Pub News

 


04/05/08 - THE STRAWBERRY in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area now has a new roof terrace. The pub has been extended to include this new outside area located upstairs.

04/05/08 - BACCHUS in the City Centre area is holding a weekend beer festival with real ales from the Marble brewery.

25/04/08 - BIJOUX a new luxebar in the City Centre area opened on Friday 25/04/08. The bar that replaces the former Navy Bar will be open every night from 5pm - 2am. A full review with pictures is now online.

20/04/08 - NANCY'S BORDELLO a new bar from the owners of Mr Lynch, The Apartment and As You Like It is now open. It replaces the former bar Logic and is located in the City East area. More info is now online.

14/04/08 - BEST BAR NONE 2008 (WINNERS & ACCREDITED VENUES)
BACCHUS in the City Centre area has been crowned Best Bar None Overall Winner for 2008. For a full list of Best Bar None 2008 winners and accredited venues Click here.
Best Bar None now have their own website - www.newcastlebestbarnone.co.uk
A press release issued by Best Bar None can be viewed here
Press Release

01/04/08 - THE FORTH HOTEL in the Central Station area is now open. The bar has undergone a full refurbishment - more info on line shortly.

05/03/08 - RENDEZ VOUS in the Central Station area is now open. This new bar/lounge replaces the former Gengis bar. A full review of the bar will be featured shortly - new pictures are now on line.

05/03/08 - THE UNION ROOMS in the Central Station area is holding a real ale festival to the Big Lamp Brewery up until 11/03/08 with all Big Lamp ales on offer.

05/03/08 - THE FORTH HOTEL in the Central Station area is closed. The bar is undergoing a full refurbishment - more info on line shortly.

29/02/08 - BARLUGA in the City Centre area re-opened after a full makeover on 29/02/08. The bar now features a new terrace and open plan kitchen. New pictures and a review of the bar are now on line.

29/02/08 - DESTINY a new club in the Bigg Market will be opening in March 2008. This replaces the bar known as YEL that closed some time ago.

25/02/08 - JD WETHERSPOONS are holding an International Beer Festival from Thursday 27/03/08 until Monday 14/04/08.

25/02/08 - 32nd NEWCASTLE BEER FESTIVAL is to be held at the Student Union Building, Newcastle University from the 2nd April 2008 until 5th April 2008. The event starts from 6pm on the 2nd and there will be over 100 real ales and ciders on offer. Opening Times: Wednesday 2nd April 6pm - 10.30pm, Thursday 3rd April & Friday 4th April noon - 10.30pm and Saturday 5th April noon - 7pm.

06/02/08 - THE NEWCASTLE ARMS are holding a Winter Beer Festival from 07/02/08 until 10/02/08 with over 25 real ales on tap and ciders.

03/02/08 - AFFINITY/STEALTH 2 new dance clubs in the Bigg Market will be opening on 15/02/08. Open from 9pm - 3am the new clubs feature house, dance anthems and club classics with special deals on drinks. This replaces the bar known as PIG & WHISTLE.

28/01/08 - SIR JOHN FITZGERALD pubs will be holding a major Festival of Real Ale in March 2008. More info to follow shortly.

28/01/08 - BARLUGA in the City Centre area is closed for refurbishment. More info to follow shortly.

19/01/08 - GENGIS in the Central Station area is closed. The bar will re-open under the new name RENDEZVOUS on 01/03/08.

28/12/07 - TUP TUP PALACE new Restobar and night club opened on 14/12/07. The establishment is under new ownership and replaces BAR M that closed some time ago. A full review with pictures is now online.

10/12/07 - DON VITOS a new bar/restaurant will be opening in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle in late 2007, early 2008. More info on this new venue from the owners of Secco will be online shortly.

01/12/07 - SHAMROX a new Irish themed bar in the City Centre is now open. The bar was formerly known as THE TAVERN. A full review and pictures are now online.

01/12/07 - TUP TUP PALACE a new bar/restaurant and night club will be opening in mid December. The establishment is under new ownership and replaces BAR M that closed some time ago. More info to follow soon.

18/11/07 - THE TAVERN in the City Centre area is closed for a major refurbishment. More info will follow shortly.

18/11/07 - CHRISTMAS 2007 latest info on what is avaialable in the pubs/bars of Newcastle is now online.

25/10/07 - JOES BAR & GRILL will be opening shortly. This new bar is located on the first floor above Pacific Bar in the City Centre. More info to follow soon.

23/10/07 - UNION ROOMS in the Central Station area is holding a University of Real Ale Festival from Thursday 1st November to Sunday 18th November with up to 50 real ales on offer.

14/10/07 - CHASE has reopened after an extensive refurbishment. The new bar now offers a reasonably priced menu and drinks promos. More info is now available with new pictures.

14/10/07 - SINNERS in the City Centre area is now open. The bar replaces LENNON'S and has an new upstairs area called the Chamber. A new review with pictures is now available.

14/10/07 - THE NEW BRIDGE INN in the City East area has reopened following a small refurbishment. A new review will be featured shortly.

14/10/07 - THE RUBY LOUNGE has taken over part of the bar that was known as ATTIC. The Attic is now a night club only which is located above The Ruby Lounge. More info with new pictures are now available.

14/10/07 - THE NAVY BAR opened on 04/10/07. This new bar also has a private gentleman's club The Officers Deck upstairs. This new venue replaces the former @HOME bar and should become popular once it becomes widely known.

24/08/07 - CHASE on the Quayside area will be repoening with a new look on 24/08 after a full refurbishment. More info shortly.

17/08/07 - SHEARERS in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area will be revamping there outside area to provide a new covered smoking section. More info shortly.

17/08/07 - CAFFE TEATRO @ THE THEATRE ROYAL in the City Centre will be opening its doors during w/c 27/08/07. The new extended cafe/bar replaces the former Cafe 100 and should be one of the largest in town.

06/08/07 - THE MARKET LANE in the City Centre area has reopened following a full refurbishment. More info with new pictures are now available.

29/07/07 - BOURGOGNES in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area is now closed.

16/07/07 - THE MARKET LANE in the City Centre area has closed for a full refurbishment. More info available shortly.

20/06/07 - LENNON'S in the City Centre area has closed for a full refurbishment. The bar will re-open under the new name /SINNERS. More info available shortly.

14/06/07 - THE NEWCASTLE ARMS has been voted CAMRA Tyneside and Northumberland Pub of the year for 2007. The pub is holding a Beer Festival from 21/06/07 to 24/06/07 with 16 Real Ales available at all times.

13/06/07 - @ HOME there are plans to turn this City Centre bar into Newcastle's fourth lap dancing venue. If granted it will be called NAVY BAR AND OFFICERS' MESS. More info on this shortly.

11/06/07 - JD WETHERSPOONS are hosting a wine festival from 11/06/07 until 24/06/07. A great selection of wines will be on offer at house prices.

11/05/07 - AS YOU LIKE IT a new Gastro pub in the Jesmond area is now open. It features live music on the weekend. More information with pictures is now on line.

11/05/07 - IDOLS in the Bigg Market area have a new special offer on a Sunday with £1 ENTRY – ALL DRINKS £1!.

25/04/07 - THE BIGG MARKET's recent demise continues with 3 bars now closed. BAR M and YEL from Ultimate Leisure and BZAR are all closed reducing the number of pubs in this once popular area. It doesn't look like there are any immediate plans for these pubs to re-open.

25/04/07 - SHEARERS is holding a football talk-in on the 2nd May 2007. Tickets are free in the bar - adults only. There will be Newcastle footballers cuurent and old appearing on the night as part of the event.

03/04/07 - PACIFIC BAR is now open from 4pm during the week and 11am at the weekend, Closed on a Tuesday.

03/04/07 - BOX LATE BAR & NIGHT CLUB opens its doors with the launch night on 04/04/07. The bar previously known as BAR 55 has been fully refurbished. More information will be available shortly.

03/04/07 - THE BRANDLING ARMS in the Gosforth/Benton area is closed for a full refurbishment. More details will be on line shortly.

25/03/07 - WETHERSPOON'S BEER FESTIVAL is to be held at all of their pubs from the 23rd April 2007 until 7th May 2007. There will be an extensive range of real ales, guest beers and ciders on offer.

22/03/07 - 31st NEWCASTLE BEER FESTIVAL is to be held at the Student Union Building, Newcastle University from the 18th April 2007 until 21st April 2007. The event starts from 6pm on the 18th and there will be an extensive range of real ales and ciders on offer. Opening Times: Wednesday 6pm - 10.30pm, Thursday & Friday noon - 10.30pm and Saturday noon - 7pm. Entry £3.00. Telephone 0191 2328402.

08/03/07 - THE UNION ROOMS in the Central Station area has reopened following a full refurbishment. New pictures of the pub are now on line.

08/03/07 - BAR 55 in the City Centre area has closed for a major refurbishment. The new bar will ropen on 04/04/07 under a new name BOX late bar and night club. More information will be available shortly.

08/03/07 - SECCO in the City Centre area are opening a new bar downstairs on the ground floor. More info with a review and pictures available soon.

08/03/07 - PACIFIC BAR CAFE is now closed. The bar in the City Centre area has run into some sort of administration problem. More info will appear shortly.

08/03/07 - CALLAGHANS in the City Centre area has closed. The PREMIER TRAVEL INN next door has opened a new bar and it seems that they are directing customers to this bar as an alternative.

08/03/07 - ONEILL'S in the Central Station area are holding a week long celebration for St Patrick's day from 11/03 to 17/03/07.

11/02/07 - UNION ROOMS in the Central Station area will be closed from 12/02/07 until 28/02/07 while the pub undergoes a full refurbishment. There will be 3 new bars when the pub re-opens. More info to follow soon.

04/02/07 - BZAR in the Bigg Market area has closed for refurbishment. More information will be available shortly.

31/01/07 - THE BLACK GARTER in the City Centre will be closed from 29/01/07 until 08/02/07 while the bar undergoes a full refurbishment. An updated review will featured when the bar re-opens.

07/01/07 - GOSSIP in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area is now open. The bar is located next to the Powerhouse night club. More info is available on line.

27/11/06 - MOOT in the City East area opened on 25/11/06. This new student bar was formerly the STOUT FIDDLER. A full review and pictures is now available.

27/11/06 - THE EYE ON THE TYNE in the Quayside area opened on 25/11/06. This new bar/restaurant was formerly the BONDED WAREHOUSE/ WIG & PEN. A full review and pictures is now on line.

19/10/06 - THE STOUT FIDDLER in the City East area is closed. A new student bar will be opening in the near future. The bar is asking for its customers to text in a suggested name on 61616

19/10/06 - CASA in the Quayside area is closed for refurbishment. A new bar will be opening shortly. More info to follow soon.

14/10/06 - BONDED WAREHOUSE in the Quayside area is closed for refurbishment. The bar will be extended into the WIG & PEN next door. More info to follow soon.

07/10/06 - BAR 24 in the Bigg Market area has recently been refurbished and reopened following a smart new upgrade. More info is now online with pictures.

18/09/06 - DOBSONS in the City Centre area will be re-locating on 30/09/06 due to the closure of the City Library. The newly named BASEMENT TREBLES BAR will be located below The Charles Grey next to Grey's Monument.

09/09/06 - Tiger Tiger in the Gate area will be featuring Live Music with Live bands every Friday from 15/09/06.

09/09/06 - Best Bar None Pubs Newcastle is promoting Best Bar None Newcastle. Information about the scheme is now on line with details of the Bars, Pubs and Clubs that are winners and those that have achieved accredited status.

09/09/06 - Kuba in the Central Station area is now open. The bar was previously known as AGORA. More info to follow shortly.

01/09/06 - Kiss in the Bigg Market area has recently been refurbished and reopened with a new look on 25/08/06. More info to follow soon.

09/08/06 - Bar 42 in the City Centre area is celebrating it's 25th birthday. The bar which opened in the 1980's will be reviving it's 3 shots for a nicker offer (3 shots of sprits for a £1) to celebrate the occasion during August.

09/08/06 - Shearers in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area has been granted a licence to open from 10am. More info to follow shortly.

09/08/06 - The Theatre Royal will be opening a new bar some time in December. Work is currently underway to replace Cafe 100 - more info to follow soon.

09/08/06 - Pacific Bar in the City Centre now has a small outside drinking area that is open in fine weather.

26/04/06 - Wetherspoon's Beer Festival is to be held from 11/05/06 until 21/05/06 at all of their chain of pubs/bars. There will be an extensive range of real ales and ciders with local beers also on offer.

26/04/06 - Sam Jack's in the Gate area has been given a recent refurbishment. More info awill be available shortly.

30/03/06 - The Newcastle Arms is the Tyneside & Northumberland Pub of the year for 2006. This award has been been achieved due to the quality and range of beers available, as voted by CAMRA members.

30/03/06 - Rewind a new bar in Bigg Market area will be opening on the 7th April 2006. The bar is the latest offering from Ultimate Leisure and replaces Pop in the same location. More info and pictures shortly.

12/03/06 - 30th Newcastle Beer Festival is to be held at the Student Union Building, Newcastle University from the 5th April 2006 until 8th April 2006. The event starts from 6pm on the 5th and there will be an extensive range of real ales and ciders on offer.

27/02/06 - At One a new bar in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area opened its doors on the 1st March 2006.. The bar is located next to Betty's Cafe Bar, opposite to the Centre for Life. More info and pictures are now on line.

24/01/06 - Julies 2 a night club in the Quayside area will be closing in January 06 to make way for a new venue opening on 17th March 2006. The new establishment will be called Blue. More info to follow shortly.

04/12/05 - Players a new Sports themed bar in the Gate area will be opening in early 2006. More information to follow soon.

01/12/05 - Perdu a new bar in the Central Station area will be opening on 09/12/05. The bar is located on Collingwood Street in a former solicitors office and will offer a menu provided by Gary Rhodes.

01/12/05 - Marcos a new bar/lounge attached to Marco Polos restaurant on Dean Street is now open. More info to be featured shortly.

21/11/05 - FM's in the City Centre area has reopened after a full refurbishment under the new name The Charles Grey. A full review with pictures is now on line.

06/10/05 - The Sports Cafe near the Central station is now open. The bar has 3 floors with 5 bars, a restaurant, champagne/cocktail lounge, American pool lounge, private function room and basement nightclub. More info on line soon.

06/10/05 - JD Wetherspoons Autumn Beer Festival is to be held from 31/10/05 - 13/11/05. There will be several guest beers on offer including a range of cask ales.

06/10/05 - Mr Lynch a new bar in the Jesmond area has replaced the bar formerly known as The Archer. A full review is now on line.

26/08/05 - Crows Nest A new bar in Haymarket/Gallowgate area has replaced the former Bar Oz. The bar has been given a fresh new look with a reasonably priced menu on offer. Click here for further information.

26/08/05 - The Other Rooms in the Gay Village/Pink triangle are is now open. The bar was previously named Zinc. More information is now available. Click here for further information.

26/08/05 - Sanctuary in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area has changed it's name once again and is now known as Madisons. Click here for further information.

20/08/05 - The Establishment a new luxury dining experience will be opening it's doors shortly upstairs from @Home bar.The bar will be open until 2am and will feature a VIP lounge. A full review and new pictures will be added soon.

20/08/05 - Pig @ Whistle in the Bigg Market area has reverted back to it's former name after a spell when it was called Whistle. A full refurbishment has been made and more info will be availabe shortly.

20/08/05 - Cage Bar in the Bigg Market area is now closed.

20/08/05 - Aspers Casino/bar will be opening in the Autumn. It is located in the Gate area. Further info will be added when available.

05/08/05 - Shearers in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area is holding a Question of Sport quiz on 10/08/05 from 7.30pm. Food and raffle prizes on offer as well as 4 Newcastle first team players appearing.

05/08/05 - Opera A new piano bar in the Gate area opened recently. The bar is located next to the former restaurant attached to Beyond. More info and pictures of the new bar is now available. Click here for further information.

04/06/05 - Jimmyz in the Quayside area reopened on 03/06/05 after a full refurbishment. The bar has been extended and is now the biggest on the Quayside. Click here for further information.

04/06/05 - The Tavern in the City Centre area has recently reopened after a full makeover. It was formerly Huxters and more recently Stepps. Click here for further information.

11/05/05 - Union Rooms in the Central Station area is holding a beer festival from 09/05/05 to 22/05/05 with 50 real ales and beers on offer.

11/05/05 - Pop World a new bar in the Bigg Market area is now open. It has replaced the former Chambers bar. Moore info on line shortly.

11/05/05 - Tilleys in the Central Station area has reopened after a full refurbishment. This latest Head of Steam bar has a new fresh look with several new beers on offer.

11/05/05 - Jimmyz in the Quayside area closed on 15/01/2005 for a full refurbishment. More news available shortly.

25/02/05 - 29th Newcastle Beer Festival is to be held at Newcastle University Students Union from 06/04/05 to 09/04.05. Opening times Wed 6pm - 10.30pm, Thurs/Fri noon - 10.30pm, Sun noon - 7pm. 100 beers and ciders available.

25/02/05 - The Tap & Spile in the Central Station area is now closed. The pub closed on 13/02/2005

25/02/05 - The Bodega in the Central Station area is the CAMRA Tyneside & Northumberland pub of the year for 2004/05. Click here for further info on this pub in the Central Station area of Newcastle. The pub serves an excellent range of cask conditioned real ales and is a must for real ale drinkers.

20/01/05 - Zoots in the Central Station area has closed and been replaced by a new bar Agora. More info to follow soon.

20/01/05 - The Loft a new bar in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area is now open. Further details will be featured shortly.

08/01/05 - The Head of Steam pubs in the Central Station area and at The Cluny will be serving a range of rare organic beers from 08/01/2005.

08/01/05 - Camp David a new bar in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area has recently opened. The bar is open from noon until midnight. Telephone 0191 2220646. More info to follow soon.

10/12/04 - The Living Room a new cocktail bar/restaurant will be opening on Monday 13/12/04. The bar is located on Grey Street in the City Centre area. It is owned by the Niche Hotels chain. A full review and pictures is now featured. Click here for further information.

10/12/04 - Bar Bannatyne a new bar/restaurant in the Gate area is now open. It has replaced the former MA Potters restaurant. A full review and pictures is now featured. Click here for further information.

18/11/04 - Shearer's a new bar is now open. The bar is located at the Gallowgate end of the St James Park stadium and is named after the Newcastle number 9. More information and pictures is now featured. Click here for further details.

18/11/04 - Sanctuary a new bar in the Haymarket/Gallowgate area is now open. It has replaced the former Bar 2XS. A full review and pictures is now featured.

18/11/04 - The Duke is holding its next beer festival on 03/12/04. A full range of real ales will be on sale for the event.

16/11/04 - The Head of Steam has taken over Tilley's in the Central Station area. It is planned to give the pub a full makeover early next year. It is now stocking a range of Belgian and German beers.

16/11/04 - Fusion a cafe bar in the City Centre is now featured in full with pictures. Click here for further information.

08/11/04 - Enigma a new bar has recently opened in the City Centre. It has replaced the former Wilders pub. Click here for further information.

05/11/04 - @Home a new luxury lounge bar in the City Centre is now open.  Click here for further information.

09/10/04 - Tiger Tiger in the Gate Complex will be holding another "Chemistry" speed dating event on Thursday 14/10/04.

04/10/04 - J D Wetherspoon's are holding an Octoberfest beer festival at all of its pubs from 04/10/04 until 17/10/04. An extensive range of guest ales will be served during this period.

24/09/04 - M.A Potters Restaurant in the Gate has closed and will be re-opening shortly as a new bar, Bannaytnes. Further info to follow soon.

24/09/04 - Meze Cafe Bar & Grill in the City Centre will be opening shortly. It is located near to Eldon Square and has taken over the position formerly occupied by Corks Bar which closed some time ago. More news to follow soon.

23/09/04 - Bar Fleet Street in the Central Station area is holding a Karaoke competition. The heats start 23/09/04 for 4 weeks. Win a £500 holiday of your choice. Telephone 0191 2320253 to apply.

20/08/04 - City Vault in the Bigg Market has re-opened on 20/08/04 after extensive refurbishment. Click here for further information.

29/07/04 - Hoko - 10 a new Japanese style bar on the Quayside is now open. It has replaced the former Au Bar. A full review is now featured in with picture. Click here for further information.

29/07/04 - The Duke in the Bigg Market is holding a beer festival from 30/07/04. There will be 18 great real ales available with 9 beers on tap at any time.

29/07/04 - Revolution in the Central Station area has a new menu served daily from noon - 7pm.

16/07/04 - Bar at the Brandling a bar in Brandling Village, Jesmond is now featured in full with picture and review. Click here for further information.

16/07/04 - The Collingwood Arms a bar in Brandling Village, Jesmond is now featured in full with picture and review. Click here for further information.

30/06/04 - Stepps a new bar in the City Centre area is now open. It has replaced the former Huxters sports bar. An updated review is now featured.

07/06/04 - Tokyo A new bar in the Central Station is now open. It has replaced the former Po Na Na bar that closed some time ago. Click here for further information.

07/06/04 - Zoots a new bar in the Central Station area is now open. It has replaced the former Empress bar. A review and picture is now on line. /font>

07/06/04 - Tiger Tiger are holding another Chemistry event at the bar on Thursday 10th July. This popular dating event is now a regular feature at the bar and there will be all sorts of prizes on offer.

31/05/04 -Indigo Bar Bistro a new bar in the Jesmond area is now open. It has been extensively refurbished with a new bar, restaurant and outside seating area.

31/05/04 - Barbacca a new bar in the Jesmond area is now open. It is owned by Ultimate Leisure and has taken over the former Mims licence. A full review on this bar is now featured. Click here for further information.

31/05/04 - Eclipse a new bar in the Central Station area is now open. It has taken over the former Heroes pub. A full review on this bar is now featured. Click here for further information.

31/05/04 - Boom a new bar in the Bigg Market area is now open. A full review on this nineties bar is now featured. Click here for further information.

The Head of Steam will be hosting a month long St Patrick's Beer Festival from 17/03/04. There will be beers from Irish breweries (Dwan and Carlow) with some local ales from Hadrian & Border, Hexhamshire and Wylam. Sausage & Colcannon will be served for £5.

The Duke in the Bigg Market area is holding a Beer Festival from 05/04/04 with a selection of real ales on offer.

28th Newcastle Beer Festival is to be held at Newcastle University from 31/03/04 - 03/04/04. Opening times Wednesday 31/03 6pm - 10.30pm, Thursday & Friday noon - 10.30pm, Saturday noon - 7pm.

Bar 55° opened on 26/11/03. It is located below the 55 North building at the bottom of Pilgrim Street, in the City Centre. A full review is now featured.

Sam Jack's a new bar in the Gate complex will be opening on 28/01/04. It is located next door to Tiger Tiger.

North a new bar in the Central Station area is now open. A full review is now featured. Click here for further information.

Bacchus on High Bridge in the City Centre opened on 17/11/03. A full review is now featured. Click here for further information.

The Attic a new bar opposite to The Lodge on Moseley Street opened on 12/12/03.

The Slug and Lettuce has opened on the Quayside having taken over the former Parisa Cafe Bar. A new review will be featured shortly. Click here for further information.

Bar Caruso a new bar on Dean Street, in the Quayside area will be opening soon.

Sugar in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area reopened on 21/11/03.

Flynns  has reverted back to its original name from Slice Bar. It is in the process of being given another refurbishment.

Coco Mo's a new bar from the Absolute Leisure chain will be opening soon. It holds up to 300 persons and is located on Dean Street opposite to Marthas.

The Duke in the Bigg Market previously known as The Duke of Wellington has been given a facelift. An updated review will be on line soon.

The Long Bar will be holding its first year party night on 20/11/03 with special reductions on drinks.

Thirty 3i8ht  are holding a Ladies Night Tuesday 14 October 7.30 pm In aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. 2 Cocktails for £6, Cocktail Pitchers £8.50, Buy 2 large glasses of wine and enjoy the rest of the bottle on the house. Make overs//dj's//Clarins//Prizes. Entry £2 all proceeds donated to Breast Cancer Awareness
                
Pop a new bar in the Bigg Market is now open. It will replace Lord Chancellor's. Click here for further information.

Bar Polo a new bar is open in Jesmond. It is located above Scalinis restaurant on Osborne Road. Click here for further information.

Hide Cafe Bar & Grill in the Gate complex is now featured. Click here for further information.

Pubs Newcastle  now has its own new Guest book on the home page. If you want to post a message about any pub featured visit the new Guestbook.

The Apartment  a new members bar in the Central Station area is now open. A feature on this new bar is now on line. Click here for further information.

The Keel Row  a new JD Wetherspoon's bar in the Gate opened on 27/07/03. A full review with picture is now featured. Click here for further information.

Bar Escape a new bar on the Quayside is now advertising free BBQ nights. Telephone 0191 2720345.

Baron & Baroness  a new bar in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area has recently opened. A full review with picture is now featured. Click here for further information.

Fluid  a new bar in the Haymarket opened recently. A full review with picture is now featured. Click here for further information.

Blue Coyote  a new bar/restaurant on Pilgrim Street in the City Centre opened on 12/06/03. The bar has taken over the previous Mexican restaurant One Eyed Jacks. A review with picture is now featured. Click here for further information.

Sugar and The Village in the Gay Village/Pink Triangle area are both closed. Sugar will be re-opening shortly under a new name Privilege.

Bourgognes  in the Haymarket has now reopened with a more stylish look. A new review with picture is now featured. Click here for further information.

Destination  a new bar in the Central Station area has recently opened. A new review with picture is now featured. Click here for further information.

Lennon's  in the City Centre area has reopened following refurbishment. A full review is now featured. Click here for further information. 

The Great Wetherspoon Beer Festival  from Monday 12th May 03 to 16th May 03 at The Union Rooms. Up to 30 real ales on offer at £1.49 per pint.

The North Terrace is now featured with a full review and picture. Click here for further information.

27th Newcastle Beer Festival  is now on at Newcastle University Student's Union, Kings Walk, Newcastle from 09/04/03 to 12/04/03. More than 100 real ales and ciders will be available during the festival. The festival starts on Wednesday 09/04/03 from 6pm - 10.30pm, Thursday & Friday 10/04/03 - 11/04/03 noon - 10.30pm and Saturday 12/04/03 noon - 7pm. Admission is £2.50 to £3.00 which includes a souvenir glass and programme. Telephone 0191 2328402 for more information.   

Flynns  on the the Quayside has now reopened after refurbishment. It is now known as Slice Bar. A full review and new picture is now featured.

Balmbras  in the the Bigg Market has now reopened after refurbishment. More news to follow soon.

Tut 'n' Shive in the the Central Station has been refurbished and renamed The Dog & Parrott.

Lord Chancellor's  in the the Bigg Market is now open to 1am on a Friday & Saturday. Entry is free with a special happy hour from 11pm.

The New Three Mile Inn in Gosforth is now featured with a full review and picture. Click here for further information.

The Quayside Bar  on the the Quayside has been granted a late entertainment licence and will now be open to 2am.

The Lodge in Moseley street has taken over the name of Jonny Ringos. The bar is a new venture for the two local celebrities Ant and Dec who have a bought a share in the pub. The licence has been extended to 1am on reopening as The Lodge. Click here for a full review.

Switch a new bar in the Gay Village area is now open. It is located next to The Yard in the Gay Village area. A full report is now featured. Click here                                 

Clear in the Central station area is now open. Click here for more information and a picture of the bar. 

The Mushroom a new bar on Grainger Street in the City Centre area is now open. More information to follow soon.

Wetherspoons have announced that they are set to open a new Lloyd's number 1 bar in the Gate complex. The bar will be open later in the year . More information to follow soon.

Bar Oz in the Haymarket area is holding an Australia day special on 25/01/03 with special offers on all Australian beers.

Beyond Bar and Grill and Hide Bar and Grill two new bars opened in the Gate complex on 22/01/03. Further information will be featured shortly.

Mood a new bar in the Gate area opened on 07/12/02. Click here for more information.

The George & Dragon in the City Centre area has now closed.

Coco.V a new bar in the Central Station area opened on 06/12/02. More information is now available. Click here

Zinc a new bar in the Pink Triangle/Gay Village area opened recently. It is located in the Centre for Life complex and a new Powerhouse club next door will also be opening soon..                                                                   

Tiger Tiger a new bar in the Gate complex opened on 16/11/02. A full review with picture is now featured. Click here

The Cluny has been taken over by The Head of Steam and will be renamed. More information will be featured shortly.

The Long Bar a new pub in the Central Station area opened on 13/11/02. Click here for a full review with pictures.

Night Clubs the club scene in Newcastle is now available on a new page. Click here for more information

The Quayside Bar on the the Quayside will close from 21/10/02 to 02/12/02 for refurbishment and will reopen as a Wetherspoons Lloyds no1 bar.

The Groat House in the the Bigg Market has been totally refurbished with a change of name. The pub will has reopened under the new name Bzar. More information with a new review and pictures is now featured. Click here for more information. 

Bewicks now closed and has reopened under the new name Cage Bar. A full review and picture is now featured.

Turks in the Bigg Market area has been fully refurbished and is now open under it's new name, The Lane. Click here for more information and a new picture.

Mims in the Gay Village/Pink triangle area is now closed.

The Union Rooms and The Quayside Bar will be open from 10am from 24/09/02 serving breakfasts, muffins and a range of teas and coffees.

Popolo A new bar/lounge/kitchen in the City Centre opened on 12/09/02. It is located at 82-84 Pilgrim Street. A full review with pictures is now featured. Click here

The Gate Five new bars/restaurants will be opening in the new leisure development that is currently being built on Newgate Street, which will be known as The Gate. The five bars/restaurants are to be called Aura, Sobar, Tiger Tiger, Ma Potters and Mood Bar and are set to open later in the year. More details to be featured nearer to opening.

The Riverside Cafe Bar located in the Baltic on the Quayside is now featured in full with pictures. Click here for more information.

Blu - Bam Bu a new night club and bar in the Bigg Market opened on 13/09/02. More information to follow soon.

Fleet Street in the Central Station has had a revamp and has reopened with a new menu and a selection of Tequila cocktails.

Switch Bar a new bar will be opening in the Autumn. It is located next to The Yard in the Gay Village area.

Old Orleans in the Haymarket will be closed from 12/08/02 - 14/08/02 to refurbish the restaurant and from 19/08/02 - 21/08/02 to upgrade the bar. Grand re-opening on 22/08/02.

Bar Coco a Latin style salsa bar and Club Havana has opened on the Quayside on 08/08/02. It is part of the Cooperage pub and is a new latin experience, with a new tapas menu to be introduced shortly.

The Bank a new pub in the Pink Triangle on Scotswood Road has recently opened. It is located in an old bank and has retained the original features. It will be open from 3pm to 11pm Monday - Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 10.30pm.                       

The Cluny in the City East (Ouseburn) area has been awarded The North East pub of the year by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

The Waterline in the Quayside area has re-opened following refurbishment. The pub now has a more bright and styish look with reasonably priced and tasty meals. Click here for more information.

Accommodation A new guide of where to stay in Newcastle. Click here for more information. This will be updated in the next few weeks with more hotels in the featured areas of Newcastle.

Reflex a new bar in the Bigg Market has recently opened. It has an 80's theme and is located where the old Flares bar used to be situated. A full review and picture of this new bar is now featured.

Pitcher & Piano on the Quayside has been granted a late license on a Friday - Sunday until  midnight.

Muse Bar on the Quayside has been fully refurbished and has re-opened under a new name, Fever. Click here for a full review and picture of this new bar.

Maceys in the Bigg Market has been extensively refurbished. It has reopened under a new name Lord Chancellor's.

Idols in the Bigg Market has been granted extended licensing hours on a Monday - Saturday until 1am and on a Sunday until 12.30pm.

Stereo a new bar on the Quayside has just won a top award. It has been voted the North and Yorkshire's regional winner for the Best New Bar 2002. A full review will be featured soon on this exciting new bar. Click here for a full review on this new bar with pictures.

Bar 2XS situated on Leazes Lane in the Haymarket area has now re-opened following refurbishment. It has taken over the location of the Hyena Comedy Cafe that has moved to a larger area upstairs. Both Bar2XS & The Hyena have a late licence to 1am. A full review is now featured

Circus Circus in the Bigg Market has closed. It has reopened under the new name Flares on 21/02/02. A full review on this new bar is now featured with a picture. Click here for more information.

The Nice Bar A new pub in the Central Station area has opened on Saturday 01/12/01. It is located in Pudding Chare, near to the Revolution Bar.
 

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