3 new openings in Newcastle you need to know about

Magpye

Meet Magpye: Geordie purveyors of plant-powered pies. You heard that right – it’s the unique take on the quintessentially British classic that we didn’t know we needed, until we took a bite. But trust us, the deluxe vegan pies this plant butcher and deli handcraft every day are top notch. Think flaky, buttery shortcrust pastry full to the brim with plant-based versions of any and every one of our all-time favourites.

Luckily for anyone living in Newcastle, Magpye have now opened up their very first shop in the city’s iconic Grainger Market. So as well as securing a permanent place for us to get our pie fix, we can also pop along and peruse their deli full of plant-based ‘meats’ – including pastrami, pepperoni and ham – and even try out Magpye’s own vegan butter and cream, as well as some of the best plant-based cheeses out there. Smashing.

Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle NE1 5QQ

Salt Market Social

Ok, so this one is less of a ‘new opening’ and more of a ‘grand return’. But we’ve bloody missed our Salt Market Socials. And if you’ve never been, you need to get yourselves down to this warehouse pop-up event at North Shields Fish Quay, stat.

Having transformed a converted factory with unique décor and street art, Salt Market Social is where the best range of North East craft beers converge with the nation’s top breweries, as well as a signature cocktail list where every drink packs a punch. But don’t be fooled into thinking you should line your stomach before you come – there are also always five local food traders on hand which change with each social. We’ve heard street food hard-hitters Lobo Rojo and their Mexican tacos are coming down soon, as are Cocina Peru, Redhead’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Pan Asia and Parm-O-Rama (along with plenty others). Oh yeah, we almost forgot to mention the live music here, courtesy of some of the North East’s most popular DJs. Our bad.