The newest and most homely bar to hit Newcastle's infamous 'Diamond Strip'.
The iconic bar has been restored back to it's former glory with a modern and unique designer touch.
Think Middle-England Vs Über Cool, and there's not a baroque swirly pattern in sight!!
The pretentious and pointless grand piano has been binned and in comes homely booths, plasma screen tables, and an awesome sound system.
If you love your Banksy then The Empress is a shrine to his world famous graffiti. Rat with a parachute anyone?