Where is The Central located?

The Central is located at Half Moon Lane, Bridges, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE8 2AN, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead.

How can I contact The Central?

You can contact The Central through their website at https://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/gateshead/. You can also send a quote request through this page.

When is The Central open?

Monday 11:30 to 23:00; Tuesday 11:30 to 23:00; Wednesday 11:30 to 23:30; Thursday 11:30 to 23:30; Friday 11:30 to 24:00; Saturday 00:00 to 01:00; Sunday 00:00 to 01:00. Hours are community-maintained and may change, so confirm with the business before travelling.

What is the food hygiene rating for The Central?

The Central holds a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, issued by Gateshead following an inspection on 2026-02-02. This reflects hygiene standards observed at inspection, not customer satisfaction.

What does The Central offer?

The Central is listed as pubs & bars in Newcastle upon Tyne. Recorded details include: Real ale. Contact the business directly to confirm what they currently offer.

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The Central

Pubs & Bars in Newcastle upon Tyne

Half Moon Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE8 2AN)

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About The Central

The Central is listed as pubs & bars at Half Moon Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE8 2AN). Recorded details: Real ale. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5, inspected by Gateshead. Opening hours: Mo,Tu 11:30-23:00; We,Th 11:30-23:30; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:30-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,12:00-23:00. Contact the business directly to confirm services, hours and availability.

Operator

The Head of Steam

Real ale

Yes ✓

What we checked

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Listed in OpenStreetMap
Address and location come from the public map record.
No Companies House match
Sole traders and partnerships are not on the register, so this does not indicate a problem.
Food hygiene rating on record (FHRS)
Rated 5 at the inspection on 2 February 2026 by Gateshead.
No telephone number on record
Website published

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The Central in context

The Central is one of 7 pubs & bars we list in Bridges, and one of 299 across Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are 70 other listed businesses within 500 metres, so it sits in a busy part of Bridges.
Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 puts it among the 606 top-rated food businesses we list in Newcastle upon Tyne, out of 797 with a published rating.

Figures are counts from this directory, not a ranking or endorsement. Browse all pubs & bars in Bridges.

Business details

Location

Address: Half Moon Lane
Area: Bridges
Town / city: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Gateshead
Region: England
Postcode: NE8 2AN
Postcode district: NE8

Contact

Website: www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/gateshead

Facilities

Real ale: Yes

Business

Operator: The Head of Steam

Food Hygiene Rating

5out of 5

Very good

Inspected 2 February 2026

By Gateshead Council

Food hygiene inspection result published by the Food Standards Agency. This measures hygiene standards at inspection, not customer satisfaction. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30 – 23:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 23:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 23:30
Thursday: 11:30 – 23:30
Friday: 11:30 – 24:00
Saturday: 00:00 – 01:00
Sunday: 00:00 – 01:00

Open seven days a weekOpen late (until 22:00 or later)Open at weekends

Hours are community-maintained and may change: confirm with the business.

Recorded Details

Real ale

Frequently asked questions about The Central

Where is The Central located?: The Central is located at Half Moon Lane, Bridges, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE8 2AN, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead.
How can I contact The Central?: You can contact The Central through their website at https://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/gateshead/. You can also send a quote request through this page.
When is The Central open?: Monday 11:30 to 23:00; Tuesday 11:30 to 23:00; Wednesday 11:30 to 23:30; Thursday 11:30 to 23:30; Friday 11:30 to 24:00; Saturday 00:00 to 01:00; Sunday 00:00 to 01:00. Hours are community-maintained and may change, so confirm with the business before travelling.
What is the food hygiene rating for The Central?: The Central holds a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, issued by Gateshead following an inspection on 2026-02-02. This reflects hygiene standards observed at inspection, not customer satisfaction.
What does The Central offer?: The Central is listed as pubs & bars in Newcastle upon Tyne. Recorded details include: Real ale. Contact the business directly to confirm what they currently offer.