Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Can anyone based in Geordieland (or anywhere for that matter) come up with some good suggestions for places to eat or drink in Newcastle? We’re heading down there in early December for a couple of nights. I’d be particularly interested in pubs with a good selection of cask beers - if they do decent grub as well, so much the better - and Greek / Turkish / Middle-Eastern restaurants. I’d also be happy to hear about decent Italian (regional rather than generic), central or eastern European, or Asian (Thai, Vietnamese, Indian / Southern Indian) places. Not too expensive either, ideally, as we’re a bit grippy! 😉 We’re staying centrally, but recommendations outside the centre (I’d heard Jesmond had become a decent area for pubs & eating-places 🤔) would be fine too, so over to you, canny lads an’ lasses! Edited November 7, 2023 by Auld Reekin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Fat Hippo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe le pew Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Aneesa,s buffet reastuarant about 10 mins walk from train station been there.not bad for about £20 pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 28 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Fat Hippo. X1🤤🤤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 47 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Fat Hippo. How dare you! 😡 It’s glandular… and I’ve got big bones… 😳🥲 😉👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Auld Reekin' said: Can anyone based in Geordieland (or anywhere for that matter) come up with some good suggestions for places to eat or drink in Newcastle? We’re heading down there in early December for a couple of nights. I’d be particularly interested in pubs with a good selection of cask beers - if they do decent grub as well, so much the better - and Greek / Turkish / Middle-Eastern restaurants. I’d also be happy to hear about decent Italian (regional rather than generic), central or eastern European, or Asian (Thai, Vietnamese, Indian / Southern Indian) places. Not too expensive either, ideally, as we’re a bit grippy! 😉 We’re staying centrally, but recommendations outside the centre (I’d heard Jesmond had become a decent area for pubs & eating-places 🤔) would be fine too, so over to you, canny lads an’ lasses! Lady Greys Try this place if you're into your beers. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, New Town Loafer said: Lady Greys Try this place if you're into your beers. 👍 🍻 Looks just the job. Edited November 7, 2023 by Auld Reekin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Byker Grove does a canny bag o' Tudor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry. Henry. Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Auld Reekin' said: Can anyone based in Geordieland (or anywhere for that matter) come up with some good suggestions for places to eat or drink in Newcastle? We’re heading down there in early December for a couple of nights. I’d be particularly interested in pubs with a good selection of cask beers - if they do decent grub as well, so much the better - and Greek / Turkish / Middle-Eastern restaurants. I’d also be happy to hear about decent Italian (regional rather than generic), central or eastern European, or Asian (Thai, Vietnamese, Indian / Southern Indian) places. Not too expensive either, ideally, as we’re a bit grippy! 😉 We’re staying centrally, but recommendations outside the centre (I’d heard Jesmond had become a decent area for pubs & eating-places 🤔) would be fine too, so over to you, canny lads an’ lasses! Love a trip down there. A great place to pub hop Bodega Tilleys Free Trade Inn The Tyne Bar wobbly duck Town Mouse Head Of Steam x2 The Strawberry Lost Wanderer ( brilliant free old style jukebox and next door is a decent Turkish Meze place) end the night at Flares or Sargent Peppers Music Bar 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Henry. Henry. said: Love a trip down there. A great place to pub hop Bodega Tilleys Free Trade Inn The Tyne Bar wobbly duck Town Mouse Head Of Steam x2 The Strawberry Lost Wanderer ( brilliant free old style jukebox and next door is a decent Turkish Meze place) end the night at Flares or Sargent Peppers Music Bar 😀 Cheers, Henry Henry! 🍻 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Some fine howffs already mentioned. I’d like to add: 1. The Crown Posada 2. The Bridge Bar 3. The Forth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, PortyBeach said: Some fine howffs already mentioned. I’d like to add: 1. The Crown Posada 2. The Bridge Bar 3. The Forth 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Greggs in the Bigg Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: Greggs in the Bigg Market. I'll keep an ear out for any rumours about Kuol returning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Khai Khai is brilliant for Indian scran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatonjambo Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Auld Reekin' said: Can anyone based in Geordieland (or anywhere for that matter) come up with some good suggestions for places to eat or drink in Newcastle? We’re heading down there in early December for a couple of nights. I’d be particularly interested in pubs with a good selection of cask beers - if they do decent grub as well, so much the better - and Greek / Turkish / Middle-Eastern restaurants. I’d also be happy to hear about decent Italian (regional rather than generic), central or eastern European, or Asian (Thai, Vietnamese, Indian / Southern Indian) places. Not too expensive either, ideally, as we’re a bit grippy! 😉 We’re staying centrally, but recommendations outside the centre (I’d heard Jesmond had become a decent area for pubs & eating-places 🤔) would be fine too, so over to you, canny lads an’ lasses! https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ if your looking for cheep or expensive venues give us a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Best head to BI JOCKS 😂😂 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoQFuUxgyob/?igshid=MWpnMXJ1Ym16djRuYQ== Edited November 7, 2023 by Rupert Pupkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, heatonjambo said: https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ if your looking for cheep or expensive venues give us a shout Thanks HJ. "Moderately priced" probably best describes what we're after regarding grub. (Could possibly stretch to "medium budget" as it's my birthday and she's paying! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Remember Kafeneon being decent Greek food. Didn't find newcastle to be the best eating city tbh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Not for food but depending on your age and music tastes I’d recommend Hoochie Coochie for daytime drinking. Handy for those of us who can’t make the 4am’s anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 13 hours ago, Spellczech said: Remember Kafeneon being decent Greek food. Didn't find newcastle to be the best eating city tbh... It's a very underrated city for food however I am also taking North Tyneside into consideration too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Dazo said: Not for food but depending on your age and music tastes I’d recommend Hoochie Coochie for daytime drinking. Handy for those of us who can’t make the 4am’s anymore. Well, I'm an old git*, but I do like funk and a fair amount of "sweet soul music". Even disco, if Nile Rodgers is on guitar. Not sure if it's what we'll be after for our brief stay, but I'll keep it in mind anyway. (*Who absolutely can't make the 4 AMs anymore, unless they consist of getting up for a pee that is... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, fast_blood said: It's a very underrated city for food however I am also taking North Tyneside into consideration too. It looks like there are quite a few Persian & Middle-Eastern restaurants, which is certainly of interest to us for our trip. I think I'd need 2 weeks to get round all of the pubs mentioned in the thread, rather than 2 nights! Oh well, we'll just need to come back. 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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heatonjambo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Ok fella, some thoughts. if you want Asian head to stowel street which is the mini china town of Newcastle. king Neptune has always got a great review but probably the most expensive. Another close by in the area that is very good and cheaper would be https://www.chillipadi.co.uk/_files/ugd/9e14e0_735415aa35244dddb13de397e15d2034.pdf if you want Vietnamese go here: - https://ngonncl.co.uk/ this is very good place to eat and in the centre of town. regarding Italian. There’s loads but nothing I can think of that is really authentic. there are several Middle Eastern restaurants all pretty good. if you are heading to Jesmond (generally a younger crowd) go to:- https://sarayturkishrestaurant.co.uk/ it’s good, but the real ale selection in Jesmond is guff. In the centre of town consider:- https://ottomanturkish.co.uk/ or https://persiarestaurantonline.co.uk/ but if you are in this neck of the woods and want to go out on a limb try this place https://www.mosobgezana.co.uk/ upstairs between 2 sex shops it looks like a dive but the food is cheep and great. curry places in town:- https://sachins.co.uk/ or https://dabbawal.com/ if your looking for bar lunch meal go to the quayside and try https://www.thebridgetavern.com/ Great beer, brews it’s own also and if it’s good enough for Jonny depp should be ok for you 😀 it’s also opposite the crown passade a great boozer and one of the all time best in Newcastle with listed Tiffany stain glass windows. also next to a very good Indian https://khaikhai.co.uk/ Harrison Ford’s favourite haunt and the cheeper https://www.uryrestaurants.co.uk/ another good place to consider is the Ousburn valley. https://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/ouseburn-pubs-restaurants-cafes several fantastic pubs here and you can spend a good day here. cant fail with the Cumberland arms the Tyne or the brinkburn brewery which does a fantastic Sunday lunch (book in advance) it is worth a day here. also remember Newcastle is pretty small and walkable or very short taxi rides regarding pubs. A good list has already been mentioned but this is a good link https://www.newcastleworld.com/news/10-of-the-best-pubs-in-newcastle-according-to-camras-good-beer-guide-2023-3904415 or image below Finally if you want to try something different get the metro to tynemouth, beach/coast . 25 mins only from town loads of good boozers (turks head and Sunday lunch eats. also consider https://rileysfishshack.com/ enjoy HJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatonjambo Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Never underestimate the power of the comma. 🫣😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Free Trade Inn , NE6 1AP, has the best selection of ales I've seen in Newcastle. No Sky, no TV, no frills. Nice professional clientele in the early evenings. Not exactly city centre though but easily walkable from the quayside if you're down there. I'd defo consider a wee trip to Tynemouth - have done it a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, heatonjambo said: Ok fella, some thoughts. if you want Asian head to stowel street which is the mini china town of Newcastle. king Neptune has always got a great review but probably the most expensive. Another close by in the area that is very good and cheaper would be https://www.chillipadi.co.uk/_files/ugd/9e14e0_735415aa35244dddb13de397e15d2034.pdf if you want Vietnamese go here: - https://ngonncl.co.uk/ this is very good place to eat and in the centre of town. regarding Italian. There’s loads but nothing I can think of that is really authentic. there are several Middle Eastern restaurants all pretty good. if you are heading to Jesmond (generally a younger crowd) go to:- https://sarayturkishrestaurant.co.uk/ it’s good, but the real ale selection in Jesmond is guff. In the centre of town consider:- https://ottomanturkish.co.uk/ or https://persiarestaurantonline.co.uk/ but if you are in this neck of the woods and want to go out on a limb try this place https://www.mosobgezana.co.uk/ upstairs between 2 sex shops it looks like a dive but the food is cheep and great. curry places in town:- https://sachins.co.uk/ or https://dabbawal.com/ if your looking for bar lunch meal go to the quayside and try https://www.thebridgetavern.com/ Great beer, brews it’s own also and if it’s good enough for Jonny depp should be ok for you 😀 it’s also opposite the crown passade a great boozer and one of the all time best in Newcastle with listed Tiffany stain glass windows. also next to a very good Indian https://khaikhai.co.uk/ Harrison Ford’s favourite haunt and the cheeper https://www.uryrestaurants.co.uk/ another good place to consider is the Ousburn valley. https://www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/ouseburn-pubs-restaurants-cafes several fantastic pubs here and you can spend a good day here. cant fail with the Cumberland arms the Tyne or the brinkburn brewery which does a fantastic Sunday lunch (book in advance) it is worth a day here. also remember Newcastle is pretty small and walkable or very short taxi rides regarding pubs. A good list has already been mentioned but this is a good link https://www.newcastleworld.com/news/10-of-the-best-pubs-in-newcastle-according-to-camras-good-beer-guide-2023-3904415 or image below Finally if you want to try something different get the metro to tynemouth, beach/coast . 25 mins only from town loads of good boozers (turks head and Sunday lunch eats. also consider https://rileysfishshack.com/ enjoy HJ That's brilliant - thanks again HJ. 🍻 Back in the early 80s, I used to be quite familiar with Newcastle and some of the surrounding area as I was going out with a Geordie lass and came down every 2nd weekend or so. I know things will have changed a lot since then - same as everywhere else - so it'll be really interesting wandering around again and checking-out as many of the many recommendations I've had on here as I can. We might even go to a gallery or museum, or whatever, as I'm not up to spending all day in the pub these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 59 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Never underestimate the power of the comma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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