Things to do in Newcastle weekday evenings?

[MissChief]

Just found out that I'm going to be spending a week in Newcastle in the middle of March training and staying in a hotel. There will likely be a big group of us and while I don't drink myself I'm sure quite a few do. I don't mind doing the whole pub thing but can't really see me in a nightclub any more. I did turn 40 last year!

Basically I'm looking for suggestions of things to do in an evening in Newcastle for a decent sized group of people of different ages, most likely younger than me!

[MissChief]

Four or five players to a lane should take an hour or more at least?

[MissChief]

SHutchinson said:

Longhorns BBQ restaurant.

See if there's any live music on at the Sage.

These sound like good shouts. Thanks.

[MissChief]

Any recommendation for a Chinese in Newcastle?

[MissChief]

Trevor450 said:

The Orchid on the upper Quayside opposite the Copthorne Hotel is really good.

That's really good as we're staying at the Copthorne. Thanks.

[MissChief]

Spent most of the nights in the hotel or at the Wetherspoon's next door! Thanks though.