Explore Newcastle
Known for
The Quayside, Ouseburn Valley's creative quarter, Jesmond's café culture and a nightlife that's earned its national reputation
A little history
Newcastle grew from the Roman fort of Pons Aelius at the end of Hadrian's Wall, becoming a major coal port and one of Victorian Britain's most prosperous cities
Ouseburn Valley is where the interesting stuff happens. Jesmond for everyday neighbourhood eating. The Quayside on a summer evening.
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Food & drink in Newcastle
Ouseburn Valley has become Newcastle's most interesting food destination — independent, creative and constantly evolving. Jesmond has a strong neighbourhood restaurant scene. The Quayside has excellent spots.
Restaurants & cafes
From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Newcastle food spots locals actually love, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.
Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Newcastle. Roam tells you what's open, what's on and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Newcastle worth exploring on foot. Download Roam and find them near you.
For businesses in Newcastle
Ouseburn is Newcastle's creative industrial district — craft breweries, music venues, independent food businesses and studio spaces in converted Victorian buildings.
List your Newcastle business on Roam and connect with local customers and visitors who are actively exploring Tyne and Wear. It takes about 90 seconds to go live.
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Roam users are actively looking for what's nearby in Newcastle. Get your business in front of the right people at the right moment.
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Frequently asked questions
Newcastle is a place in Tyne and Wear known for the Quayside, Ouseburn Valley's creative quarter, Jesmond's café culture and a nightlife that's earned its national reputation. Newcastle grew from the Roman fort of Pons Aelius at the end of Hadrian's Wall, becoming a major coal port and one of Victorian Britain's most prosperous cities. The population is around 300,000.
Ouseburn Valley has become Newcastle's most interesting food destination — independent, creative and constantly evolving. Jesmond has a strong neighbourhood restaurant scene. The Quayside has excellent spots.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Newcastle and across Tyne and Wear. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Newcastle businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Newcastle and the wider Tyne and Wear area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Newcastle and the surrounding area in Tyne and Wear, including Quayside, Jesmond, Ouseburn, Heaton, Gosforth, Byker and City Centre.
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