The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed - with Newcastle topping list

By Francesca Tuckey
Published 2nd Aug 2023, 15:57 BST

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Wey aye, man - Newcastle has been voted the best city in the UK for its food, fashion and nightlife, according to research.

A quirky survey asked 2,000 residents in the UK's largest cities to rate the different “vibes” in their area, such as sense of style, music and food.

Newcastle scored highest for seven out of the nine vibes in total – including being the most welcoming city and having the best pub scene. 

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Stoke on Trent however, didn’t do so well, coming bottom across six of the nine vibes. 

The Staffordshire city was voted as having the lowest vibe overall scoring lowest for its nightlife, food and music.

The study was commissioned by global tech brand HONOR to mark the launch of its new HONOR 90 smartphone series, which is all about helping users celebrate individuality and encouraging them to Share Their Vibe with the world. 

Bond Zhang, CEO at HONOR UK, said: "Newcastle truly has vibes worth sharing and it’s clear why. 

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“A city with a positive and inviting atmosphere becomes a beacon of hope and inspiration, fostering a sense of belonging and unity among its people. 

“A good vibe not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also entices tourists and businesses, leading to economic growth and cultural exchange. 

“Not only that, a great city vibe goes hand in hand with individuality - something we celebrate at HONOR with our latest HONOR 90.” 

Liverpool was the only other city to score highly, coming top as the best place to go if you want to watch a good game of sports and also for its music. 

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Enjoying city-life

Stoke wasn’t the only city to score low however, as London was found to be the least welcoming city. 

And Belfast scored poorly for its sports teams and games. 

It was found that 84 per cent enjoy living in or near a city, with the main reasons being because of their good shops (38 per cent), good restaurants (36 per cent) and there’s always something to do (33 per cent).