Prezzo, Newcastle
In defence of chain restaurants, you say?
The clue is in the name, isn’t it? Most of the posts here will be Newcastle restaurant-based, so whether you’re looking for Michelin star dining from House of Tides, or some great street food from the Grainger Market, it’s all here.
Newcastle’s restaurant scene has seen a bit of a resurgence in the early 2010s, so check out this page to see where the toon (specifically NE1 city centre) is headed, and filter out all the other regional stuff.
Riley’s Fish Shack, Quayside
Another reason to love the Quayside ?
Fenwicks Food Hall, Newcastle
A Newcastle institution since 1882 just got a whole better.
An Evening With Lauden Chocolate in Fenwick*
As if it needed confirming, I’m a big fan of the new Fenwick food hall…
Pink Lane Bakery, Newcastle
Why is the standalone indie bakery not a bigger deal in Newcastle?
Dat Bar, Newcastle
Is it a bar? Is it a restaurant?
Breadpoint, Newcastle
Breadpoint (NE1 5EU) is a Chinese bakery just off Charlotte Square. Heard of it before? Me neither.
Nudo Sushi Box
The sushi train still hasn’t really stopped at Newcastle station.
Time Banh Mi, Newcastle
A good banh mi is hard to find.
House of Tides Review, Newcastle
It’s old news now, but late last year a Michelin star finally returned to Newcastle after a fifteen-year absence. Hooray! Right?
Kracklin’ Newcastle
Kracklin’ (NE1 6JE) opened late last year, purporting to offer high-end sandwiches packed full of meat. Who wouldn’t get excited?
Rossopomodoro, Newcastle
Great pizza in John Lewis of all places.
Byron Burger, Newcastle
Byron burger… it’s a bit of a pop-culture phenomenon now really.
Patisserie Valerie Afternoon Tea
After years of people moaning for one, Newcastle’s very own Patisserie Valerie (NE1 5AE) opened up last month, one of some 90+ stores in the UK.
Lane 7, Newcastle
How can you not like Lane7?