Centurion Bar

About this Venue

Our beautiful bar, located in Newcastle Central Station, has one of the most bizarre histories. It was built in 1893 as a sumptuous waiting lounge for first class passengers, a major feature being its exquisite tiling which is today worth an astonishing £3.8 million. The lounge and its bar closed read moreOur beautiful bar, located in Newcastle Central Station, has one of the most bizarre histories.

It was built in 1893 as a sumptuous waiting lounge for first class passengers, a major feature being its exquisite tiling which is today worth an astonishing £3.8 million. The lounge and its bar closed in the 1960’s, when the British Transport Police started using the venue for cells. British Rail, who then owned the property, cared very little for the building’s Grade 1 listed status, taking sledge hammers to some of the walls as well as fitting external piping and painting the tiles a lurid red.

In 2000, Keeping Inn Ltd acquired the building and lovingly and painstakingly restored The Centurion to its former glory. Since opening, the grandeur of The John Dobson designed interior has been enjoyed by thousands of customers, both locals and visitors of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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