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    The Yard

    4.0 (1 review)
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    The Eagle

    The Eagle

    2.0(2 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    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.

    The Botanist - Down the stairs.

    The Botanist

    4.1(50 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    ££

    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!

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    The Botanist - Pub table seating as we walked into the third floor main hall.

    Pub table seating as we walked into the third floor main hall.

    The Botanist - Standing at the bar.

    Standing at the bar.

    The Botanist - Modest signage and entrance.

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    Modest signage and entrance.

    The Yard - gaybars - Updated May 2026

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