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LGBTQIA+ guide to Newcastle

Packed with bars, bistros, and late-night clubs, Newcastle is home to a booming LGBTQIA+ scene. Hit up Newcastle’s bustling ‘Pink Triangle’ for vibrant places 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.

A date for the diary

People celebrating Pride on the streets of Newcastle

Northern Pride

22 – 23 July 2023

Hosted by the LGBTQIA+ community, Northern Pride invites community members to come together to celebrate the rich diversity Newcastle and the North East offers. It’s about sharing ideas, learning from one another, changing perceptions, promoting health and wellbeing, celebrating diversity, raising awareness – and having lots of fun. 

Get to know Newcastle

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 gay scenes in the UK. The liveliest gay bars are located between the Central Station and the Metro Radio Arena, in an area known locally as the Pink Triangle or The Gay Village.

Out and about

Powerhouse

The city’s biggest and longest running nightclub, located in the Pink Triangle. Spanning over four floors, it plays party classics through the evening.

Hit the dancefloor at Powerhouse
A lively crowd at a club night in Newcastle's Powerhouse
Powerhouse

Rusty’s

Located in the heart of the Pink Triangle, there’s cabaret shows, drag acts and DJs blasting out cheesy pop and old school tunes.

Get down at Rusty’s
A crowd celebrating a performance at a music venue
Rusty’s

Six

Panoramic city-wide views grace this rooftop restaurant in Newcastle’s quayside. It serves up British bistro dishes, using sustainable and local ingredients.

Tuck into Six
A group of people enjoying dinner at Six Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne
Six

Powerhouse

The city’s biggest and longest running nightclub, located in the Pink Triangle. Spanning over four floors, it plays party classics through the evening.

Hit the dancefloor at Powerhouse
A lively crowd at a club night in Newcastle's Powerhouse
Powerhouse

Rusty’s

Located in the heart of the Pink Triangle, there’s cabaret shows, drag acts and DJs blasting out cheesy pop and old school tunes.

Get down at Rusty’s
A crowd celebrating a performance at a music venue
Rusty’s

Six

Panoramic city-wide views grace this rooftop restaurant in Newcastle’s quayside. It serves up British bistro dishes, using sustainable and local ingredients.

Tuck into Six
A group of people enjoying dinner at Six Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne
Six

Stylish stays

Crown Plaza Newcastle, Stephenson Quarter

A hotspot location, just moments away from Newcastle rail station, the Crown Plaza is a popular place to rest your head during a bust city break. There’s an onsite bar and 251 luxury rooms to choose from.

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead

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 Sage Gateshead, a cultural centre with live music and artistic performances.

County Hotel Newcastle

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.

Getting here

Newcastle is in England, three hours north of London by train. Flying? Newcastle International Airport offers numerous routes from all across North America, and is located five miles from the city centre.