The Lucky Hotel
A much-loved pub in central Newcastle, rated 4.3 across more than 2,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Lucky Hotel sits on Hunter Street in central Newcastle, in the heart of the city. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with good drinks, quality food and a warm, welcoming feel, the kind of beloved hotel that's become a real fixture of the city centre.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a convenient central Newcastle location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or a fun night out. There's something special about a local pub with genuine character, and the Lucky has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd in the city.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 2,200 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed night out in a characterful pub, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Lucky Hotel in central Newcastle.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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