There are countless different bars in Newcastle's city centre, each with its own charm and unique attraction there to entice you through their doors.
Some venues however go above and beyond with their individuality, determined to stand out from the crowd.
From bars inside a toilet to quirky spots hidden in their own time zone, there's certainly a lot out there to try.
While certainly not an exhaustive list, these are six quirky bars absolutely worth a visit in Newcastle.
1. The Bridge Tavern
Situated directly beneath the famous Tyne Bridge, The Bridge Tavern offers up a homely atmosphere right in the city centre. The quaint pub houses a beer garden, a roof terrace (complete with a view of an unfinished highway) and two floors of indoor seating.
Lovers of artisan ales will have plenty to enjoy, as The Bridge Tavern has its own microbrewery on-site which serves directly to the taps.
2. Lola Jeans
Located on Market Street, Lola Jeans dazzles the eyes from the moment you step through the door. Large artworks combine with rustic but modern decor, the delicious food is understandably revered, whilst the cocktails are spectacular in their presentation.
The popular spot is expanding into late-night service since their May reopening, with a new closing time of 2 am going forward. Further lifting of Covid restrictions in June, according to the current roadmap, will see Lola Jeans opening a new late-night club spot underneath the bar.
3. Billy Bootleggers
Tucked away beneath Grainger Market and a neighbouring hidden bar, No. 28, is this gem of an American dive bar. All-out in its decoration and lowly lit dive chic, this bar transports you to a different world from the moment your feet are off the stairs.
Within this delightful venue is a multitude of unique drink offerings, headlined by traditional Moonshine in all its glory. In addition to the classic Moonshine, there are also hot brews and a number of variations on a shandy available to try.
4. Gunner Tavern
A bright and wide open craft bar directly over the road from Central Station. Gunner Tavern sits on the old site of the infamous Gotham Town, though bears very little resemblance to its predecessor.
The dog-friendly pub offers a frequently changing selection of craft and cask beers; the bar prides itself on welcoming anyone and everyone through its doors. Passing through to catch a train, or even just curious about how Gotham has changed, it’s worth popping in to be greeted with smiles and great service.
5. WC Newcastle
Hidden away in an old public washroom on Bigg Market is this intimate little venue. WC Newcastle was newly opened for just 3 weeks prior to lockdown, and as such held their grand reopening as restrictions were recently lifted.
Offering a different perspective of the city centre through a ground-level skylight, there is also plenty of variety in the menu to attract cocktail and wine lovers alike. The low-key bar prides itself on an unrivalled wine selection with unique offerings unavailable anywhere else.
6. Prohibition Cabaret Bar
Travel back in time to the roaring 1920s in this prohibition era themed cabaret bar on Pink Lane. Every corner of this venue calls back to a by-gone world from a century ago. Beyond the setting, Prohibition offers up regular cabaret acts, live music, magicians and all sorts of other fantastical live entertainment.
Once Covid restrictions allow, there is also an upstairs function room available to hire, and an additional meeting room shrouded in darkness. This has proven popular for board game meetups, business meetings, film script read-throughs and even just as a quiet spot to get away from the modern world.
