A much-loved gay bar and karaoke venue is set to close over the Easter weekend after 13 years in business. 

Newcastle's Eazy Street, a popular cabaret club and trebles bar on Westmoreland Road, will lock up for the last time on Sunday (April 9). 

Located on the former site of late-night gay bar Camp David, and next to the independent pub The Dog & Parrot, Eazy Street has been a staple of the Newcastle gay scene for 13 years - leaving many loyal customers "devastated" by the news. 

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Recently, rumours have been swirling about the bar's imminent closure, and management confirmed that this weekend would be the Eazy Street and Eazyoke - their karaoke night. 

A spokesperson said: "It's with a heavy heart we inform you all that this is the last week of Eazy Street. We're open from Thursday to Sunday, giving all a chance to have that one final night. 

"We thank you all and hope to see you for one last time."

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Miss Lucy, one Eazy Street's regular drag performers, was left "nearly in tears" when confirming that the venue would shut. She shared some of her favourite memories of the bar. 

She said: "The past 13 years have been amazing. I started a month after it opened and will be there when it closes its doors for the final time.

"I started there as a baby queen and the bar has moulded me into the queen I am today.

"So many acts, singing sensations, drag queens, TV and have entertained through the years."

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Miss Lucy went on to thank staff past and present as well as management. 

She added: "The biggest thank you is to all our loyal customers over the years for their continued support and friendship.

"Miss Lucy will still be kicking around the scene somewhere. Have that one final night out and say goodbye to us all - Eazy does it... one last time!"