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Centurion, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Central Station, Neville Street, City Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DG (View on Google Map)
(0191) 261 6611
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Built in 1893 as a sumptuous waiting lounge for first class passengers, a major feature being its exquisite tiling which is today worth £3.8 million. Closed in 1960s, when Transport Police used it as cells. Since being restored the grandeur of the John Dobson designed interior is now enjoyed by thousands of customers, locals, and visitors to Newcastle. Popular starting point for Whistle Stops II cask ale outings. Deli next door.

Historic Interest

https://ocrpubs.camra.org.uk/pubs/143

Information for this venue is provided by the Tyneside & Northumberland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
19/07/2025
Last surveyed
11/12/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TYN/3918
Asset of Community Value

The Centurion Bar on Newcastle Central Station is one of the most spectacular buildings you can visit in the city. It was not built as the busy bar it is today but, rather, was created in 1892-3 by the North Eastern Railway’s architect, William Bell, as the first class refreshment room. The walls were clad with full-height faience (glazed earthenware) by Burmantofts of Leeds and given a faience clad lantern. Even the columns have this ceramic cladding. Quite a place to start your train journey!

The Centurion Bar on Newcastle Central Station is one of the most spectacular buildings you can visit in the city. It was not built as the busy bar it is today but, rather, was created in 1892-3 by the North Eastern Railway’s architect, William Bell, as the first class refreshment room. The walls were clad with full-height faience (glazed earthenware) by Burmantofts of Leeds and given a faience clad lantern. Even the columns have this ceramic cladding. Quite a place to start your train journey!

General information about historic pub interiors

Conversion

Created in 1893 as Newcastle Central Station's first class waiting lounge and refreshment room and Grade 1 listed. The sumptuous decoration includes walls and columns clad with full-height faience by Burmantofts of Leeds. After several years of misuse as storage facilities, it was reopened as a bar in 2002. It has lost a previous ceramic bar counter but retains a tile-clad skylight, terrazzo floor and marble and tiled fireplace. There is also a small snug.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 7:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (guest ales usually locally sourced) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times

Source: Local

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Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (15m)
1, 8, 10, 11, 22, 30, 31, 33A, 38, 100
Close to metro (2m)
Central Station (Tyne & Wear)
Nearby Station (1m)
Newcastle

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