Rusty's

Drag & show bar · Newcastle Times Square

Show bar on Times Square in front of the Centre for Life, on the edge of the Pink Triangle. Known for drag shows, drag bingo and DJs playing pop and old-school hits.

• Drag shows
• Until 3 am

Address

Unit 3-4, International Centre for Life, Times Square
Newcastle

Opening hours

Mon–Fri and Sun 11 pm–3 am
Sat 6 pm–3 am (according to Travel Gay)

Crowd

Mixed, busy during the week and on Sundays

Programme

Drag shows, drag bingo, party nights with DJs

Location

Times Square, a few minutes’ walk from Central Station

What makes Rusty’s special

Rusty’s is more a show stage than a pub: drag hosts, bingo and DJs with sing-along pop set the tone. Because the bar opens late and runs until 3 am, many end up here after the bars on Scotswood Road. Shows and ticketed events change, and current dates are posted on social media. In Google reviews from 2025 and 2026, some guests report trouble with other guests and a weak response from door staff.

Shows

Drag shows and drag bingo run regularly, plus party nights with DJs. For big weekends such as Pride, Rusty’s sells its own tickets and passes.

Contact & links

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified, updated 18 Oct 2026), Travel Gay (updated Apr 2026), Skiddle (Pink Pass July 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.