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The Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Pub added by Philip Carter
36 Lime Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 2PQ
Phone: 01912304474

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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Cluny

Excellent music pub in lovely old industrial building and area. Also serves good real ale.

On 6th June 2022 - rating: 8
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Cluny

another trendy music venue-cum-cafe bar-cum-pub, I did like this one with its wide range of clientele - from babies to pensioners, rockers to goths, diners and rugged drinkers at the bar. Seven ales were on, four from Two by Two ( i think? my memory is hazy) and i enjoyed a chocolate orange porter. definitely worth a visit as it should appeal to any kind of drinker.

On 13th March 2020 - rating: 8
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Aqualung . left this review about The Cluny

The old building this is set in was once a flax spinning mill. I got here on a Tuesday afternoon bang in the middle of the school holidays but had no problem with rampaging kids. I think there may have been a family group when I arrived but they were quiet and left soon after my arrival.
Two of the four hand pumps were unused so there was just an Almasty beer that I couldn't read and Rooster's Baby Faced Assassin. I went for the Roosters one (£3.90) which was so good I stayed for another.
Despite not being an original pub I quite liked this place. It's GBG 2018 listed under Byker.

On 24th August 2018 - rating: 7
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custodian 42 left this review about The Cluny

Not quite as good as the Ship over the way, but certainly worth a visit as the beers were OK.

On 4th December 2016 - rating: 6
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Cluny

The Ouseburn Valley has become a bit of a cultural hub and this is evident nowhere more so than at this interesting former industrial unit which now serves as a pub, live music venue, art gallery and recording studio among other things. The main entrance takes you into the lower bar area which is styled in a cool, contemporary fashion without any of the annoying stylistic features that plague modern bars. A large front space has, for the most part, been left open plan, allowing for large volumes of vertical drinkers, with various huge pillars breaking up the space effectively. There are plenty of exposed pipes and wires around the ceiling, giving the place a slight industrial feel which fits with the building's history. The walls have been decorated with lots of retro pictures and tonnes of gig posters and there was a DJ booth set up in one corner. To the left of the bar, the room extends further back, past a huge mirrored pillar, where you'll find a row of tables down the side wall underneath exposed stone walls, framed artworks and a '24' pinball table. Further back is a ledge behind the bar with model trains on it and a cash machine next to steps which lead up to a mezzanine seating area. This space is set at an odd angle to the rest of the pub and has loads of tub chairs in a rather bland area, although there was one notable table worth picking out, which has it's own secluded spot overlooking the main bar. The music playing over the PA was excellent, with the likes of The Cocteau Twins and Talking Heads getting an airing. Food is available, mainly in the form of pizzas, hot dogs and burgers, although I didn't see anyone eating. I'm not entirely sure where the live music venue is in relation to the bar, but I could hear some muffled sounds on approach and having checked their listings to see who was playing, I discovered that the evening's entertainment was a 'Heavy Metal tribute to the Bee Gees'!
Sadly I didn't have enough time to enjoy this cultural exchange, so I instead made do with a pint of Hadrian Border Reviver (£3.40), which was available alongside Roosters Fort Smith and Wild Mule, Hadrian Border Fly Half Bitter, Allendale Yakima Pale and Northern Line Stout - a collaboration between Camerons and Portobello breweries. Keg options included lots from Magic Rock. The Reviver was pretty good and it was fun to sit in a corner and indulge in a bit of people watching.
This is a great use of an interesting old building which seems to have had a big impact on the cultural landscape of this part of town. As a pub, it probably lacks a bit of the intimacy and comfort that other boozers in the area offer, making it an interesting counterpoint when on a pub crawl. If I lived locally, I'd probably spend a lot of time in here and I would certainly recommend a diversion from the town centre to check out what they've got going on.

On 13th May 2016 - rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Cluny

Live music, art gallery and generally ‘alt’ venue in a converted industrial building that takes some finding. Dog-leg shaped interior with a rear area up some steps past an unexplained train set. Stripped-back industrial feel inside with vent piping exposed and painted brick walls. As to be expected, clientèle were boho and arty types - I was the oldest punter on a sunny weekday afternoon and I'm hardly ancient. Seven ales on and a good local selection. My Roosters Beechings was in fair shape though lacked a bit of zip. Also on were four ciders and perrys, plus a number of foreign upmarket keg including the limited edition Budvar Imperial Lager ('only 180 kegs shipped to the UK!' implored the blackboard sign). Note that no glass is allowed outside. As noted below, the place is opposite an urban farm, plus a bloody great flyover. A bit of a yomp from town and outside of the live music aspect I doubt I’d feel the need to do it next time I’m in the city, once was enough.

On 6th July 2015 - rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about The Cluny

L shaped pub with an additional upstairs area and a music venue through some doors to the left. It's facing an urban farm that specialises in animal petting for young children. When we called in this place was like a creche with about a dozen under 10's in the pub. The pint I had was in very good nick, but after about 10 minutes my ears were beginning to hurt from the high pitched girly shrieking that was going on all around us. WARNING Don't visit during the day whilst the schools are on holiday.

On 10th May 2014 - rating: 4
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Cluny

Good selection of real ales here so worth a visit. This to me is more of a large music venue bar than a trad pub. The counter is better placed in a night club - staff included. The beer is spot on though. I had a go at the High House Farm Matfen Magic and the Housten Peters Wall. Would have stayed longer, but the smell of industrial food got the better of me. Will I return if am walking past? Yeah suppose I'd chance it.

On 20th March 2011 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Cluny

Modern looking 'L'-shaped bar inside one of the many converted industrial buildings along the Ouseburn valley. About eight real ales on, plus two ciders, so plenty of choice for the aficionado. Hundreds of photographs, posters and flyers also highlight its live music connections. Well worth the 10-15 walk out eastwards from Newcastle city centre.

On 12th September 2009 - rating: 8
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Philip Carter left this review about The Cluny

Part of the Head of Steam pubs.

On 29th December 2008 - no rating submitted
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