Newcastle's best cocktail bars run from the Quayside to the Bigg Market. For a view go to 3Sixty, the city's highest bar, or the rooftop at Above. For somewhere unusual try the Victorian toilets turned bars at WC on the Bigg Market, or the tiled Centurion Bar inside Central Station.
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Grey Street sweeps down from Grey's Monument past the Theatre Royal, with theatre bars, grand old buildings and cocktail bars all close together.
An all-day bar and kitchen at Monument Mall, with sharing plates and a long cocktail list.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach Breeze 42 Below Vodka, Paixao Peach, Grapefruit Sherbet Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Foamer
Alcohol-freePassionate Breeze vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 11am to 10pm, Wed 11am to 11pm, Thu and Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm
3 Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL
A bar on Grey Street, one of the city's grandest streets, handy before a show at the Theatre Royal.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAperol Spritz Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange Slice
Alcohol-freeAperitif Mocktail vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun noon to 10:30pm
35 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EE
A Thai restaurant and bar in Grey's Quarter at Eldon Square, with Thai dishes and cocktails.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLychee & Passionfruit Martini Gin, Lime Juice, Passionfruit Syrup, Lychee Juice
Alcohol-freeLychee & Passionfruit Mocktail
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 11pm
15 Upper Level, Greys Quarter, Eldon Sq, Newcastle, NE1 7AP
An Argentinian steak restaurant on Market Street, with Argentinian wines and cocktails to start.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMocha Espresso Martini Belvedere Organic Vodka, Belvedere Dirty Brew, Coffee Chocolate Liqueur, Espresso Batch, Cocoa Powder Garnish
Alcohol-freeVirgin Passion Fruit Royale vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
2, 6 Market St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JF
A cafe bar on Grey Street from the team behind Hibou Blanc, good for a daytime drink or before the theatre.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpring in Kyoto Mancino Sakura Vermouth, Beefeater Gin, Fresh Lemon, Housemade Orange Cordial, Orange Bitters
Alcohol-freeRaspberry Mint Fizz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 10am to 10pm, Wed to Fri 10am to 11pm, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm
94-96 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AG
A Mexican bar and restaurant on Mosley Street, with tacos and tequila cocktails.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCarajillo Cazcabel Coffee Tequila, Licor 43, Gomme, Espresso Mix
Alcohol-freeVery Berry
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat noon to midnight, Sun closed
36-38 Mosley St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1AZ
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
An award-winning bar and live music venue on Pilgrim Street, formerly the Hoochie Coochie.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureWayfarer Black Bee Rum, Disaronno, Monin Orgeat, Lemon Juice, Cloudy Apple, Rhubarb Bitters, Foaming Agent, Saline
Alcohol-freeWayfinder
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 8pm to 11:30pm, Tue to Thu closed, Fri 7:30pm to 1am, Sat 1pm to 1:30am, Sun 4pm to 10pm
54 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6SF
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
A theatrical cocktail bar in Grey's Quarter at Eldon Square, where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour.
Alcohol-freeBubblygum vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm
5 Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle, NE1 7AP
The Botanist at Monument Mall, with a botanical look, a long cocktail list and live music.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePink Poppy Club Bacardi Raspberry, Poppy Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Syrup, Soda, Viola, Lemon Wheel
Alcohol-freeHomemade Berry Lemonade vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 11am to 10pm, Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7AL
The Theatre Royal's bar at 11 Market Street, opened in 2025, for a drink before or after a show.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBelta Berry Archers, Spiced Berry Syrup, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice
Alcohol-freeCanny Berry vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 11am to 11pm, Tue to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
11 Market St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JN
Nelson Street, by the Grainger Market, has a tiki bar, a hidden cocktail bar and a basement bar in one building, with social darts next door.
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
A tiki bar on the ground floor of 27 to 29 Nelson Street, with No.28 upstairs and Rebel Yell in the basement.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHibiscus Mai Tai Havana 3 Rum, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Alkimi Orgeat, Home-made Hibiscus & Lemongrass Syrup, Butterfly Pea Tea Infused Beefeater Gin
Alcohol-freeHibiscus Mai-less Tai
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 11am to 3am
Ground Floor, 27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
The Indian street food chain on Nelson Street, good for a quick dinner before drinks.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePassion Fruit Martini Respirited British Made Vodka, Vanilla Syrup, Passion Fruit Puree, Passion Fruit Liqueur
Alcohol-freePassiomowgli Mango Tonic
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
8 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AW
A cocktail bar on the first floor of 27 to 29 Nelson Street, often called one of the city's hidden gems.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLychee Blush Beefeater Gin, Rose Liqueur, Lychee Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Hibiscus Syrup
Alcohol-free0% Lychee Blush vegan
First Floor, 27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
A basement bar under 27 to 29 Nelson Street, below Friki Tiki and No.28.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureEvan's Appletini Evan Williams Apple Bourbon, Apple Juice, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
Alcohol-free0% Appletini
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 3am, Fri to Sun noon to 3am
Basement, 27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
The Slug & Lettuce on Grainger Street, an easy all-day bar in the middle of Grainger Town.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLychee Limoncello Hendrick's Another, De Capri Limoncello, Lychee Syrup, Lime Juice, Tropical Soda, Blueberry Boba
Alcohol-freeZombie Zero vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 10pm, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to 1am, Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm
30 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JG
The Bigg Market is Newcastle's best-known night out, with bars in old Victorian toilets alongside party bars and cocktail bars on Collingwood Street.
The American wings and burgers chain on the Bigg Market, with sport on the screens.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHot Honey Margarita Cazcabel Honey Tequila, Funkin Margarita Mix, Tabasco
Alcohol-freeElderflower Spritz
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 11:30am to 11pm, Tue 3:30pm to 11pm, Wed 11:30am to 11pm, Thu 3:30pm to 11pm, Fri 11:30am to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun 11am to 10:30pm
18-20 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
A bar on the Bigg Market for a big night out in the heart of the city.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSweet Sweet Tennessee Jack Daniel's Honey, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Salted Caramel Syrup, Raspberries
Alcohol-freeBerry Sober
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 3am, Fri to Sun noon to 3am
11 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UN
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Collingwood Street with a long list of classics. It stays open late.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry Sour 42 Below Vodka, Amaretto Disaronno, Montzi Sour Cherry, Cherry & Vanilla Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Foamer
Alcohol-freeCranberry Sour vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed 4pm to 11pm, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 11pm
9, 17 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1HE
A bar on the Bigg Market, in the middle of the city's best-known night out.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlue Skies Ahead Blanco Tequila, Orgeat, Rose, Lemon, Blue Curacao
Alcohol-freeNo Blue Skies Ahead
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 1pm to 3am, Sun 1pm to midnight
3-4 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on the Cloth Market, with rum cocktails, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHot in Havana Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Cocktail Mixer
Alcohol-freeKiwi in Havana
1-3 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EE
A lively bar on Collingwood Street with a long cocktail list and DJs.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlue Crush Ciroc Pineapple, Volare Blue Curacao, Lemonade, Funkin Lemon Cocktail Mixer, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Wedge
Alcohol-freePineapple Crush vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 1pm to 8pm, Thu noon to 10pm, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 10pm
Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1JF
A bar on the Bigg Market for a big night out.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBahama Mama Bacardi Coconut Rum, Cranberry, Pineapple, Coconut, Strawberry, Angostura Bitters
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Bahama Mama
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10pm
5 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UN
A bar and restaurant on Collingwood Street, named after the famous rabbit carving on the cathedral round the corner.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAutumn on the Tyne Rum, Xante, Lime, Pumpkin Spice, Pineapple
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Autumn on the Tyne
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
29 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1JE
Billed as the UK's smallest gin bar, in old ladies' toilets on the Bigg Market.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureOrange You Tempted Gin, White Cacao, Orange Liqueur, Vanilla, Cream, Fresh Orange Juice
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Orange You Tempted
High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
A bar in the Victorian underground toilets on the Bigg Market, turned into one of the city's most unusual places for a drink.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Cosmonaut Gin, Fresh Lemon and Raspberry Preserve
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc The Cosmonaut vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 4pm to 11pm, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 2pm to 12:30am, Sat 1pm to 12:30am, Sun 2pm to 11pm
Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1NA
A three-storey bar and restaurant on High Bridge, with food all day and cocktails late.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePineapple Twist Jawbox Pineapple, Passionfruit Funkin, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeVirgin Berry Collins
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 11pm
14 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EN
The Quayside runs along the Tyne under its famous bridges, with riverside pubs, a rooftop bar and late-night clubs.
A rooftop cocktail bar and terrace on Lower Dean Street, one of the newest rooftop spots in the city.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePopping Strawberry Fizz Smirnoff Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Cocktail Foamer, Fizz Wiz Sweet
Alcohol-freeStrawberry Fizz
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 2pm to midnight, Fri 2pm to 1am, Sat 1pm to 1am, Sun 1pm to midnight
Lower Dean St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE
A restaurant and club on Sandhill on the Quayside, near the Millennium Bridge, that moves from dinner to a late-night crowd.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAveika Colada Malibu, Captain Morgan, Coco Syrup, Mango Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Alcohol-freeApple and Mango Cooler
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 3pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 8pm
10-15 Sandhill, Newcastle, NE1 3AF
A restaurant on Queen Street on the Quayside, serving modern small plates with cocktails.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHarvest Hugo Elderflower Liqueur, Foraged Plum Cordial, NV Stelle D'Italia Prosecco Brut, Soda, Mint
Alcohol-freeHarvest Spritz 0% vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 2pm and 5pm to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 5pm
21 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG
A bar and club on the Quayside with a private lounge, busy late at weekends.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry Ice Smirnoff Vodka, Cherry Syrup, Grenadine, Lime Juice, Lemonade
Alcohol-freeCherry Punch vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 5pm to 3am, Sun closed
Lower Dean St, 39 Side, Newcastle, NE1 3JE
A hidden Hawaiian-themed cocktail bar on Side, near the Quayside.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSweet Summer Bacardi Spiced Rum, Teichenne Peach Liqueur, Hibiscus, Lychee, Lime, Foamer
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Sweet Summer
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 7pm
90 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PR
A traditional pub on Sandhill on the Quayside, near the Millennium Bridge.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry Collins Newcastle London Dry Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Soda, Raspberry, Lemon Slice
Alcohol-freePi-No Colada vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
32 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF
The bar at the Vermont Hotel at Castle Garth, right next to the castle keep.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAutumn's Kiss Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Thatchers Cider, Gingerbread Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeSpiced Orchard Sour vegan
Castle Garth, Vermont Hotel, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ
A pub on Sandhill on the Quayside, with a top bar upstairs.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSarti Sour Sarti Rosa, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup Gomme, Foaming Bitters
Alcohol-freeHu-No Spritz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JF
A pub on Akenside Hill, tucked under the Tyne Bridge, that brews its own beer.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAutumn Bloom Newcastle London Dry Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Polot Blackberry Syrup
Alcohol-freeAutumnal Bloom Zero vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
7 Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF
A stylish bar on the Quayside, with a terrace and a photo-friendly look.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHot Honey Peach Margarita Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Briottet Peach Liqueur, Lime Juice, Peach Puree, Hot Honey, Green Chilli Syrup
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Hot Honey Peach Margarita
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10:30pm
106 Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3DX
The Gate on Newgate Street is a leisure complex packed with games bars, restaurants and late-night spots.
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
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
A bar at The Gate for a late night out on Newgate Street.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureToon Love Affair Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Triple Sec, Ciroc Mango
Alcohol-freeToon Love Affair 0%
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to midnight
Unit G7, The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG
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
A cocktail bar at The Gate with a rock and roll playlist and a party crowd.
Alcohol-freeAmaretti Sour vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 5pm to 2am, Sat and Sun noon to 2am
The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
A pizza restaurant at The Gate on Newgate Street.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAll Things Berry & Cherry Absolut Raspberri, Chambord, Strawberry Puree, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice
Alcohol-freeBerry Fresh vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 11pm, Sun 10am to 10pm
Newgate Street, Unit G4, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
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
A Mexican restaurant and bar at The Gate on Newgate Street.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTia's Sour Red Soul Whiskey, Tia's Blueberry Syrup, Lime, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Bitters
Alcohol-freeBlueberry Sour vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to midnight, Sun 11:30am to 11pm
Newgate Street, Unit G4, Newcastle, NE1 5TG
A Caribbean restaurant and bar on Newgate Street, with jerk dishes and rum cocktails.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureKoko Passion Punch Koko Kanu Rum, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Coconut Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Mure Liqueur, Guava Juice, Pineapple Juice
Alcohol-freePassion Paradise
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 11:30pm, Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
117 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ
Around Central Station and up towards St James' Park, with a station bar covered in Victorian tiles, a restaurant in a medieval friary and the city's highest bar.
Newcastle's highest bar, a sky lounge and restaurant on Rutherford Street by St James' Park, with afternoon tea, sharing plates and views over the city.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe 3Sixty Grey Goose, Passoa, Passion Syrup, Rubicon Guava, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeThe 3Sixty Mocktail
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle, NE4 5BJ
A cocktail bar on Westgate Road with a big menu of classics and house creations, and bartenders happy to go off-list.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSnapshot Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, Passionfruit Liqueur, Toasted Coconut Syrup, Emotivo Prosecco
Alcohol-freeNot Reel vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun 3pm to midnight
39-47 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5SG
A bar, eatery and gin distillery on Gallowgate, in a former print works, a short walk from St James' Park.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRhubarb & Ginger Sour Newcastle Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Lemon Juice, Gingerbread Syrup, Foaming Bitters
Alcohol-freeSpiced Apple Fizz vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 7:30am to 10pm, Fri 7:30am to 11pm, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun closed
17-25 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SG
A restaurant and parlour bar inside a 13th-century friary, serving modern British food in one of the city's oldest buildings.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Friars Froth Moonshine Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Spiced Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Apple Juice, Foaming Bitters
Alcohol-freeThe Friars First vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 5pm
Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN
A bar inside Newcastle Central Station, decorated with Victorian Burmantofts tiles from 1893. Worth a look even if you're not catching a train.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLychee Blush Smirnoff, Giffard Lychee, Fresh Lemon, Raspberry Syrup, Lychee Juice, Coconut Puree
Alcohol-freeLychee Light
Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DG
A pub on Westgate Road with sport on the screens, a short walk from Central Station.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLemon Sherbet Gordon's Lemon, JJ Vodka, Lemon Juice, Gomme, Apple Juice, Lemonade, Lemon, Lemon Sherbet
Alcohol-freeVirgy-Sherby vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 3pm to 11pm, Wed to Fri noon to 11pm, Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
79 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SQ
A bar on Neville Street, right by Central Station.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach Bees Knees Gordon's Gin, Honey Syrup, Archers Peach, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeEnglish Garden Cooler vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 6am to 11pm, Sat and Sun 7am to midnight
Neville Street, Newcastle, NE1 5DF
A pub on Pink Lane, close to Central Station.
Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRuby Collins Newcastle Watermelon Gin, Fresh Watermelon, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Lemonade
Alcohol-freeRuby Breeze
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HX
Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.
From a pub under the Tyne Bridge to a rooftop bar, all along the river.
Victorian toilets turned bars, a bar named after a cathedral carving and a hidden cocktail bar on Nelson Street.
A drink before or after a show at the Theatre Royal.
Opening hours change, so check with the venue before you head out late.
It depends on the night you want. For views, go to 3Sixty and Above. For a hidden bar, try No. 28, Moku and WC Gin Closet. For a date, book Blackfriars Restaurant, Dobson & Parnell and Vampire Rabbit. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026.
Grey Street and Monument (Pilgrim, Barluga and Chaophraya), The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street (Revolución de Cuba, WC Gin Closet and WC Newcastle), The Quayside (Aveika, Moku and Above) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to hidden bars, games bars, date night bars and cool bars in Newcastle.
3Sixty and Above.
Moku, No. 28, Rebel Yell, WC Gin Closet and WC Newcastle. Some of Newcastle's best bars are hard to spot, from a hidden Hawaiian bar on Side to old Victorian toilets on the Bigg Market.
Aveika, Bally's Casino, Friki Tiki, Kiss, Livello, Louie's Liquor Store, Manahatta, Mojo, Pilgrim, Rebel Yell, Revolución de Cuba, Revolution, Twenty Twenty and Victors are known for late nights. Opening hours change, so check with the venue before you head out late.
The most bars on this page are in Grey Street and Monument (12) and The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street (11). Grey Street sweeps down from Grey's Monument past the Theatre Royal, with theatre bars, grand old buildings and cocktail bars all close together.
56 of the 56 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including Raspberry Mint Fizz at Grey Owl, Canny Berry at The Green Room and Harvest Spritz 0% at Dobson & Parnell.
For something to do as well as a drink, try Bally's Casino, Fayre Play, Flight Club, Lane7, NQ64 and Stack.
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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