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Powerhouse

Google (122) 2.6
Tripadvisor (2) 5.0
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Some visitors praise the friendly staff and atmosphere, with one reviewer highlighting significant personal fitness achievements. However, a common complaint is that the venue is expensive and has lost its appeal as a gay club, with some patrons feeling unsafe and describing it as "dead" or catering to a different crowd.

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Address
Sacred Heart Church Yard, Westmorland Road, Newcastle NE4 7JH
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Price Range
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About this place Powerhouse

Powerhouse sits on Westmorland Road, deep in the cluster locals call the Pink Triangle. It's a gay nightclub, but don't mistake it for a bar. The hours make it clear: Friday and Saturday run from 22:00 to 04:00, while Sunday stretches from 20:00 to 03:00. You're not going here to start your night. You're going here to finish it, usually after hitting the nearby bars first. Keep your expectations in check. The Google rating is 2.6 across roughly 120 reviews, which is rough. The complaints aren't about the music. They're about the door staff and the queues. Prices are mid-range, so you won't get ripped off, but you won't be treated like royalty either. Bring your ID. And go late. Before midnight, it's quiet.

Upcoming events at Powerhouse

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 22:00-04:00
Saturday 22:00-04:00
Sunday 20:00-03:00

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Drag shows Party Club Safe space Community oriented Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Local favorite House Pop DJ sets Dance club Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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2.6
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122 reviews

Based on 122 Google reviews.

riva orla
riva orla Mar 2026
★★★★★

Extremely pricey entry for a venue without any charm or unique appeal. It didn't appear to be a gay or queer club at all. Music wasn't to my taste, unappealing mixes of cheesy hits and chart toppers. Was approached by multiple men and didn't feel especially safe there as a lone woman when I was separated from my friends. Had hoped for a night out in queer company but ended up counting the minutes until my friends were finally ready to leave. Not for me - I won't be making a second visit.

Joseph Ikani
Joseph Ikani Mar 2026
★★★★★
Tillie Fraser
Tillie Fraser Feb 2026
★★★★★
Stew Johnson
Stew Johnson Feb 2026
★★★★★

Oh, what has become of powerhouse?! What was once a brilliant Gay club Is now dull lifeless hole That now just seems to cater for straight students. no more atmosphere no light up dance floor. Yet another queer space lost. Will never be going again

M S
M S Jan 2026
★★★★★

Absolutely disgusting the staff have no compassion or respect baring in mind it was my first time in 5 years. The bouncer named arron rafeek attacked me with such force the metal railing went down with me and my head held to the floor. They get away with things because the entrance is at the back and cctv vanishes. I called the police because they then had my friend ( female ) attacked and pinned down. It’s because I called the police first they played the victim and I got ignored baring in mind they obviously took both our bags. The place needs shut down I would advise everyone to be very careful as the doormen seem to attack everyone! And they have my bag which I just found out yesterday. There just lying vile soulless people

Olufemi Oloye
Olufemi Oloye Jan 2026
★★★★★
Alan Noble
Alan Noble Nov 2025
★★★★★

£20 to get into a dead club…. Absolute waste of money getting in here. No one is here, I even paid half price to get in! Absolutely dead inside. I can see this closing soon.

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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