Outdoor Bars In Newcastle

Offering one of the coolest beer gardens in Newcastle city centre is The Forth, a colourful pub whose vibrant indoor area extends into the wall murals of its rooftop. Better yet, it's decked out with rustic wooden booths, fairy lights and foliage for that extra touch. 

From taking tipsy afternoon tea in the garden to sipping on pints across the sun-drenched space, 97 & Social is a Jesmond hotspot for drinks outside. Whether you like booze to wash down your food or think a cocktail just deserves all the attention, this grassy outdoor area isn't to be missed.

The opulence of Barluga Newcastle's interiors continues out onto a gorgeous rooftop bar that's fringed by palms and other foliage. Covered and fronting blankets in winter, while a suntrap come the summer, it's a favourite for outdoor drinks all year round.

Perhaps it's better known for its authentic Thai food with a modern twist, but it's the roof terrace at this outdoor bar in Newcastle that really steals the show. Head over to Chaophraya to sip reimagined cocktail classics - think a blood orange sour or grapefruit bramble - alongside unique concoctions like the gin-laced Matcha Melon.

While known for its lineup of cocktails inspired by your favourite sweets, including a beaut Dib Dab 'Tini, The Holy Hobo also boasts a smattering of streetside tables, so you don't have to miss out on its cool vibes when the sun is shining. Topping it off? A diverse menu of bangers 'n' mash or Mexican fajitas.

Tucked away in Washington is River Bar and its terrace space. Both the food and drink menus here take inspiration from the USA, fronting a lineup of NYC cosmos or Long Island iced teas alongside slow-cooked BBQ fare.

One of the best bars in Newcastle with outdoor seating is Spy Bar, the Osborne Road venue with a sprawling streetside space. If that wasn't enough to tempt you, then maybe the American-style burgers, pizzas and 8 pint sharers will help.

For a beer garden in Newcastle that's got a waterfront location, By The River Brew Co is a great shout. Not only is this bar a cool shipping container settlement with a huge outdoor area, but the lineup of street food vendors and locally sourced craft beers is bound to hit the spot.

Out of all the rooftop bars in Newcastle, Alvinos is one of the most chilled. While its interiors are a haven of retro cool, including old vinyl decorations and a drinks menu that looks like a comic strip, the terrace's graffiti or red leather seating are sure to impress.

If you're looking for bars that open late in Newcastle, Aveika is one of our top picks with outdoor seating. With a retractable roof, heaters in the winter and RnB or club classics playing, the venue's garden bar is ideal for all weathers.

If you're after a beer garden in Newcastle with a difference, then The Bridge Tavern's elevated spot will fit the bill. Soak up the sun with a pint in hand - one that's been made on-site at the bar's very own microbrewery.