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Fuel Up for Sam Fender: Top Places to Eat Near St James’ Park
Heading to a Sam Fender gig at St James’ Park next week? We’ve rounded up some of the best places to fuel up before your evening of singing and dancing commences.
SOHO
14 Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PF
Located just outside St James’ Park, this authentic Japanese restaurant specialises in small plates with robata-grilled meats, sushi, seafood, and larger dishes. Their chefs prioritise bold flavours and artistic presentation, making it the perfect spot to satisfy your pre-gig hunger. And even better, SOHO offers a range of Asian-inspired cocktails, wines, and beers from around the world to go alongside your dishes.
El Coto
21 Leazes Park Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4PF
This spot serves up traditional Spanish Tapas, their menu featuring a wide variety of hot and cold tapas, salads, cured meats, and traditional Spanish rice dishes like paella. Situated on Leazes Park Road in part of the Gallowgate area of Newcastle, El Coto is the ideal spot for some good food before heading to St James’ Park for your Sam Fender fix. With its warm feel and relaxed vibe, it’s ideal for sharing a few plates and a jug of sangria before the show.
Fuochi Pizza Experience
211 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6AD
This Neapolitan pizzeria, located just a short distance from the stadium, is the perfect spot for hungry locals and those a little further from home. Fuochi Pizza Experience serves up 48-hour fermented dough that’s baked in a wood-fired oven for just 60 seconds, their menu featuring a variety of red and white-base pizzas, including classics like Margherita and Marinara and speciality options too. Embodying the true taste of Naples, this spot is sure to get your taste buds going before heading out for the evening.
Blackfriars
Friars St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XN
This much-loved spot in the city centre offers a classic British menu that emphasises seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Located just short of a 10-minute walk from St James Park, Blackfriars offers everything from aged Northumbrian beef to fresh seafood and artisanal cheeses. So if you’re looking for a sophisticated spot to eat before heading to the gig, Blackfriars could be the perfect choice. It delivers a unique dining experience full of character and charm, making your visit as enjoyable as the evening ahead.
St James Stack
Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SG
Right on the football stadium’s doorstep, St James’ STACK is the ideal spot to get your pre-concert meal. Offering an array of different food vendors from Greek specialists Acropolis to local burger legends Brack Burger, this repurposed shipping container complex is ideal for those wanting a wide range of choices. Whether you’re in a large group and have lots of different taste buds to accommodate, or just want to have options, St James’ Stack will provide you with all of the choices you need.
Infusion 2018
Unit 1, Strawberry Pl, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SF
Located on Strawberry Place just by St James Park, this authentic Chinese restaurant offers a menu full of authentic regional recipes and the finest ingredients from China. Infusion 2018 isn’t short of choice, offering menu items ranging from salt, chilli and pepper dishes to homemade spring rolls. And if you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can let the owner, Wendy, choose what you eat from £25 per head. It’s the ideal spot to fill up on something delicious before the music kicks off.
The North Terrace
22-26 North Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AD
This spot just off Claremont Road is a great place to enjoy some good pub grub to start off your evening. With a wide range of food deals running every day of the week, you can enjoy their homemade pizzas or gourmet hot dogs and fries at a very affordable price. And even better, The North Terrace offers a wide range of draught beers, spirits to go with your meal. Only a short 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive to St James’ Park, it is a great option to cure your pre-gig hunger.
3Sixty
27 Rutherford St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5BJ
If you’re looking for a bit more luxury to start the evening, Newcastle’s premier sky lounge and restaurant, 3Sixty, could be the place for you. Offering a wide range of items on their à la Carte menu, you can enjoy dishes such as Hangar Steak and Pan-Fried Sea Bass. Located just a short 5-minute walk from St James’ Park, it is the ideal spot to enjoy some good food and drinks before heading to the stadium for the evening.
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