Such a great bar - but I may be a bit biased! Seriously, well worth the visit. Where else will you find floor to ceiling Smash Hits covers on the wall of the Ladies not to mention a cocktail list in the form of a packet of strepsils?!🍸❤️
Music a little bit loud the bar is great and drinks decent the decor cant fault friendly service and well mannered bouncers
I've been a regular at Alvino's ever since moving to Newcastle and it still deserves its 5 star rating!
Ideal choice if you're looking for somewhere more casual and laid back as you won't find any Geordie Shore wannabes in here. Funky cocktail menus either in retro cassette tapes or comic books, random art work draping the walls and a foosball table in the back give it a trendy hipster vibe.
Try hiring out the 'snug' room if there's a small group of you and definitely check out the bar and outdoor terrace upstairs!
I'm told they have a good selection of draught and bottled beers and the prices seem reasonable! Bar snacks...check! Free WiFi...check! Friendly bar staff...check!
What more could you want?! Get on down!
Definitely in the top 5 for bars/pubs to visit in Newcastle. No pretentious bull here. Yeah the beers are a tad pricey and it's not the most comfortable place but it's also not pretending to be. No hassle, bosh a good beer, friendly staff, heading into town warm up sorta place.
Almasty beer on tap is another reason to go...Always good and I've tried 3 different types so far.
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This is a great find in Newcastle, especially during the summer months due to the decent amount of outdoor seating and weekend boozy slush machine... the view may not be the best, it's towards the back alley, but when the weather's nice it's still nice to have the option and on occasion they have a BBQ outside and the outdoor area is high up enough to avoid actually feeling like you're in the alley.
I actually really like the venue... it's almost like three in one, and to write it off based on the downstairs entrance view would be a shame. That said, you can hang in that area if you prefer standing around the bar, find a cozy seat somewhere downstairs, have a seat with a group of friends in a larger area upstairs, or past the second bar upstairs out back where there's some large benches, space heaters, etc., outside. I haven't been out back since the proper cold has set in, but definitely put this place on your list of places to go for the nicer months if you like quirky interiors.
I may be committing blasphemy here, but while their menu is awesome (comic book style) and the drinks inventive, Optimus Rye (priceless!), I'm still looking for "my drink" here... I did have a moment where I drank their weekend slushy machine dry, but those flavours rotate out and the potency varies. This said, I'm still going with five stars for these guys because I'm certain "my" drink is there... I just need to find it. (Most I've sampled have been too far one way or the other on the sweet scale for me personally, but try and try again I say!) Besides, they will make the standard requests and have a selection of beers, etc., it just feels a shame to go that route with a fun menu such as theirs.
The staff have always been friendly which is another plus, and despite not being far away from the madness of the town centre (it's about one street over) it often escapes the pure madness that abounds in Newcastle... if you're after that madness perhaps deduct a star, if you want an a decent cocktail bar that escapes it however then this may just be your place.
Excellent bar. Has a friendly terrace especially in The summer. Perfect bar for The first beer of the afternoon.
I give alvinos 4 out of 5 stars because I don't like the layout of it too much, but as far as cocktails go...they know their stuff. Yummy drinks and cool atmosphere.
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Okay, no bones about it, this is Newcastle's best bar by some distance. Excellent cocktails, well stocked beer and deceptively large. Concerning the latter, you can be cosy in one of the plush snugs and get well acquainted with your drinks and buddies or, if you prefer, make your way upstairs where there's a big, busy bar with DJs and a big enough terrace. The crowd are young and unpretentious and the staff are achingly lovely and swift to get a drink to your lips. The cocktail menu is concise and creative if that floats your boat. There's a wide variety of spirits and beers to get stuck into if you're not in the mood for drinking something called 'High Heels'. The bar itself has the look of a 60s Italian coffee house, which is neat enough and the doorstaff are friendly and chatty (never a thing to underestimate). If you've been to Manchester, this bar could be plucked out of the most pleasant elements of the Northern Quarter. There's a very pleasant atmosphere in Alvinos, so it really should be first on your list of drinking establishments. It really is one of the nicest bars in Britain. Fantastically underrated by the locals too, which is a shame.
Since Bierrex (god rest its soul) closed, this is the only place worth visiting for a couple of craft beers or cocktails. The outside street seating area is lovely on a summer's afternoon. The staff are great and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Can get quite busy, particularly on event days, and the toilets could do with a bit of TLC, but all in all it's a great place with plenty of seating over three floors and two bars serving some fantastic drinks.
Great place for cocktails or just a beer or wine. Atmosphere is friendly. It's got the retro cartoon feel for those who are a little geeky.
A nice little bar with a great selection of beers and cocktails. The balcony is also quite the sun trap and quite relaxing too. The decor is looking like it could do with a little refresh but all in all worth a visit
I love Alvino's. They do some of the most original cocktails that I've come across along with some really good beers too. It always looks closed from the outside, but it's well worth a visit, it's a little pricey, but well worth it.
they have the best cocktails in newcastle in this place, would highly recommend trying this place, love the changing menus too!
Staff have been polite and professional, popular bar for people to start their night. Been smashed in there a few times.
Great bar, quiet on match days so can get a great pint quickly. Nice atmosphere
Ryan performed excellent customer service and was flexible to every need. A credit to the establishment! Xoxo
Christine O'Hare (Krissie.x)
+5
Great place to go chill with friends. As well as cocktails they also have cocktails for the people who can't have alcohol. The staff are very welcoming and accommodating.
Really nice bar. Lovely terrace, can't wait for the summer.
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