Oxygenic, Whitley Bay

Oxygenic – independent art-bar and live music venue on Whitley Road, Whitley Bay

Oxygenic is an energetic, creative independent art-bar and music venue blending drinks, art and live music in one evolving space. The front area feels like a relaxed art bar, with soft lighting, cocktails and beers that carry from afternoons into the night, while a hidden back space, a kind of secret cave with its own sound system, comes alive with DJ sets and late-night energy.

The draw: A genuinely hand-built, one-of-a-kind space where community, culture and connection come together, spanning two bars, live music, DJ sets, art shows and creative studios upstairs, so there’s always something different going on.

Address: 169/171 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2DN

Vibe check: Creative, communal and a little bit rebellious, good for a lazy afternoon drink that could easily turn into a buzzy night out. Best approached with an open mind since the programme shifts between live music, DJs and art events.