Meanwhile, the apparent formality of Newcastle's promotion can be sealed in front of their home fans on Easter Monday night when Sheffield United visitSt James's Park.
Gerrard's visit to the bar on Sunday followed Liverpool's 5-1 demolition of Newcastle at StJames' Park, a game in which the England international scored twice, as the Reds moved three points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.
The six-man Fifa team's visit included trips to a number of the proposed 2018 venues, including Wembley, Elland Road, StJames' Park and Sunderland's Stadium of Light.