New 'showbar' space to open on old Bobby's Bar site in city centre
By Jason Button
Published 13th Oct 2025, 12:59 GMT
Updated 13th Oct 2025, 13:04 GMT
A new bar is due to open in the place of a former Bobby’s site in the city centre.
Scotswood Showbar has announced it will be opening its doors on Friday, October 17.
The site will take the place of what was Bobby’s on Scotswood Road, which closed at the end of 2024.
“We built Scotswood Showbar as a place where people can come exactly as they are and leave feeling like stars,” says the owner, Liam Glendinning.
“It’s a home for big acts, bigger energy, and zero judgment.”
Scotswood Showbar is set to unveil a dramatic transformation of the former venue space.
The grand opening on Friday, October 17 will feature a headline performance by Betty Legs Diamond, taking the stage at 10:30PM, supported by resident host and DJ Miss Lucy, and local favourite Corey Clarke.