This review is for The Eagle, Leam Lane…read more Unfortunately the previous Reviewer has tagged the wrong bar, and they could not have tagged wronger if they tried. The bar has a colourful history which continues to be colourful to this day. At one point, the Police closed it down - and with good reason. The Eagle is the kind of bar you would only go into by accident, unless you are the kind of Patron who takes their drinking very seriously indeed. If your car was to breakdown outside The Eagle, it would be safer to walk the lonely streets to find a telephone. Ive been in The Eagle once out of necessity and once is enough for anybody.

Upon my first visit to Newcastle, my boyfriend (who had just moved there a week ago) was so excited…read moreto take me to The Eagle on account that sold Budweiser beer and appeared to have a bald eagle symbol possible indicating it was an American bar. However, while walking down Gateshead I happened to notice the other bars on the block, that had a lot of rainbow flags, male and female symbols over the door frames. Before we walked in I was positive it was a gay bar. My boyfriend refused to believe me so in we walked. It is a dark, dark bar. Oddly enough, the decor was filled with everything of 'old western America'. Wagon wheels, tons of eagles all mixed with clever sayings about who frequented the establishment. The bartender asked us if we were for a couple, announcing that yes, we were in a gay bar. A great red glow covered the booths, while other corners appeared to be dimly lit. My boyfriend, so excited to take me there, only to be disappointed that he was the object of everyone's attentions. (I rather enjoyed it) The staff is very friendly, we still felt welcome as a couple. They even had mini bottles of Budweiser beer that I'd never seen before. We stayed for pint, enjoying the surroundings. It's not your over the top gay bar, but rather low key. They had a downstairs area but we didn't want to intrude. Perhaps they only expect men to come in for a pint but I didn't feel too out of place. It gave us a great story for my first visit to Northern England.

Ok, Newcastle travelers, this is a gay bar right near the train station. Not sure why it's not…read morelisted as one but I'm here on a Monday night (just got in town) and there's a drag queen DJ and definite queers in da house. I can't really give it more than three stars although the music has been good and uptempo so far. Maybe I'll change it to four. EDIT: yea, this queen's keeping the energy up with some good dance pop! 4 it is! EDIT 2: ok, someone just told me Monday night is student night in Newcastle. This place is definitely crowded.

The Royal Oak is situated at the top end of the High Street near the church and all the old man…read morepubs as I call them! We often start a night out at the Royal Oak as it is a good pub and a good place to catch up with friends, as the music is not too loud and there are plenty of places to sit. The toilets are upstairs so not ideal for disabled visitors! The drinks here do seem a little more expensive than most of the other pubs in the High Street. There is karaoke on a couple of times a week which does get very busy, and is always a good laugh. I've never eaten in the Royal Oak but I have heard other people say they've not been too impressed with the food, and I have also heard that it is becoming something of a gay bar, but in fairness Stockton no longer has any gay bars so why not? I would recommend the Royal Oak as a good place to meet friends before heading further into town for a night out.

Great place, great entertainment and atmosphere. Cheap…read moredrink prices, yet serve premium spirits. 2 floors, and an outdoor smoking terrace. Latest and best gay venue in the area.

is now closed! originally cassidys and probably something before that, the major gay pub of its…read moretime, was a decent night with random theme night, then decided to turn into a gay/ strip bar. Regular customers stopped going and soon the bar closed,

Initial Reaction: Being that we were unexpectedly staying for the night due to the weather further…read morenorth, through my Yelp search, I found some cocktail lounges to check out. The Botanist was an excellent find when we stayed the night in downtown Newcastle. Located on Monument Mall, you have to up three flights of stairs or take the lift (elevator) to reach the main bar and lounge that has a strong botanical garden theme that is quite beautiful, especially with the location being under a dome. The dome is gorgeous and really enhances the botanical garden and atrium effect. The cocktails are very good as well. I ordered a buttered coconut old fashioned that was quite rich and creamy, but very satisfying with the toasted coconut and butter-washed Makers Mark bourbon with homemade salted honey syrup. My wife enjoyed her Botanist Ultimate Gin & Tonic as we took a table with these plushy lounge chairs. The bartender was fantastic and friendly in making us the cocktails. Really nice guy who made us feel at home. Additionally, they have a rooftop balcony to enjoy the drinks; however, on this evening, it was windy and cold (at least for us Floridians) to where we decided to stay warmer inside. But we would return in a heartbeat.

Best kabobs eve! The peri peri chicken was moist and had tremendous flavor. Incredible atmosphere…read morein the main atrium. Save room for the shared cookie dough; one of the best desserts I've had!