Best bars on Newcastle Quayside: 2026 Guide

Quayside at a glance

Bar	What it is	Fri and Sat until
Above The Quayside	Rooftop cocktail bar	1am
Aveika The Quayside	Restaurant and club	10pm
Dobson & Parnell The Quayside	Restaurant	9:30pm
Livello The Quayside	Bar and club	3am
Moku The Quayside	Hawaiian cocktail bar	10pm
Redhouse The Quayside	Pub	midnight
Redwood Bar, Vermont Hotel The Quayside	Hotel bar	Not listed
Sandhill Arms The Quayside	Pub	midnight
The Bridge Tavern The Quayside	Pub and brewery	1am
Victors The Quayside	Bar	midnight

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

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Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 8 minutes on foot in total.

Above
RedhouseAbout 2 minutes' walk from Above
Sandhill ArmsAbout 2 minutes' walk from Redhouse
AveikaAbout 2 minutes' walk from Sandhill Arms
Dobson & ParnellAbout 2 minutes' walk from Aveika

Walking route in Google Maps

Map of best bars on Newcastle Quayside

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Above

Rooftop cocktail bar · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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Aveika

Restaurant and club · The Quayside · £££

Alcohol-free signature

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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Dobson & Parnell

Restaurant · The Quayside · £££

Alcohol-free signature

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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Livello

Bar and club · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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Moku

Hawaiian cocktail bar · The Quayside · ££

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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Redhouse

Pub · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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Redwood Bar, Vermont Hotel

Hotel bar · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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Sandhill Arms

Pub · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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The Bridge Tavern

Pub and brewery · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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Victors

Bar · The Quayside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

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

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Best bars on Newcastle Quayside: your questions

What are the best bars on Newcastle Quayside?

For a view, Above has a rooftop terrace. The Bridge Tavern sits under the Tyne Bridge and brews its own beer, and Livello and Aveika keep going late.

Are they open on Mondays?

Most are. Above, Aveika and Livello are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 10 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Newcastle Cocktail Week 2026, including Strawberry Fizz at Above, Apple and Mango Cooler at Aveika and Harvest Spritz 0% at Dobson & Parnell.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Above, Redhouse, Sandhill Arms, Aveika and Dobson & Parnell are about 8 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Newcastle Cocktail Week?

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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Newcastle Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Newcastle's best bars

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.

A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
An alcohol-free drink in every venue
Extra deals for wristband holders

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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.