The Fresh Guide to Newcastle & Gateshead

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INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the first ‘Fresh Guide to Newcastle & Gateshead’ , a free magazine aimed at providing information on all the great things to see and do in the North East. Whether you are new to the area, a regular visitor or a resident, we are sure that this Fresh Guide will prove very useful when planning your time spent in the region. On behalf of the Fresh Guides team I would like to welcome you to Newcastle and Gateshead and hope this free guide can be of

use!

CONTENTS

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4 - 7 A Brief Introduction to Newcastle

& Gateshead

8-10 What’s On?

11 Event Listings

13-16 Areas Worth A Visit

15 Map of Jesmond

19-25 Places To Eat

20-21 Map Of Newcastle & Gateshead

27-37 Nightlife

39 Acknowledgements

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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO NEWCASTLE & GATESHEAD

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Newcastle is a city with a proud heritage and a very bright future. Once famous around the world for its ship building and heavy engineering industries, Newcastle is now known as a business and cultural centre in the North East, particularly renowned for its nightlife! It is a relatively small city and is easily navigated by foot but boasts an extensive and reliable public transport system. Newcastle has often been described as England’s ‘best looking city’, with Grey Street being voted England’s finest street in a 2005 Radio 4 survey.

Newcastle has retained a medieval street layout, with buildings dating from the 15th century still standing in the city centre. This, combined with the vast selection of exceptional modern structures, makes it is easy to see why Newcastle has a reputation as a beautiful city and why it is held in such great esteem by proud residents and visitors alike. Be sure to take a walk down the Quayside and admire the world famous Tyne Bridge which has linked the city with Gateshead since 1928 and is Newcastle’s most recognised landmark.

Newcastle is home to a diverse mix of cultures and is known for having extremely friendly and welcoming locals. In recent years it has become a very popular choice for students, with two excellent Universities offering a vast range of courses. This, combined with the great selection of bars and night clubs on offer, has made Newcastle the first choice destination for many undergraduates.

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There are hundreds of shops in Newcastle city centre, particularly in Eldon Square Shopping Mall and down Northumberland Street. These range from small local businesses to huge brands such as Apple and John Lewis. Newcastle is also home to a large number of restaurants, bars and clubs which can cater to any needs.


Facts about Newcastle

• The worlds first train, The Rocket, was built in Newcastle in 1823.

• In 1881, Mosley Street became the first street in the world to be illuminated by electric light.

• The ship yards at Wallsend once made 25 percent of the world’s ships.

• According to American travel experts, Weissman Travel, Newcastle is the 8th best party city in the world.

• The current Prime Minister of Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva, was born in Newcastle.

• Locals gained the nickname ‘Geordie’ because the city was the only one in the North East that supported George I and closed it’s gates to the Jacobite army.


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Gateshead, often overshadowed by its much larger neighbour, has also played an important role in the history of the North East. It has undergone an increasing amount of development in recent years and is now home to landmarks such as The Sage and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The Gateshead Quayside is also home to the Baltic Flour Mill which has recently been renovated and become an internationally renowned Centre for Contemporary Art.

The Angel of the North, awarded “Eighth Wonder of the Nation”, is Britain’s largest sculpture and is a popular attraction amongst tourists visiting the region. The Angel of the NorthFor those of you who want some retail therapy, Gateshead is blessed with having one of the world’s largest shopping malls.

The Metro Centre has hundreds of shops and is also a major entertainment hub with an iMax cinema and bowling alley to name just two of its many facilities. There are a great number of delicious restaurants within the Metro Centre serving up a variety of different cuisines so you will never struggle to find a nice bite to eat! Gateshead has a very reliable transport network including buses and the Metro and has seven bridges linking it to Newcastle. It is very easy to travel around Gateshead and to Newcastle, with many local transport companies offering discounted passes for extended use. For more info see the transport section featured later on in the guide.

Gateshead also has its own International Stadium which has often hosted huge athletics events with appearances from sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis and Asafa Powell, who equalled the men’s 100 metre sprint world record in the Gateshead Stadium in 2006. The stadium has also hosted music concerts by many world famous artists such as Sting, Guns n Roses and Bon Jovi.


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Culturally Gateshead has put itself on the map in recent years, largely due to two developments mentioned above, The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and The Sage. Originally a flour mill, the Baltic is now the biggest gallery of its kind in the world and provides visitors with unique, dynamic and ever-changing exhibitions as well as a cafe, gift shop and gourmet restaurant with panoramic views. With over 2.5 million visitors since it opened in 2005, The Baltic has firmly established itself as a major North East attraction.

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The Sage opened its doors in 2004 and is a centre for musical education, performances and conferences. Artists such as Bob Geldof, Morrisey and Van Morrison have all performed at The Sage together with classical music artists such as the Arcanto Quartet and Angela Hewitt. Its striking modern appearance has helped it quickly become a new landmark on the Gateshead Quayside and it is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area. Check out future performance listings later on in the guide.

Facts about Gateshead

• Joseph Swan of Gateshead invented the light bulb.

• Number 18 Kells Lane, Gateshead, was subsequently the first house in the world to be lit by electric light in 1878.

• The Millennium Bridge was the first tilting bridge of it’s type when it opened.

• John William Hoggett of Gateshead invented the first flavoured potato crisps.

• Daniel Defoe wrote “Robinson Crusoe” in Gateshead in 1720.

• Emily Davies, who lived at Gateshead Rectory between 1840 and 1860, went on to found Girton College Cambridge - the first ‘female only’ college.

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WHAT'S ON?You will never be hard pressed to find something to do in Newcastle and Gateshead. Whether you like to watch sport, listen to music or enjoy visiting art galleries, there truly is something for everyone. In our ‘What’s on?’ section we offer you a few exciting examples of what’s happening in the area during the upcoming months.

Why not join over 50,000 other football fans at St. James Park to watch Newcastle United? With regular home games and tickets also available to non-season

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ticket holders it’s an ideal opportunity to watch Premier League Football with a set of fans often regarded as the most passionate foot-ball supporters in the country.

During December and January Newcastle play home games against Liverpool, ManchesterCity and Tottenham. Please visit www.nufc.co.uk or call 0844 372 1982 for more information and to purchase tickets.

Newcastle’s beloved football team are not the only highly regarded sports outfit in the region. The Newcastle Falcons Rugby team attracts high numbers of supporters at Kingston Park for each of their home games. If you are a keen rugby follower then why not experience some Rugby Premier League action if you are in the area? Other popular sports teams include the Gateshead Thunder Rugby League team as well as the Newcastle Vipers Ice Hockey team who play their home games at Gateshead International Stadium and Whitley Bay Ice Rink respectively.

If music is more your thing then you will be spoilt for choice during your time in Newcastle and Gateshead. In the past, hundreds of world famous performers have chosen Newcastle as part of their tours. It seems that this will continue to be the case due to the world class venues in the area that are more than adequately equipped to host such events. Venues include the Metro Radio Arena, The Sage, the O2 Academy and Newcastle City Hall.

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Lady Gaga at The Metro Radio Arena in 2010

The Metro Radio Arena has seen wold famous performers grace its stage, such as Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie and West-life. It seems as though the line up for 2011 is go-ing to be just as impres-sive. Between December and March the arena will feature performances from Faithless, The Scissor Sisters, Meat Loaf and JLS to name just a few.

As well as being a popular choice for music performers, The Metro Radio Arena often hosts a variety of other performances ranging from stand up comedy to WWE Wrestling. If comedy is your thing then look out for Frankie Boyle’s return to Newcastle in December 2010 followed by a performance from Russel Howard in February 2011.

December also sees performances from The Pogues and Electric Six at the popular O2 Academy which is known for attracting some big names in the music industry. Jason Derulo and The Stranglers are also due to perform at the Academy in February and March respectively.

If you prefer classical music then a visit to The Sage in Gateshead is a must. The BBC Philharmonic are due to play at The Sage at the beginning of December and the Carducci Quartet at the end of February with many other excellent performances scheduled in the time between. Be sure to check out the event listings on page 13 to see what else is on! The Newcastle City Hall is another venue that hosts a variety of different events from concerts to stand up comedy performances. Expect to see shows from performers such as Pixie Lott, Thin Lizzy and Roy Chubby Brown between December and March as well as several tribute acts. For more information visit www.newcastlecityhall.org or call the box office on 0191 261 2606.



EVENT LISTINGS

January:

5th January - Newcastle United vs West Ham - St James Park 8th January - Thin Lizzy - Newcastle City Hall 9th January - Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks - Kingston Park 20th January - JLS Alternative Showing - Metro Radio Arena 22nd January - Newcastle United vs Tottenham - St James Park

February:

3rd February - Alexandra Burke - Newcastle City Hall 5th February - Newcastle United vs Arsenal - St James Park 6th February - Falcons vs Exeter Chiefs - Kingston Park 7th February - The Saturdays - Newcastle City Hall 9th February - Ocean Colour Scene - O2 Academy18th February - James Blunt - Newcastle City Hall18th February - Falcons vs Exeter Chiefs - Kingston Park22nd February - Jason Derulo - O2 Academy23rd February - Roy Chubby Brown - Newcastle City Hall23rd February - Carducci Quartet - The Sage Gateshead 24th February - Russell Howard - Metro Radio Arena26th February - Newcastle United vs Bolton - St James Park

Listed above is only a selection of events scheduled for the next few months. For more information and to buy tickets for any of these events please contact the venues directly or visit their websites.

March: 1st March - Boyzone - Metro Radio Arena 1st March - Lighthouse Family - Newcastle City Hall 3rd March - NE-YO - Metro Radio Arena 4th March - Jason Manford Live - Newcastle City Hall 4th March - 10cc Live in concert - The Sage Gateshead 5th March - Newcastle United vs Everton - St James Park 12th March - Justin Bieber - Metro Radio Arena 12th March - The Streets - O2 Academy 14th March - Westlife - Metro Radio Arena 19th March - The Script - Metro Radio Arena 27th March - McFly - Metro Radio Arena 30th March - The Wanted - Newcastle City Hall

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AREAS WORTH A VISITNEWCASTLE CITY CENTREIf you are travelling in the North East it is very likely you will visit Newcastle city centre as it is the main hub for transport links around the region. It also has a huge number of shops, restaurants, bars and other attractions. Below are a few areas within the city that are ‘worth a visit’!

Northumberland Street/Haymarket/Monument :

If you are looking for some retail therapy then Newcastle city centre will certainly not disappoint. The city is home to many world famous brands as well as a great selection of lesser known stores. The majority of these shops can be found in Eldon Square Shopping Mall which has an entrance on both Northumberland Street and one facing Grey’s Monument. Both of the areas around the main entrances also have a huge variety of shops and their own Metro Stations which makes accessing these stores extremely easy. You will also be spoilt for choice when choosing somewhere to eat, with many great, locally-based restaurants and cafes alongside a large number of internationally recognised eateries such as McDonalds and Nandos.

The Gate :The Gate is a retail and leisure complex that opened in 2002 and has quickly established itself as a popular venue both for daytime and evening entertainment. It boasts a large selection of bars, res-taurants and other leisure activities, including a 12 screen cinema and casino. Over the past few years it has become a regular choice for many when planning a night out - see more about nights out at The Gate later on in the Nightlife section of the magazine.

The Quayside :

Newcastle’s Quayside continues to attract large numbers of tourists as well as maintaining its popularity amongst locals. The Quayside features a vast selection of hotels, cafes, restaurants, traditional pubs and modern trendy bars, set amongst several local landmarks including the Tyne Bridge, Baltic Art Centre and The Sage. Every Sunday the famous Quayside market takes place, with dozens of local businesses setting up stalls to trade their goods. Here you will find a delightful variety of products ranging from hand made souvenirs to home made curry sauces. The German Bratwurst stall is particularly popular amongst the market’s regulars.

Check out the Newcastle/Gateshead map later on in the guide for more information on areas in Newcastle.



Jesmond :Located less than two miles from the city centre, Jesmond is a small town which has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Its close proximity to the centre of Newcastle combined with the introduction of several bars along Osborne Road has made Jesmond the number one choice for University Students looking for accommodation once they have left their halls of residence. However, this town is by no means a student only zone - with some of the best restaurants in the area and a vast selection of specialist food and clothes shops, Jesmond is considered a very upmarket area. Local favourites include the Bar at the Brandling which is renowned as much for its friendly mix of local and student clientele as it is for its excellent food menu and choice of good value beverages. Other popular establishments include Italian restaurant Sale Pepe which offers excellent value, authentic Italian cuisine. Another culinary option is Louis, which is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in Newcastle. If you are in the area don’t forget to take a walk down Jesmond Dene, a popular public park which features a free entry petting zoo known as ‘pet’s corner’.

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Brandling Village Jesmond :

The Brandling village is situated in the heart of Jesmond near to several schools, Jesmond metro and exhibition park. This peaceful area is set away from the hustle and bustle of Osborne road and is home to several unique businesses including designer clothes shops, a hair salon, beauty centre and sandwich shop. The Brandling village is also blessed with two popular pubs, the Brandling and the Collingwood which are often seen as an alternative to the bars on Osborne road.




DarazType of food: Indian Location: Jesmond

The Daraz is widely regarded as one of the finest Indian restaurants in the area. Situated in Jesmond, just off Osborne Road, The Daraz is a popular choice for customers who wish to dine in as well as offering great takeaway deals. This restaurant’s warm, modern interior and friendly staff make dining here a pleasure and there is a good selection of drinks available to complement your favourite curry. The Daraz welcomes larger parties so it is an ideal place to consider when planning a birthday, social or just a fun night out with a large group. There is no doubt when it comes to the quality of the food at The Daraz, and it has become a popular choice over the years for many local residents including students, who can take advantage of a 10% discount when ordering food to takeaway or the dine in deal from Sunday - Thursday which

offers a curry and a rice for only £7.95.

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Scalini’s

Scalini’s has been considered Jesmond’s most popular Italian restauarant for some time now, and it’s easy to see why. Located in a prime position on Osborne Road, Scalini’s has an outside eating area in addition to the sizeable main restaurant so diners can choose to sit out and enjoy their meal in the sun if they wish. If the weather is not so good (which is often the case in Newcastle), the outside area features heat lamps which disguise the cold and allow you to dine as if it were a summers day (or at least not so cold!). Scalini’s describes itself as a ‘Mediterranean Restaurant with a predominant Italian influence’, offering a range of fish, beef and chicken dishes along with a vast selection of pizzas and pastas. The quality of the food is excellent and very reasonably priced, with some excellent offers during happy hour. It also features an extensive selection of wines to complement your meal together with several beers and premium spirits. Overall Scalini’s has the perfect combination; great location, good value, excellent food and drink served by friendly, helpful staff. It’s easy to see why Scalini’s is held in such high esteem by it’s customers.

Type of food: Italian Location: Jesmond


Franco’sType of food: Italian Location: Jesmond

Franco’s is situated behind Brentwood Avenue with private parking and one minute walk from West Jesmond Metro Station. Franco’s caters for all kinds of occasions whether it’s a special birtday, an end of term party, a family get together, romantic meal for two, christening or wedding anniversary! www.francosjesmond.com

Dene’s DeliType of food: Sandwiches Location: Jesmond

Dene’s Deli holds legendary status amongst its regulars - particularly students living in Jesmond and it’s easy to see why. With a spectacular range of fresh ingredients and an truely imaginative selection of sandwiches choose from, Dene’s Deli cer-tainly deserves it’s title as ‘Deli of The Year’. Also available in this popular Deli is a range of soups, cakes and savoury delights such as scotch eggs and quiches. Dene’s Deli is a favourite of the Fresh Guides team and comes highly recommended.




NIGHTLIFERecently Newcastle was named as the 8th best party city in the World by American travel experts Weissman Travel, it was also the only British city to make it on the list. It certainly lives up to its reputation, with hundreds of pubs, bars and clubs offering a great variety of drinks and experience. Newcastle’s popularity has continued to grow amongst students, who will no doubt be attracted to its highly acclaimed nightlife, although you would be mistaken for thinking it revolves solely around students. Today Newcastle has some of the trendiest bars and clubs in the country combined with some traditional pubs filled with character. Whatever your tipple, Newcastle will certainly not disappoint. Below are some examples of popular night spots that are certainly worth a visit if you are having a night out in Newcastle.

The CollingwoodPub Location: Jesmond

The Collingwood is a traditional pub first established in 1836 and is famous for its selection of real ales. It is popular with locals and is appreciated for its traditional decor in an area where most of the bars have adopted a modern image. Located a stones throw away from The Brandling, this pub also attracts an increasing number of students, many of which come and sample the house ales that are not available in neighbouring bars. The Collingwood retains a cosy atmosphere thanks to its comfortable chairs and log burning fire. A selection of board games and packs of cards are available behind the bar and a juke box and quiz machine are installed for extra entertainment. Recently later drinking hours have been introduced on Fridays and Saturdays which means you can continue buying drinks until midnight on these days. You can also buy traditional pub food from 12 - 10pm each day.

Venue has become something of a student institution in recent years, particularly due to the success of its Friday night event DB! Formally known as Debauchery, DB! is hugely popular with students, offering amazing drinks deals and a eclectic mix of party tunes. The club itself features 4 bar areas stocked with a wide range of beverages. The centre of the club features a sunken dancefloor surrounded by high tables and bar stools. There is also a stage next to the DJ booth which often acts as an extension to the dancefloor. Saturday nights at Venue are as popular amongst fans of rock music as Fridays are with students. Krash has been hosted by Venue on Saturdays for several years now and has a cult following, with DJs Ash and Johnny as the regular turntablists.

VenueClub Location: City Centre


North TerracePub Location: City Centre

As the closest pub to Newcastle University’s largest halls of residence (Castle Leazes), the North Terrace is a regular haunt for many university students who are drawn in by the good value food menu and long happy hours. Monday nights at the Terrace are home to the famous quiz night, which offers prizes for the winner as well as the runner up. This pub is by no means a student only zone, with a steady group of regulars making up its clientele. The selection of fine real ales has proven popular amongst both students and lo-cals, and match days are particularly busy due to it being close to St James Park.. If you are looking for a function room to hire for a birthday or social then the Terrace has an ideal one on offer, with party food available if requested.

If you are looking for something a bit different then Venue is defintely a must. In a time when clubs are becoming more and more pretentious, Venue continues to deliver what every club should offer - a good layout with great drinks deals and a fresh music policy. For more information about this club or to get on the guest list for any of its events please call 0191 232 1111.


Club Location: City Centre

Tup Tup Palace was the brain child of three club promoters who had acheived success over several years by promoting other people’s venues but decided it was time to create one of their own. Opening in 2006, Tup Tup aimed to become the pinnacle of Newcastle’s busy ‘Diamond Strip’, and it quickly established itself as a popular choice. With a bespoke interior, featuring many items of furniture imported from the middle-east, and a seemlingly never ending selection of premium beverages, Tup Tup Palace offers the discerning drinker a high quality experience in every sense. Tup Tup’s flagship night, ‘LoveDough’ is hosted every Thursday and is a haven for RnB fans, attracting super stars such as Kanye West, Tinie Tempah and Tinchy Stryder to name just a few. During the weekend, Tup Tup maintains its popularity with its nights on Friday and Saturday. Popular student nights also take place during the week at the Palace, resulting in it being a club that very rarely has a night with nothing to offer.

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PacificBar Location: City Centre

Since its opening in 1998, Pacific has established itself as a local favourite especially during Newcastle United’s home games. This spacious bar is located just off Northumberland street, Newcastle’s centre for shopping. Featuring an abundance of widescreen televisions (17 to be precise) showing all the main sporting events as well as popular music channels. Pacifc offers a wide range of beverages including lagers, wines, house and premium spirits as well as a selection soft drinks including coffee and tea. Recently the bar has introduced a collection of house ales which has extended their already impressive selection of drinks on offer. Harry Vaulkhard, Director of Breeze Ltd which operates Pacific, hopes this addition will please customers and attract even more clientele, so far it seems to be working. Pacific has gained a reputation for offering good value quality drinks, and has become an increasingly popular hangout for students, due partly to its close proximity to both Universities and also undoubtedly due to the fact it has several pool tables at only 50p per game. Often frequented during breaks between lectures and as a pre bar before going onto a club, the increasing number of students combined with the ever present local crowd has truly established Pacific as a widely appreciated bar by a great mix of different customers.




FlynnsBar Location: Quayside

Flynn’s Bar and Kitchen has been a favourite amongst students for over 20 years now, partly due to it’s retro interior but mainly because of it’s outstanding drinks deals. Situated on Newcastle’s famous quayside, Flynn’s is a spacious bar operating over three floors. As well as fantastic drinks deals Flynns also features ‘Del Boy’s Jukebox’ which delivers a exciting mash up of popular tunes. Unlike other bars Flynn’s offers genuinely low drinks prices every day which is why it has been so popular with students, long before any other bar on the quayside. With live bands every Thursday and great homemade food available every day at special student prices including fish and chips and burgers.

Flynns Bar & Kitchen



Osbornes is widely regarded as the flagship bar of Osborne road, which is no mean feat considering the number of bars now operating in this popular area of Newcastle. It’s easy to see why it is held in such high esteem, with its extensive beer garden out front and a vast selection of premium drinks at suprisingly low prices. The layout of Osbornes is second to none with several different sections combining to make what is undoubtedly the biggest bar in the area. Despite its size, the quality of the bar and service is ever present with plenty of friendly staff helping to ensure you never have long to wait for a drink even during peak times. A longtime favourite amongst Jesmond’s locals and students alike, Osbornes never fails to deliver.

OsbornesBar Location: Jesmond

Located above Scalinis, Bar Polo is Osborne Road’s hidden gem. Often frequented by customers before dining at the restaurant below, Bar Polo offers a range of quality beverages. Its position above the busiest restaurant in Jesmond allows it to become a quiet escape from the rest of Osborne road, and its regulars appreciate Bar Polo for offering this. It is a nicely organised, well lit bar with plenty of seats and tables but retains a sense of intimacy due to its small size which is something of a rarity in many of todays bigger bars. This bar would be an ideal place to catch up with a few friends and take advantage of the good value drinks on offer. Part of the same company as Osbornes and Scalinis, Polo offers the same high standards as it’s counterparts.

Bar Location: JesmondBar Polo


The CutClub Location: City Centre

The Cut opened in late 2009 above Tup Tup Palace and is operated by the same company as its neighbour. Complete with a funktion one sound system as found in Digital and other world renowned clubs, The Cut certainly packs a punch when it comes to sound quality! Perhaps the next unique feature of this venue is its sunken tables which really make this club stand out as a cool place to party. The style decor looks like it has not been completed which is precisely the look it has been hoping to obtain, aiming to be an underground style club attracting nights with specific music policies. It’s relatively small size also helps it acheieve this image, making it appear to be a venue which is exclusive and intimate and not welcoming the masses.


Bar Location: JesmondThe Brandling, situated in Brandling village in Jesmond, is in a convenient location near to a lot of student residences as well as being within walking distance of both the Newcastle University campus and Northumbria University campus. It is a great place to begin your night out or to spend a relaxed evening with friends due to the range of great value doubles, unusual shots and crudely-named cocktails as well as a huge selection of bottled beer and cider, wine and local ales. Big, slouchy sofas occupy the room making the bar a great place for large groups, however there are more intimate tables for couples and thanks to the huge bar and excellent service you rarely have to wait for a drink. Another attraction of the Brandling is the sheltered beer garden with outdoor heating and seating and parasols that protect drink-ers and smokers alike from the rain and, more recently, the snow! There is also an adjoined games room with a full-size pool table and darts board as well as quiz machines and jukeboxes situated throughout the bar. As if thats not enough, the Brandling has numerous events on during the week and there is always something going on! Every night of the week from 4pm - 8pm the famously fun happy hour button is switched on which gives customers the chance to get their drinks for half price, two for one or even for free!


The Brandling


The happy hour button also runs from 10pm - mindight on Friday and Saturday nights when the Brandling has a late license, serving till midnight. Monday nights are famous for half price or discounted drinks from 8pm. Tuesday night plays host to the quiz night (free to enter), renowned for the saucy sex trivia round and the free pizzas given out during the interval. First prize is a 12 pack of Bulmers and runners up get a bottle of vodka! Finally we come to the food which has been given a revamp recently with a menu conisting of old favourites such as pizzas, pastas and paninis featured alongside a specials board offering rump steak and chips, fish and chips and hot beef and gravy baps! All are served at great prices

starting from just £1.95!


The Brandling



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Fresh Guides team would like to thank several people for their help in creating this first addition. We hope that this is the first of many and that it becomes a useful source of information for people coming to Newcastle and Gateshead. Below are a few people we would particularly like to thank;

Wilka Hudson - Front Cover image Delmonti - Angel of the North Image Duncan Harris - Newcastle Quayside Image - Millennium Bridge Image Stephen Douglas - Grey Street image Anthony Graham - Main map & Jesmond Map Penny Print

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