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Latest News:
The Eagle, Scotswood Road, is back open as usual, with the same facilities as before, now under new
management. It's the same crew that run The Bank behind the revamp.
Oscar's
is a lively cocktail bar, open from 1700hrs daily, serving its own version of fabulous drinks. However, when I visited I couldn't have a Martini or a Margarita. Fizzy lager is available for those who like that sort of stuff.
The Yard is operating under new management since the sad death of Adrian Gadd earlier this year. Inside everything is cosy.
Other watering holes are getting back to some sort of normal, although Secrets has transformed into Bobby's for another attempt at activity at the end of the parade.
The Base Sauna, after a brief spell as a swingers' club, is now The Tipsy Cow, a bar with a difference. Pop in to find out how different.
No. 52 Sauna
is back in action, with crowds every day.
So, it's a thank you to Paul Ward
for stepping in after we lost Adrian. The longest continuing gay bar in the city will carry on. I can remember Adrian opening the Courtyard - now that does make me feel old.
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The Powerhouse Club, Westmorland Rd.
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The Powerhouse, Newcastle's
longest running Gay Nightclub, is at the corner of Westmorland Road and St. James' Boulevard.
Its cavernous innards on four floors are a challenge for the unwary. Try to remember landmarks for getting
out again, but in the meantime have fun on the various themed spaces.
The large square building houses the club and the two adjacent and
remodelled shops form Gossip, the warm up bar to the club. At club opening the doors swing and it becomes part of the main party. To the rear of the ground floor with its
entrance facing the coach station is The Vault, a haven for the more mature crowd.
The fun starts on Friday at 2300hrs until 0400hrs the following morning with entry at £8.
The Saturday scene is much the same but for the £10 entry fee. Sunday is another overnighter, closing at 0400hrs Monday morning for £4. Monday and Thursday evenings
start at 2300 and for £3 you can stop until 0300hrs the following morning . The club is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
There is something for everyone at The Powerhouse, which operates a drug free policy. A Copenhagen 1801 Ltd venue.
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Central Bar, Marlborough Crescent.
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Once the White Bull, The Central Bar is at the junction of Marlborough Crescent and Westmorland Road.
As the banner says, Eat, Drink,
Dance. Central has it all. Live drag, local DJs as well as top tunes create a great setting for a fun night out. It offers a wide selection of beers, wines and lagers, as well as ciders and cocktails.
Times are 1000hrs to 0100hrs Sunday - Thursday, 1000hrs - 0300hrs Friday and Saturday.
This venue has gained popularity since the new proprietor took over in 2015. A recent visitor wrote, "New management, new staff, new faces, new look. Its a breath of fresh
air to have a fun, friendly clean and camp bar on the scene. Its getting busier and busier and as a regular it's almost like a 2nd home. After the recent refurbishment there is now
a great new food menu for a breakfast or lunch time snack. Every night brings you a different vibe with various drag and DJ hosts. The drinks are reasonably priced too."
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Eazy Street Bar, Westmorland Road.
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This swish new cabaret bar is aimed at the Bohemian gay crowd. It opened opposite the Centre for Life next to the Dog and Parrot on
All Fools Day 2010 and serves cocktails, beers and wines in a flamboyant party atmosphere. Sounds are variable, but not objectionably loud.
Manager Paul Rowe says that Eazy Street brings the best of
international cabaret to Newcastle. It is hosted by Miss Kitty, with DJ Ross on the decks providing party sounds.
Happy Mondays feature Miss Kitty, Rude Boy and The Eazy Street
Follies, and on Thursdays DJ Ross takes control. Footloose Fridays are given over to Miss Eazy and the Cast for non-stop partying from 2000hrs, while the
weekend line-up promises some of the best partying around. A HH Leisure Ltd venue.
Opening times: Mon-Thurs 1700hrs - late; Fri-Sat 1200hrs - late; and Sun 1500hrs - late.
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Boulevard, Churchill Street.
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Boulevard is the place where
burlesque meets Broadway. Shows change with the seasons, and doors open at 1900hrs. There are standing places, seated areas and a VIP balcony seated area with complimentary champagne.
Professional female impersonators and dancing boys will entertain you whilst you mingle with the in crowd in this purpose built venue. See more at the Boulevard Website.
A Copenhagen 1801 Ltd venue.
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The Tipsy Cow Bar, Blandford Street.
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The Yard Bar, Scotswood Road.
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Oscar's Bar, Churchill Street.
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New for 2021 is Oscar's cocktail bar in the rooms above the Yard.
Take your choice from the menu of themed drinks, sit in comfort with friends, or make new
acquaintances in a friendly, safe atmosphere.
The entrance is in Churchill Street, that's on the side of The Yard, although there is a linking passage between the two.
There can't be many
who haven't heard of the infamous Oscar Wilde, playwright and bon viveur from the 19th century. His signature green carnation is everywhere, his decadence flows as easily as the conversation.
Put
away your portrait and enjoy the eternal youth of Dorian Grey, find the importance of being Ernest, and everyone's a fan of Lady Windemere.
Here at Oscar's you'll discover that value does not have
to be costed, the world is a stage, and that to love oneself is the beginning of a beautiful romance.
You know you want to pop in for a quick cocktail, you can resist everything except temptation.
Open from 1700hrs daily
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Switch, Scotswood Road.
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Find the newly refurbished Switch between The Yard and The Bank. It takes no prisoners in its headlong dash to hardcore disco and head splitting sounds.
Switch is now re-establishing itself as the centre for hedonism and fun. The closed period seemed to be switch off for many.
Sun: 2100hrs - 0200hrs Mon: 2100hrs - 0200hrs Tue: Closed
Wed: 2100hrs - 0300hrs Thu: 2100hrs - 0200hrs Fri: 2100hrs - 0230hrs Sat: 2000hrs - 0300hrs
The Loft is now incorporated into the main venue. There is a rooftop terrace for those quieter romantic moments.
A Copenhagen 1801 Ltd. venue.
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The Bank Bar, Scotswood Road.
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The Eagle Bar, Scotswood Road
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The Eagle is a predominately male bar, aimed at the fetish and leather crowd, but welcoming to all.
The upstairs bar is for socialising and meeting new friends, whist the
lower floor is for cruising and the more risqué activities.
Those familiar with this venue before its closure will be glad to see the usual diversions on offer. Call in to support this new
incarnation of an everlasting theme.
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Number 52 Gay Men's Sauna Scotswood Road
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The Number 52 Sauna is located at (Guess where?) No. 52 Scotswood Road, just west of The Eagle.
For travellers by car, there are on-street
parking bays, and by prior arrangement the staff will ensure that your tickets are kept up to date during your visit. There is also a large 24hr NCP car park beyond The Jurys Inn at Times Square.
Pedestrians will find the place by continuing west from The Centre for Life along Scotswood Road.
The clean, newly extended facilities are
on three floors with a secluded smokers' patio to the rear. The ground floor is for changing showering, steaming and the Jacuzzi as well as the licensed snack bar which offers some
Internet terminals free of charge, with Wi-Fi coverage within the building.
The ground floor is also the location of the bookable rest rooms, for you to relax in luxury
and privacy. Prices start at £20 for 4 hours.
The first floor is the location for the spacious sauna, another shower area, some large rest
rooms, a television lounge, and a veranda for parading and nattering. Once on the top floor the pace quickens as a huge screen erotic cinema awaits alongside some smaller
rooms, glory holes, and a series of dark rooms.
As a whole the fellows behind this new bright venture have put a lot of thought and not a
small amount of cash into their business. Attendance is good both during the weekday daytimes as well as the weekend evenings, with a mix of ages and preferences as you would expect from a bright thriving gay venue.
Standard entrance is £14 for members and £16 for visitors.
Members only: Monday - Friday 1100 - 1200 & 1800 - 2200 £12; Saturday 0600 - 1200 £12; Sunday 0600-1200 & 1800 -2200 £12
Joining is free of charge and all users receive an £8 return voucher for every entry as above paid.
Send a text message reading "52offers" to 88802 at your standard text rate and join the
VIPs who receive up to date info and offers free of charge.
No. 52 offers Luxury Private Rooms for as little as £20. Inside, the real beds have double comfy mattresses with allergy free duvets and pillows. Watch the TV with freeview, use the power points and USB ports for your mobile devices,
or enjoy the free wifi. Stay for an overnight or two during normal weekends or three at Public Holiday weekends. Book by telephone in advance with a credit/debit card.
This venue offers fetish nights, Dare to Bare, Father and Sons, as well as a free buffet every Tuesday from 1430. There is always something new at fifty-two!
The www.number52sauna.co.uk website gives more information, current news and offers, and an opportunity to see what others are saying about it all.
Opening times
are Mon to Thur 1100hrs to 2200hrs; Fri 1100hrs to Sun 2200hrs 24 hour opening. Public holidays 1200hrs to 2200hrs. Closed Xmas Day.
Tel:0191-221-2189 Email: info@number52sauna.co.uk
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Bobby's Bar, Scotswood Road
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Bobby's is a laid back bar that attracts a mixed age crowd for nattering and chilling. It is at the junction of Scotswood Road and St. James' Boulevard; just keep going past No52, and
Esclavage.
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Cruising Alert.... Cruising outdoors can be dangerous but some find it to be fun; take your choice. Always tell someone where you are going, and don't take anything that you do not want to lose. Always plan an escape route; and above all, be careful!8
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