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Quayside
Tiger Hornsby is one of Newcastle Quayside's finest cocktail bars, set in an intimate, elegant...
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Newcastle City Centre
The Gate is Newcastle's premier leisure destination with a wide range of restaurants, bars and...
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Newcastle City Centre
Located in Times Square in Newcastle city centre, Digital is often known as "the most...
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Quayside
Colonel Porter's Emporium is a 1920's-themed restaurant and bar on Dean Street in Newcastle City...
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