Bernies Bar

Bernie's Bar was a wine bar located at 34-36 Beaumont St, Hamilton. Bernie's Bar, while not specifically a gay venue, was a staple of gay night life in Newcastle in the 1970s. It was managed by Jackie and Keith Ansell, and opened in 1974 and after closing in 1975 was transformed into a number of different gay venues in the 1980s. 

To find out more information about Bernie's Bar you can listen to the oral history of Jackie Ansell. 

Bernie's Bar the barCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 14th February 1974

Bernie's Bar Bulmer's advertisementCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

Bernie's Bar advertisement for Ken Lease ConstructionsCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

Bernie's Bar menuCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 14th February 1974

Bernie's Bar Jackie and Keith ThornCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

Bernie's Bar, Hamilton NSWCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14