So, you're heading to the city's hottest waterfront area for a drink and a bite to eat? From party bars to eateries approved by the Michelin guide, this place really has it all. If you're struggling to decide, read on to uncover our guide to Newcastle Quayside bars and restaurants.
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Last updated on 17th November 2023
Italian restaurants in Newcastle Quayside don't get much better than Gino D'Acampo's riverside spot. Expect views, authentic dishes spanning all the classic carbs, seafood or salads, and a whole load of wine to wash it all down.
If only cocktail bars on Newcastle Quayside will do, Slug and Lettuce is your one-stop shop for fuelling for the night ahead and getting your party on. From bottomless brunch to affordable drinks and burgers, this waterfront spot has all bases covered when you need drinks with a view.
Located right by the Tyne bridge, The Head of Steam is a busy Quayside pub boasting a huge array of craft beer and an extensive menu that's 50% vegan. What's more, there's great gaming options like shuffleboard, pool tables, retro arcades and foosball.
With a focus on seasonal fare and its very own craft beers or ales, The Bridge Tavern is a great brewpub to settle down in at the Quayside. Fronting the likes of smoked cauliflower steaks with za'atar and short rib burgers, it really knows how to satisfy all crowds.
If you're looking for the best restaurants on Newcastle Quayside, then The Broad Chare's Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide means it fits the bill. Serving up a range of grub and Sunday lunch, including a choice of monkfish cheeks or haggis on toast with a fried duck egg, the gastropub is bound to hit the spot.
For British restaurants on Newcastle Quayside, House of Tides is your best bet. This eatery is the city's only with a Michelin star, meaning you're guaranteed a fine dining experience that sees you tucking into the likes of scallops with celeriac, bacon and truffle.
This historic boozer might be best known for its real ales and historic Grade II listed building with stain glass windows, but it's also fronting superb vintage interiors. From listening to the 1940s house gramophone to sipping on its range of pints, you can't go wrong when you mosey over here.
Taking Japanese dining and giving it a modern twist is Aveika, a mecca of sushi, robata-grilled dishes and cocktails. Come to tuck into maki rolls or bottomless brunch, but stay for the live DJs playing music 'til the early hours at this Newcastle Quayside restaurant.
