4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Energetic
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 11 people
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 11 people
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4.6
Noise • Energetic
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for fine wines
Newcastle and Northumberland
Good for special occasions
Newcastle upon Tyne
Good for business meals
Newcastle upon Tyne
Great for creative cocktails
Newcastle upon Tyne
Great for fine wines
Newcastle upon Tyne
Good for special occasions
Newcastle upon Tyne
Vegetarian-friendly
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Durham/County Durham2 reviews
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Newcastle and Northumberland6 reviews
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Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
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London1 review
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Helen
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
Dined on 28 October 2026
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Stephen
Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2026
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Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2026
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Newcastle and Northumberland5 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2026
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London3 reviews
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Newcastle and Northumberland9 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2026
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18 June 2026
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Published by OpenTable
21 April 2026
Dobson & Parnell has reopened after a major refurbishment, introducing an open kitchen, a more sociable layout and a modern British menu led by head chef Kyle Bowman. The restaurant is now open seven days a week.
Published in Hexham Courant
14 April 2026
Dobson & Parnell has reopened on Queen Street after a major overhaul, with a contemporary new look, open kitchen and grill, and new bar. Its menu now focuses on British, seasonal and sustainable ingredients, with flexible options including sharing plates.
Published in Chronicle Live
20 March 2026
The Queen Street restaurant will reopen on April 4 after a major revamp, with new head chef Kyle Bowman, an open kitchen and a bar serving shareable plates. Its updated menu will feature seasonal British cooking, flexible dining options and a continued focus on sustainability.
Published in Chronicle Live
Yes, families dine here and reviewers describe bringing children; one guest mentions their daughter dining happily and another notes a staff member warmly interacting with a baby, so you can expect a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.
Dobson & Parnell mixes a beautifully restored Victorian‑warehouse setting with a warm, contemporary interior and an open kitchen; guests describe it as cosy, smart-but-unpretentious, and inviting.
Smart casual is the guide at Dobson & Parnell, aim for polished but relaxed clothes; many guests treat visits as special occasions and dress up a little.
Yes, Dobson & Parnell is regularly chosen for special evenings, with guests bringing anniversaries and celebrations and praising its warm, inviting ambience and wine pairings.
Dobson & Parnell is at its loveliest for Sunday lunch, it's open for Sunday lunch (Sun 12:00–16:00) and guests frequently praise the Sunday roast, pink beef and Yorkshire puddings.
Sunday lunch is the stand-out visit, guests repeatedly praise Dobson & Parnell’s Sunday lunch service and dishes (served Sun 12:00–16:00).
Dobson & Parnell fills up at peak service, guests say the dining room becomes busy, while arriving early or at off‑peak times is noticeably quieter, and Sunday lunch draws special praise.
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