Switch
Gay bar & pre-club · Newcastle Pink Triangle
Two-storey bar on Scotswood Road next to The Yard, the official pre-club bar for Powerhouse. DJs and occasional drag events at weekends.
- DJs
- Two floors
- Address
- 4-10 Scotswood Road
Newcastle - Opening hours
- Fri 8 pm–3 am
Sat 7 pm–4 am
Sun–Thu usually closed - Crowd
- Mixed, many on their way to the club
- Programme
- DJs, occasional drag events
- Location
- Opposite the Centre for Life, near Central Station
What makes Switch special
Switch is the stop between bar and club: people drink and already dance here before heading to Powerhouse. Two floors, DJs and the occasional drag competition. It is usually closed during the week, and GayOut lists no confirmed hours. Some Google reviews report early closing on quiet nights.
A good fit if you …
- want to pre-drink before the club
- like DJs at the weekend
Not ideal if you …
- go out during the week
Contact & links
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified Sep 2026, updated 19 Oct 2026), Travel Gay (updated Apr 2026), pubsnewcastle.co.uk. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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