Joe and Georgia’s Guide to Newcastle
Nearby
A one minute walk down the hill and you’re already on the waterfront.
Count all 7 bridges on the Tyne and enjoy the quayside market and local food every Sunday 9.30am - 4.00pm.
Quayside
Food scene
Make your way over the swing bridge and cross the water to find some of Gateshead’s finest food, local beers and unrivalled views of the Tyne.
11 locals recommend
Träkol
Make your way over the swing bridge and cross the water to find some of Gateshead’s finest food, local beers and unrivalled views of the Tyne.
An open air mix of street food, drinks and live music. The place to be on any sunny day in the Toon.
12 locals recommend
Stack Newcastle
87 Pilgrim StAn open air mix of street food, drinks and live music. The place to be on any sunny day in the Toon.
A 15 minute walk along the quayside and up into Ouseburn will take you to this little tucked away Gem, turned sun trap with outside terraced, on the right day.
One for the food lovers with local dishes and drinks.
14 locals recommend
Cook House
Foundry LaneA 15 minute walk along the quayside and up into Ouseburn will take you to this little tucked away Gem, turned sun trap with outside terraced, on the right day.
One for the food lovers with local dishes and drinks.
Newcastle’s only Michelin star restaurant, a 5 minute walk away but make sure to have booked in advance for this one.
Culinary delights for food fanatics.
13 locals recommend
House of Tides
28-30 The CloseNewcastle’s only Michelin star restaurant, a 5 minute walk away but make sure to have booked in advance for this one.
Culinary delights for food fanatics.
Drinks
One of the smaller, more quality cocktail Bars Newcastle has to offer, an upstairs outside terrace with live DJ and a laid back atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Tokyo
17 Westgate RdOne of the smaller, more quality cocktail Bars Newcastle has to offer, an upstairs outside terrace with live DJ and a laid back atmosphere.
2 minutes down the hill and you’ll find this quaint little bar paying homage to a famed brewer serving comfort food, old-school cocktails, ample rum & a boozy tea service.
Colonel Porter's Emporium
Dean Street2 minutes down the hill and you’ll find this quaint little bar paying homage to a famed brewer serving comfort food, old-school cocktails, ample rum & a boozy tea service.
Things to do
An ever changing array of art galleries and local creativity. Free entry and beautiful views over the river.
N.B Newcastle’s SIX restaurant is on the ground floor.
6 locals recommend
Baltic Flour Mills
SandgateAn ever changing array of art galleries and local creativity. Free entry and beautiful views over the river.
N.B Newcastle’s SIX restaurant is on the ground floor.
A great way to spend an evening, £2 entry on a Wednesday and great weekend shows with live comedy and great food. A Newcastle favourite.
15 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle
31 High BridgeA great way to spend an evening, £2 entry on a Wednesday and great weekend shows with live comedy and great food. A Newcastle favourite.