The fast-growing competitive socialising group, Red Engine, has celebrated the opening of its newest venue, Flight Club Newcastle. This marks the latest milestone in the company’s ambitious UK and international growth trajectory.
Flight Club Newcastle is the 29th Flight Club venue to open globally since the first bar opened in Shoreditch ten years ago and further cements Red Engine’s commitment to expanding its footprint in high-energy regional cities. The 400-capacity site features two striking bars, 14 semi-private oches and is designed by Red Engine’s award-winning in-house team, featuring nods to the city’s industrial and shipbuilding heritage.
The Newcastle launch follows the recent announcement that Red Engine has secured further investment, totalling £70M, to support new venue openings and continued innovation for its competitive socialising experiences. This latest £10M lending facility boost announced last month, on top of last year’s £60M, is earmarked to fuel the group’s aggressive five-year growth plan, which targets significant expansion across both its brands, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle.
Steve Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of Flight Club, said: “We’ve had Newcastle firmly in our sights as a prime location for Flight Club for some time. The renowned social energy of Newcastle’s locals and the city’s vibrant nightlife perfectly align with our brand proposition. We believe it’s the perfect fit for Flight Club and we can’t wait to open our doors to welcome the community. We’re confident that our newest venue will be a well-loved addition to Newcastle’s leisure landscape.”
Kitty Vaughan, Head of UK Leisure and F&B at Pradera Lateral, Eldon Square’s Asset Management team, said: “The opening of Flight Club at Eldon Square marks an exciting milestone for the centre, as we strengthen our vibrant leisure offering. It is a true reflection of our future-facing leasing strategy and is a hugely exciting moment in Eldon Square’s ongoing evolution. We look forward to seeing how this experience-led brand will attract diverse audiences from across the city.”
