Gosforth Snooker and Social Club

Head up to Gosforth High Street and you'll find yourself in one of those rare spots that hasn't been gentrified into oblivion. This is a snooker and social club doing exactly what it says on the tin: you come here to play, drink, and soak up the kind of atmosphere you don't get in the trendier parts of the city. The tables are well-maintained, the bar's unpretentious, and you'll genuinely see regulars who've been coming here for years. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint without anyone trying to sell you a craft cocktail or Instagram-bait sharing board.