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1. Hinnies Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2838)
Price: Moderate
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 14 times today
Hinnies is a relaxed, warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving the comfort food we all like to eat - rustic and hearty Geordie-influenced classics made properly from scratch using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat and Brunch and lunch Sat-Sun (closed Mon and Sun evening).
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2. Grey Horse East Boldon
4.8
Exceptional(7)
Price: Moderate
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
A quaint and welcoming village pub, serving good food until 9pm Monday - Saturday and 4:30pm Sundays.The Grey Horse is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks and unforgettable experiences. Come and visit us for any occasion including lunch/dinner visits, Birthdays and all other special occasions.
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3. Hibou Blanc
4.6
Exceptional(1356)
Price: Expensive
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 10 times today
This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle. Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.
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4. 21
4.8
Exceptional(5346)
Price: Expensive
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 19 times today
21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings. Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.
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5. The French Quarter
4.8
Exceptional(2550)
Price: Expensive
• French • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 31 times today
The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!
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6. Branches Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(150)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 12 times today
Branches is a multi award winning restaurantwhich aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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7. Blackfriars Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6452)
Price: Expensive
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 32 times today
Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.
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8. The Broad Chare
4.8
Exceptional(3239)
Price: Expensive
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 25 times today
We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.
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9. Gaucho Newcastle
4.5
Awesome(540)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 26 times today
This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. Gaucho is now the custodian of a painstakingly restored Grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending a sophisticated elegance with industrial elements, reflecting the city’s legacy for impeccable craftsmanship. With a sweeping centerpiece bar that’s perfect for early evening drinks and a wide-plan restaurant with an open kitchen, it will become the restaurant to see and be seen in this great city.
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10. Peace and Loaf Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2603)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 3 times today
Headed up by Chef / Owner Dave Coulson, Peace & Loaf is a restaurant unlike any other in the region. Dave has an unrivalled reputation and passion for creating flavoursome and innovative dishes, which shows with the diverse menu and delicately decorated food on offer. Highlighting the importance of using only the freshest, locally sourced produce, Peace & Loaf will offer exciting, seasonal menus that will incorporate Dave’s signature dishes. Heavily inspired by traditional British cuisine with Dave’s own inventive flare, the meticulously crafted dishes will excite and intrigue even the most discerning of palates.

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