St. Vincent
Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bar in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
Book St. Vincent when the brief is a wine-led evening in Newcastle rather than a full-scale restaurant night. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives it a clear reason to choose it over a more general bar, especially for dates, early-evening catch-ups, small groups who care about what they are drinking.
About St. Vincent
For a visit in Newcastle Upon Tyne, plan around St. Vincent's opening hours rather than assuming all-day or late-night service. The venue is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens Tuesday to Friday from 4–10 PM, opens on Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and again from 4–11 PM.
The clearest reason to keep St. Vincent on a shortlist is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. If you are comparing it with other Newcastle Upon Tyne options, use that recognition and the posted hours as the main planning anchors. For a different kind of choice, The Broad Chare is another option to consider.
Go for a Newcastle Upon Tyne option with evening hours
The booking decision should be based on the basics: St. Vincent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has a smart casual dress code, operates mainly in the evening, with a Saturday midday service also listed. Avoid planning around price range, menu format, cuisine, seating count, or service style unless you confirm them directly with the venue.
Use the venue’s overall value and occasion fit as your guide rather than a fixed spend. A visit may make sense if the Star Wine List recognition is relevant to your plans; a fuller night out is better judged after checking current details with the venue. For wider planning across the city, Our full Newcastle Upon Tyne restaurants guide and broader Newcastle Upon Tyne guides are more useful if you are still comparing categories.
The crowd fit is best judged by hours and dress code
There is not enough information here to claim a specific crowd, seating setup, or booking difficulty. What is confirmed is the smart casual dress code and a schedule that makes Tuesday to Friday evening visits possible, with Saturday offering both a midday and evening window.
Timing matters. Tuesday to Friday service runs from 4–10 PM. Saturday service is listed from 12–2:30 PM and 4–11 PM. St. Vincent is closed on Sunday and Monday, so weekend planning should focus on Saturday rather than assuming Sunday availability.
For visitors comparing categories, treat St. Vincent as a Newcastle Upon Tyne venue with Star Wine List recognition rather than relying on details about menu, format, or atmosphere. Use broader Newcastle Upon Tyne planning guides if the night needs a wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ, United Kingdom
- Website
- stvincentnewcastle.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 191 232 1331
The take
The Take
The Vibe
St. Vincent reads as a quietly authoritative wine bar that privileges bottle and list over spectacle. It deliberately avoids flash — no neon or backlit displays — and instead signals quality through depth of selection and thoughtful curation. The Star Wine List recognition underscores a commitment to producer-led choices and a considered, knowledgeable approach to service. The room is restrained rather than theatrical: sophisticated in intent, modest in presentation, and geared toward guests who come for the wine and the conversation rather than the scene.
Best For
This is a destination for deliberate drinking: people who want to explore provenance, taste rotating by-the-glass selections, or lean on informed staff for recommendations. The venue’s Star Wine List award makes it well suited to celebratory evenings where the wine program is the focus, quiet date nights that reward conversation, and small group outings centred on tasting and discovery. It also functions as an informal education stop for anyone interested in producer relationships and curated lists rather than mass-market selections.
Ordering Tips
Treat the staff as the main resource: the description highlights team members who can speak to provenance, and the list is built around producer relationships and rotating by-the-glass choices. Ask about the current rotations and which producers the bar is championing, and request provenance-focused recommendations if you want a tasting-led experience. Since selection and curation are the venue’s priorities, allow the team to guide pairings and consider sampling a few smaller pours to explore the depth of the list.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody lighting with a vibey, buzzy atmosphere that feels cosy and welcoming despite being lively.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Background Music
Planning details
Location
29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If You Can't Get In
Try The Broad Chare if the group wants a more food-led, pub-comfort option nearby. Pick House if the night needs a flexible bar atmosphere rather than a wine-led sit-down.
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose St. Vincent over The Broad Chare when wine is the main event and the group is small. The Broad Chare is the safer call for pub-style comfort and mixed tastes, while St. Vincent is the sharper choice for a date or a repeat Newcastle night where the drinks list matters more than a broad, crowd-pleasing format.
House is the better alternative if the plan needs a more flexible bar feel. St. Vincent has the stronger wine signal thanks to Star Wine List recognition, but House may suit a looser group plan better. For value, judge by occasion: St. Vincent is easier to justify when everyone wants wine; House is safer when the table is undecided.
Kork Wine And Deli, The Feathers Inn, Harvey's Bar are better cross-shops if you are already outside the city centre or want a different pace. For an easy Newcastle booking with a wine-first angle, St. Vincent is the tighter pick; for a broader outing beyond the centre, those alternatives make more sense.
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Compare St. Vincent
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| The Broad Chare | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| House | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| Kork Wine And Deli | Whitley Bay | No published awards |
| The Feathers Inn | Hedley on the Hill | No published awards |
| Harvey's Bar | Seaham | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at St. Vincent?
The confirmed details are that St. Vincent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has a smart casual dress code, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Is St. Vincent good for groups?
There is no seating count or group policy here, so large-party suitability should be confirmed directly with the venue. If you are comparing Newcastle Upon Tyne options, The Broad Chare is another venue to look into.
Is St. Vincent open late?
St. Vincent is open until 10 PM Tuesday to Friday and until 11 PM on Saturday. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Is St. Vincent good for a date?
That depends on the kind of evening you want. The confirmed details are the Newcastle Upon Tyne location, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026, the listed opening hours.
Is the food good at St. Vincent?
The clearest confirmed recognition is Star Wine List in 2026, so check current food details directly with the venue before booking around a meal.
