Riverside Newcastle

One week till PussyRiot!! The notorious Russian protest outfit are set to hit our stage with chaotic intent - get your tickets now and join the movement ✊
TICKETS: bit.ly/PussyRiotRIV EVENT: Pussy Riot, live at Riverside - Newcastle

This October, witness the mad genius of We Are Scientists in the flesh!! The indie-rock icons make a triumphant return to the Toon - catch them live, only at the Riv 🙌🔥
TICKETS: bit.ly/WeAreScientists-RIV EVENT: We Are Scientists at Riverside

This September, we welcome the legendary L.A. GUNS 😱 The sleaze-rock icons will hit the Toon for one outrageous night of over-driven, guitar-laden goodness - get your tickets now!!
Support from Jared James Nichols & Stone Trigger 🤘
TICKETS: bit.ly/LAGUNS-Riverside... EVENT: L.A. Guns at Riverside
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U.S. party-metal juggernauts ATTILA and Germany's metal core monsters Eskimo Callboy have teamed up for an audio-assault upon our shores 😈🤘
Catch them when they collide with the Toon - this October at Riv!!
TICKETS: bit.ly/Attila_EskiCal-RIV... EVENT: Attila and Eskimo Callboy at Riverside
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California pop-punk heavyweights The Story So Far touchdown in the Toon this October!! Alongside a stacked support bill featuring Citizen and All Get Out, this is going to be insane 🤙
TICKETS: bit.ly/TSSF-Riverside EVENT: The Story So Far at Riverside

Knuckle Puck are coming this October!! The Chicago pop-punks visit the Toon as part of their rescheduled 'Live In Europe' tour - and as if that wasn't enough, they're bringing out Tiny Moving Parts and Movements in support 🔥🙌🔥
This one looks insane - get your tickets now!!
TICKETS: bit.ly/KnuckPuckRIV... EVENT: Knuckle Puck at Riverside
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This October, we host indie-rockers Teleman!! The psych-pop four-piece are set to hit the Toon, armed with songs from their upcoming album 'Family of Aliens' 👽⚡
TICKETS: bit.ly/Tele-RIV EVENT: Teleman at Riverside

Hit me with your rhythm stick!! Come and celebrate 40 years of The Blockheads when they roll into Toon - this October at Riverside 🙌🎉
TICKETS: bit.ly/BlockheadsRIV EVENT: The Blockheads at Riverside

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Soulfly in Toon TONIGHT!! The Arizona groove-metal icons are primed and ready for a mental evening of crunchy rock RIFFS 🤘🔥🤘
Last chance to buy tickets - don't miss out!!
TICKETS: bit.ly/SoulFly-RIV... EVENT: Soulfly at Riverside
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Gaz Coombes in the Toon!! The exuberant frontman of the boundlessly imaginative Brit-pop group Supergrass embarks on a solo tour in support of brand new album, 'World's Strongest Man'.💪
Catch him LIVE - this October at Riverside!
TICKETS: bit.ly/GazCoombes-RIV... EVENT: Gaz Coombes at Riverside
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This autumn we host a London reggae sensation - the amazing Hollie Cook!! Uniquely talented, quirky and charismatic; Hollie crafts her own dynamic strand of lovers rock with enduring tropical vibes 😍🌴
TICKETS: bit.ly/HollieCookRIV EVENT: Hollie Cook at Riverside

Ugly Kid Joe return to Newcastle next month 😲 The Californian Rockers are back after 15 Years - don't miss it!!
Support from Haggard Cat and Yellowcake - the new project from UKJ frontman Whitfield Crane 🙌
TICKETS: bit.ly/UKJ-Riv... EVENTS: Ugly Kid Joe, Haggard Cat + Yellowcake at Riverside | Newcastle
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Next month, snooker-star DJ Steve Davis and multi-instrumentalist partner-in-crime Kavus Torabi hit the Toon in the guise of The Interesting Alternative!!
Armed with an electronic set of prog, psychedelia, experimental and krautrock, it's 147% certain to go off 😜🎱
TICKETS: bit.ly/stevedavisDJ... EVENT: Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi at Riverside
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PussyRiot in the toon!🙌 They're known as one of the world's most vital, notorious protest-punk acts - and this month the Russian art collective head to Riverside!!
Get tickets while you still can ✊
TICKETS: bit.ly/PussyRiotRIV... EVENT: Pussy Riot, live at Riverside - Newcastle
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Live at Riverside 03.08.18 All photos by David Wala Photography

This October, we host British indie-rock legends The Coral!! Get down for a night of the classics mixed in with songs from their brand new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ 🤩
TICKETS: bit.ly/TheCoral-RIV EVENT: The Coral at Riverside

This November we welcome Dan Reed Network!! The funk rock outfit are set to showcase brand new material from their inaugural, global, fan immersive recording project 'Origins' 😎🙌
Tickets on sale now!
TICKETS: bit.ly/DRNetworkRiv... EVENT: Dan Reed Network Live in Newcastle Origins UK Tour
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Next month we host the mighty L.A. Guns!! The glam-metal legends are set to rock up in toon for an outrageous night of over-driven, guitar-laden goodness - get your tickets now 🤘
Support from Jared James Nichols & Stone Trigger!!
TICKETS: bit.ly/LAGUNS-Riverside... EVENT: L.A. Guns at Riverside
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Went to see DragonForce last night. First time in the Riverside and hope every time I go back that it is as good as last night. Great intimate venue. Great to see a band that plays stadiums and festivals in the Riverside. Great booking guys. Keep them coming. Definitely will be returning.

Went to Break Stuff last night which was an amazing event, unluckily I lost my purse in the venue and when I asked the door staff if they'd had anything handed in the manager Tom overheard, came to chat to us and totally went out of his way to check all the bars/check with staff to see if it had been handed in then said he would check in the morning - just totally mint customer service. Really felt like he cared. Great to have somebody like that at the heart of a venue. Thanks for your help!

We went last night(01-08-17) to see British Lion, Steve Harris's band at the Riverside. Had phoned the boss earlier asking about a seated area as I've blown my already gammy knee out and needed a seat. He told me to see the doorman ( name supplied) and they'd sort us out. They positioned us at the side, close to the front, great seats! The doorman was really helpful and friendly and he made sure we were ok throughout.

Parked out the back which was free after 6.30pm. We arrived early, paid for parking till 6.30 and went opposite to eat and drink. Didn't use the bar but I always expect they're going to be relatively expensive. Being a small intimate gig, we were close to the stage and able to get a few canny photos. It wasnt overcrowded, nice temperature throughout and comfortable. Great venue, great gig. Will be back.

Saw Drenge/Kagoule who were both brilliant, excellent venue, excellent beer... Beavertown, reasonably priced ��

Luvy wee hotel staff very nice. Breakfast was really good too defo be back

Love riverside me! One of the best venues in town! Much better than the O2. Many venues like the O2 and the club events they put on lack emotion or feel however I always find riverside, despite its size, still keeps the vibe personal and intimate; probably due to the amazing sound system. 11/10 would recommend. Shame about the £4.30 red stripe although luckily there's a weatherspoons across the road

Great venue, went to see while she sleeps, in hearts way and fizzy blood. Impressed from the start..fizzy blood had just started, great acoustics, great view from anywhere on the ground floor, Ideal for us oldies stood at the back. . Good ventilation..all round good feel for the place. All much better than our last gig at the phone sponsored venue nearby.

Only criticism, the friendly door staff stamped our hands on entry, i later read "ID checked"

..i didnt have to show any id...but i am 45 and 3/4 �

Great venue...keep it up ! �

Excellent venue! I'd definitely go to more gigs there! Had a great view of Paul Draper, on stage even though I was stood right at the back haha

All round great venue, love all the quirky art work and neon lights.

great gig tonight by the marmozets but just wanted to say that your bouncers and security staff were amazing! totally understood the atmosphere and were fantastic with crowd surfers etc and added to the experience for people rather than restricting it. rare to get a venue or staff that do that now so nice work! x

Yeah so fuck it's got a sticky carpet and the toilets upstairs ! it's a gig venue ffs go see your gig and enjoy the fucker ! drinks are obviously more expensive as your a captive audience but shit what you gonna do ! Drink tap water ?? Leave the gig halfway through to save a pound!! Has a smoking area and a balcony , door staff are what they are be cool and expect the same in return be a dick and get Treated like shit your choice �

Was there for the Sam Fender/AfestivalAparade/Hector Gannet gig on Thursday night and thought it's a great venue. This was my first visit to the Riverside and will definitely be returning for future gigs but really hope, and I'm no snob, that you sort the toilets out soon. They were really bad and not a place you feel like visiting even if you need to. Toilets aside great atmosphere and the staff did well considering how many people were in there trying to buy a drink �

Pretty good venue, though I think they've missed out on a trick by not extending the balcony across the back. Venue staff were polite, but yet another concert venue failed to have any real ale on draught, whilst maintaining a selection of cooking lagers (though there were cans and bottles of ales, but no pint option). Toilets were a bit small and pokey: the gents' was quite limited access especially when the show was over and they were at their busiest. The stage was well lit, and the sound good quality, though too loud on this occasion (and I've played in hundred's of venues across Europe, as well as attending hundreds of gig venues as a punter too, so I know when volumes are right or wrong)

All in all though a good venue. And getting a parking spot in the venue car park was a bonus too! :)

First time ar the riverside for ghostpoet gig. Sound system has a great sound, loved the space downstairs as you could see from anywhere. Didn't get to the toilets but reviewers seem to think they aren't up to scratch. Loved the feel of the place from the door staff to the bar staff, looking forward to going on 2nd December now.

Decent venue but bar needs to sort pricing as 3 identical rounds cost 3 different prices

2nd time IV been to this venue within a few months , was really suited to both gigs , Gin Annie and 911& 5ive , gud central location in Newcastle

Venue is well situated, the only downside was the toilets had a sock and under crackers full of shit. This was placed under the small urinal in the men's toilet. This was at last night's gig which was Stone Broken. Now I'm all for a laugh but fuck me staff should of sorted it as it fucking stunk the whole shit house out. So 3 stars for very poor hygiene.

The event itself was absolutely brilliant and there wasn't much after a wait to get in. That said there was only toilets were upstairs and not enough for the amount of people in the venue. Also the selection of drinks was pretty poor one of the two beers on tap went off and the staff were charging different prices upstairs to down.

The band were great (Jar Family), bouncer was lovely and helpful, bar staff were efficient and friendly and great view of the stage...... But OMG this place needs a refurb. The carpet upstairs is so ingrained in filth it looks like a rubber mat and it stinks of pee, as if people just lash on the carpet up there. There are vomits dried onto the walls as you walk up to the balcony and crispy vomit on a plug socket. It was quite quiet the night we went and I can't help thinking more people would go if they didn't feel scared going in without have a Hepatitis C jab!

Went to see DragonForce last night. First time in the Riverside and hope every time I go back that it is as good as last night. Great intimate venue. Great to see a band that plays stadiums and festivals in the Riverside. Great booking guys. Keep them coming. Definitely will be returning.

Went to Break Stuff last night which was an amazing event, unluckily I lost my purse in the venue and when I asked the door staff if they'd had anything handed in the manager Tom overheard, came to chat to us and totally went out of his way to check all the bars/check with staff to see if it had been handed in then said he would check in the morning - just totally mint customer service. Really felt like he cared. Great to have somebody like that at the heart of a venue. Thanks for your help!

We went last night(01-08-17) to see British Lion, Steve Harris's band at the Riverside. Had phoned the boss earlier asking about a seated area as I've blown my already gammy knee out and needed a seat. He told me to see the doorman ( name supplied) and they'd sort us out. They positioned us at the side, close to the front, great seats! The doorman was really helpful and friendly and he made sure we were ok throughout.

Parked out the back which was free after 6.30pm. We arrived early, paid for parking till 6.30 and went opposite to eat and drink. Didn't use the bar but I always expect they're going to be relatively expensive. Being a small intimate gig, we were close to the stage and able to get a few canny photos. It wasnt overcrowded, nice temperature throughout and comfortable. Great venue, great gig. Will be back.

Saw Drenge/Kagoule who were both brilliant, excellent venue, excellent beer... Beavertown, reasonably priced ��

Luvy wee hotel staff very nice. Breakfast was really good too defo be back

Love riverside me! One of the best venues in town! Much better than the O2. Many venues like the O2 and the club events they put on lack emotion or feel however I always find riverside, despite its size, still keeps the vibe personal and intimate; probably due to the amazing sound system. 11/10 would recommend. Shame about the £4.30 red stripe although luckily there's a weatherspoons across the road

Great venue, went to see while she sleeps, in hearts way and fizzy blood. Impressed from the start..fizzy blood had just started, great acoustics, great view from anywhere on the ground floor, Ideal for us oldies stood at the back. . Good ventilation..all round good feel for the place. All much better than our last gig at the phone sponsored venue nearby.

Only criticism, the friendly door staff stamped our hands on entry, i later read "ID checked"

..i didnt have to show any id...but i am 45 and 3/4 �

Great venue...keep it up ! �

Excellent venue! I'd definitely go to more gigs there! Had a great view of Paul Draper, on stage even though I was stood right at the back haha

All round great venue, love all the quirky art work and neon lights.

great gig tonight by the marmozets but just wanted to say that your bouncers and security staff were amazing! totally understood the atmosphere and were fantastic with crowd surfers etc and added to the experience for people rather than restricting it. rare to get a venue or staff that do that now so nice work! x

Yeah so fuck it's got a sticky carpet and the toilets upstairs ! it's a gig venue ffs go see your gig and enjoy the fucker ! drinks are obviously more expensive as your a captive audience but shit what you gonna do ! Drink tap water ?? Leave the gig halfway through to save a pound!! Has a smoking area and a balcony , door staff are what they are be cool and expect the same in return be a dick and get Treated like shit your choice �

Was there for the Sam Fender/AfestivalAparade/Hector Gannet gig on Thursday night and thought it's a great venue. This was my first visit to the Riverside and will definitely be returning for future gigs but really hope, and I'm no snob, that you sort the toilets out soon. They were really bad and not a place you feel like visiting even if you need to. Toilets aside great atmosphere and the staff did well considering how many people were in there trying to buy a drink �

Pretty good venue, though I think they've missed out on a trick by not extending the balcony across the back. Venue staff were polite, but yet another concert venue failed to have any real ale on draught, whilst maintaining a selection of cooking lagers (though there were cans and bottles of ales, but no pint option). Toilets were a bit small and pokey: the gents' was quite limited access especially when the show was over and they were at their busiest. The stage was well lit, and the sound good quality, though too loud on this occasion (and I've played in hundred's of venues across Europe, as well as attending hundreds of gig venues as a punter too, so I know when volumes are right or wrong)

All in all though a good venue. And getting a parking spot in the venue car park was a bonus too! :)

First time ar the riverside for ghostpoet gig. Sound system has a great sound, loved the space downstairs as you could see from anywhere. Didn't get to the toilets but reviewers seem to think they aren't up to scratch. Loved the feel of the place from the door staff to the bar staff, looking forward to going on 2nd December now.

Decent venue but bar needs to sort pricing as 3 identical rounds cost 3 different prices

2nd time IV been to this venue within a few months , was really suited to both gigs , Gin Annie and 911& 5ive , gud central location in Newcastle

Venue is well situated, the only downside was the toilets had a sock and under crackers full of shit. This was placed under the small urinal in the men's toilet. This was at last night's gig which was Stone Broken. Now I'm all for a laugh but fuck me staff should of sorted it as it fucking stunk the whole shit house out. So 3 stars for very poor hygiene.

The event itself was absolutely brilliant and there wasn't much after a wait to get in. That said there was only toilets were upstairs and not enough for the amount of people in the venue. Also the selection of drinks was pretty poor one of the two beers on tap went off and the staff were charging different prices upstairs to down.

The band were great (Jar Family), bouncer was lovely and helpful, bar staff were efficient and friendly and great view of the stage...... But OMG this place needs a refurb. The carpet upstairs is so ingrained in filth it looks like a rubber mat and it stinks of pee, as if people just lash on the carpet up there. There are vomits dried onto the walls as you walk up to the balcony and crispy vomit on a plug socket. It was quite quiet the night we went and I can't help thinking more people would go if they didn't feel scared going in without have a Hepatitis C jab!

Went to see DragonForce last night. First time in the Riverside and hope every time I go back that it is as good as last night. Great intimate venue. Great to see a band that plays stadiums and festivals in the Riverside. Great booking guys. Keep them coming. Definitely will be returning.

Went to Break Stuff last night which was an amazing event, unluckily I lost my purse in the venue and when I asked the door staff if they'd had anything handed in the manager Tom overheard, came to chat to us and totally went out of his way to check all the bars/check with staff to see if it had been handed in then said he would check in the morning - just totally mint customer service. Really felt like he cared. Great to have somebody like that at the heart of a venue. Thanks for your help!

We went last night(01-08-17) to see British Lion, Steve Harris's band at the Riverside. Had phoned the boss earlier asking about a seated area as I've blown my already gammy knee out and needed a seat. He told me to see the doorman ( name supplied) and they'd sort us out. They positioned us at the side, close to the front, great seats! The doorman was really helpful and friendly and he made sure we were ok throughout.

Parked out the back which was free after 6.30pm. We arrived early, paid for parking till 6.30 and went opposite to eat and drink. Didn't use the bar but I always expect they're going to be relatively expensive. Being a small intimate gig, we were close to the stage and able to get a few canny photos. It wasnt overcrowded, nice temperature throughout and comfortable. Great venue, great gig. Will be back.

Saw Drenge/Kagoule who were both brilliant, excellent venue, excellent beer... Beavertown, reasonably priced ��

Luvy wee hotel staff very nice. Breakfast was really good too defo be back

Love riverside me! One of the best venues in town! Much better than the O2. Many venues like the O2 and the club events they put on lack emotion or feel however I always find riverside, despite its size, still keeps the vibe personal and intimate; probably due to the amazing sound system. 11/10 would recommend. Shame about the £4.30 red stripe although luckily there's a weatherspoons across the road

Great venue, went to see while she sleeps, in hearts way and fizzy blood. Impressed from the start..fizzy blood had just started, great acoustics, great view from anywhere on the ground floor, Ideal for us oldies stood at the back. . Good ventilation..all round good feel for the place. All much better than our last gig at the phone sponsored venue nearby.

Only criticism, the friendly door staff stamped our hands on entry, i later read "ID checked"

..i didnt have to show any id...but i am 45 and 3/4 �

Great venue...keep it up ! �

Excellent venue! I'd definitely go to more gigs there! Had a great view of Paul Draper, on stage even though I was stood right at the back haha

All round great venue, love all the quirky art work and neon lights.

great gig tonight by the marmozets but just wanted to say that your bouncers and security staff were amazing! totally understood the atmosphere and were fantastic with crowd surfers etc and added to the experience for people rather than restricting it. rare to get a venue or staff that do that now so nice work! x

Yeah so fuck it's got a sticky carpet and the toilets upstairs ! it's a gig venue ffs go see your gig and enjoy the fucker ! drinks are obviously more expensive as your a captive audience but shit what you gonna do ! Drink tap water ?? Leave the gig halfway through to save a pound!! Has a smoking area and a balcony , door staff are what they are be cool and expect the same in return be a dick and get Treated like shit your choice �

Was there for the Sam Fender/AfestivalAparade/Hector Gannet gig on Thursday night and thought it's a great venue. This was my first visit to the Riverside and will definitely be returning for future gigs but really hope, and I'm no snob, that you sort the toilets out soon. They were really bad and not a place you feel like visiting even if you need to. Toilets aside great atmosphere and the staff did well considering how many people were in there trying to buy a drink �

Pretty good venue, though I think they've missed out on a trick by not extending the balcony across the back. Venue staff were polite, but yet another concert venue failed to have any real ale on draught, whilst maintaining a selection of cooking lagers (though there were cans and bottles of ales, but no pint option). Toilets were a bit small and pokey: the gents' was quite limited access especially when the show was over and they were at their busiest. The stage was well lit, and the sound good quality, though too loud on this occasion (and I've played in hundred's of venues across Europe, as well as attending hundreds of gig venues as a punter too, so I know when volumes are right or wrong)

All in all though a good venue. And getting a parking spot in the venue car park was a bonus too! :)

First time ar the riverside for ghostpoet gig. Sound system has a great sound, loved the space downstairs as you could see from anywhere. Didn't get to the toilets but reviewers seem to think they aren't up to scratch. Loved the feel of the place from the door staff to the bar staff, looking forward to going on 2nd December now.

Decent venue but bar needs to sort pricing as 3 identical rounds cost 3 different prices

2nd time IV been to this venue within a few months , was really suited to both gigs , Gin Annie and 911& 5ive , gud central location in Newcastle

Venue is well situated, the only downside was the toilets had a sock and under crackers full of shit. This was placed under the small urinal in the men's toilet. This was at last night's gig which was Stone Broken. Now I'm all for a laugh but fuck me staff should of sorted it as it fucking stunk the whole shit house out. So 3 stars for very poor hygiene.

The event itself was absolutely brilliant and there wasn't much after a wait to get in. That said there was only toilets were upstairs and not enough for the amount of people in the venue. Also the selection of drinks was pretty poor one of the two beers on tap went off and the staff were charging different prices upstairs to down.

The band were great (Jar Family), bouncer was lovely and helpful, bar staff were efficient and friendly and great view of the stage...... But OMG this place needs a refurb. The carpet upstairs is so ingrained in filth it looks like a rubber mat and it stinks of pee, as if people just lash on the carpet up there. There are vomits dried onto the walls as you walk up to the balcony and crispy vomit on a plug socket. It was quite quiet the night we went and I can't help thinking more people would go if they didn't feel scared going in without have a Hepatitis C jab!

Went to see DragonForce last night. First time in the Riverside and hope every time I go back that it is as good as last night. Great intimate venue. Great to see a band that plays stadiums and festivals in the Riverside. Great booking guys. Keep them coming. Definitely will be returning.

Went to Break Stuff last night which was an amazing event, unluckily I lost my purse in the venue and when I asked the door staff if they'd had anything handed in the manager Tom overheard, came to chat to us and totally went out of his way to check all the bars/check with staff to see if it had been handed in then said he would check in the morning - just totally mint customer service. Really felt like he cared. Great to have somebody like that at the heart of a venue. Thanks for your help!

We went last night(01-08-17) to see British Lion, Steve Harris's band at the Riverside. Had phoned the boss earlier asking about a seated area as I've blown my already gammy knee out and needed a seat. He told me to see the doorman ( name supplied) and they'd sort us out. They positioned us at the side, close to the front, great seats! The doorman was really helpful and friendly and he made sure we were ok throughout.

Parked out the back which was free after 6.30pm. We arrived early, paid for parking till 6.30 and went opposite to eat and drink. Didn't use the bar but I always expect they're going to be relatively expensive. Being a small intimate gig, we were close to the stage and able to get a few canny photos. It wasnt overcrowded, nice temperature throughout and comfortable. Great venue, great gig. Will be back.

Saw Drenge/Kagoule who were both brilliant, excellent venue, excellent beer... Beavertown, reasonably priced ��

Luvy wee hotel staff very nice. Breakfast was really good too defo be back

Love riverside me! One of the best venues in town! Much better than the O2. Many venues like the O2 and the club events they put on lack emotion or feel however I always find riverside, despite its size, still keeps the vibe personal and intimate; probably due to the amazing sound system. 11/10 would recommend. Shame about the £4.30 red stripe although luckily there's a weatherspoons across the road

Great venue, went to see while she sleeps, in hearts way and fizzy blood. Impressed from the start..fizzy blood had just started, great acoustics, great view from anywhere on the ground floor, Ideal for us oldies stood at the back. . Good ventilation..all round good feel for the place. All much better than our last gig at the phone sponsored venue nearby.

Only criticism, the friendly door staff stamped our hands on entry, i later read "ID checked"

..i didnt have to show any id...but i am 45 and 3/4 �

Great venue...keep it up ! �

Excellent venue! I'd definitely go to more gigs there! Had a great view of Paul Draper, on stage even though I was stood right at the back haha

All round great venue, love all the quirky art work and neon lights.

great gig tonight by the marmozets but just wanted to say that your bouncers and security staff were amazing! totally understood the atmosphere and were fantastic with crowd surfers etc and added to the experience for people rather than restricting it. rare to get a venue or staff that do that now so nice work! x

Yeah so fuck it's got a sticky carpet and the toilets upstairs ! it's a gig venue ffs go see your gig and enjoy the fucker ! drinks are obviously more expensive as your a captive audience but shit what you gonna do ! Drink tap water ?? Leave the gig halfway through to save a pound!! Has a smoking area and a balcony , door staff are what they are be cool and expect the same in return be a dick and get Treated like shit your choice �

Was there for the Sam Fender/AfestivalAparade/Hector Gannet gig on Thursday night and thought it's a great venue. This was my first visit to the Riverside and will definitely be returning for future gigs but really hope, and I'm no snob, that you sort the toilets out soon. They were really bad and not a place you feel like visiting even if you need to. Toilets aside great atmosphere and the staff did well considering how many people were in there trying to buy a drink �

Pretty good venue, though I think they've missed out on a trick by not extending the balcony across the back. Venue staff were polite, but yet another concert venue failed to have any real ale on draught, whilst maintaining a selection of cooking lagers (though there were cans and bottles of ales, but no pint option). Toilets were a bit small and pokey: the gents' was quite limited access especially when the show was over and they were at their busiest. The stage was well lit, and the sound good quality, though too loud on this occasion (and I've played in hundred's of venues across Europe, as well as attending hundreds of gig venues as a punter too, so I know when volumes are right or wrong)

All in all though a good venue. And getting a parking spot in the venue car park was a bonus too! :)

First time ar the riverside for ghostpoet gig. Sound system has a great sound, loved the space downstairs as you could see from anywhere. Didn't get to the toilets but reviewers seem to think they aren't up to scratch. Loved the feel of the place from the door staff to the bar staff, looking forward to going on 2nd December now.

Decent venue but bar needs to sort pricing as 3 identical rounds cost 3 different prices

2nd time IV been to this venue within a few months , was really suited to both gigs , Gin Annie and 911& 5ive , gud central location in Newcastle

Venue is well situated, the only downside was the toilets had a sock and under crackers full of shit. This was placed under the small urinal in the men's toilet. This was at last night's gig which was Stone Broken. Now I'm all for a laugh but fuck me staff should of sorted it as it fucking stunk the whole shit house out. So 3 stars for very poor hygiene.

The event itself was absolutely brilliant and there wasn't much after a wait to get in. That said there was only toilets were upstairs and not enough for the amount of people in the venue. Also the selection of drinks was pretty poor one of the two beers on tap went off and the staff were charging different prices upstairs to down.

The band were great (Jar Family), bouncer was lovely and helpful, bar staff were efficient and friendly and great view of the stage...... But OMG this place needs a refurb. The carpet upstairs is so ingrained in filth it looks like a rubber mat and it stinks of pee, as if people just lash on the carpet up there. There are vomits dried onto the walls as you walk up to the balcony and crispy vomit on a plug socket. It was quite quiet the night we went and I can't help thinking more people would go if they didn't feel scared going in without have a Hepatitis C jab!

Went to see DragonForce last night. First time in the Riverside and hope every time I go back that it is as good as last night. Great intimate venue. Great to see a band that plays stadiums and festivals in the Riverside. Great booking guys. Keep them coming. Definitely will be returning.

Went to Break Stuff last night which was an amazing event, unluckily I lost my purse in the venue and when I asked the door staff if they'd had anything handed in the manager Tom overheard, came to chat to us and totally went out of his way to check all the bars/check with staff to see if it had been handed in then said he would check in the morning - just totally mint customer service. Really felt like he cared. Great to have somebody like that at the heart of a venue. Thanks for your help!

We went last night(01-08-17) to see British Lion, Steve Harris's band at the Riverside. Had phoned the boss earlier asking about a seated area as I've blown my already gammy knee out and needed a seat. He told me to see the doorman ( name supplied) and they'd sort us out. They positioned us at the side, close to the front, great seats! The doorman was really helpful and friendly and he made sure we were ok throughout.

Parked out the back which was free after 6.30pm. We arrived early, paid for parking till 6.30 and went opposite to eat and drink. Didn't use the bar but I always expect they're going to be relatively expensive. Being a small intimate gig, we were close to the stage and able to get a few canny photos. It wasnt overcrowded, nice temperature throughout and comfortable. Great venue, great gig. Will be back.

Saw Drenge/Kagoule who were both brilliant, excellent venue, excellent beer... Beavertown, reasonably priced ��

Luvy wee hotel staff very nice. Breakfast was really good too defo be back

Love riverside me! One of the best venues in town! Much better than the O2. Many venues like the O2 and the club events they put on lack emotion or feel however I always find riverside, despite its size, still keeps the vibe personal and intimate; probably due to the amazing sound system. 11/10 would recommend. Shame about the £4.30 red stripe although luckily there's a weatherspoons across the road

Great venue, went to see while she sleeps, in hearts way and fizzy blood. Impressed from the start..fizzy blood had just started, great acoustics, great view from anywhere on the ground floor, Ideal for us oldies stood at the back. . Good ventilation..all round good feel for the place. All much better than our last gig at the phone sponsored venue nearby.

Only criticism, the friendly door staff stamped our hands on entry, i later read "ID checked"

..i didnt have to show any id...but i am 45 and 3/4 �

Great venue...keep it up ! �

Excellent venue! I'd definitely go to more gigs there! Had a great view of Paul Draper, on stage even though I was stood right at the back haha

All round great venue, love all the quirky art work and neon lights.

great gig tonight by the marmozets but just wanted to say that your bouncers and security staff were amazing! totally understood the atmosphere and were fantastic with crowd surfers etc and added to the experience for people rather than restricting it. rare to get a venue or staff that do that now so nice work! x

Yeah so fuck it's got a sticky carpet and the toilets upstairs ! it's a gig venue ffs go see your gig and enjoy the fucker ! drinks are obviously more expensive as your a captive audience but shit what you gonna do ! Drink tap water ?? Leave the gig halfway through to save a pound!! Has a smoking area and a balcony , door staff are what they are be cool and expect the same in return be a dick and get Treated like shit your choice �

Was there for the Sam Fender/AfestivalAparade/Hector Gannet gig on Thursday night and thought it's a great venue. This was my first visit to the Riverside and will definitely be returning for future gigs but really hope, and I'm no snob, that you sort the toilets out soon. They were really bad and not a place you feel like visiting even if you need to. Toilets aside great atmosphere and the staff did well considering how many people were in there trying to buy a drink �

Pretty good venue, though I think they've missed out on a trick by not extending the balcony across the back. Venue staff were polite, but yet another concert venue failed to have any real ale on draught, whilst maintaining a selection of cooking lagers (though there were cans and bottles of ales, but no pint option). Toilets were a bit small and pokey: the gents' was quite limited access especially when the show was over and they were at their busiest. The stage was well lit, and the sound good quality, though too loud on this occasion (and I've played in hundred's of venues across Europe, as well as attending hundreds of gig venues as a punter too, so I know when volumes are right or wrong)

All in all though a good venue. And getting a parking spot in the venue car park was a bonus too! :)

First time ar the riverside for ghostpoet gig. Sound system has a great sound, loved the space downstairs as you could see from anywhere. Didn't get to the toilets but reviewers seem to think they aren't up to scratch. Loved the feel of the place from the door staff to the bar staff, looking forward to going on 2nd December now.

Decent venue but bar needs to sort pricing as 3 identical rounds cost 3 different prices

2nd time IV been to this venue within a few months , was really suited to both gigs , Gin Annie and 911& 5ive , gud central location in Newcastle

Venue is well situated, the only downside was the toilets had a sock and under crackers full of shit. This was placed under the small urinal in the men's toilet. This was at last night's gig which was Stone Broken. Now I'm all for a laugh but fuck me staff should of sorted it as it fucking stunk the whole shit house out. So 3 stars for very poor hygiene.

The event itself was absolutely brilliant and there wasn't much after a wait to get in. That said there was only toilets were upstairs and not enough for the amount of people in the venue. Also the selection of drinks was pretty poor one of the two beers on tap went off and the staff were charging different prices upstairs to down.

The band were great (Jar Family), bouncer was lovely and helpful, bar staff were efficient and friendly and great view of the stage...... But OMG this place needs a refurb. The carpet upstairs is so ingrained in filth it looks like a rubber mat and it stinks of pee, as if people just lash on the carpet up there. There are vomits dried onto the walls as you walk up to the balcony and crispy vomit on a plug socket. It was quite quiet the night we went and I can't help thinking more people would go if they didn't feel scared going in without have a Hepatitis C jab!