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The newest of Newcastle's gay bars (opened in February 2003) is right next to the Yard. I haven't yet been in, but it's obviously a large, busy bar. It seems noisy and appeals to young people: a bit like the ground floor of Strings.
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address 7- 11 Scotswood Road
The Dog
(Review coming soon)
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address Marlborough Crescent
Phone 0191 221 0775
Rockies
Sometimes extremely noisy, but it used to be worth a visit on a Friday night for the male stripper. Occasionally there's a horny one like Chip, but there are not always willing victims in the audience.
Has a late licence to sell alcohol until 1am on a Saturday night/Sunday morning.
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address 78 Scotswood Road [opposite the Redheugh Bridge]
Phone 0191 232 6536
Strings
A mixed age and gender crowd get in here. Downstairs is for the noise freaks and the upper floor with its comfy sofas and pool tables is for getting to know someone or just a chat.
One Wednesday evening the upstairs bar seemed much more relaxed and civilised, with people playing pool and (for once) music in the background. A refreshing contrast from downstairs and from the Village, which both had karaoke on that night.
Clientele Mixed Straight & Gay
Address Waterloo Street.
The Bank
Has the cheapest prices of any gay bar in Newcastle. At £2 for a pint of Grolsch, it's certainly worth a look. This is a fun bar, although the cabaret is not to my taste. The bar is managed by Greta, formerly of the Yard, so you will see her on stage amongst others...
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address 12 Scotswood Road
Phone 0191 232 2037
The Eagle
Describes itself as "Newcastle's only bar catering for a leather, denim and uniform crowd".
Times
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address 42 Scotswood Road
Phone 0191 222 1682
Twist
Another relatively new, smart bar run by the same management as the Powerhouse. Has a high quality video projection system showing videos of Madonna etc. A great rarity, this actually seems to work properly! It also has chairs outside, so in summer you can sit in the square and 'people-watch'. Caters mainly for a younger crowd.
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address Times Square
Phone 0191 261 7676
The Yard
(Formerly The Courtyard)
Bright, with comfortable seating, very sociable.
Times Sun-Wed 1pm-midnight, Thu-Sat noon-1am
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address 2 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
Phone 0191 232 2037
C L U B S / C L U B N I G H T S
Powerhouse
This is the longest surviving gay club in the city and is located in compact and unprepossessing premises next to the Centre for Life.
It is on two levels, the dance floor being below the bar area. For those used to the previous cavernous venue in George Street, this more human sized dance palace will come as a pleasant surprise.
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address Times Square - next to the Centre for Life
Zinc
Another relatively new presence in the same vicinity is Zinc, named from the traditional metal used to cover tough, urban Parisian bar tops. The name does not describe the bar.
Zinc is mixed at present, but evening crowds are predominantly gay, and there is plenty of seating and a balcony for warm summer evenings.
Clientele Gay & Lesbian
Address Times Square.
S A U N A S
Blue Corner Health Club
Sauna cabin, steam room, TV lounge and small snack area.
Times Sunday to Thursday, 11am - 11pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am to 6am
Clientele Gay
Address 164b Heaton Park Road
Phone 0191 240 0122
Top 2 Bottom
This sauna in the city centre opened in March 2001. Situated near the Powerhouse club (in a backstreet behind The Yard pub and across the main road), it's an improvement on the Blue Corner. It also has a sauna cabin, steam room, video lounge, TV lounge and snack bar.
Times Sunday to Thursday, 11am - 11pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am to 6am
Clientele Gay
Address 85 - 89 Blandford Street
Phone 0191 230 4110
Website http://www.top2bottomsauna.com
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