Newcastle has plenty of bars where the drink comes with something to do, from bowling at The Gate to fairground games and social darts. These are the Newcastle Cocktail Week partners that are good for a group.
| Bar | What there is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Bally's Casino The Gate and Newgate Street | Casino bar | Not listed |
| Fayre Play The Gate and Newgate Street | Fairground games bar | 1am |
| Flight Club Nelson Street and Grainger Town | Social darts bar | 1:30am |
| Lane7 The Gate and Newgate Street | Bowling and games bar | 1am |
| NQ64 Grey Street and Monument | Arcade bar | 2am |
| Stack Grey Street and Monument | Street food and bar venue | 1am |
| The Wonderbar The Gate and Newgate Street | Games bar | 3am |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 7 Newcastle bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 9 minutes on foot in total.
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Alcohol-free signature
The bar at Bally's Casino in The Gate, open late with the gaming floor alongside.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureStorm Cloud Bacardi White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, Gomme Syrup, Lemonade Post Mix, Candyfloss or Orange Slice
Alcohol-freeLight Cloud
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Alcohol-free signature
A fairground games bar at The Gate, with sideshow-style games and a bar for groups.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePlaying Fayre Beefeater Gin, Sarti Rosa, Monin Strawberry Syrup, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Refresher Bar, Lime Wheel
Alcohol-freePlaying It Safe vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to midnight
Unit F6, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
Alcohol-free signature
A social darts bar on Nelson Street with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAutumn Breeze Ciroc, Ciroc Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Lemon Juice, Passion Puree
Alcohol-freeFall For Me vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1:30am, Sun 11am to midnight
22 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AP
Alcohol-free signature
Bowling, pool and darts at The Gate, with a big bar and food. Easy to book for a group.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlood Orange Mai Tai Havana 3 Year Old, Havana 7 Year Old, Blood Orange Syrup, Orgeat Syrup, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
Alcohol-freeBlood Orange Sly Tai vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to midnight
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
Alcohol-free signature
A retro arcade bar on Pilgrim Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon graffiti.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSweet Fighter Beefeater Blood Orange, Giffard Rhubarb, Candied Strawberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lemon, KA Strawberry Soda
Alcohol-freeSweet Fighter Zero vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun 11am to midnight
82 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, NE1 6SG
Alcohol-free signature
Stack's street food and bar venue at Worswick Chambers on Pilgrim Street, with traders, bars and games.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTommy's Margarita Cazcabel Reposado, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Triple Sec
Alcohol-freeVirgin Berry Collins
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to midnight, Fri and Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to midnight
Worswick Chambers, Pilgrim St, Newcastle, NE1 6QF
Alcohol-free signature
A bar at The Gate with darts and games for a group.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Spicy Pineapple Margarita El Jimador Chilli Infused Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Monin Pineapple Syrup
Alcohol-freeThe Spicy Pineapple No-ita
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 1am, Fri and Sat 10am to 3am, Sun 10am to 1am
Unit G5, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
Lane7 and Fayre Play are both at The Gate, Flight Club is on Nelson Street and NQ64 has retro arcade machines on Pilgrim Street.
Yes. 7 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including Light Cloud at Bally's Casino, Playing It Safe at Fayre Play and Fall For Me at Flight Club.
Yes. Fayre Play, The Wonderbar, Lane7, Bally's Casino and Flight Club are about 9 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
The next Newcastle Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 March 2027. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Newcastle's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
The next Newcastle Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 March 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Newcastle, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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