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Newcastle United FC
St James' Park
Where To Drink
The ground is one of the few in the country that is
literally right in the centre of the city. You are only a few minutes walk from the main
shopping areas of Newcastle. There are plenty of bars to choose from in the city
centre, but most away fans tend to favour the pubs opposite and around
Newcastle Railway Station. The 'A Head Of Steam' 'The Lounge' and 'O'Neills'
are all recommended, but some of these bars will only admit fans if colours
are covered and none of them admitted children.
Also nearby is a Wetherspoons outlet called the Union Rooms. Alternatively there is
Idols which has strippers and is popular with both home and away fans.
On my last visit I went to the Bodega on Westgate Road and had no
problems. This pus is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and had a
friendly atmosphere. Closer to the ground (and just around the corner from
China Town which is good for a cheap lunch) is the Newcastle Arms on St
Andrews Street. This pub is also in the Good Beer Guide, but unless you
arrive very early and have no colours you are unlikely to gain entrance.
Just down the road is 'The Backpage' book shop, which is an oasis of
football books (including a great football ground guide book..), DVD's,
programmes and memorabilia. Alcohol is also served within the ground.
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