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7 must-try special and early bird menus in Newcastle and beyond
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The cost-of-living crisis has forced many of us to tighten our belts and cut back on spending.
But as fellow foodies, we’ve discovered a fantastic solution that satisfies our cravings and wallets: special and early bird menus.
The best part? You can truly relax and enjoy as many glasses of wine as you’d like, thanks to travelling via the Metro. It offers an affordable, quick and hassle-free ride, letting you make the most of your night out wining and dining.
We’ve rounded up our top picks of special and early bird menus in Newcastle and beyond…
HLN TOP TIP: We recommend getting a Pop Pay As You Go card as it’s the most cost-effective way to get around with travel cheaper than single and day tickets and capped to ensure you never pay too much.
GAUCHO, NEWCASTLE
Closest Metro Station: Monument (9-minute walk)
Offer: 2 courses for £25 or 3 courses for £28
Available: Monday to Friday from 12pm – 6.30pm and 9.30pm – 10.30pm
Heading to Newcastle Theatre Royal? Don’t miss Sir Ian McKellen this month. But before your show, how about grabbing a bite at Gaucho – a contemporary Argentinian steakhouse on set within a timeless Grade II building on Market Street?
Enjoy their pre/post-theatre menu featuring options including prawn aguachile, beef carpaccio, chorizo, sirloin, seabream, chicken Milanese, roasted pineapple and chocolate brownie.
SIX ROOFTOP, GATESHEAD
Closest Metro Station: Central Station (19-minute walk)
Offer: 6 courses for £45
Available: every day from 12pm – 3pm
Discover SIX Rooftop’s Taste of Six menu, where every dish is a masterpiece crafted from sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. Nestled atop Baltic with panoramic views of Newcastle’s vibrant quayside, this sleek spot offers modern British cuisine committed to quality and sustainability.
By having your date night a bit earlier at lunchtime, you can enjoy a six-course tasting menu for £45. Experience a culinary journey against breathtaking cityscape views.
ANTICO, ROKER
Closest Metro Station: Stadium of Light (20-minute walk)
Offer: 2 courses for £13 or 3 courses for £16.50
Available: Monday to Friday from 5pm-6.30pm, Saturday from 1pm-6pm and Sunday from 4pm-6.30pm
Enjoy a taste of Italy at Antico in Roker, Sunderland, where their early bird menu will satisfy your cheesy and carby cravings.
Choose from two courses for £13 or three courses for £16.50, featuring our favourite starters like potato skins or homemade soup, followed by classics such as tagliatelle bolognese or a Margherita pizza. Indulge in a Sicilian lemon tart or gelato for dessert.
HLN TOP TIP: Make sure to pay a visit to the Poetic License Bar next door after your meal – aren’t you glad you travelled via the Metro?
808 BAR AND KITCHEN, SUNDERLAND
Closest Metro Station: Sunderland
Offer: 2 courses for £13 or 3 courses for £16.50
Available: all day, every day
Discover 808 Bar & Kitchen in the historic Sunniside Quarter. With a motto celebrating all that’s ‘new and next’ in mixology, it’s a vibrant city centre hotspot.
Enjoy their unique decor, great food and amazing cocktails. Indulge in three tapas for £16.95, available daily. From honey chilli chicken to garlic and chilli prawns, each dish promises bold flavours in a stylish and Instagrammable setting.
RAVAL INDIAN BRASSERIE & BAR, GATESHEAD
Closest Metro Station: Gateshead (8-minute walk)
Offer: 2 courses for £18.95
Available: Monday to Saturday from 5:30pm–6:30pm
Explore Raval, where award-winning modern Indian cuisine meets fresh ingredients and bold flavours in Gateshead. Nestled near the Tyne Bridge and Hilton Hotel, Raval offers a smart, contemporary dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere.
Enjoy their £18.95 two-course menu, perfect for pre-theatre dining, featuring dishes like manjal chicken tikka salad and Kashmiri lamb rogan josh. Spice things up with a romantic evening at Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar.
ALLARD’S ON THE QUAY, NORTH SHIELDS
Closest Metro Station: North Shields (16-minute walk)
Offer: 4 tapas and 2 drinks for £26.95
Available: Monday to Wednesday from 12pm-9pm, Thursday to Friday from 2pm-5pm and Sunday from 6pm-9pm.
Step into the vibrant vibes at Allard’s on the Quay. Nestled in North Shields Fish Quay, expect a unique two-floor setup with a casual café bar, intimate restaurant and a sunny terrace.
Allard’s happy hour is a feast for the eyes with four tapas and two drinks for £26.95. We’re talking halloumi and chorizo, seafood paella paired with patas bravas – who needs to hop on a plane when you can experience Mediterranean cuisine by travelling on the Metro this summer?
GEISHA, NEWCASTLE
Closest Metro Station: Four lane Ends (9-minute walk)
Offer: 1 course for £12.95, 2 courses for £17.95, or 3 for £20.95, plus a free drink or mix and match any two dishes or cocktails for £12
Available: Monday to Wednesday from 12pm-9pm, Thursday to Friday from 2pm-5pm and Sunday from 6-9pm
Geisha Fusion is a must-visit. Enjoy one course for £12.95, two courses for £17.95, or three for £20.95, plus a free drink. From Sicilian arancini to Thai crispy squid, their dishes blend classic favourites with modern twists. Perfect for family meals or a fun date night.
Geisha Asia upstairs offers delicious pan-Asian dishes including sushi and dim sum in a Japanese-inspired setting. Don’t miss their £12 daytime special: mix and match any two dishes or cocktails.
Rachael Ellis
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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