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Very large city
bar and classic cocktail lounge that is on two
levels. The bar was formerly known as Au Bar and
has been extended to create a modern style bar with
a Japanese theme. There are 3 bars to choose from
and an international bottle bar to the right of the
main entrance. The bar oozes class and has an
intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
The main bar area
downstairs is bright and airy with large glass windows to the front. The décor is
a mixture of purple and beige pastel colours with
a wooden floor and high ceiling, and spotlighting
throughout. There is a small bar to
 the right
of the main entrance. The bar has a spacious feel to the
place with plenty of standing room opposite to the
bottle bar. There is ample seating throughout with leather
armchairs and an array of low tables and chairs.
The upstairs bar area can be accessed by stairs at
either end of the bar. This level has a more cosy
intimate feel with private booths down one side.
The booths have cushions and are a place where you
can get totally relaxed. There is candle lighting
on the tables that add to the relaxed atmosphere.
A small bar is located to the right hand side and
there is table service if required.
There is regular
music on play at most times with the DJ area next to
the bottle bar. A DJ night is
a feature on certain nights.
Live Music
is also held every Tuesday (advertised as the Strongbow Rooms - Free entry - all drinks £2 from 8pm)
on a small stage also located in this area. A
student night is a regular feature on a
Monday which has been nominated as the best student night in Newcastle (Official pre-party night for 'the boat'.
Live Sports are shown on a large drop down screen with all live
football featured. there are also several widescreen
TV's dotted about the place. The bar an excellent
new addition to the Newcastle scene and will be
popular with the business crowd, upmarket clientele and people stopping
off on there way to the Quayside. An area of the bar
is available for hire for functions. Contact the
management for details.
Disabled access to
main bar very good with a disabled toilet on the
lower level. Toilets are small and clean.
Price:
Expensive outside happy hours.
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