Planning a date in Newcastle? These Newcastle Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from 3Sixty's views to a restaurant inside a medieval friary and hidden cocktail bars on Side and Nelson Street.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| 3Sixty Central Station and Westgate Road | Sky bar and restaurant | midnight |
| Aveika The Quayside | Restaurant and club | 10pm |
| Barluga Grey Street and Monument | Bar | midnight |
| Blackfriars Restaurant Central Station and Westgate Road | Restaurant and bar | 9:30pm |
| Chaophraya Grey Street and Monument | Thai restaurant and bar | 11pm |
| Dobson & Parnell The Quayside | Restaurant | 9:30pm |
| Gaucho Grey Street and Monument | Argentinian steak restaurant | 10pm |
| Grey Owl Grey Street and Monument | Cafe bar | midnight |
| Moku The Quayside | Hawaiian cocktail bar | 10pm |
| No. 28 Nelson Street and Grainger Town | Cocktail bar | Not listed |
| Redwood Bar, Vermont Hotel The Quayside | Hotel bar | Not listed |
| The Alchemist Grey Street and Monument | Cocktail bar and restaurant | 1am |
| The Green Room Grey Street and Monument | Theatre bar | 11pm |
| Vampire Rabbit The Bigg Market and Collingwood Street | Bar and restaurant | 2am |
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 9 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
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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
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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
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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
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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
Alcohol-free signature
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
For views, 3Sixty. For somewhere historic, Blackfriars Restaurant. For a hidden cocktail bar, Moku or No.28. Before the theatre, The Green Room and Grey Owl are on Grey Street.
Most are. Aveika is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 14 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including The 3Sixty Mocktail at 3Sixty, Apple and Mango Cooler at Aveika and Aperitif Mocktail at Barluga.
Yes. Barluga, Grey Owl, The Green Room, Gaucho and Chaophraya 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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