Flight Club is Open! Non-Stop Party Vibes Guaranteed at Newcastle’s Epic New Bar
Flight Club, the hugely popular Social Darts and cocktail bar finally opens the doors to its brand-new Eldon Square venue tomorrow (7 Nov).
Landing in Newcastle just as the Christmas celebrations kick off, the eagerly anticipated newcomer promises to be a place where the party never stops – ideal for festive get-togethers with friends, family and colleagues.
Located on Eldon Square, with its main entrance situated on Nelson Street, Flight Club Newcastle is a spectacular activity bar that is jam-packed with unexpected, ridiculous, joy. Combining the fun of the fairground with the warmth of a traditional pub, this new hotspot brings a one-of-a-kind social experience to Newcastle. The venue features two stunning bars, 14 semi-private oche playing areas, an outdoor terrace seating area, and a variety of different areas to cosy up with a cocktail or get in on the Social Darts action. And with space for 400 people, there’s plenty of room to get a serious party going.
The people of Newcastle can expect a high-energy atmosphere, a menu of gorgeous cocktails, sharing dishes, DJ sets, and banging bottomless brunch sessions, all served with a side of what Flight Club calls Social Darts. It’s darts, but not as you know it – reimagined for the 21st century. Offering something for everyone, this bar is THE must-visit spot for an unforgettable time.
The setting: Fairground nostalgia meets Victorian pub
The presence of darts at Flight Club shouldn’t fool anyone into thinking they will be walking into an old, dark and dingy pub. Quite the opposite in fact. This beautiful bar is a vibe on a whole new level. Think fairground-style lights blinking in time to the music, a carousel horse and antique treasures and trinkets everywhere you turn.
Designed by Flight Club’s award-winning in-house interior design team, stand-out elements include two beautiful bars, both illuminated with Flight Club’s signature fairground bulbs. There are nods to the city’s industrial history throughout, including railway etchings, old train tickets and references to Newcastle’s ship-building past.
Fun and intrigue have been injected into every corner of the bar. Stumble into an entire room dedicated to vintage porcelain dogs, complete with a dashing dalmatian (a nod to the local 2022 Crufts champions) or sip cocktails in an orangery adorned with hanging plants and birdcages. There are surprise and delight moments to be discovered at every visit.
The Game: What is Social Darts?
Flight Club has given darts a serious makeover with interactive, immersive games and tech that automatically scores by tracking every dart thrown with super-smart camera technology. Said cameras also throw out live-action replays on screen throughout the game and later deliver them straight to players’ inboxes to relive all the action (and, of course, provide the perfect content for social media bragging!).
Social Darts is made for group get-togethers. Twelve people can play at one oche, and for bigger groups of up to 400, multiple oches can be connected for an epic Social Darts showdown – the perfect option for team building, corporate events, and work Christmas parties.
There are six fun and fast-paced games to choose from, suitable for anyone to play. Whether a darts sniper or a total beginner, everyone has a chance to win. Visitors to this stunning new bar should keep their eyes peeled for a brand-new game – game number seven – coming very soon!
Delicious Christmas cocktails and moreish seasonal snacks
In addition to Flight Club’s signature cocktails, mix-and-share dishes and pizza paddles, the bar has launched some festive treats that will be available to sample from 17th November to the first week of January.
Flight Club’s new limited-edition festive menu features Christmasy delights such as Rudolph's Remedy, a mulled cider-style serve, with a choice of Singleton Scotch or Edinburgh Mulled Gin Liqueur, combined with orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and cloves and Santa Baby, a decadent and luxurious drink that tastes like Christmas in a glass, marrying the rich indulgence of Mozart Chocolate Liqueur and Baileys with a kick of Tequila Black.
In addition to cocktails, there are some moreish snacks to enjoy. Crispy brie and cranberry bites, pigs in blankets with honey mustard, baked camembert sourdough wreath and an ‘all the trimmings’ pizza, with tomato sauce, pulled turkey, pigs in blankets, mozzarella, red onions and cranberry sauce.
Toast to the season of joy with a festive bottomless brunch
For those looking for a brunch in Newcastle like no other, Flight Club has the answer. The bar offers a banging bottomless brunch every weekend, combining pizza, prosecco and Social Darts for two hours of non-stop fun. And throughout the month of December (starting 22 November), Flight Club Newcastle will host a two-hour Festive Brunch Social on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. From £40 per person, expect a sprinkling of Christmas party tunes from the resident DJ, a bottle of prosecco for every guest, lip-smackingly good bottomless pizza paddles and an hour at the oche, challenging your group to a game of Social Darts. Show up dressed in an outrageous Christmas jumper and be in with a chance to score some goodies!
Steve Moore, CEO and co-founder of Flight Club, said, “We’ve had Newcastle firmly on our list as a perfect place for Flight Club for a long time. Its reputation for an incredible night out is something we have in common. We couldn’t be more excited to open our doors and get the party started – Flight Club style. We’re also not-so-secretly excited about learning a thing or two about how it’s done Newcastle-style!”
Helen Cowie, Centre Director at Eldon Square, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Flight Club to Eldon Square and to Newcastle city centre. The venue brings something truly unique to our line-up – a brilliant mix of social gaming, cocktails and all-round good times that perfectly captures the city’s vibrant spirit. As we head into the festive season, Flight Club is an exciting addition that strengthens Eldon Square’s reputation as the place to go to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues.”
Flight Club Newcastle: 22 Nelson Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7AP
