Newcastle upon Tyne: A hub of culture

Newcastle upon Tyne truly is a hub of culture. From unique eating and drinking spots to music venues – there’s something for everyone, and it extends beyond the City Centre and well-known streets.

Whether you’re wandering to, or from our beautiful Georgian Townhouse gallery in serene Jesmond, discover our recommendations on the best places to eat, drink and get a shot of culture while you’re here. 


Quayside

NewcastleGateshead offers an array of things to do. If the 7 iconic bridges, a stroll down the Quayside, and the Sunday markets weren’t enough, you can also visit the endless bars and restaurants. Maybe The Broad Chare for a hearty pub meal, or the Pitcher & Piano for a stylish cocktail while taking in the riverside views. 


Across the river in Gateshead, there’s plenty more. By The River Brew has The Tap Room Bar, Knead & Favør Cafe, the Backyard Bikeshop, as well as Hwkrmrkt – a street food market and entertainment container park. A short walk away is the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art – a converted flour mill on the south side of the River Tyne, which is also renowned for its stunning city views from its viewing platform. Beside it, there’s The Glasshouse, formerly known as Sage Gateshead, a true architectural marvel and a hub for music and performances. 


Pink Lane

The wider area known as ‘the Forth’ has an interesting history and was a popular recreational area from medieval times. It offers many nooks and crannies, and is home to many iconic pubs such as Rafferty's & No. 33, The Forth and Gunner Tavern. It’s also home to The Town Wall – one of the city’s best pubs and formed part of the original 24 wards that fortified the original boundaries City of Newcastle upon Tyne.


As well as iconic pubs, top and tail of Pink Lane is ethical, independent cafe and roastery, Pink Lane Coffee, which offers speciality coffee to homes and businesses across the UK, and local artisan bakery, Pink Lane Bakery, known to create some of the best baked goods in the city. 

 

Ouseburn

Once known as the cradle of the industrial revolution, Ouseburn is now one of the most vibrant and creative areas of the city. It’s home to some of the best pubs in Newcastle such as The Cumberland Arms, The Tyne Bar, The Ship Inn, Free Trade and live music venue, The Cluny. You can try out some niche eating spots like Cook House, which offers seasonal menus while serving local produce and working with local suppliers. There’s also Kiln – a contemporary bar and cafe that offers hand-thrown pottery. 


As well as eating and drinking, Ouseburn offers retail therapy just outside of the city centre. Vintage shop, Flaura Rose, provides a collective of female-owned small businesses, and Wildflower offers an array of plants and flowers.


Ouseburn is somewhere the family can spend time together too. You can experience rural life on the City Centre’s doorstep with charity Ouseburn Farm, as well as some art and culture with Seven Stories and The Biscuit Factory


What’s more, when walking the streets of Ouseburn, you can see pieces of art by local street artists like Mul and Prefab77 – two artists who we’re currently working with who will be transforming our Georgian townhouse into an urban, vibrant space. It’s the first exhibition of its kind in a Newcastle art gallery, which will on display from October 10 - November 15. Make sure you don't miss out

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