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Whether you're looking for the liveliest nightclubs or just a relaxing place to enjoy a bottle of iconic Newcastle Brown Ale with friends, visitors will be spoiled for choice when heading out on the town in Newcastle.
The city was recently voted one of the top three destinations in Europe for the quality of its nightlife, a major feat considering Newcastle isn't even a capital city, located far from cosmopolitan London in north east England. What it may lack in international fame, the city more than makes up for with its trend-setting nightclub venues, as popular with stag and hen parties as they are among other groups looking to dance the night away in Europe's 'party toon'.
The secret to Newcastle's success is that it excels in all areas, whatever visitors are hoping to enjoy on their night out. Whether that means partying at popular clubs like Liquid and Envy, enjoying seductive table dancing at establishments such as For Your Eyes Only, or checking out the city's welcoming gay scene centred on the self-styled 'Pink Square', Newcastle is truly a city for everyone.
The live music scene in Newcastle is another major draw for visitors, with everything from modern rock to traditional folk being performed in dedicated venues on all nights of the week. Even those with a taste for the traditional can find acoustic and storytelling nights set up in atmospheric venues such as the historic Castle Keep, further demonstrating that letting your hair down in Newcastle isn't exclusively for the club-goers.
It usually doesn't take too long for visitors to take on local customs during their stay in Newcastle, including the habit among men of not wearing coats on a night out - no matter how nippy it gets outside. There are also many options for winding down once the night's festivities are over, whether your palate favours traditional fish and chips or the exotic flavours of Newcastle's multicultural mix of restaurants and takeaways to please all taste-buds.
Newcastle's legendary hospitality often comes before it, with visitors looking forward to a safe and friendly place to enjoy a night on the town, as long as they use their common sense and stay together. If you're staying in Newcastle hotels in the city centre, you'll be close to all the main nightlife venues, meaning it's only a short walk back to your room after a night to remember.
