Popworld - Newcastle

You know exactly what you're getting here, and that's precisely the point. This is where 2000s bangers meet fancy dress competitions, where you'll find yourself belting out S Club 7 surrounded by people dressed as zombies or superheroes depending on the night's theme. The cocktails are decent enough and reasonably priced, but let's be honest – you're here for the nostalgia trip. The crowd ranges from students living their best chaotic lives to groups of mates in their thirties rediscovering their youth. It's unashamedly silly, refreshingly unpretentious, and exactly the kind of place where you end up having way more fun than you planned. Don't expect craft cocktails or moody lighting – this is pure, unadulterated party energy.