Location:
Grainger Street, across from the Central Station. Linked to the County Thistle Hotel.
Metro - Central Station
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Open:
Monday - Thursday 10.30am - midnight, Friday & Saturday 10.30am - 1am, Sunday 11am - 10.30pm.  Telephone 0191 2302308. E Mail Newcastle@Thistle.co.uk
 

Large modern pub which was previously known as The Boston Bean Company and more recently Gengis.

The bar has recently had a fresh makeover and change of name however there is not much change in the layout. On entering the pub through the impressive glass doors there is a large semi circular bar to the right. The bar has a bright and airy feel to the interior with a high ceiling and large glass windows. The decor is a mixture of turquoise and cream pastel colours throughout with spotlighting to the ceiling, and there is stone flooring.

There is limited high seating around the bar area and by the windows there is comfortable leather settees. There is also a small seating area opposite the main entrance with tables and chairs. Behind the bar there is a large glass mirror area giving a more expansive feel to the place.

Two widescreen TV's are located either side of the bar and a large screen by the main entrance. Regular music on play at most times. There is an a la carte restaurant to the rear of the bar accessed through a glass door. The bar should get busy at weekends but was noticeably quieter through the week although this may change when it becomes more established. It is frequented by business clientele and hotel guests staying at the Thistle Hotel. It makes for a good stopping off point on the way to and from the station or to the other pubs in the Central Station area.

Excellent disabled access with a ramp at the main entrance leading through to the restaurant at the rear. There is an entrance inside the bar that leads through to the hotel. Toilets at the rear are very modern and clean.