NEWCASTLE
city guide
HI, I’M HELENA PEARSE. I’M A FINALYEAR STUDENT AT NEWCASTLE
UNIVERSITY STUDYING BIOLOGY AND
I LIVE IN SANDYFORD.
by Helena Pearse
FANCY A NIGHT OUT?
For me, a great night out has to start
with sharing some drinks with friends
and then heading to Sinners. It is
known to all as one of the best bars
in Newcastle as it offers cheap drinks
and great music. True, it is often stuffy
and overcrowded but as any student in
Newcastle will tell you, it’s the best place
to start your night. The Diamond Strip on
Collingwood Street offers a lot of good
bars and clubs if a more high-end night
out is what you’re after.This is located
primarily on Collingwood Street, which
then becomes Mosley Street. The bars
on The Diamond Strip include Revolution
and Floritas. Floritas is often paid entry
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but then becomes a club and stays open
all night. Both places do great cocktails
and attract a more sophisticated crowd.
For a cheaper night out with the same
great experience, a five-minute walk from
the Diamond strip takes you to Digital.
I find Digital, particularly on a Monday
night, the best place to go as they offer
promotional deals, such as 80p entry
before midnight. On a Friday it is host
to some excellent DJs and, if you’re
into house music, it’s the place to be.
Tickets are pricey for these nights and
they sell out fast. For a more alternative
night try World Head Quarters which
often holds themed nights, such as a
journey through disco with studio 54 and
90s’ R&B-themed nights. Once you’re
exhausted from dancing the night away,
the only way to round off the night is a
visit to Munchies. This is an excellent way
to finish, soaking up some of the Geordie
culture with a tasty kebab. Why aye, man!
BEST PLACES TO EAT
There is a wide range of pubs and
restaurants to fit all student budgets.