OVER the decades it has become one of the city’s most beloved live music venues, with the likes of the Screaming Jets, Silverchair and Blink 182 gracing its stage.
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But this year could be the swan song for the Cambridge Hotel, with the owners of the watering hole listing it for sale after 25 years.
The landmark pub on Hunter Street – and an adjoining carpark – is being marketed to developers, with concept plans for a new 153-apartment tower.
But co-owner John Palmieri denied the sale would spell last drinks at the venue.
“We’re hoping the developer that ultimately acquires it will see fit to make sure they maintain a hotel within the complex,” he said.
Current operators of the hotel took to Facebook to say they have six years remaining on their lease and have “no intentions of going anywhere anytime soon”.
“We have been in discussions with the current and potential new owners of The Cambo to do everything we can to keep Newcastle’s most iconic live music venue true to its name.”
