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Rusty’s Showbar
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Rusty’s Showbar

Weekend queer cabaret from the Rusty’s team, with local queens and touring acts

Newcastle, UK

Neighbourhood

Newcastle

Category

Bars

Vibe

Drag Show, Cabaret +2

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About Rusty’s Showbar

Rusty’s Showbar takes the familiar Rusty’s brand and shifts the focus from late-night dancefloor to live cabaret. Launched in 2024, it programmes local, national and visiting performers alongside the Rusty’s Girls, giving Newcastle’s Pink Triangle a dedicated place for a more structured queer show before or instead of a club night.\n\nThe format changes with the programme: some nights lean towards headline cabaret, others towards drag brunch, viewing parties, games and audience participation. It is best treated as an event-led venue rather than somewhere to wander into expecting the same experience every weekend. Check the current bill, book when required, then use neighbouring Rusty’s or the wider village if you want to keep going after the show.

What to expect

A show-first venue: seated or semi-seated cabaret, drag and guest acts rather than a standard bar night. The exact format changes with the event.

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Practical tips before you visit

Opened in 2024 as a cabaret-focused sister venue to Rusty’s.
Check the programme before travelling: doors and finish times vary by show.
For a dancefloor afterwards, Rusty’s is next door/in the same Times Square complex.

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Rusty’s Showbar

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP, United Kingdom

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3.7

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After how much we enjoyed our visit to Rusty's Christmas themed cocktail afternoon my wife and I made sure to book up for their Halloween event and we were not disappointed. We were greeted upon arrival by staff member Chloe (whom also served us throughout our visit) and we were shown the room set aside for the event. We were well impressed with how the room was decorated (as we were at Christmas) with the attention to detail and themed booths from Harry Potter to The Addams Family etc. The themed drinks menu was also very impressive, we tried many as so many of them appealed to us as they were very imaginative and fun. Chloe made all our drinks as well as making us feel both welcome and comfortable with her good nature and friendly demeanour, and we left feeling happy and contented with our visit. Rusty's is most definitely worth a visit 😃

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Megan williams
Megan williams

2 months ago

Came up here from Manchester after being told it was a good lgbtqia+ bar. If you are a woman the bar staff will not serve you. I spent an hour and a half qued at the bar, the bar staff completely ignored all women and only served men.

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Liam Vincent
Liam Vincent

3 months ago

The horrible security did nothing when my phone got stolen, except kick me out of the bar for “over reacting” I’m leaving this review for any international people so they can be warned about this place’s policy. I wasn’t making a crazy scenario but this buff security guy came up to me urging to leave the bar. For anyone I don’t recommend this place if you are looking for a safe fun night! Please check out any other locations

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Cade
Cade

9 months ago

i love this place i really do, incredible acts and such fun people but most bouncers are so rude and unprofessional. the queens are incredible though 10/10 acts just 2/10 bouncers

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Vicky
Vicky

4 months ago

Me and two friends went to Rustys on a Monday night. We were assaulted. Badly. My friend knocked unconscious in a completely unprovoked attack. The door staff stood by and did nothing. I have wrote an email to Rustys to complain about this. They haven’t responded at all. I commented on their Facebook. They removed my comment. This attack on us was a hate crime. The door staff did not protect us or do their job at all. No apology from Rustys. No checking how their customers are. Very very disappointed.

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Listing details

Last updated
9 September 2026
Listed in
Newcastle › United Kingdom
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