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Switch

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4-10 Scotswood Rd

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Switch is a gay bar on two floors at 4-10 Scotswood Road, in Newcastle's Pink Triangle gay village near Central Station. It is mostly used for drinks before moving on to the clubs, with DJs on the busier nights, Thursday to Sunday. The village's other bars are a few minutes' walk away, so it is easy to move between venues. Google reviewers rate it 3.8 from about 80 reviews. We have no confirmed opening hours, so check before going on a weeknight.

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LGBTQ+ Community oriented Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Local favorite Pop DJ sets Dance club Pub Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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3.8
★★★★☆
81 reviews

Based on 81 Google reviews.

Jake
Jake Aug 2026
★★★★★
Carlos Henrique Silva Cardoso
Carlos Henrique Silva Cardoso Aug 2026
★★★★★

Great music and a really pleasant atmosphere.

Jay Woods
Jay Woods Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Charged £60 for a wine a Prosecco and one beer: Manger refunded us but the bartender is clearly ripping people he thinks are drunk off

Spoony 208
Spoony 208 Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Not 100% sure this is actually a gay venue. Toilets are disgusting! We were let in and bought a drink and 7mins later they closed up due to poor turnout and told us to go to Powerhouse. We didnt even have time to finish our drinks. No idea why they let us in when they knew they would be closing. Not impressed at all. Avoid!

Anita Walczak
Anita Walczak Mar 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Very empty, staff didn’t even know how to pour Guinness … it took 4 staff members

Cj Southern
Cj Southern Aug 2025
★★★★★

Very rare i go out, but when I do switch is always my go to, love the staff, the atmosphere, and music! There's a couple bouncers that work there that I adore! Banta on piont, never taken to far, and always looking out for the welfare of intoxicated women. Awsome night !

P Ls
P Ls Aug 2025
★☆☆☆☆

Would definitely not recommend the switch bar due to the bouncers they hire being overly aggressive. I was forcibly removed from the venue for asking where the bathrooms were. Had blood dripping from my hand, and lasting marks as well as PTSD over the assault. Filed a complaint which was not investigated. If you want to enjoy a night out, and where your patronage is valued, I would highly recommend going elsewhere. I'd give 0 star if I could.

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Last updated on 25 October 2026

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