Coal & Cedar

If you're up for a little adventure before your cocktail then Coal & Cedar in Newcastle, winner of the regional bar award for 2016 is a must visit. Once at the door, you will need to text a special number and wait to receive a code which allows you to enter through to the quirky and vibrant bar inside. The owners have designed the dimly lit, exposed brick little hideaway as a place where guest can come and leave the outside world behind and just have a good time. Regularly hosting masterclasses in whisky and cocktails and different themed events, check their website for more details.