Queens (reported closed)

Large multi-storey bar on Marlborough Crescent, opened 2020 on the former Central site.

Reported as closed Replaced by The Singing Canary, opened 30 May 2025

Source

pubsnewcastle.co.uk

Open venues in the Pink Triangle

Rusty's

Late bar / cabaret bar · Units 3 & 4, International Centre for Life

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…

Rusty's Showbar

Drag show bar · Units 5 & 6, International Centre for Life

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

Gay bar (pub) · 2 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Cocktail bar · 2 Scotswood Road (upstairs), Newcastle upon Tyne

The Yard's upstairs cocktail lounge, described by NE1 as a newer bar in a more sophisticated setting.

Switch

Bar / pre-club bar · 4-10 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Bar (karaoke / cabaret) · 12-14 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne

A drag-driven Pink Triangle bar with karaoke, cabaret and cheesy tunes. Has a rooftop bar and outside area.

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