Filthy's Newcastle

Right, so you're walking down Bigg Market on a Friday night and you want somewhere that isn't trying too hard or charging you a tenner for a pint of lager. Filthy's is where you'll find proper cocktails made by people who know what they're doing, not some trainee who's watched three YouTube videos. The sort of place where the bar staff remember your name after your second visit and the crowd's a solid mix of locals who've been coming here for years and newcomers who've somehow sussed it's worth a visit. It's unpretentious in the best way—busy without being rammed, lively without the forced energy of some of the nightlife spots down there.