Cowgirls and Country

You're on Degrees North, and suddenly you're transported somewhere that feels genuinely different from the usual Newcastle circuit. Cowgirls and Country leans into its Americana theme with actual character rather than cosmetic Americana — think twangy soundtrack, a crowd that's here for the atmosphere, and staff who know what they're doing behind the bar. It's the kind of place where your mate suggests it and you roll your eyes a bit, then you actually have a brilliant night. The regulars give it a 4.7 rating for a reason: it's unpretentious, reasonably priced, and it's managed to carve out its own identity in a city that's saturated with look-alike bars. Whether you're after a bourbon cocktail or just somewhere lively without the Newcastle city centre theatre, this delivers.