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Casual fine dining in an elegant setting on Newcastle's Quayside.

Dil and the Bear, specialising in seasonal, homemade cakes and baked treats.

Homely café offering a range of homemade dishes, cakes and daily specials.

Serving innovative cocktails, classic wines, artisan beers and hot beverages.

Get a taste of Mexico with Birria Bella, the newest resident in Jesmond's foodie scene, serving up the very best nachos, tacos and burritos.

High Force Hotel is the perfect rural retreat located in the stunning countryside of Upper Teesdale, County Durham.

Meet Acropolis – the award-winning street food vendor bringing authentic Greek cuisine to the North East.

A speciality coffee shop with a kitchen serving up daily treats with seasonal flavours.  

Bun Bun is a fantastic Mediterranean restaurant, focusing mainly on Greek food – bringing a wide range of flavours to the heart of South Shields.

A family-run coffee house and cakery, using only the finest and freshest ingredients to craft beautiful cake creations.

Eleven is a modern British restaurant showcasing the very best seasonal produce available.

A neighbourhood restaurant providing a quality dining experience.

The Michelin Star restaurant of Northumberland-born Cal Byerley and partner Siân Buchan.

This espresso bar and kitchen is a vibrant cafe by day, and a relaxed bar by evening.

A Vietnamese-inspired sandwich and coffee bar.

Traditional British pub. Serving cask ales, fine wines and a vast selection of gin and cocktails.

The first restaurant to bring a taste of Sri Lankan and South Asian cuisine to the Quayside.

Offering a unique twist to the Neapolitan Pizza led by chef Hugo, taking pride in preparing everything by hand.

Authentic Greek restaurant offering homemade traditional Greek dishes to eat in or take away.

Offering shoppers all of their daily essentials without the packaging. 

Brand-new Gorilla Bar & Bowling offers a fully licensed bar, darts, pool, Gorilla-pong, table tennis and live sport.

Speciality coffee shop in Grainger Market with coffee vans roaming the North East.

A neighbourhood pub offering locally sourced, farm-to-table inspired food and creative cocktails.

One of the most highly-reviewed Indian restaurants in Sunderland.

Piercebridge Organic Farmshop & Café is a 300 acre farm, based in County Durham, which is farmed completely organically.

Family-run deli based in Gosforth, serving Tynemouth Coffee. Sandwiches, paninis, wraps, homemade cakes, street food, and much more.

Italian restaurant serving Italian coffees, snacks and meals, with kids' activity packs and a cellar bar.

Serving delicious cakes, savouries and coffee through the day and Neapolitan style pizza on an evening. Take out or casual sit in.

Award winning food tour business offering bespoke food tours within Newcastle, Northumberland and Durham. Enjoy sampling food and drinks from some of the best independent eateries from around the North East.

Newcastle's Newest Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Disco Lounge.

Found in Jesmond on the lovely Brentwood Avenue, Nucasa is an Aladdin's Den of homewares and gifts. Based in Aviary Art Gallery, Nucasa also has a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, a range of local coffees, teas, and soft drinks, as well as cakes from Cake Stories.  

Relaxed dining on the River Tyne. Focused on Local & Seasonal Produce.

An intimate unique cocktail bar, hidden underground from the hustle and bustle of Northumberland street.

Grade II Listed, luxury Georgian hotel set in glorious surroundings with views over the River Tweed.

Friendly wine bar and restaurant using locally sourced ingredients and high-quality produce.

Located within the heart of Whitley Bay, Al Bear, Bar & kitchen is a place of great food and wonderful drinks.

Prime steaks & crafted cocktails. Located on Elvet Bridge, Durham.

Beautiful open plan restaurant in Quayside, Newcastle serving real Italian food as it should be, with something for everyone.

Aesthetic restaurant and bar offering pan-Asian food, sushi and cocktails.

Made of Crumbs is an independent, family run cake and coffee shop based in the centre of Morpeth.

Fully vegan café serving healthy and colourful dishes made fresh each day.

Restaurant serving delicious Indo-Latino tapas overlooking the imposing Hexham Abbey.

Vintage coffee shop with an open fire, cosy decor and plenty of tasty treats.

Independent cocktail bar offering daily drink deals, tasty food and live music.

Charming hotel offering an ideal mix of simple luxury and value for money.

Unique pasta shop offering fresh pasta, authentic takeaway dishes, and pasta-making workshops.

Charity-run café serving home-baked goods, classic dishes and drinks with a 1940s twist.

A tequila-infused hideaway for anyone in need of some good vibes.

Family-run village pub and B&B offering quality home-made food and a cosy place to stay.

Small restaurant offering a changing dinner menu, organic wines and craft beer.

Family-run Italian restaurant with a warm and cosy atmosphere.

Independently run coffee shop with a passion for breakfast and brunch.

Award-winning rosette bar and restaurant offering a sophisticated dining experience and instagrammable venue space.

All-vegan donut shop supplying Newcastle with exceptional handmade donuts.

Traditional country inn with a cosy bar area, high-end food and luxury rooms in the Northumberland countryside.

Homely restaurant, coffee shop and bar nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

High-end restaurant offering exquisite dishes made from local seasonal produce.

Award-winning Indian restaurant serving Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine since 1982.

Stately Georgian manor house offering luxurious rooms, hotelier pods and fine dining.

Buzzing bar and pizza restaurant specialising in extravagant cocktails, coffee and carbs.

Located in a grand Victorian building, Christie's Brasserie offers modern European cuisine in a beautifully historic setting.

Family-run restaurant providing classic and modern dishes and a laid-back vibe.

Plant-based donut shop supplying the North East with delicious glazed creations.

Artisan doughnut and coffee shop with innovative flavours baked fresh each day.

Michelin-starred restaurant introducing Scandinavian style and flavours to the Tyne Valley.

Local cafe in Hexham serving artisan coffee and freshly cooked breakfasts and lunches.

Family-friendly Italian restaurant known for its award-winning charcuterie and seafood.

The Fork In The Road is a restaurant-cum-social enterprise where delicious food helps to change lives.

Friendly restaurant serving à la carte dishes, small plates, Sunday lunch, cocktails and more using locally sourced ingredients.

Collected is a bookshop-cum-café specialising in work written by women.

Stylish and elegant bar, restaurant and venue space situated in the heart of Ponteland.

Magnificent boutique hotel with sweeping views of the brooding Scottish coastline.

Quirky independent coffee shop serving up specialty coffee, tasty bites and Scandi-surfer vibes.

Modern restaurant located on Baltic's rooftop with panoramic views of Newcastle's quayside and the surrounding city.

Sleek and comfortable hotel and restaurant ideally situated on the edge of Bishop Auckland.

Restaurant and late-night bar serving carbon-neutral steaks, Argentinian wines and classic cocktails.

Innovative coffee shop serving high-quality coffee, Norwegian waffles and a range of specialty drinks.

Pan-Asian dining experience and cocktails within the Queen Vic pub in Gosforth.

French restaurant and wine bar offering a taste of France in a relaxed atmosphere.