Six years ago, an American travel firm declared Newcastle the eighth best party city on the planet. Newcastle reacted to the news by doing what it did best - hitting the bottle big time and picking a fight at the taxi rank. Read full story
Newcastle third most popular for L-plates and fairies
By Paul Smith • Jul 21st, 2008 • Category: news, nightlifePREVIEW - Cuban Noche @ Secco, Pilgrim Street
By Sam Collier • Jul 15th, 2008 • Category: events, music, nightlife
Rum and cigars, it’s a classic combination.
That’s not all this celebration of Cuban culture has to offer, but with a free mojito and cuban cigar tasting to look forward to, we had to give them a cheeky mention.
Whodunnit? It’ll take a Sleuth to find out…
By Paul Smith • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: events, nightlife
Theatre isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but when a show like Sleuth arrives it’s worth taking note of what you’re missing. Read full story
Mojito Wednesdays - a rum do at Popolo tonight
By Paul Smith • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: events, nightlife
We didn’t used to be big fans of the mojito; that sugary sour mouth of cold mint really didn’t appeal to the cocktail lovers and manly pint drinkers amongst us.
Yes, we were all very innocent to their pleasures until the arrival of Mojito Wednesdays at Popolo. Then we found after the fourth or fifth serving, they were actually quite nice. Read full story