Rusty's
A late-night cabaret bar in the middle of Times Square with drag hosts, DJs and camp/pop and chart music. It draws a mixed crowd of locals, students and visitors and…
BASE sauna (reported closed)
Sauna at 85-89 Blandford Street.
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Open venues in the Pink Triangle
Rusty's Showbar
Sister venue to Rusty's, on the site of the former Blonde Barrel, focused on drag entertainment. Runs a ticketed Saturday-afternoon 'Bottomless Drag Bonanza'.
The Yard
Described by NE1 as Newcastle's oldest gay bar, formerly known as the Courtyard. Regular drag acts and shows downstairs, plus cabaret, karaoke and games.
Oscar's
The Yard's upstairs cocktail lounge, described by NE1 as a newer bar in a more sophisticated setting.
Switch
Two floors of dance music; billed as the official pre-bar for Powerhouse, selling wristbands for the club. Has hosted Drag Idol heats and has a rooftop terrace.
The Bank Bar
A drag-driven Pink Triangle bar with karaoke, cabaret and cheesy tunes. Has a rooftop bar and outside area.