Upgrade your pint-fuelled catch ups at The Gosforth Hotel. As one of the best cosy pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne, expect a mix of rustic and modern interiors - plus a toasty fireplace and a menu filled with goodies including some great vegan options. 

Seek shelter from the cold inside the historic Old George Inn. Catch up over pints and something tasty courtesy of the food menu. It features stone-baked pizzas and chicken (or cauliflower) wings that come served by the kilo with an epic choice of coatings (think salted chilli caramel and hot honey Buffalo sauce). 

Boasting views of the Tyne, Quayside venue The Head of Steam is a friendly pub with a huge selection of craft beer. Their impressive menu is 50% vegan, and there's a range of games available like shuffleboard, foosball and a pool table. 

The Bridle Path is somewhere you'll want to spend the better part of the weekend. Intimate booths and carpeted floors add extra warmth to what's already a homey environment - thanks to the friendly staff and epic comfort food offerings. Live music and bar games are sure to be keeping you around even longer. 

Give into the charm of Three Mile: a snug spot that's won awards for being one of the finest boozers in the North East. You'll be in for a treat no matter what you're looking for, whether that's quality food, entertainment or a winning selection of brews best enjoyed in the heated outdoor sofa area.   

Pub food in Newcastle city centre doesn't get much better than the grub that's up for grabs at Victoria Comet. Belly-warming belters include some incredible sandwiches filled with anything from beef brisket to fish fingers, hearty burgers and a selection of drool-worthy pies. 

The Lord Nelson is a strong contender for most cosy pub in Newcastle. This neighbourhood hideaway welcomes punter and pups with a warm, friendly atmosphere that's rare to find. Quiz nights and bottomless brunches are also there to turn a casual drink by the fire into a fun-filled sesh.  

Possessing numerous accolades, such as a Michelin Bib Gourmand and an inclusion in the Top 50 Gastro Pubs list, The Broad Chare is certainly one of the best pubs in Newcastle for food. They've also got a leafy beer garden and quality brews if the munch wasn't enough to entice you.  

Sat just 100 yards from Newcastle Central station, it's hard to pass up a pint at The Town Wall when touching down in this city. This brooding bolthole fronts dark wood furnishings, dim lighting and a crackling fire making it one of the most cosy pubs in Newcastle town centre, as well as being super trendy. 

Grand Victorian interiors make up the unique qualities of Crown Posada. Housed in a Grade ll listed building, this vintage drinkers den, championing an excellent selection of cask ales, is one of the first places you should look if your pint-loving pal's gone AWOL.

Lady Greys is one of the best pubs in Newcastle city centre for true beer lovers. Explore their locally produced cask ales and bottled beers from around the world. And with a small seasonal menu of perfected dishes, it's clear they follow through on their promise of offering the finest food and drink in the business.