Location:
Unit 1, South Podium,
Pilgrim Street, a short distance to City Centre.
Metro - Monument
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Open:
Monday
- Saturday 11am - 2am, Sunday noon - 2am.
Telephone 0191 2305569 Fax 0191 2302553 Email
newcastle@boxnightclub.com
Review:
Very large bar
that was formerly known as Bar 55. The bar has been given a full refurbishment and now has a night club that is open until 2am. There is now 3 bars and there is more of a nightclub feel to the place inside with crystal balls over the bar and a black ceiling.
There is a plenty of standing space
throughout however the seating is limited with a mixture of settees, low and high chairs and small booths.
The decor
is a mix of colours however the dark ceiling makes the place somewhat gloomy than before.
It is a pity that there has been the need to cover the Royal Arcade area of the bar which was a noteable feature and
I feel that by doing this some of the character has been removed.
A grand piano is located in one corner. The bar should continue to attract a mixed crowd
of business people, young crowd and people on a
night out however I do not think the new design will appeal to everyone.
The new night club may attract the crowds but I cannot see the place being as busy during the day.
Regular music is on play at most times. A
large stage and DJ booth is housed near to the main
entrance. DJ is a regular feature from 8pm till late on most nights. Widescreen plasma TV's are on show on the walls
and behind the bar. A cash machine is located near
to the main entrance. The bar can be hired for parties of between 10 to 800 persons. A large outside seating area
is open in fine weather.
Disabled access
is excellent with a designated disabled toilet.
Toilets are small and clean.
Box Bar/Night Club - What's On:
Sunday - Fierce Disco with Live performers and Funky DJ
Price: Moderate.
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Accreditation
Beers:
Carling, Kronenbourg 1664,
Grolsch, and Guinness Extra Cold on tap. Woodpecker cider
is also on offer. A good range of cocktails, wines and spirits served.
Meals:
Food is available every day
with a selection of reasonably priced meals on offer. Meals include lite bites £1.75 - £3.95, salads £4.50 - £5.50, paninis £4.95,
sandwiches £3.75 - £4.75, food in a box £5.50 - £6.95, mains £4.50 - £6.95 and sides £1.00 - £1.50 (dips 30p).
Desserts £1.95 - £2.95, Speciality coffees £1.40 - £2.00.
Happy Hours:
Every day from 5pm - 8pm - use the button machine where you can win your drinks at
low prices or even free. Cocktails £4.25, champagne cocktails £5.95, pitchers £12.50, fishbowls £16.50, shooters £2.20.
Location:
There is a plenty of standing space
throughout however the seating is limited with a mixture of settees, low and high chairs and small booths.
