Gay Clubs and Pubs

Newcastle

The Yard

Scotswood Road, Newcastle
0191 232 2037

The dark and rather oppressive courtyard of yesteryear was popular with the older crowd but a revamp has transformed it into a fairly cosmopolitan bar complete with street tables in Summer. The age range has now widened in what is now a  very open and airy bar.

Heavens Above

Churchill Street, Newcastle
0191 232 2037

The upstairs to the yard, albeit with a separate entrance. The crowd tend to be a little younger (and louder) . Don't strike any matches or create any naked flames as the  flammable body spray can be a little over-powering!

Powerhouse

Times Square, Newcastle
Tel: 0191 272 3621
 

Now in it's third incarnation the Powerhouse remains hugely popular with the late-night crowd. It has recently been the venue for performances by some of the UK´s best known bands including Westlife.

Rockies

78 Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Tel: 0191 232 6536
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
(Until 1:00 am Thu - Sat, 10:30 pm Sun)
Bar, DJ, dance floor, regular acts
Fri & Sun: "Cabaret"

Rockies remains one of the most  popular and long-established bars on the Newcastle scene. The bar has a late licence which means it's often a last stop for punters before hitting the clubs once their queues have died down. This bar can get busy and is often standing room only.

Rock n Doris

Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle
0191 232 1232

Saturday night cabaret for lesbians, gay men and their friends usually on around the end of each month. It's best to phone for details beforehand.
 

The Dog

15 Malborough Crescent
0191 221 0775
2 bars, DJ, karaoke

The Dog is a very popular club and can get quite crowded at the weekends. Karaoke is a popular event. Those who want to save their ears from the blast from the loudspeakers at the club can stay downstairs.

There's a mixed crowd during the day - including sections of the toon army footie fans lubricating their throats before a match.

Twist

Times Square , Newcastle
Gay pub / restaurant
0191 261 7676

Twist is a recent and welcome addition to the Newcastle scene. This pub/restaurant has the feel of a busy modern cafe bar with tables outside in the main square. This pub is not overtly gay but the clientele on a weekend give the game away.