Newcastle has some properly unusual places for a drink: bars in old Victorian toilets, a tiled station bar, a medieval friary and plenty of games. These are the Newcastle Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Bally's Casino The Gate and Newgate Street | Casino bar | Not listed |
| Blackfriars Restaurant Central Station and Westgate Road | Restaurant and bar | 9:30pm |
| Centurion Bar Central Station and Westgate Road | 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 |
| Moku The Quayside | Hawaiian cocktail bar | 10pm |
| No. 28 Nelson Street and Grainger Town | Cocktail bar | Not listed |
| NQ64 Grey Street and Monument | Arcade bar | 2am |
| Rebel Yell Nelson Street and Grainger Town | Basement bar | 3am |
| Stack Grey Street and Monument | Street food and bar venue | 1am |
| The Wonderbar The Gate and Newgate Street | Games bar | 3am |
| WC Gin Closet The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street | Gin bar | Not listed |
| WC Newcastle The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street | Bar | 12:30am |
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 14 Newcastle bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 8 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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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 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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
WC Newcastle and WC Gin Closet in old toilets on the Bigg Market, the tiled Centurion Bar in Central Station, Blackfriars in a 13th-century friary, and Moku, No.28 and Rebel Yell for something hidden. For games, try Fayre Play, Lane7 and NQ64.
Yes. 14 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including Light Cloud at Bally's Casino, The Friars First at Blackfriars Restaurant and Lychee Light at Centurion Bar.
Yes. Bally's Casino, Lane7, The Wonderbar, Fayre Play and Blackfriars Restaurant are about 8 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.
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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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