Just a week ago I returned from Newcastle, a city that I had been looking forward to visiting for some time and that has surprised me very pleasantly. If you are planning to visit it soon, I recommend you to read my guide to visit Newcastle in 2 days. But in this one, let’s focus on what’s important: what are the best places to eat in Newcastle?
I’m not going to kid you, I haven’t been in the city long enough to tell you that these are the best places, nor the only ones I would recommend. But they were some of the ones that were recommended to me and I’d say they’re a total hit.
🍴 restaurants to eat in Newcastle
📍Hugo Braserie
This was the restaurant recommended by the Newcastle Tourist Board for our trip. A modern and elegant place, specialising in meats.
It is located between Tyne Bridge and St Nicholas Cathedral. It is a very cosy and intimate restaurant. I found it a good option if you are travelling as a couple. Also, the food is good quality. For dinner we ordered Slow Roasted Belly Pork and Corn Fed Chicken Supreme. Both dishes lived up to our expectations. Although I was left wanting to try their Sunday Roast.
The average price for the main course is around £20.
📍 Location: 15 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE
💸 Price: The price of the menu can be around £35-40 per person.
🍴 Menu: You can take a look at the menu here.
⭐ Personal opinion: Ideal to go with your partner! Good quality and good location.
📍 The Botanist
This place is located right next to the famous Grey’s Monument. It’s not a typical Newcastle pub, it’s more like a chain of restaurants in the UK with locations in Bath, Birmingham or Reading to name a few cities.
I added it to my itinerary because I had read good recommendations and wanted a place with live music. What I didn’t know is that the live music is in one room and the restaurant in another. But despite that little detail, it was a place I really enjoyed.
It is well known for its famous ‘hangings kebabs’, although what really won me over was the dessert: biscuit dough with oreo and ice cream. I also ordered chicken wings, which I highly recommend. Although these were my choices, I think the whole menu is worth it.
📍 Location: Monument Mall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AL
💸 Price: The price for a full menu (starter, main course and dessert) is around £30.
🍴 Menu: You can check the full menu here.
⭐ Personal opinion: I liked it a lot, it’s a place I’ll be back!
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📍Quayside Market
Newcastle Quayside Market takes place every Sunday from 9:30am to 4pm. You’ll find stalls of all kinds. Traders from all over the region travel to Newcastle on this day of the week to sell their wares.
Hand-painted paintings, clothing, decorative items and jewellery are just some of the items on display. In addition, there are numerous food stalls from around the world and baking stalls – my favourite!
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📍 Afternoon tea at Crowne Plaza Stephenson Quarter
During our trip we stayed at Crowne Plaza Stephenson Quarter and tried their afternoon tea. Before I jump into telling you all about the afternoon tea I want to comment that the quality of all the food in general is pretty good. breakfast was delicious too!
📍 Location: Hawthorn Sq, Forth St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA
💸 Price: Afternoon tea is priced at around £20 per person and includes a hot drink (tea or coffee), a selection of sandwiches and cakes.
🍴Menu:
Our particular afternoon tea consisted of:
- Sandwiches: tuna, ham and red onion chutney, egg with mayonnaise and rocket.
- Scones with sultanas and cheese scones. Both with cream and strawberry jam.
- British puddings: brownie, chocolate bread and butter and sticky toffee.
⭐ Personal opinion: I liked it very much! I think it is a very good value for money afternoon tea.
*This article is the result of a collaboration with Newcastle GatesHead. All opinions are my own and are based on my experience.
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