Spot White Chinatown
BEST FOR
Ages 8+
WHERE
Newcastle upon Tyne
What it’s like
A pool, snooker and beer-pong hall in Chinatown for over-8s, with food served until 6am.
This one's tables, not screens. American pool, snooker, English pool, air hockey, darts, ping-pong and beer-pong tables fill the place, so it suits a kid who wants to actually play something rather than watch a machine flash at them. It's aimed squarely at older children though, no under-8s at all, and the site is clear that anyone above that age has to be supervised by an adult the whole time.
The age rules get fiddlier the older your kids get. Under-18s are only in from 12pm to 8pm with an adult over 18, and have to be out by 9pm regardless. Under-16s are barred from the Chinese 8-ball and Predator tables and can't get into the Diamond & Whisky lounge at all, so if you've got a group spanning young teens and older ones, expect a bit of table-shuffling.
Food runs right through until 6am, burgers, pizzas, chicken, sharing platters, nachos and bao, with allergy info at the bar. You can't bring your own food or even a bottle of water in though, everything has to be bought there. Getting in is via stairs, which is worth knowing if anyone in your party needs step-free access.
Table bookings need making in advance, and they're strict about it: cancel within 24 hours and you lose the money, and if you're late they only hold your table for 15 minutes. There's also a deposit against damage, and the charges are steep if things go wrong, up to £200 for a spill and £150 if a UK pool cloth gets torn.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 and up; teens get more of the venue than younger ones
- Food
- Served until 6am with burgers, pizzas, chicken dishes, sharing platters, nachos and bao
- Parties
- Birthday parties for ages 12-17 with unlimited pizza & nachos buffet, 2 soft drinks per guest, minimum 10 people at £39.50 per head
- Under-16s are shut out of the Chinese 8-ball, Predator tables and the Diamond & Whisky lounge entirely
- You can't bring in your own drinks, not even water
- Allergy information is available at the bar if anyone's eating there
- Getting in means stairs, no step-free route mentioned
Plan your visit
How old do kids need to be?
Eight is the minimum, and anyone above that has to be supervised by an adult at all times. Under-16s can't use the Chinese 8-ball or Predator tables, or get into the Diamond & Whisky lounge.
Do we need to book a table?
Yes, booking is required. Cancel within 24 hours and you won't get a refund, and they only hold the table for 15 minutes if you're late.
What time do under-18s need to leave?
All under-18s have to be out by 9pm. Under-18s can only be in the venue from 12pm with an adult over 18.
Can we bring our own food or drink?
Everything has to be bought on site, including water. Food is served until 6am, with burgers, pizzas, chicken dishes, platters, nachos and bao.
Is it accessible with a pushchair or for anyone with mobility issues?
Access is via stairs, so it isn't suitable if anyone in your group has mobility needs.
Do you do birthday parties?
There's a package for ages 12 to 17 with an unlimited pizza and nachos buffet plus two soft drinks each, minimum 10 people at £39.50 a head.
What happens if something gets damaged?
There's a deposit taken against gaming equipment. Minor spills run £50 to £200, and a damaged UK pool cloth is £150.
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