Some of Newcastle's best bars take a bit of finding, from a cocktail bar on the first floor of a Nelson Street building to bars in old Victorian toilets on the Bigg Market. These are the Newcastle Cocktail Week partners worth seeking out.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Moku The Quayside | Hawaiian cocktail bar | 10pm |
| No. 28 Nelson Street and Grainger Town | Cocktail bar | Not listed |
| Rebel Yell Nelson Street and Grainger Town | Basement 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 5 Newcastle bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 12 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
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
Alcohol-free signature
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 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
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
No.28 is on the first floor of 27 to 29 Nelson Street, with Rebel Yell in the basement. Moku is a hidden Hawaiian bar on Side, and WC Newcastle and WC Gin Closet are in old toilets on the Bigg Market.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including Non-Alc Sweet Summer at Moku, 0% Lychee Blush at No. 28 and 0% Appletini at Rebel Yell.
Yes. Moku, WC Newcastle, WC Gin Closet, No. 28 and Rebel Yell are about 12 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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