Looking for a new spot for brunch in Newcastle? We’ve discovered a hidden rooftop terrace to take it alfresco – The Factory Kitchen
Spoiler alert – this ultimate suntrap sanctuary in The Biscuit Factory has a new cocktail menu, (and it’s 5 o'clock somewhere, right?)


Marco Pierre White Steakhouse
A premium steakhouse based in Newcastle City Centre, found within Hotel Indigo.

Koru
Contemporary pizzeria menu including light lunch options, single-origin locally roasted coffee and artisan cakes.

Haveli Ponteland
A high-end Indian restaurant in the heart of Darras Hall. Perfect for special occassions.

Cassia Italian Restaurant
A cosy Italian restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine, paired with fine wines and classic desserts in a family friendly atmosphere.

Vennels Cafe
A cafe offering delicious cakes, slices, pies, quiches and lunch options - all freshly baked every day.

Finbarr’s Restaurant
A cosy inn serving first-class cuisine based on British ingredients such as Stornoway black pudding.

Let There Be Crumbs
A cakery and tea room on Roker seafront with oodles of character, rustic charm and a homely feel.

Veganatomy
Vegan sushi at By The River Brew Co.

New New Bengal
Bringing fine Indian cuisine to the heart of Gosforth.

Salt Darlington
Kitchen and Bar offering hearty burgers, bao buns & loaded fries, plus a take-out option.

The Blackbird
This much-loved Ponteland pub is a venue steeped in character.

The Factory Kitchen
Located in The Biscuit Factory art gallery, The Factory Kitchen is a spacious, independent café.

The Northumberland Arms
Well known for its delicious seasonal menu and spacious outdoor area.

The Paddock
Fresh food delivered from the land to your hand.

Flat White Kitchen
A coffee shop specialising in baked goods and typical café fare in a renovated 17th-century townhouse.

Flat White Cafe
Flat White Kitchen's sister coffee shop, located in the heart of Durham City.

Casa San Lorenzo
Offering great Italian food with a food and friendly atmosphere. Great for Sunday lunches and kid-friendly too.

Flint Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza & Natural Wine Bar.

Oli & Joes
A cosy Italian on Gosforth High Street offering a range of traditional dishes.

Monsieur Crepe Cafe
All types of pancakes are on the menu, crepes - both sweet and savoury, as well as American stacked pancakes. Plus coffees, teas and milkshakes.

Elder Beer Cafe
On the foodie fave street Chillingham Road, you'll find Elder Beer Cafe. A cafe-bar selling snacks, merch/ artwork, and craft beer of course. They also have seats inside and also through at the back, a perfect hidden spot.

Khan’s Restaurant
Opposite Heaton Park on Heaton Road, this Halal restaurant is locally known for excellent Indian and Pakistani food to fit in or take home.

Punto Italian Kitchen
Delicious Italian food, and cocktails. New to Heaton Road, Punto Italian Kitchen is serving up your excellent Mediterranean hospitality and mouth-watering pizzas, pastas, and sides. They also do a gluten free pizza option.

Peace and Loaf
Stylish and modern fine-dining restaurant in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne serving British cuisine in a sleek, bare-brick restaurant with a mezzanine floor.

House of Tides
Light-filled dining room with exposed beams, for gourmet British cuisine and tasting menus.

Karbon Grill Kitchen and Bar
Restaurant and bar in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland.

The Sweet Petite
A small family bakery based at Mackie's Corner Sunderland.

The Salt House Kitchen
Delicious home cooked food using quality produce from local suppliers.

Zucchini Pasta Bar
Casual pasta bar, serving hand rolled fresh egg pasta in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Tokyo Seoul
Japanese street food at By The River Brew Co.

Cafe Beam
A beautiful café/bistro run by a team of young people with a variety of disabilities and learning difficulties.

The Bake One
A traditional Lebanese restaurant and takeaway - with incredible authentic dishes.

The Gosforth Palace
A large authentic Chinese restaurant with great decor and classic Chinese food.

Deli Espresso
Cafe with locally roasted coffees prepared in an espresso machine, plus hot and cold snacks and cocktails.

The Brandling Arms
A lively tavern with regular quiz nights and modern pub food as well as a great outdoor terrace.

Baby Grey
A fully licensed cafe with great coffee and food. Also offering specially selected wines, beers, evening small plates and live music every Saturday.

Cafe Corsaro
A piece of Italy in Gosforth, with authentic, rustic Italian coffees, cakes, wines, beers, salads and a range of hot weekly specials.

Caffe 1901 Deli Gosforth
Caffe 1901 is a creative space that has community at its heart. Welcoming everyone including canine friends.

Gosforth Traders
An artisan coffee house and delicatessen, with a craft beer cellar, specialist wine and premium spirits off licence.

Lilburns Bar Restaurant
Well known for its fabulous food which is all sourced locally, Lilburns has a reputation that speaks for itself.
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