Axis is a small neighbourhood bar and bottleshop located next to the high-level bridge in Gateshead railway quarter. You'll find Axis serving an amazing selection of beers from sustainable breweries and environmentally friendly natural wines.Inspired by owners Alice and Alex's experience of working in hospitality in the Southern Hemisphere, Axis is Cosy and warm with a welcoming atmosphere. Whether that be for meeting a friend for a quiet drink, heading to one of their tasting events, or starting a night out before heading over the high-level bridge in to Newcastle. We think Axis is somewhat of a hidden Gem and is undoubtedly one of our favourite spots in the area.Check out Axis's social media pages or website to see what tasting events they have coming up.
Good Sustainability
Sustainability Profile
Axis is committed to an integrated approach to sustainability, focusing on responsible sourcing, waste management, and community engagement.Their sourcing strategy prioritises independent, small-scale breweries and wineries. Many of these suppliers demonstrate strong environmental practices, including carbon footprint audits, organic certification, and natural winemaking methods. Axis directly purchases from these producers and importers to reduce transport miles, often utilising couriers with electric vehicles and ordering in bulk to minimise trips. Customers are regularly informed about the sustainable production methods and values behind the products sold.Waste reduction and recycling are central to operations. All recyclable products, including bottles, cans, and cardboard, are segregated and recycled. Menus and coasters are reused before recycling. The business actively recycles items consumed on-site and encourages customers to recycle takeaway packaging, also providing recyclable paper shopping bags and reusable tote bags. General waste is minimised to essential sanitary items and food waste. Cleaning materials like microfibre cloths and tea towels are reused and laundered on cold cycles.Energy efficiency measures include the exclusive use of LED lighting, which is turned off when the venue is closed, with only essential appliances remaining powered. Heaters are thermostatically controlled and removed during warmer months. Water consumption is monitored through monthly meter readings.Axis informs customers about its sustainability efforts through visible recycling practices and by providing detailed information upon request, including plans to display sustainability ratings. Customer engagement extends to encouraging responsible disposal of takeaway items and promoting reusable bags. Community involvement is a core aspect, exemplified by annual International Women's Day initiatives where profits from selected products are donated to local women's and minority charities. They also support breweries that contribute a portion of their sales to charity. Operational practices include maintaining fire safety training records and enforcing a strict no-tolerance policy against discrimination to ensure a safe environment for all visitors.
