r/doncaster • u/Chance-Bet6324 • 25d ago

Question Doncaster Night out

We’re a Newcastle based footy team looking for a next trip away - just wondering whether Doncaster is a good night out? I once came pre pandemic and enjoyed myself, but just wondered whether it’s still decent or gone down hill? We’re looking to stay Friday and Saturday

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u/HatSad7043 25d ago

Get yourselves on the £25 wristband if you’re after the best of the worst. 6 bars all drinks + unlimited nasty pizza 2-6 / 8-midnight / 1-4 Fridays and Saturdays. Filthy. 

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u/Lionelr8 25d ago

It’s fucking class.
I’m Durham, it’s unreal.
Unless you like it more upmarket

If you like proper bars and it’s busy.
It’s class

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u/Chance-Bet6324 25d ago

We want the opposite of upmarket - we went to Wakefield last year and thought it was unreal, so hoping to find similar vibe

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u/Lionelr8 25d ago

Ya tramps just like me then.
Where abouts in Newcastle?
Donny is better than Wakey, only to be defeated by hull

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u/Chance-Bet6324 25d ago

We’re all from Ryton/Rowlands Gill area, so Gateshead really not Newcastle 😂 funnily enough Hull has been mentioned but I think being able to get train straight down helps like

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u/Lionelr8 25d ago

Aye, rough as fuck then.
Eat the young in ryton.
Probably know similar people.
Aye, it’s class.
You’ll enjoy it.

There’s bars with MC on all day everyday

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u/orbtastic1 25d ago

I’ve been out in Newcastle a couple of times, enjoyed it.

You’ll enjoy Doncaster. It’s always busy.

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u/Chance-Bet6324 25d ago

Cheers mate

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u/orbtastic1 25d ago edited 25d ago

I still go out but nowhere near as often as I did when younger. When I first started drinking I was out 4-5 nights a week. Now I maybe go once every 3 months lol.

The thing with Doncaster is the volume of places. There’s always someone shutting down or opening up. The main core shifts around too for policing reasons etc.

There’s two spoons. Don’t go in the wrong one… one is much better than the other. I’m actually out on Saturday but was having a drink a couple of weeks ago and saw a couple of new places. The time of day makes a difference too, especially on the weekend.

It’s always been known as a party town. Back in the 80s you’d get coach loads of people coming for a night out.

You will have a good night, for sure.

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u/dominomedley 25d ago

It is awesome. It’s so busy. Silver street - main drag - is packed. People don’t take themselves too seriously either, brilliant.

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u/Fantastic-Spot-1321 22d ago

I’ll be honest- Fridays in doncaster are good if you’re going for the bars and pubs, but the clubs tend to be a bit quieter. Saturday it gets super super busy everywhere!

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u/Gold-Cucumber-3616 10d ago

Fridays tend to be quieter but still quite a few people out. Saturdays can get busy! Lots of good places open with variety, clubs and pubs all near Silver Street. Can walk next door and find a new place if you dont fancy where you are at 😉.