Business Details
Your Premier Social Club in Gosforth, Newcastle
Established as The North East's Premier Social Club, we provide quality entertainment and community-focused facilities in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Our venue features a 300-seater concert room hosting live bands and cabaret artists three nights weekly, including the region's most popular open mic night with weekly cash prizes up to 1,000. We offer affordable theatre-standard tribute shows that have sold out for seven consecutive years, alongside regular bingo sessions and a fully equipped bar serving competitive-priced beverages.The club maintains two lounges, a dedicated snooker room with full-sized tables, and modern amenities including Sky Sports broadcasts. While primarily serving C.I.U members, we warmly welcome non-members with proper registration. Our 2023 membership renewals ran from January 8th-31st, maintaining our tradition of accessible entertainment since our founding.
Services
Live Entertainment
Open Mic Nights
Tribute Nights
Bingo Sessions
Snooker Facilities
Highlights and features
- We host live entertainment three nights weekly with professional acts
- Our open mic night offers weekly 1,000 cash prizes for local talent
- Affordable theatre-standard tribute shows with seven-year sell-out record
- Competitive pricing on drinks and beverages in modern facilities
- Convenient Gosforth location with excellent public transport access
Services
Live Entertainment
Our concert room hosts professional live performances three nights weekly featuring bands and cabaret artists. The venue regularly welcomes tribute acts and special guests, maintaining Gosforth's most popular open mic night with weekly cash prizes. All events take place in our 300-seater theatre-style space with professional lighting and sound systems.
Open Mic Nights
Weekly open mic sessions provide platform for local artists to perform live with weekly prize money up to 1,000. These events attract diverse talent across music, comedy and performance arts genres. The informal atmosphere encourages community participation while maintaining professional production standards. Sessions run every Wednesday evening with audience voting systems.
Tribute Nights
The club specialises in theatre-standard tribute acts featuring professional performers replicating popular artists. These events have maintained sell-out audiences for seven consecutive years. Shows include full live band accompaniment and authentic stage production. Ticket prices remain significantly below commercial theatre rates while maintaining high production values.
Bingo Sessions
Regular bingo sessions operate in our dedicated concert room space with cash prizes and special themed events. The Sunday afternoon sessions attract community groups and families. Modern electronic scoring systems ensure fast-paced games while maintaining traditional bingo atmosphere with live callers and social interaction opportunities.
Snooker Facilities
Upstairs gaming area contains two full-sized snooker tables available for hire by members and registered guests. The dedicated room provides professional-standard equipment with proper lighting and playing conditions. Sessions can be booked during regular operating hours, complementing our other entertainment offerings with alternative social activities.
Questions
How do I purchase tickets for events?
Tickets can be bought online through our website. We do not send physical tickets by post - your tickets will be held at the venue for collection on the night.
Are membership renewals available all year?
Membership renewals operate during our annual renewal period typically running from early January to end of January each year.
What facilities are available for non-members?
Non C.I.U members are welcome provided they complete proper registration procedures upon entry. All venue facilities including entertainment, bar and gaming areas remain accessible to properly registered guests.
Do you offer private room hire?
Our event spaces are not available for private hire. The venue focuses on community-oriented events and regular programmed entertainment rather than private functions.
What transport options are available?
We're located 500 yards from Wansbeck Metro Station with regular bus services along Gosforth High Street. The venue provides accessible transport links across Newcastle and surrounding areas.
What drink options are available?
Our bar offers extensive selections including lagers, beers, spirits, real ales and soft drinks at competitive pricing. We maintain three large screen televisions showing live sports channels alongside traditional bar games.
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Reviews (6)
Margi Anderson
Dec 09, 2021
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Amazing Just John and Paul Beatles tribute. Excellent entertainment and interaction with audience
George Clarke
Jul 29, 2020
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This is my favourite club its well run and the staff are fantastic the cater for all age groups and have a variety of different artists to suit everyone every weekend
Susan Scurr
Sep 06, 2019
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What a brilliant night, i only get to visit once in a while but i am never disappointed, i always feel welcome and the bands are brilliant. Thankyou to everyone, till next time.
Dennis Dodds
Aug 15, 2019
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Another lively Wednesday night . Most nights there's something on . It's one of the few clubs with regular groups on. Drinks are keenly priced Cheers.
Rachel Hepburn
Oct 15, 2018
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Warm friendly and so much fun. A structured evening of bingo, live music from a full band different genres every week, or a relaxing drink in the lounge. Always a good time. Parking is also handy. Easy to find. Have to be a member or know a member to gain entry.
T. Mason
Jan 01, 2018
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Great club not as busy as it use to be but they do get some good act's on in the concert room. Plenty of Tv's in the bar for watching sports.
