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Newcastle’s CBD is home to some incredible bars, making it the perfect place for a pub crawl with unique experiences, drinks and vibes. So, why just stay at one bar for the night, when you can plan the ultimate pub crawl to experience them all?
And what better way to experience a pub crawl than not having that cloud hanging over your head that you’ll be riddled with a headache the next day, right? With a good group of friends and GlowAfter in your pocket, rest assured that you’re about to experience the best pub crawl in Newcastle ever.
Pub crawls are often planned in the event of a celebration. So if you have a birthday approaching, a hens/bucks night or are celebrating a long awaited catch-up with friends, read ahead so that you can plan the best pub crawl in Newcastle.
Plan your destinations ahead of time, whether it’s days or just hours before. This will save you about 30 minutes of being huddled around someone’s phone, arguing about where to go next. It’s also important to bear in mind that some bars/pubs don’t allow pub crawls, so it’s important to do your research. Sit down, pull up Google and make a list of places to visit. You’ll be surprised how much smoother this will make the night go.
Of course, the best pub crawl doesn’t have to just include visiting five local bars and then calling it a night. Mix it up by researching the types of music played at bars, the colours and even the types of drinks that they sell. You can also create a fun theme so that everyone can dress up. Whether it’s as characters or a specific colour theme, the possibilities are endless! Another fun way to mix it up is to plan a game of “pub golf”!
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We’re circling back to our first tip for this one. Make sure everyone has the plan on their phone, or even written on paper. That’s why if you’re doing your pub crawl with a large group, it’s best to pick bar locations that are close together, making sure you’re not going back and forth around town. Our biggest tip would have to be to create a specific Facebook group/chat so that everyone can stay in touch, should one of you stray from the group.
Eliminate that next-day headache dread that follows you around all night and make sure you’ve got a bottle of GlowAfter with you. They’re designed to fit neatly into your bag, purse or even pocket. One to two drops in each drink will set you up for success the following day. Trust us, you’re going to need it!
You didn’t think we’d miss out on the chance to list our must-try bars in Newcastle, did you? To match every vibe and all of the details, here’s our recommendations.
Ginger Megs – Ginger Megs is an absolute classic, located on King St, Newcastle. Ginger Megs offers a beautiful, moody ambiance, with Japanese décor dotted throughout the bar. With cherry blossoms climbing the interior walls they offer a range of intriguing cocktails, as well as all of your classic drinks. And if you’re wanting to line your stomach with some nibbles, Ginger Megs is the place, with a menu full of delicious Asian cuisine to have delivered straight to your bar table!
Bar Romeo – Bring some life to the party by heading over to Bar Romeo in Cooks Hill, where you’ll find Darby Street’s own disco social club, with a strong focus on natural Australian and Mediterranean wine. This is where DJs play from 7pm until late on Friday and Saturday nights, and did we mention the $6 tap beers from Thursday-Saturday from 5pm-7pm?
Uptowns Bar – Up for a bit of friendly competition? Uptowns Bar Is an 80s, 90s and 00’s themed bar, paying ode to basketball, Nintendo, VHS, sneakers and Hip Hop. It’s the perfect place to have a laugh and unwind, with ready-to-play old school games right at your table
Money Penny – Money Penny is the perfect stop to get a bit of fresh air. Giving a harbour-side garden party atmosphere, take in the ocean breeze in one of their dimly lit booths. They’re open Wednesday to Sunday from midday until late, making it the perfect bar to slot into any time during your pub crawl.
Blue Kahunas – You can’t go wrong with a tiki bar, especially located in the heart of Newcastle. With the staff decked out in Hawaiian shirts, there’s a huge variety of drinks to choose from within this tropical rum bar. You’ll feel like you’re somewhere far and tropical.
There you have it – our ultimate guide to planning the best pub crawl in Newcastle. Now all that’s left to do is start planning!
And with GlowAfter within your reach, not having the next day regrets is the ultimate way to make sure you plan the best pub crawl in Newcastle ever.
