Newcastle Pub Crawl - Binge Drinking Nightmare or Stag Do Heaven? by:Jon Hart
Newcastle Overview
Having been multiple times to Newcastle over the last few years for nights out, it's safe to say that a pub crawl in this city never disappoints. Recently, the city has had some bad press being dubbed "Binge Drinking Capital of the UK". This is an unfair tag in my opinion, as it will conjure up images of people fighting, vomiting and in a state of unconsciousness in the streets. Ok, so there's probably an element of that in every city, but the actual reality is that Newcastle is an excellent place for a night out, with many pubs, bars and clubs full of people who know how to have a good time. It is a very popular destination for Stag Do's, Hen Do's and partygoers alike.
My mates and I usually have a road trip to Newcastle for a lad's night out at least twice a year and I've also been on four stag dos in Newcastle. This article aims to help anyone thinking of a stag do or lad's weekend in Newcastle.
Newcastle Pub Crawl Areas & Nightlife
There are many good places in the city for a pub crawl with the liveliest area being the 'Bigg Market'. This is in the city centre and has many pubs, bars and clubs, all within a close proximity and is very popular with a younger crowd of party goers. This is the focal point of our recommended pub crawl for Newcastle and ideal for a night out. For more details visit:
http://www.ukpubcrawl.com/pub_crawl_details.asp?crawl_id=49&ad_City=Newcastle Upon Tyne
Another popular area is the Quayside, right next to the River Tyne and a short walk from the Bigg Market. The majority of times that I have been to Newcastle, I have stayed in or around the Quayside area. This area has been renovated in recent years and has many hotels and bars. It can be a good place to have a few drinks in the afternoon on a sunny day, sat outside one of the many bars overlooking the Tyne. Certain bars are also very popular in the evening.
Jesmond is an area on the outskirts of the city centre, it's like its own little town within a city. The main high street has many hotels, bars and restaurants which can be packed at the weekend, especially on race days.
Stag Do Daytime Activities
If you are planning a stag do in Newcastle and are looking for some daytime events, then we have a list of suggestions below:
Horse Racing - If you fancy a punt on a few nags then why not go to Newcastle racecourse? The racecourse is on the outskirts of the city which has many race meetings during the course of the year. It is approx 20 minute taxi ride from the city centre or approx 10 minute taxi ride from Jesmond. This is also an activity where you can carry on drinking, so very popular with many Stag and Hen dos. Visit the Newcastle racecourse website for more information and fixture list:
http://www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk/horse-racing/fixtures.php
Karting - If cars are your thing, then you may fancy karting especially if there is a large group of you. This will need to be organised in advance as they do get booked up, especially at weekends. There are a few different companies to choose from, the one we have used in the past for indoor karting is:
http://www.f1k.co.uk/
Football - If you are there during the football season and fancy seeing some Premiership football (Premiership at the time of writing ), then you could try and get tickets for a Newcastle match with the Toon Army. This might be a bit more difficult to sort out, especially if you are in a large group. If you can't get tickets with the home fans then you could try and get tickets with the away fans, depending on who they are playing against.
Whitley Bay - If you are thinking of an all-dayer and fancy going somewhere different then just a short taxi ride from Newcastle is the seaside town of Whitley Bay. Again, it has a lot of popular bars all within a close proximity. It can also be very popular for a night out. You would probably be looking at approximately 20.00 in a taxi to get there from the city centre (5.00 per person each way between four people sharing a taxi isn't too bad).
Getting there
Getting to Newcastle is usually quite straight forward as it has good road and rail links as well as an airport:
Air - You can fly to Newcastle from the following locations: Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted and Southampton. Look out for cheap deals from the usual low cost airlines (who shall remain nameless). The airport is located on the outskirts of the city, a short taxi ride or bus journey from the city centre. The airport itself, though only small, is very modern and has better facilities than a lot of larger airports that I have been to.
Rail - To travel to Newcastle by Rail you will at some point in your journey have to connect to the East Coast line which runs from Kings Cross in London to Newcastle (and beyond to Scotland). If you are travelling from the South you will probably join the east coast line at London (Kings Cross) or Peterborough. From the Midlands or North you will probably connect at York. Newcastle train station is located in the city centre. For more info on the east coast line visit:
http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/Documents/PDFs/ECRouteMap.new.pdf
Road - To travel to Newcastle by Road you will at some point in your journey have to join the A1M. From the South you would travel on either the M1 or A1 and then join the A1M. Once on the A1M take the A167 towards Gateshead/Newcastle.
Places to stay
Quayside - As mentioned previously the Quayside area is an ideal location for a trip to Newcastle. Not only does it have its own hotels, bars and restaurants but it is only a few minutes walk to the city centre and Bigg Market.
Jesmond - As mentioned above Jesmond is almost a town within a city, with plenty of hotels, bar and restaurants. The only downside with Jesmond is that it is a few miles from the city centre which will mean getting a taxi into Newcastle for a night out. A taxi will cost approx 10.00 each way and there is a taxi rank on the main high street in Jesmond with regular taxis, so getting one isn't usually a problem. If you are in a large group and need 4/5 then might be worth getting your hotel to pre-book some for you. I've never had a problem getting a taxi in Jesmond or Newcastle, compared to many other cities.
About the author
Jon Hart is the owner and editor of www.ukpubcrawl.com, a website which identifies the most popular pubs, bars and clubs for towns and cities in the UK and beyond. What You Ought To Keep In Mind When Purchasing A Beat Maker What Is the Fastest Way to Lose 5 Pounds? A Woman's Guide To Quick Fat Burning! Financial Investments Tips For Choosing The Right It Recruitment Agency In Sydney Total Transparency In Share Trading Online Becoming A Personal Trainer For Celebrities A Husbands Perfect Tips For The Maximum Lingerie Buying Experience Cheap Online Backup Providers? Why Some People Opt To Buy A Bar Stool For The Dining Area Cold War Kids Tickets : Some Critics Have Called Cold War Kids A Christian Band A Review - The Weight Loss Guide For Busy People Should I Give Medifast A Try? Would I Like It Or Be Happy With It? Do You Need A Wedding Pursewedding Dresses With Ruffles