As far as football-mad cities go in the United Kingdom, Newcastle is right up there. As a one-team city, Newcastle comes to a standstill whenever Newcastle United are in action with the vast majority of people in the city supporting the Magpies.
The passion for football in the area is undeniable and as a result, there are countless places in and around the city to watch live football every weekend. Our guide below runs through the best pubs to watch football in Newcastle.
Best pubs to watch football in Newcastle – The top five
Shark Club
Shark Club is widely considered the biggest and best sports bar in Newcastle with the establishment boasting some of the biggest screens you can hope to find anywhere. The bar at Shark Club is always well-staffed, meaning there is rarely a queue for a pint, regardless of how busy it gets, while the Hi-Def speakers give fans a match-like atmosphere.
Shark Club also provides food for fans, with chicken wings being a popular choice for most visitors. All in all, this place is the perfect pub for live sport.
- Postcode: Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BT
Bar 52
As a Sports Bar, Bar 52 has everything you would want and more. Not only are there large TV's wherever you look throughout the venue, but there are also other activities to keep you busy if the game is bad or your team is taking a beating.
Most notably, Bar 52 provides guests with areas to play beer pong and pool, and they have also recently set up interactive darts. The pick of the food here is the 3kg ribs.
Postcode: 55, Degrees North, Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BJ
Nine Sports Bar
Nine Sports Bar is the place to go and watch live football if you are a Newcastle fan and want to enjoy the match with like-minded supporters. The bar is one of the pubs near St James' Park and boasts 35 large-screen TV's, which means everyone in the bar has access to the match regardless of where they are standing or sitting.
Nine Sports Bar also offers fans the opportunity to book out private booths if they want to guarantee themselves a good seat for the biggest matches, including the Champions League final.
- Postcode: St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST
Crows Nest
The Crows Nest is different from every other place we've listed here as it is more of a traditional pub rather than a designated sports bar. Despite that, the Crows Nest still does sport well with several TVs dotted around the venue and food on offer from 10am to 11pm – perfect for a Super Sunday.
The jewel in their crown is their beer garden which fills up rapidly when the weather gets nice. If you are after an all-day pub for watching live football, then this is the place for you.
- Postcode: 137 Percy St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RY
Wonderbar
The WonderBar in Newcastle is an all-singing, all-dancing sports bar that has enough entertainment to keep you in there for an entire week. From darts and pool to live sport and music, this a popular watering hole for those who enjoy more than just sitting down with a pint and enjoying the match.
Wonderbar is open until late all week so if there's a big night match on then there is every chance you will end up staying in the bar until the early hours of the next morning.
- Postcode: The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG