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Night Life
The Bigg market on a weekend is a sight to behold but not the faint hearted
If the young crowd is not your scene there's lots more to enjoy!
Boulevard
An eye-poppping night out. Musical shows with a drag twist. Life is a cabaret old chum...and this is it!
China Town
Chinatown is alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the orient. Stowell Street has an incredible number of restaurants to choose from.
City Hall
The City Hall is a concert and comedy venue where lots of big names appear.
Crown Posada
An unusal pub that's one of Newcastle's hidden treasures. Definitiely worth popping in for a pint.
Customs House
Great Theatre in South Shields right on the River Tyne. It aso has a second auditorium for films and a gallery space for exhibitions.
Ernest
A trendy place to hang out, chat or chill. It does it all; food, music, dance, art. Sits in the up and coming Shieldfield / Ouseburn district.
Free Trade Inn
One of Tyneside's more unusual pubs with great views down the river Tyne
Northern Stage
Regional theatre that stages work that is innovative and collaborates with regional, national and international theatre companies.
People's Theatre
The leading non-professional theatre in the region with very high production standards and a large 500 seat auditorium
Quayside
The Quayside is an attraction in itself with walks along the Newcastle and Gateshead banks of the river Tyne. With restaurants, bars, theatre, music and arts venues it's a must-see on any visit to Tyneside.
The Centurion
You will be astounded when you walk into this bar for the first time. Originally a first class lounge for rail well-to-do passengers, its plush surroundings now make for a marvellous bar in the heart of the Central station.
The Cluny
Live music venue with lots of up and coming acts taking to the stage.
The Stand Comedy Club
You're having a laugh! You are sure to be at Newcastle's popular comedy venue that attracts the best in the business.
Theatre Royal
A gloriously grand and recently refurbished theatre. Built in 1837 it is the most well known of Tyneside's dramatic venues. Travel FREE on the Metro with your theatre ticket.
Tyne Theatre & Opera House
This grand old theatrical dame is a Grade 1 listed building and a fantastic venue for theatre, musical and comedy shows
Tyneside Cinema
Fabulous art-deco style art-house cinema. Stylish and classy venue to watch films with fellow aficionados.
It's in our Top 10!
Whitley Bay Playhouse
Nice seaside theatre. Recently refurbished so comfortable seating, bars and snacks.
Travel to/from here FREE on the metro if you have your theatre ticket.