The Cluny

You'll find this sprawling pub tucked down a side street, where the ground floor pulls a proper crowd of Newcastle regulars nursing pints and tucking into hearty pub food. The real magic happens upstairs in the music venue - a sweaty, intimate space that's hosted everyone from indie darlings to folk acts over the years. The food's better than your average boozer fare, with kitchen staff who actually care about what they're putting out. You're not coming here for fine dining, but the burgers hit the spot and there's usually something decent for veggies. It's the kind of place where you pop in for one drink and end up staying all evening, especially if there's a band on.