Crucial Links to Comedy and live entertainment in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
We're proud to be located in the Stepney bank area of Newcastle (5 mins walk from the centre), widely respected throughout the North East as being the home of the finest bars and entertainment establishments the North has to offer.
Pubs and Entertainment Within a minute or two's walk from the Grinning Idiot.
Retreat@St Dominics Catholic Club; Home to the Grinning Idiot and the cheapest best quality drinks in town.
The Star and Shadow Cinema; Previous home of the Grinning Idiot and regular independent movie screenings.
The Tanners Pub; 3 steps from the Grinning Idiot, fine beers, live music and fantastic toasties.
The Cluny; "The music venue for people in the know" Q.
The Ship Inn; One of the oldest pubs in Newcastle.
The Cumberland Arms; Quite simply one of the greatest pubs in Newcastle.
The Free Trade; Not only great atmosphere and drinks, but the best view available from any pub in the North East.
The Tyne; A class leader in Newcastle's alternative pub scene.
The New Bridge Inn; Sir John Fitzgeralds Free-House, home to many fine ales.