Newcastle upon Tyne · grassroots venue · Verified open
Irish bar on the Quayside's Close with live music seven days a week
Capacity to be confirmed, live music 7 nights a week.
Nearby venuesHere is The Dubliner in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance. It has live music 7 nights a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
| Live music | 7 nights a week |
| TodayClosed | 12:00–02:00Opens in 8h 10m 47s |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Mixed |
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Everything about The Dubliner that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 7 nights a week. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
| Capacity | – |
| Live nights | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Outdoor stage | No |
| Originals | Yes |
| Website | thedublinernewcastle.com |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
You will find The Dubliner at 12 Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 75 rooms in our Newcastle venue directory.
The nearest station is Central Station (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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The Dubliner publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
| Mon | 12:00–01:00 |
| Tue | 12:00–02:00 |
| Wed | 12:00–02:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–02:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–02:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–02:00 |
| SunToday | 12:00–02:00 |
The stage kit at The Dubliner is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Here is the story of The Dubliner in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne so far. It has live music 7 nights a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Dubliner is a grassroots music venue in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Listing notesThe Dubliner is an Irish-themed bar at 12 Close on Newcastle's Quayside, next door to Tiger Hornsby, with live music 7 days a week. It shows live sport too, and it is a walk-in bar, open every day until late. The building was once Julie's nightclub.
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Irish bar on the Quayside's Close with live music seven days a week
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Irish bar on the Quayside's Close with live music seven days a week. Here are the key facts on The Dubliner at a glance. It has live music 7 nights a week.
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The stage kit at The Dubliner is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
The Dubliner is a grassroots music venue in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
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Listing notes
The Dubliner is an Irish-themed bar at 12 Close on Newcastle's Quayside, next door to Tiger Hornsby, with live music 7 days a week. It shows live sport too, and it is a walk-in bar, open every day until late. The building was once Julie's nightclub.
The Dubliner usually has live music on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Dubliner isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Newcastle.
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You will find The Dubliner at 12 Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 75 rooms in our Newcastle venue directory.
The nearest station is Central Station (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Dubliner is in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne — use NE1 3RE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 2 other venues sit in Quayside too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Newcastle this week, or see which Newcastle bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
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The Dubliner in brief. Set in Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, The Dubliner is a live music room. The live music is mostly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Nearby rooms: The Exchange 1856, Tiger Hornsby and Zerox - or browse the full Newcastle venue directory.
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