Guide to nightlife in Newcastle
In 2023, Newcastle was voted the best city in the UK for fashion, food and nightlife. The research said the town was said to give off some of the best ‘vibes,’ in being the most welcoming city and having the best pub scene.
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00:00 In 2023, Newcastle was voted the best city in the UK for fashion, food and nightlife.
00:07 The research said the town was said to give off some of the best vibes in being the most
00:11 welcoming city and having the best pub scene.
00:14 I think it's just because it's down to the people really. It's like a friendly place.
00:19 Everybody always says that whenever you go to Newcastle, you always pass somebody in
00:23 the street, you get a smile and everybody's just got loads of band hour up here. It's
00:27 yeah, it does, it creates that buzz when you've got that friendly atmosphere and it's a welcoming
00:33 place as well. So yeah.
00:36 So if you're looking for a little bit of inspiration for your date night, then perhaps visiting
00:40 one of Newcastle's numerous eateries is the way to go. Are you picky when it comes to
00:44 dining? Well, if you're a fan of Indian cuisine, perhaps my deli located on Clayton Street
00:50 is worth a try. Or do you prefer Thai food? Well, Mancha Thai located around the corner
00:56 from the Life Centre or Kai Kai, which is down on the Quayside might just tickle your
01:01 fancy. If dinner and drinks is up your street, then the Botanist beside Grey's Monument offers
01:06 gastro pub style dining and botanical cocktails. Or failing that even, Lola Jean's on Market
01:13 Street offers an elegant setting and a wide range of cocktails. Perfect for date night
01:18 vibes.
01:19 I would recommend Malcalzone, which is in Sandyford in Jesmond. It's a family run business.
01:27 The food is amazing and it's really good quality. It's Italian food, but they have a specials
01:31 menu and it's really, really good.
01:34 In terms of nightlife, there's bars to pick aplenty. According to a list by Design My Night,
01:39 some of the best clubs in Newcastle include Chachabuchi/Howler's, which has one of the
01:44 biggest ball pits in the UK and features sunshine slushies. Nightclub Jalou also features on
01:50 this list. Located in the city centre, it's host to a resident DJ every weekend whilst
01:56 also boasting huge club nights and fanciful cocktails. But if it's drinks and an activity
02:01 you're after, then why not try out NQ64? Boasting booze and beats, this arcade themed bar is
02:08 located on Pilgrim Street. There you can find a range of retro arcade games and game until
02:14 your heart is content. Or if you fancy yourself as a bit of a golfer, Golf Fang is Instagrammable
02:20 as much as it is fun, featuring an 18 hole course and bespoke cocktails.
02:26 If you find a pub that's got a bit of music on, of course everybody likes a bit of music,
02:30 don't they? It makes you feel good, have a bit of dance, have a bit of sing-song, even
02:33 though it might be bad. But yes, it's uplifting, you know? And of course everybody wants to
02:39 have a bit of that, don't they?
02:40 It's a small city, everybody knows each other, you can't get away from it. You're like a
02:44 salmon, you always return back. It just gets better and better. I mean, it's a little bit,
02:49 it's not on it's knees, but it's the north. You've got to be warm and vibrant when you
02:54 have nothing else.
02:55 And after having been crowned the best city for a night out by Get Licensed in 2023, it's
03:00 hoped that Newcastle can retain it's popularity for another year yet.