For many fans in the Premier League, an away day to Newcastle is an extremely time-consuming process, with the Magpies a considerable distance away from a large number of teams in the division.
Therefore, when supporters finally arrive in the city, most have one thought: where are the best pubs near St James' Park for a proper pre-match pint?
With that in mind, here is everything you need to know about drinking near the ground, including the best options for home and away fans.
Best Pubs near St James' Park for Newcastle fans
Contents
@cbcallinaday The Strawberry. Where Newcastle United fans go to celebrate. Had a few pints there a few weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/mYiudFHzwn
— ~t. (@tstoliar) August 16, 2018
Away from football, the city of Newcastle is well-known across the country for its nightlife and is a popular destination for hen-dos and Stag-dos throughout the year. As a result, you will not be surprised to learn that the choice of pubs, particularly for home fans, is almost overwhelming.
The pick of the bunch may be The Strawberry – which, with its array of signed shirts, excellent range of beers and long-term association with the club, is viewed by many Newcastle fans as the one must-visit bar.
That certainly isn't your only option though, and our full list of the best Pubs near St James' Park for Newcastle supporters is as follows:
- Shark Club Gastro Bar, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BT – 2-minute walk to the stadium
- Shearer's Sports Bar & Lounge, St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST – 3-minute walk to the stadium
- The Strawberry, 7-8 Strawberry Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SF – 4-minute walk to the stadium
- Rosie's Bar, Parkside, 2 Stowell St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XQ – 5-minute walk to the stadium
- The Hotspur, 103 Percy St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RY – 11-minute walk to the stadium
- The Five Swans (Wetherspoon), 14 St Mary's Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PG – 14-minute walk to the stadium
It is worth noting that many of these pubs will run a strict Newcastle-fans-only policy on matchday, and as such, will require a valid match ticket or a club membership card to be presented before granting entry.
Best pubs near Newcastle stadium for away fans
Options for away fans are a little more limited, however, and travelling supporters will unsurprisingly find a good pub that allows them entry harder to come by.
Perhaps the best option is The Trent House, which welcomes away fans from all teams and has a great selection of drinks, including ales and lagers.
Our full list of the best away-fan pubs near St James' Park is as follows:
- The Trent House, 1-2 Leazes Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4QT – 9-minute walk to the stadium
- The Mile Castle (Wetherspoon), 19-25 Westgate Road &, Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU – 13-minute walk to the stadium
- The Victoria Comet, 38 Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF – 13-minute walk to the stadium
- The Head of Steam Newcastle, 2 Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EN – 16-minute walk to the stadium
As has become expected in most cities, the above establishments will only permit entry to away fans if their teams' colours are covered – this is to reduce the amount of trouble between fanbases before and after matches.
Drinking at St James' Park
If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of a pub on matchday altogether, then another option available to you is to head straight to St James' Park and get a drink at the ground itself.
By Premier League standards, doing so won't cost an extortionate amount, with a pint at the stadium costing around £5 on average – that is very reasonable compared to other venues.
The range of beer sold at the ground is also fantastic, with offerings such as Madri, Molson Coors and Caffrey's Premium Irish Ale all part of the lineup.