Packed with bars, pubs, and late-night clubs, Newcastle is home to a booming LGBTQIA+ scene.
Hit up the vibrant ‘Pink Triangle’ to grab a drink and get down on the dance floor, while the city centre is a hotspot for foodie finds and cultural experiences.
Explore our LGBTQIA+ Newcastle city guide for the lowdown on the best neighbourhoods, hotels and events in the city.
Northern Pride invites the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and celebrate the rich diversity Newcastle and the North East offers. It’s about changing perceptions, promoting health and wellbeing, celebrating love and, of course, having lots of fun. With a lineup featuring drag queens, DJs and tribute acts, it’s guaranteed to be a weekend to remember.
Whether you’re in the mood to sip a pint at a local pub or hear live tunes at a late-night club, Newcastle boasts one of the most thriving LGBTQIA+ scenes in the UK. The liveliest gay bars are located between Central Station and the Metro Radio Arena, in an area known locally as the Pink Triangle or The Gay Village. Pride in Gateshead will return in summer 2025, including concerts, a family picnic and a colour run.
On a sunny day, you’ll love drinks on the terrace at The Tipsy Cow, served up by fabulous drag hostesses. Don’t miss the bottomless brunch every Saturday.
Be wowed by top-notch cabaret, hosted by Danni Dee and Miss Rory along with their troupe of Broadway dancers. From spellbinding choreography to outrageous comedy – it’s all here.
In a hotspot location, just moments away from Newcastle rail station, the Crown Plaza is an ideal place to rest your head during a busy city break. There’s an on-site bar and luxury rooms to choose from.
Spend your time at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead looking over the Tyne Bridge and River Tyne. Located next to the vibrant Quayside, it’s a short distance from bustling city nightlife, restaurants and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, a cultural space with live music and artistic performances.
A centrepiece of the city since 1874, County Hotel Newcastle is located directly opposite Newcastle train station, close to the city centre. A prime spot for shopping, stay here for grand Victorian interiors across a mixture of rooms and suites.
Newcastle is in the north east of England, around a three-hour train ride from London. LNER, Northern and Southern all operate regular train services from London Kings Cross.
Newcastle International Airport is just five miles out of the city centre, and regularly welcomes arrivals from around the globe.
