Whatever reason for your sobriety, the pub offers its own set of benefits creating a more idyllic experience for those staying off the booze. Some aspects of clubbing - getting ready with the hum of your favourite music in the background, trying to down enough alcohol to make up for the lack of jacket - will be missed, but you can still enjoy the excitement of going to the pub with friends by listening to your favourite tunes while picking out a warmer outfit, so you can enjoy Newcastle's nightlife without shivering in queues.
There is nothing worse than that familiar feeling of waking up to check your bank account and finding you might have to take out a small loan to see you through until SFE cough up. With pub drinks already landing cheaper than the club, a sober night out saves you even more money - plus, no one notices the difference between a half of Pepsi and one with vodka for double the price.
no one notices the difference between a half of Pepsi and one with vodka for double the price
If you’re looking for a fresh scene to trial a sober pub night out, Ouseburn has plenty to offer, with an array of pubs along riverside walk making for an enjoyable and laid-back atmosphere. This ranges from the picturesquely set Tyne Bar, with cozy fairy lights right beside the water, to Billy Bootleggers with live music a little further up the river. The welcoming atmosphere of the pubs dotted along the Ouseburn river have a less daunting experience of sober pub-going than others, like the disco floor of The Mile Castle. A relaxed pub night allows you to sit back and gossip with friends without having to try to keep up dancing with your mate, who might’ve had one too many 3-for-10 Jägerbombs. Don’t get me wrong, some of us might be able to stomach a clubbing atmosphere stone cold sober, but the barging of stumbling, sweaty clubgoers can make even the drunkest fed up, so try a new pub!