STACK Newcastle announces permanent closure

STACK Newcastle has announced that it will shut down for good in May 2022.

The much-loved food and drink hub is being forced to make way for the Pilgrim Quarter development in the city centre.

Today, on Wednesday, March 23, STACK took to its social media channels to share the news.

The business said they were “extremely sad” at the news and thanked their three million visitors over the years for bringing an “unforgettable atmosphere”.

In a statement shared on Facebook, STACK Newcastle wrote: “There is no easy way to share this news and we are extremely sad to have to make this announcement.

“After 4 years at Pilgrim Street, we can confirm STACK Newcastle will close at midnight on Monday 2 May 2022 to make way for the Pilgrim Quarter development.

“We have had an amazing four years, welcoming over 3 million visitors and have been overwhelmed by the support you have shown us.

“Together we have shared STACK’s of street food, STACK’s of live music and STACK’s of fun. You have filled our venue with an unforgettable atmosphere, smiling faces and best of all joy!”

News of the closure was shared with staff and traders on Wednesday morning and STACK thanked all the small businesses for their “hard work and dedication” to make STACK the success it has become.

Where possible, STACK is relocating staff to other venues or supporting them in their hunt for new jobs.

The statement continued: “We know that the closure of STACK will also mean the closure of your favourite independent street food/retail businesses.

“However, we strongly believe they have all created offerings that will continue to thrive as they move on from STACK to the next part of their journey.

“We hope you will continue to support them at their other locations or new venues in the future.

“We have 6 weeks ahead to make the most of the time we have left at Pilgrim Street.

“We will be hosting a month-long closing party throughout April, culminating with one all mighty final bank holiday weekend at STACK from Sat 30 – Monday 2 May.

“We hope you will all join us over the next 6 weeks to celebrate everything we have become famous for – great street food, great entertainment, and a great atmosphere.

“The good times would not have been possible without you – THANK YOU for making STACK your own. So, wipe your eyes, grab your mates and head to STACK for our final farewell dates.”

In the immediate moments after releasing the statement, followers began to share memories and words of support.

The Facebook post received 2,000 comments in just under an hour.

One follower said: “Newcastle will never be the same again.”

Others wrote “gutted” and “no why am I crying”.