The Bodega
A treat for real-ale drinkers, this old-fashioned pub has claimed numerous awards for the quality and variety of its beers. The Victorian stained-glass domes in the ceiling allow you to stargaze as you sip your pint.

Address: 125 Westgate Road | Telephone: 0191 221 1552 |

The Bodega
A treat for real-ale drinkers, this old-fashioned pub has claimed numerous awards for the quality and variety of its beers. The Victorian stained-glass domes in the ceiling allow you to stargaze as you sip your pint.

Address: 125 Westgate Road | Telephone: 0191 221 1552 |

Digital
Thursday nights feature indie and Britpop, while on Friday it's cutting-edge and alternative dance music. House music fills the floor every Saturday night.

Address: Times Square | Telephone: 0191 261 9755 |

House of Smith
Laid-back saxophonists, DJs and burlesque dancers all add to the rather naughty but exclusive appeal of this new bar in the heart of Newcastle. Fashioned on the lines of a 1950s-style speakeasy, but with more than its fair share of lavish touches, House of Smith has already established itself as one of the more glamorous and original bars in the city.

Address: 26 Collingwood Street, Newcastle | Telephone: 0191 261 8271 |