The Blackett Arms   


Location:
11 Nelson Street, close to Grainger Market & Eldon Square shopping centre.
Metro - Monument

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Small traditional style Newcastle pub that has two bars separated by a pillar in the centre of the main bar. The pub has been nicely decorated to a high standard with a red, green and cream theme and new carpets throughout. There is plenty of seating with new tables and chairs and a small cosy snug area near the window at the front. The low drop down ball lighting gives a bright feel to the pub. A large fish tank is a notable feature situated behind the bar.

There is a small stage to the left hand side of the bar that can be used for live music. The walls are adorned with old pictures of Newcastle and of a sporting nature, with mainly Newcastle United footballers. Regular music is on play at most times and Live music is a feature on selected nights. A TV is located in the right hand corner of the bar that attracts the punters from the local bookmakers that is situated next door. Live football is shown here. The pub also has a steady group of locals and market traders and can attract the football crowd on match days.

A function room is available for hire upstairs with disco and buffet available. A DJ is a regular feature on a Thursday 1pm - 5pm, Friday & Saturday 7pm - 11pm. A pub quiz and Live entertainment is held on a Friday and Saturday from 7pm - 11pm. There is a disco night advertised on a Wednesday night.

Disabled access is good and the toilets to are small and clean.   
 

Price: Reasonable.

 

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Beers: John Smith's, Newcastle Exhibition, McEwan's Best Scotch, McEwan's Lager, Lion Bitter, Fosters and Guinness on tap. Woodpecker cider is also on offer. Several bottled beers and spirits are available
 

Meals:

Bar meals are available daily at lunchtime only with a selection of main meals and sandwiches on offer. Ham salad sandwiches and coffee both on special offer at 65p.


Special Offers: Selected bottles £2.20 all night and selected pints £1.50 until 7pm. Doubles spirits with mixer £2.00. Carlsberg Chill £1.95.

Live Music: on selected nights