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Best Bars near Central Arcade

Discover the best bars near Central Arcade. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near Central Arcade

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The Alchemist Newcastle

Experience Newcastle’s premier cocktail laboratory with dramatic drinks, creative dining, and a captivating gothic atmosphere in Eldon Square.

5 Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AP
4.4 Very Good 1,480 reviews
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No28

A lively Newcastle bar and nightclub with tapas-style sharing plates and a famous Sunday roast, open until 3am for drinks, music and late-night fun.

27-29 Nelson St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AN
4.4 Very Good 612 reviews
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Pleased To Meet You

A social, design‑leaning bar and restaurant on High Bridge — extensive gins, crafted cocktails and seasonal plates in a lively late‑night setting.

41-45 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EW
4.3 Very Good 2,319 reviews
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Lola Jeans

Quirky vintage bar and grill in Newcastle city centre, famed for award-winning burgers, crafted cocktails, and vibrant nightlife.

1-3 Market St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6JE
4.5 Excellent 1,027 reviews
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The Mushroom Bar

A compact, budget-friendly club-bar on Grainger Street that keeps late-night DJs, drink deals and a party crowd at its heart.

82 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JQ
3.8 Good 265 reviews
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All Bar One Newcastle

Stylish Grey Street bar serving coffee by day and cocktails by night, with tapas and wines in Newcastle's buzzing heart.

51 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6EE
4.5 Excellent 662 reviews
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Lady Greys

Cozy, classic Newcastle pub with excellent real ales, friendly staff, and a lively late-night atmosphere on Shakespeare Street.

20 Shakespeare St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AQ
4.4 Very Good 1,828 reviews
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The Botanist Newcastle

A lush secret garden bar and restaurant in Newcastle, blending botanical cocktails, live music, and vibrant social events.

Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AL
4.4 Very Good 5,303 reviews
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Mother Mercy

Newcastle's speakeasy secret: inventive cocktails via roulette wheel in a historic Cloth Market hideaway, blending mixology mastery with intimate Mediterranean chic.

The Old George Yard, 44 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EE
4.7 Excellent 230 reviews
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The Market Lane

Affectionately the 'Monkey Bar,' this Pilgrim Street pub pours quality pints and fosters lively vibes with sports screens, live music, and classic British charm in Newcastle's heart.

72-74 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6SG
4.2 Very Good 375 reviews

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