The Covered Outdoor Venues you need to know – High Life North

The Orchard, Grantley Hall

Ripon, North Yorkshire

Open less than a week, The Orchard at Grantley Hall is really making a splash on the outdoor dining scene (our Editor has already been two days in a row). This very much indoor/outdoor so even though you’re technically outside, the opulence, warmth and watertight overhead tent mean there’s no risk of feeling the elements, no matter the weather. The atmosphere is very relaxed, no rushing here, it’s about an hour and a half from Newcastle but beyond worth it to stay all afternoon and also check out the beautiful hotel grounds and gardens.

Check out the menu, here. 

Kiln

Ouseburn

We all know Kiln is a front runner for awesome pottery and excellent coffee – but fear not, you can get your cocktail fix and great scran with these hipster heroes, too.

What’s more? You’re well undercover.

The Palm

Sunderland

You should definitely check out The Palm. Based in Sunderland, this multi-purpose venue brings us ‘a tropical oasis of good times’ – including bars, restaurants, live music and street food options.

From the people that brought us Florita’s, As You Like It and Le Petit Chateau, there’s something for everyone. They have indoor venues too, but until then, they’ve created plenty of outdoor covered areas so the fun can go on, whatever the weather.

The Tyne Bar

Ouseburn

Fear not, Ouseburn crowd. The Tyne Bar has some ‘geet big brollies’ to protect us from the heavens, and also, you don’t have to book. So come rain or shine (shine seems optimistic, but hey), you’ll be welcome at The Tyne Bar and able to drink your pint in peace (or at least dry).

Burn It Up

North Shields

Based in North Shields, this is a new kid on the block, here to help us have a great summer. The Pavilion is the hub of live music and entertainment, with table service food and drink in a covered outdoor amphitheatre. Keep your eyes peeled for their upcoming events, including quizzes, concerts, bingo and more. The Picture Yard is a huge outdoor cinema, which will be home to live sports and under-the-stars film nights. The Village Hall is a curiosity corner full of unique experiences for little kids (and big kids too). They’ll be hosting family arts and crafts, bake-offs, and mad scientist cocktail classes. After working up an appetite, Feastery Street is the place to go for a huge selection of street food vendors.

The Woodmans Arms

Whickham

We love the food at The Woodmans Arms – it has such a wide range of appetisers and mains, log-fired pizzas and really caters well to gluten-free and veggie diners. They’ve got a covered dining area shielding you from the rain, and also a pink party tent which looks ideal for after-dinner cockies.