Great if you enjoy a wide range of beers and the food is outstanding. A great live music venue with…read morea fantastic vibe. Staff are friendly and helpful.

The Cluny's a great venue…read more But, as there so often is, there's a but... The Cluny's a great venue but on this occasion the sound wasn't great. A worrying amount of feedback throughout Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra's album launch made for numerous mildly annoyed ears and some serious death glares from the band in the general direction of the sound man. Having said that, there might have been a problem with the equipment or instruments or cables, and when the sound was good, it did stay that way for a while. I once watched my sound engineer friend set up a ten piece ska band in the basement of a tapas restaurant. Just watching this made for a terribly stressful experience. At the end of the night, he was one giant bead of sweat. Rob Heron's band were on the larger side that night, with additional brass players. So I get that sometimes things might not go to plan. Regardless, it really didn't make the night any less enjoyable and we all agreed that we'd come back to the Cluny in a heartbeat and even love to play as a band. It's a great sized venue with a genuinely homegrown feel to it. From the posters strewn across the wall, it's clear that the Cluny is proud of its local music scene. With a kick-ass kitchen next door and what looked like a knock-'em-dead selection of beer, the Cluny is quite the place for music in Newcastle. Oh, and the floor bounces, YEAH.

A newish venture that is really worth a visit. I'd been to the previous restaurant on this site and…read morethis is so different. The son and partner of the last incumbant / owner have opened an exciting and unusual mix of restaurant, live music venue and art gallery . We loved it and would recommend it for its welcome, food, and ambiance.

Great bar with lounge area and upstairs loads of couches and fireplaces upstairs again a small…read moregallery space. Good staff and a cozy place for a drink.

Great place, great music, the live bands are usually very good…read morekeep an eye on your drinks as its a bit dark. plenty of seating with a lovely cozy bit by a real coal fire in the winter

Great bar, live bands every night except Saturdays. Refurbished In 2008.read more

This is a great venue slap bang in the middle of Newcastle. It is very clode to the bus and train…read morestation making it easily accessible. In the main stage area there is a standing and a seating area meaning that there is something for everyone - whether you like to be in the middle of the action of watching from above. In my opinion, the standing area is superb because the earlier you arrive for your gig the closer you get to the stage and the better view you get (see my Natalie Imbruglia pics!)

Marvellous sound and excellent drinks prices. Only thing I would say is they should limit tickets…read moreto 2 per customer as sometimes you have to fork out to touts on the night.This place is so good we're thinking of relocating our shop opposite it! thriftybeatnik co uk Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc0MiBoNL-Y

I was originally barred from Independent for some indiscretion several years before, whilst it was…read morestill Bar 36. Which is another story altogether. I originally wrote it off, dismissing it as a 'poor-mans, wannabe Ku Club.' After my ban was eventually lifted, I gave it a shot, and I was proved right. It was pretty much a poor-mans, wannabe Ku Club, with louder music. Except the music wasn't constant Stone Roses and Oasis. And it had more scenesters. So, I didn't initially warm to it. The place was a clusterfuck of epic proportions, and if there's one thing I don't like, it's having to raise and project my voice. I can, but I'm too lazy to do this in order to have conversations with people, or as a means pull ladyfayres, especially whilst drunk. Nonetheless, Independent does have one saving grace. The smoking terrace is the easiest place to pull - in the world. I'm not one for smoking really, but if you don't use - ''Excuse me, have you got a cigarette?'' Or ''excuse me, have you got a light for this cigarette?'' - as a means of starting a conversation with a pretty girl, then frankly you're a frigging idiot. Some would argue you're an idiot for smoking in the first place - but I digress. There you have it. Independent's one saving grace is its Smoking Terrace. Not that I'm advocating going out and taking up smoking as a means of becoming a fucking manwhore. But I'm trying to be objective and that's the only particuarly good thing I could think about the place. Three stars.

I am a regular at this club on a night out. I love the music that they play and they never have a…read morehuge request list, so when you request a song you will still be in the club to listen to it, unlike many places. The bouncers are friendly and you are able to talk to them without feeling as though they are trying to chat you up. The toilets are clean and I have never been short of toilet roll, which is important to me on a night out. However, the price of drinks are not the cheapest around.

Probably the best music venue in Darlington. Went to see the album launch for a local singer called…read moreHayley McKay. Great night. The venue accommodates about 200 people and is a must visit if you love live music. Live bands on every weekend!

Very hidden away and not immediately obvious that it's there but I have had many a great evening…read morewatching bands here. It's a great venue with a nice bar. I can't comment on the recording studios or the practice rooms but I think it's great that such a facility exists.

Journal Tyne Theatre - my favourite of the two theatres in Newcastle. Though its rival is seen to…read morebe the Theatre Royal, I can honestly say that I prefer the general atmosphere and architecture of the Journal Tyne Theatre. On my first visit I found it virtually impossible to locate despite having lived in the North East all of my life. When I did eventually find it, he staff were welcoming and cheerful. Last year I saw numerous pantomime performances throughout the North East, but I can honestly say that despite its lack of special effects and its very basic stage, the actors and actresses were more engaging than any of the celebrity endorsed pantomimes. I guess they have to be in order to keep up with the competition and pull in an audience over the christmas season. The actual inside of the theatre is lacking - it goes without saying that it is a very old building, which isn't particularly well maintained. However, it does have a certain charm and for this reason I look forward to the christmas pantomime every year.

This is a lovely old place to visit,The Theatre stands at the bottom of Westgate Road in the city…read morecentre,so is very easy to get to.It's a listed building so it has'nt lost its charm and has lots of original features.There is always a vast variety of acts available and even the annual pantomime so there really is something for every age. There's a good sized bar which is always a bonus. It's not a glitzy place but it's atmosphere more than makes up for anything it might lack in looks.Much nicer than a lot of the newer venues around.

Live music venue Overview…read moreReviews Photos About Reviews from the web 4.2/5Facebook · 236 votes Google review summary Reviews aren't verified 5 4 3 2 1 4.7 (402) Reviews All bar29 night16 atmosphere14 prices10 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Leah Hambleton 1 review Went to the Taylor Swift Swiftogeddon night last night, the event itself was good. But it got to around midnight, I went to the toilet then went to sit on the sofa for a bit to rest my legs, decided to get up about 10 minutes later to go ...More paddy h Local Guide·29 reviews·14 photos 4 months ago Excellent little venue. We saw Urban Voodoo Machine. A great band.Good bar with fair prices. Staff are friendly & helpful. Video 1 in review by paddy h Video 2 in review by paddy h Photo 3 in review by paddy h Ritch Steadman 29 reviews·20 photos a month ago Fantastic little venue. Bit tough to find if you don't know already but lovely inside. Staff were great. Good sound in the gig venue. ...More Gemma Thompson Local Guide·160 reviews·305 photos 2 months ago Went here to watch Mark chadwick absolutely fantastic Video 1 in review by Gemma Thompson Photo 2 in review by Gemma Thompson Photo 3 in review by Gemma Thompson Photo 4 in review by Gemma Thompson+5 Leah Hambleton 1 review Went to the Taylor Swift Swiftogeddon night last night, the event itself was good. But it got to around midnight, I went to the toilet then went to sit on the sofa for a bit to rest my legs, decided to get up about 10 minutes later to go get a drink from the bar then go back into the event room - they refused me an alcoholic drink of my choice, said I could have a half a shot with what I wanted because I'm "drunk" and they're looking out for me and others but also implied heavily that everyone was cut off from double shots. I explained that I'm not drunk and I actually have Cerebral Palsy, scoliosis and issues from a slipped disc a few years ago so I lose balance, need to sit and have to be careful with myself, so although I might seem drunk in a venue like that, it's purely on the basis that I'm disabled and look non disabled, and I can't help it. I was told I have to have a soft drink before I can order any alcohol again, I explained I hadn't had any alcohol since 10:30 (it was midnight at this point) and said I had 2 soft drinks in that time. They continued to say they're looking out for other people at the venue and that I'm a risk. The manager refused to acknowledge that she had said herself that everyone was cut off from doubles, even though it came from her mouth 10 minutes prior, and said that they've cut other people off - again I explained my disabilities and all I got was "I can't make you feel better about this, it's discretion". But I have been limping and looking "drunk" as they said, as I stepped into the place. Completely ruined the rest of my night because this implies that, even if you disclose your disabilities - which you shouldn't feel the need to. I booked two tickets for this as it's not an environment I'm usually in and I wanted to enjoy a night like this as it's unlikely I'll do it again, and was told I couldn't drink as I wished to even after explaining my personal circumstances across a bar where there was 4 or 5 other people there. Sometimes we just want to feel "normal" and shouldn't be put in the position of having to reveal my circumstances just so I can enjo my night, which even then they refused to do and refused to acknowledge it was wrong what they did, when I explained myself to them. I understand they have a job to do but if they were so concerned for my safety and others, security would have escorted me out. And they also said they refused to give me the alcohol I wished fo because I had just come from sitting down, so they said this implies I need a break from alcohol. The "manager" said they are disability trained but clearly it's not good enough considering most disability training is based on disabilities you can see, not hidden ones.

Another performer/patron review from me!…read more I love this place, the stage is great, part of the green dragon yard family, there's often use of the studios next door too. Little, but well stocked bar, which is, as ever with most of the north, pretty cheap. Loos are always clean, which is rare for a gig venue, lets be honest, and with it's little backstage area too. It does move drastically with the seasons, expect cold in the winter (until you're bouncing around) and hot in the summer. I've even been to a wedding reception here, they're always accommodating, see drama, live music and burlesque among others. About to have a refurb in the autumn to expand seating upstairs, and some lovely day time coffee odds and ends in the courtyard.

Performed at this stage for the 51st International Billingham Folklore Festival last August 2015…read moreand I can attest that this place is great for show and performances. You get to choose to sit at the box for private viewing or to sit in general sitting. Other than that the staff were organize and friendly. Keep it up!

I think this is a great venue with a range of different arts to see. There are often comedians…read morevisiting and some great names in music. As a smaller venue you can get really close and due to limited tickets you don't end up getting shoved all over. The bar here is also lots cheaper than somewhere like the Metro Radio Arena. The Town Hall is right in the centre of Middlesbrough so its very easy to pop for food or drinks before or after a show. Great little venue to keep an eye on whats coming up.