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The Lubber Fiend

DIY queer-friendly nightlife for underground gigs, club nights and experimental culture

Newcastle, UK

Neighbourhood

Newcastle

Category

Bars

Vibe

Queer Friendly, Live Music +3

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About The Lubber Fiend

The Lubber Fiend is one of Newcastle’s most useful queer-friendly alternatives to the Pink Triangle. Run as an independent DIY music and events space, it programmes underground bands, DJs, club nights, film screenings, talks, markets and other left-field culture from a compact first-floor venue on Blandford Street. The programme is broader than LGBTQ+ nightlife, but queer and trans communities are a visible part of the space and its events, and the venue publishes a clear inclusion and safe-space policy.\n\nFriday and Saturday are the dependable late nights, usually running to 3am; the rest of the week is driven by the event calendar. This is the pick for visitors who want Newcastle queer nightlife without the chart-pop-and-drag formula of the Gay Village — more DIY, experimental and promoter-led, with a crowd that changes according to the night.

What to expect

An independent, promoter-led venue rather than a dedicated gay bar. Expect underground music, alternative club nights and a visibly queer-friendly crowd, with the exact atmosphere depending on the event.

Vibes

Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

The venue publishes an explicit anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia safe-space policy.
The main venue is on the first floor and its official accessibility information says it is not currently wheelchair accessible.
Friday and Saturday are the regular late opening nights; check the calendar for all other days.

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The Lubber Fiend

81 Blandford Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3PZ, United Kingdom

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4.8

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Gary Cossins
Gary Cossins

a month ago

I really enjoyed my visit. The bar has a community-driven, inclusive vibe, and it's always lovely when unguarded artistic exploration persists outside of the bubble of classist pretention. As a venue, they get a decent sound out of the speakers considering the size of the venue, and visibility was good throughout the space. I highly recommended a visit if you get the chance.

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- Tomáš -
- Tomáš -

9 months ago

A great place where cool people meet. The sound at the concert was good, and there were three beautiful ladies behind the bar. Esoteric were great.

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Emma N
Emma N

10 months ago

I love the Lubber Fiend from their bars at Supernormal Festival, and was so happy to finally visit the real life venue! Love it very much, exactly the best kind of DIY grass roots scene we need in the world. Their separate kitchen is also fantastic, had their fritter sandwich for lunch on giant fluffy focaccia, and a sharing menu in the evening that was the best thing I’ve eaten in ages. Thanks so much Lubber! 🖤

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Sir-Chris-P Bacon
Sir-Chris-P Bacon

7 months ago

Went for the Ceilidh, it is once a month. Amazing atmosphere, had the time of my life dancing with friends and great music. Just something everyone should try once in their life. You do not need to be able to dance ..just turn up and join in. I felt free and uninhabited, a place where you are not judged and just excepted..and this place is amazing.

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oldsBMXer
oldsBMXer

a year ago

No problem getting parked, and staff were friendly. Some booth seating, which was welcome. Sound was okay and you can walk right up to the stage. Thankfully none if those restrictions you get from bigger venues such as bringing in your own food or a real camera, which makes no sense to me as everyone has a camera on their phone! Not sure about the gender neutral toilets though. I think men using a urinal in the same room as women use is a bit awkward or embarrassing for all involved.

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Listing details

Last updated
9 September 2026
Listed in
Newcastle › United Kingdom
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