13 ‘hidden’ bars in Newcastle you might not know about
When it comes to Newcastle bars, sometimes the best are hiding in plain sight…
LEAVE ME ALONE, LISA
79 Blandford Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3PZ
This neat little tequila bar is a hidden gem if ever we’ve seen one. Expect zingy cocktails, quirky urban décor and chilled-out tunes.
Monday – Thursday: 3pm – 11pm
Friday – Sunday: 3pm – midnight
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THE DUBLINER
12 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RE
One of the newest bars in Newcastle, having only opened last month, The Dubliner is well worth checking out if you enjoy live music, sport, and a taste of Temple Bar.
Opening times TBC
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PROHIBITION CABARET BAR
25–27 Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DW
Step back in time to the roaring ‘20s in one of the most entertaining bars in Newcastle, tucked away on Pink Lane, and enter a world of slick style, hard liquor and live cabaret.
Wednesday – Thursday: 6pm – 11pm
Friday – Saturday: 6pm – midnight
Sunday: 6pm – 10pm
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ALL SEEING EYE
11 Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1UQ
One of the sultriest bars in Newcastle, if you can find the secret street entrance to All Seeing Eye, you’ll discover art deco interiors, cosy booths and a heavenly host of sexy serves.
Friday – Saturday: 12pm – 1am
Sunday: 12pm – 11pm
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WC GIN CLOSET
4A High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BX
Its sister venue, WC Newcastle, is a classic case of hiding in plain sight, having taken over the public toilets in the Bigg Market. But this – the UK’s smallest gin bar – is another boutique bolthole perfect for date night.
Sunday – Thursday: 4pm – 11pm
Friday: 4pm – midnight
Saturday: 2pm-midnight
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THE WOBBLY DUCK
4 Old Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JG
Newcastle bars don’t get much more fun than The Wobbly Duck. Tucked in one of the underground terraces lining The Green, this quirky micropub has craft beer galore and bags of character.
Monday – Sunday: 12pm – 11pm
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BLUES AND BOURBON
28B Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AN
This dive joint has earned its place among the most popular bars in Newcastle with those in the know, haven taken over Billy Bootleggers’ stellar reputation for home-brewed moonshine, picklebacks and live music in the city centre.
Monday – Tuesday: 8pm – midnight
Wednesday – Thursday: 8pm – 2am
Friday: 6pm – 2am
Saturday: 3pm – 2am
Sunday: 3pm – midnight
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CHACHABUCHI
28 – 32 Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1JF
You can easily spend all day and night in this swanky cocktail bar, where rustic glamour combines with bar games, live music and alpine-inspired food to keep the party vibe strong, (including their famous gooey cheese fondue).
Monday – Thursday: 5pm – midnight
Friday – Saturday: 12pm – 3am
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MOTHER MERCY
The Old George Yard, 44 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EE
Voted one of the top 50 cocktail bars in the UK, this underground hideaway is for anyone who prefers a more sophisticated sip – without sacrificing their sense of fun.
Sunday – Thursday: 6pm – 1am
Friday: 6pm – 2am
Saturday: 4pm – 2am
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5 QUARTER
Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Drink in the history at this laidback café-bar hugging unique heritage venue The Common Room. It’s something of an oasis among other bars in Newcastle: as ideal for catching up over a coffee as it is for satisfying your cocktail fix.
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 11pm
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THE EXCHANGE
Prudhoe Chare, Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AT
One of the most underrated bars in Newcastle, eccentricity, escapism and 1920s glamour prevail in this prohibition-style speakeasy, which serves up bottomless brunches, casual dining and expertly crafted cocktails.
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 11pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 1am
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THE TOWN MOUSE
11 St Mary’s Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PG
Probably one of the most overlooked bars in Newcastle, this underground ale house is nestled between The Five Swans and Greggs on St Mary’s Place. Fiercely independent, The Town Mouse shines a spotlight on the best of the North East.
Monday – Thursday: 2pm – 10pm
Friday – Saturday: 2pm – 11pm
Sunday: 2pm – 9pm
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TOKYO BAR
17 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Around the corner from the bustle of Collingwood Street lies one of the liveliest cocktail bars in Newcastle, where DJs spinning on the heated rooftop terrace take centre stage.
Monday – Thursday: 7pm – 2am
Friday & Sunday: 5pm – 2am
Saturday: 4pm – 2am
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