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Newcastle United away: St James’ Park
Everything you need for a trip to St James’ Park: the away fans' pub, getting there, parking, food and where to stay. Then plan your whole away day, timed around kick-off, in minutes.
- St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nearest station: St James (Metro)
Away fans' pubs
Away fans usually drink in town near Central Station. Shearer’s Bar and The Strawberry by the ground normally let you in if you behave.
The Head of Steam
2 Neville Street (NE1 5EN), right by Central Station.
The Newcastle Tap
4 Neville Street (NE1 5EN), right by Central Station.
The Trent House
1-2 Leazes Lane (NE1 4QT), close to the ground.
Updated Sep 2026. Away-fan rules can change for big games, so check on the day.
Getting there
St James Metro station is right by the ground, and Newcastle Central station is about 10 minutes' walk.
Parking
Streets near the ground get busy on match days, so pre-book a space rather than hoping to find one.
Book parkingAdLocal food
Pasty or sausage roll
Greggs. Pretty much on every corner in the city centre.
Greggs started in Newcastle, so it’s the locals’ choice.
Updated 2026; Wikipedia: Greggs.
Where to stay
Premier Inn
Well-known chain, about 0.2 miles from the ground in a straight line.
Book roomsAdSandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Closest to the ground, about 0.1 miles from the ground in a straight line.
Book roomsAdCheck the walking route before you book. Hotel locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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