Shearer's bar at St James' Park was ok to watch the footy in during the day but couldn't comment on it at night.
The Gate has a few decent bars and a Casino

) It's also near to Tiger Tiger and Sam Jacks which were great. Sam Jacks isn't a strip club or anything but there was some topless dancing going on during the day which I hadn't expected

Revolution was good as was Flares

To be honest I didn't go in one bad place. It was probably the best weekend ever. I'm still recovering...
We stayed here:
http://www.euro-hostels.co.uk/newcastle?gclid=CJ6vnYS40q4CFYImtAod01e9CADon't let 'Hostel' put you off. It was nicer than some Travelodges / Premier Inns I have stayed in. The shower nearly knocked me over it was so powerful. Cheap enough too - half price pints in the bar when I was there
