Gosforth Empire Club & Institute Ltd

You'll find yourself in one of Gosforth's most steadfast institutions on Salters Road—the kind of place where regulars have their own stools and the bar staff know everyone's name. This isn't trying to be anything other than what it is: a straightforward club where locals gather for a drink, a chat, and the odd bit of live entertainment. The Empire Club has that wonderfully unglamorous charm that's increasingly rare in Newcastle, where you're far more likely to bump into someone's nan than an Instagram influencer. It's the sort of place that makes Gosforth feel like a proper neighbourhood rather than just a postcode.