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Post by raythesailor on Oct 21, 2015 11:31:31 GMT
Have just got tickets for the game and going to make a week end of it.
Any advice on pubs near to the ground with fellow Stokies ?
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Post by KevinWhimper on Oct 21, 2015 11:33:52 GMT
There's loads in the town mate. Normally head to Sam Jack's. Good craic in there with home fans and topless barmaids.  |
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Post by primmerz on Oct 21, 2015 11:48:53 GMT
There is one by the petrol station where you get dropped off by the official coaches, although it may get a little jammed considering the amount going this year.
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Post by werrington on Oct 21, 2015 11:52:54 GMT
Newcastle is like Liverpool
Just turn up and if you can't find a decent pub it's time to call it a day
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Post by davejohnno1 on Oct 21, 2015 12:07:47 GMT
Newcastle is like Liverpool Just turn up and if you can't find a decent pub it's time to call it a day Exactly this. There are too many to choose from and all are welcoming...even shearers bar which is in/on the stadium itself. |
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Post by GeordieDave on Oct 21, 2015 12:09:39 GMT
Given the history that exits between both clubs there are certain pubs that should perhaps be avoided (Raffertys and The Star Inn spring to mind) but all of the others will be fine. Given the ground is very central I could sit here and name you 50 without really thinking about it much at all. You can be in the pub at 245 and in your seat 255 in nearly all of them. Some good ones ...
The Hotspur (opp M&S) on Percy St, decent crowd, good ale, Sky & BT Sport
The Forth, Pink Lane, great food and ale, no Sky so more of an eclectic football and non football crowd
The Town Wall, opposite The Forth, as above
The Bodega, Westgate Rd, massive football boozer, good ale, close to SJP
Bridge Tavern, new brew pub on the Quayside, great pub
Rosies - one of the closest pubs to SJPm chocker (note Newcastle's naughty lads sup across the road, go steady)
Strawberry, next to SJP, chocker, but OK
Trent House, quirky pub near ground, nice crowd, music pub
Newcastle Arms, decent real ale pub
Tilleys, near the Bodega, decent ale
For those staying overnight, the Ouseburn is where its at if you are a cool cat. Avoid the Bigg Mkt, also lots of pubs on Collingwood St.
Newcastle is an amazing city, very working class, people live for the match and going out, however take the pi$$ though and someone will give you a clip, its just like Stoke in that respect. Look for trouble, you'll find it, have a good time and respect your surroundings you'll have a superb weekend.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Oct 21, 2015 12:17:15 GMT
Given the history that exits between both clubs there are certain pubs that should perhaps be avoided (Raffertys and The Star Inn spring to mind) but all of the others will be fine. Given the ground is very central I could sit here and name you 50 without really thinking about it much at all. You can be in the pub at 245 and in your seat 255 in nearly all of them. Some good ones ... The Hotspur (opp M&S) on Percy St, decent crowd, good ale, Sky & BT Sport The Forth, Pink Lane, great food and ale, no Sky so more of an eclectic football and non football crowd The Town Wall, opposite The Forth, as above The Bodega, Westgate Rd, massive football boozer, good ale, close to SJP Bridge Tavern, new brew pub on the Quayside, great pub Rosies - one of the closest pubs to SJPm chocker (note Newcastle's naughty lads sup across the road, go steady) Strawberry, next to SJP, chocker, but OK Trent House, quirky pub near ground, nice crowd, music pub Newcastle Arms, decent real ale pub Tilleys, near the Bodega, decent ale For those staying overnight, the Ouseburn is where its at if you are a cool cat. Avoid the Bigg Mkt, also lots of pubs on Collingwood St. Newcastle is an amazing city, very working class, people live for the match and going out, however take the pi$$ though and someone will give you a clip, its just like Stoke in that respect. Look for trouble, you'll find it, have a good time and respect your surroundings you'll have a superb weekend. Dave I've been looking at hotels for a two night stay next weekend do you have any suggestions of decent ones?The ones I've looked at are very pricey |
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Post by GeordieDave on Oct 21, 2015 12:23:20 GMT
For hotels try Jesmond or perhaps Whitley Bay. In the city centre you have Sleeperz, Sandman, The Jurys (x2) and a huge Hilton plus the Premier Inn and a host of others.
Jesmond is 10 mins from the city an Whitley Bay is 30 mins on the Metro, stacks of B&Bs in Whitley Bay.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Oct 21, 2015 12:24:34 GMT
For hotels try Jesmond or perhaps Whitley Bay. In the city centre you have Sleeperz, Sandman, The Jurys (x2) and a huge Hilton plus the Premier Inn and a host of others. Jesmond is 10 mins from the city an Whitley Bay is 30 mins on the Metro, stacks of B&Bs in Whitley Bay. thanks for that Dave |
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Post by wagsastokie on Oct 21, 2015 12:37:43 GMT
Never been to Newcastle got tickets last week can somebody tell me how far the railway station is from the ground thanks
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Post by KevinWhimper on Oct 21, 2015 12:38:17 GMT
For hotels try Jesmond or perhaps Whitley Bay. In the city centre you have Sleeperz, Sandman, The Jurys (x2) and a huge Hilton plus the Premier Inn and a host of others. Jesmond is 10 mins from the city an Whitley Bay is 30 mins on the Metro, stacks of B&Bs in Whitley Bay. thanks for that Dave Mutts, we're in a hostel mate, £20 each a night and has a bed and shower. 4 of us in a mixed dorm ( ) cheap and cheerful. |
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Post by KevinWhimper on Oct 21, 2015 12:38:29 GMT
Never been to Newcastle got tickets last week can somebody tell me how far the railway station is from the ground thanks As you walk out of the station the ground's that big that you cant miss it. Right in the city centre just follow the Geordies. |
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Oct 21, 2015 12:40:18 GMT
Mutts, we're in a hostel mate, £20 each a night and has a bed and shower. 4 of us in a mixed dorm ( ) cheap and cheerful. Id be up for that mate but not sure the Mrs would be?although you never know:-) |
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Post by KevinWhimper on Oct 21, 2015 12:44:10 GMT
Mutts, we're in a hostel mate, £20 each a night and has a bed and shower. 4 of us in a mixed dorm ( ) cheap and cheerful. Id be up for that mate but not sure the Mrs would be?although you never know:-) Haha probably not in our room mate as there'll be 4 pissed up lads in there. ??? |
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Post by wagsastokie on Oct 21, 2015 12:45:06 GMT
Never been to Newcastle got tickets last week can somebody tell me how far the railway station is from the ground thanks As you walk out of the station the ground's that big that you cant miss it. Right in the city centre just follow the Geordies. Cheers tayman am disabled and don't move fast so I allowed 3 hours before and 2 after so should manage the odd pint |
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Post by KevinWhimper on Oct 21, 2015 12:51:42 GMT
As you walk out of the station the ground's that big that you cant miss it. Right in the city centre just follow the Geordies. Cheers tayman am disabled and don't move fast so I allowed 3 hours before and 2 after so should manage the odd pint Yep you'll have no problems mate it's a 10 minute walk to the ground from the train station with plenty of pubs on the way. |
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Post by toonstokey on Oct 21, 2015 12:56:42 GMT
Rex hotel whitley bay is cheap and five min from metro.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Oct 21, 2015 13:00:08 GMT
Id be up for that mate but not sure the Mrs would be?although you never know:-) Haha probably not in our room mate as there'll be 4 pissed up lads in there. ??? lol probably not |
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Post by marwood on Oct 21, 2015 13:47:09 GMT
Had a good night in the Centurion, right by the train station, although it wasnt a football event, just drinking/socialsing.
Was dissapointed with the Long Bar across the road, i was expecting a pub reminiscent of the Michael Caine scene in Get Carter -"IN A THIN GLASS!!" click click click, but all they've done is stolen the name
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Post by raythesailor on Oct 21, 2015 14:59:21 GMT
Thank you for the great response (keep them coming).
We are traveling Friday and having two nights in Whitley Bay.
I am told only 30 mins on the metro from the city centre.
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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Oct 21, 2015 15:36:26 GMT
Bacchus is a decent real ale pub. Think theres a place on high bridge called the victoria hotel.....get to it through a little courtyard.....cheap as chips. You really cant go wrong with Castle....so many pubs for so many different clientele. Really is a top notch place.
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Post by mrcoke on Oct 21, 2015 16:19:23 GMT
Never been to Newcastle got tickets last week can somebody tell me how far the railway station is from the ground thanks As you walk out of the station the ground's that big that you cant miss it. Right in the city centre just follow the Geordies. Tayman's right, keeping walking up (northerly) away from the river. The ground is at the top of the town centre. Visitors section is at the north end of the ground, hope you've got a head for heights and don't suffer nose bleeds! Note: when you leave the stewards usually direct visiting supporters to the west side of the ground. |
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Post by eastbelfaststokie on Oct 21, 2015 16:33:25 GMT
staying two nights royal hotel gateshead cheap enough and the black bull by the ground for us
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Post by raythesailor on Oct 21, 2015 17:09:39 GMT
The response to this post proves that TWENTY IS PLENTY is spot on.
Congrats to Stoke city and Newcastle United.
Looking foreword to a great day out.
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Post by mdscfc on Oct 21, 2015 18:15:48 GMT
Great info also my first time to Geordie land. Good to hear train station is close to SJP. Apart from pubs any tourist stuff to see walking distance from station/SJP? Is metro worth using? Is the 1744 train back a realistic time I could catch after final whistle, factoring in getting out the ground/walk?
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Post by whydelilah on Oct 21, 2015 18:16:49 GMT
Shearers Bar.
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Post by werrington on Oct 21, 2015 18:18:31 GMT
Great info also my first time to Geordie land. Good to hear train station is close to SJP. Apart from pubs any tourist stuff to see walking distance from station/SJP? Is metro worth using? Is the 1744 train back a realistic time I could catch after final whistle, factoring in getting out the ground/walk? It's that close you'd get the 5:10 |
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Post by alansuddick on Oct 21, 2015 18:34:20 GMT
Unfortunately for me I am going on official coach,(money dictated this as taking kids) will it get us there in time for a wander? Based on othèrs previos experience. Not been with stoke cosches before
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Post by owdestokie on Oct 21, 2015 21:15:55 GMT
Thank you for the great response (keep them coming). We are traveling Friday and having two nights in Whitley Bay. I am told only 30 mins on the metro from the city centre. Try the Firestation in WB, it's a weatherspoons |
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Post by GeordieDave on Oct 22, 2015 12:05:41 GMT
Thank you for the great response (keep them coming). We are traveling Friday and having two nights in Whitley Bay. I am told only 30 mins on the metro from the city centre. I live in Whitley Bay pal, well officially Cullercoats but my house straddles the WB/Cullercoats border. Ignore OwdeStokie, The Fire Station is rancid, the best pub in WB is The Rockcliffe Arms, my local and 2 mins from the Metro. Given you have 2 nights you might want to consider Tynemouth on the Friday night. Its a great village, loads of pubs and places to eat. The best curry house at the coast is the Shakira, which is very close to The Rockcliffe Arms. WB was once a proper night out but its dead now, people go to town or Tynemouth. On the Saturday morning try a walk along the sea front and get a fry up at the Surf Café, Allards or The Priory Café. Also, if there are a few of you then it is cheaper to get taxis to and from town. Its a fixed fare of £13.50, the firm is East Coast, number is 0191 253 3777 Don't get a black cab from Newcastle to WB, its about £30, phone East Coast, 100% reliable. As many have said, you cant go wrong in the North East, fab place which is why I never moved back after Uni 26 years ago! |
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