Old Union Rooms Newcastle
The Union Rooms on Westgate Road, Newcastle, were opened on the 10th March 1999, following a major restoration. The former Union Club, built in 1877, was designed in a 'French chateau' style in by architect M. P.
Mannin. Pub history Union Rooms This was once the Union Club, purpose built in 1877 to the designs of MP Manning. The 'French chateau'-style building was the home of this exclusive gentlemen's club for almost 100 years.
When this building was opened, the club was already well established, with 180-200 members. Probably the best known of the club's members was WG (later Lord) Armstrong, the. The supporting rooms are in a plain wing to the rear" ("The Union Club").
Happily, after lying empty for many years, the building was renovated in the late nineties and is now in use by a public house chain. Public group 46K Members Join group Classic Photos of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle City GuidesMay 3 The Union club (later The Union Rooms), Kemsley House and the Norwich Union building (left to right), Westgate Road, June 1953 Darren Hampson and 39 others 40 2. It was re-opened as The Union Rooms in 1999.
Tyne and Wear HER (8698): Newcastle, Westgate Road, Union Club: Link NZ2463: George Stephenson monument can be seen on the left with NZ2463: St John the Baptist Church behind. The JD Wetherspoon chain of pub/restaurants restored the building and it re-opened as The Union Rooms in 1999. The restoration, costing £4.2m, largely followed the original design, including the grand stone staircase, 15 ft stained glass window, huge glass dome, large rooms with ornate plasterwork, fireplaces, etc.
JD Wetherspoon sold the. 25 reviews and 4 photos of THE UNION ROOMS "A very attractive, chilled out place to be where the prices on food and drink are very reasonable and good quality. Ideal for a starter bar on your night out.
A museum like building which gives warmth and tends to make you relax.". The Union Rooms is one of a couple of large Wetherspoons located just across from Newcastle Central station. It is surprising to have two so close together.
But I heard that the Union Rooms may soon be closing. The other pub is the Mile Castle, which I will request to be added. The Union Rooms is a fairly grand building though.
The upstairs was closed for a private party, which was just as. Media in category "The Union Rooms, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne" The following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Bradley Hall and Square One Law helped to secure the deal with entrepreneur Andrew Ward Historic Newcastle city centre pub Union Rooms is under new ownership following a team effort by property specialists Bradley Hall, commercial law firm Square One Law and a Durham entrepreneur.
Operator JD Wetherspoon put the 19th Century building on Westgate Road up for sale last May as part of a portfolio.