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Dobson & Parnell

4.6 (2827)
£26 to £40
British
19-21 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3UG

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Dobson & Parnell

4.6
£26 to £40
British
Newcastle upon Tyne

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Dobson & Parnell offers elevated modern British dining on Newcastle Quayside. The open kitchen and sociable dining style showcase vibrant menus inspired by the best produce from the North East, with subtle global influences and a commitment to sustainable, nose-to-tail cooking.

Led by Head Chef Kyle Bowman, the menu features bold, seasonal dishes from citrus-cured mackerel with pickled fennel and BBQ pork belly with whipped pease pudding to BBQ monkfish with Café de Paris butter and brown shrimp, alongside vegan nduja bhaji. Sharing dishes such as grilled whole market fish and Beef Wellington encourage relaxed, social dining.

Set within a beautifully restored Victorian warehouse, the restaurant blends historic character with a warm, contemporary interior. Dobson & Parnell holds an AA Rosette and was named “Taste of the North East” at the North of England Tourism Awards 2025. Open Monday–Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30 Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Bowman
  • Catering
    Pre-orders are required 3 days in advance for all parties of 12 or more, dining from a set menu. <br />You can pre-order arrival drinks and wines from our drinks menu. If you need help selecting wines to complement your chosen menu we would be happy to make recommendations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Victorian brasserie-inspired dining room can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests for a seated private dining event or 100 guests standing and offers the ideal interior for corporate events, weddings or any celebrations, where you want to impress!For smaller parties we have the option of our stylish bar area which can seat up to 30 guests.

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 7 Course Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 11 people

    31 Dec 2026 only
    Celebrate the end of the year with a culinary adventure and indulge in a very special seven-course gastronomic journey around the fine-dining menu at Dobson & Parnell for £85pp. Our team have carefully devised a creative seasonal tasting menu, together with the option of matching wines, showcasing the very best of refined British and European cuisine. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. To view the menu please visit our website.
    New Years Eve 7 Course Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit photo
  • Valentine's Weekend Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 11 people

    13 Feb 2027 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a culinary adventure and indulge in a special seven-course gastronomic journey at Dobson & Parnell for £95pp. Your experience includes an arrival glass of fizz, with a non-alcoholic alternative available. Our chefs have carefully crafted a creative, seasonal tasting menu showcasing the very best of refined British and European cuisine, with the option to enhance your experience with expertly matched wines. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. Optional wine pairing – £50pp.
    Valentine's Weekend Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Dobson & Parnell.

4.6

4.6
(2827)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dobson & Parnell enchants with "beautiful, warm and cosy" decor and "exceptional" food. Diners rave about the attentive, "friendly, knowledgeable" staff and "superb" presentation. Highlights include the creative small plates and standout dishes like BBQ Halibut. Although some find the menu pricey, the overall experience is highly recommended.
2,827 Reviews
  1. Leanne

    Durham/County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food, excellent service and lovely ambience

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  2. Rob

    Newcastle and Northumberland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Sunday lunch with top quality service, the "Tira-Miso" desert was amazing.

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  3. David

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Dobson and Parnell at first looking at the menu. Being a fussy eater was concerned there may only be one choice. How wrong I was. After a lovely welcome from Alex and showing us to our table she explained the dishes taking time and also helping explain the wines on offer. We had one of the nicest dinning experiences ever. Thankyou so much. To all yous are doing a fantastic job. Hope to be back soon. Busy telling everyone abt yous thankyou so much

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  4. Jessica

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fine fining experience at a very affordable price. We will definitely go back, and we highly recommend it!

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  5. Helen

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience on a Wednesday night. Our first visit but will definitely be back. Lovely table that we requested. Decor is beautiful, warm and cosy. Food…incredible! Service excellent also. Could not fault and would highly recommend. Lovely for an occasion too.

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  6. Stephen

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and excellent service in a first class environment

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  7. Nigel

    Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice and comfortable and a great place for a date.

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  8. Ian

    Newcastle and Northumberland5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely Date night, good food, great wine list. Great service.

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  9. James

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our meal at D&P. Great menu and range of dishes. Fish dishes were all excellent, particularly the BBQ Halibut which had an amazing sauce, mussels also very plump and tasty. The Bavette was also tasty, let down slightly by a rather gloopy peppercorn sauce. Desserts and cheese were all excellent.

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  10. Diane

    Newcastle and Northumberland9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and plenty of GF choices. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The small plates idea is great in theory but the dishes were still akin to main dish and sides which didn’t really work when the dishes come out at different times. No one wants to eat fish or meat and then eat cabbage 15 mins later. Two of the four of us didn’t receive any of their plates till after the other two had finished. Quite costly for small plates but nice atmosphere and as I said what we had was quality food.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30 Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Bowman
  • Catering
    Pre-orders are required 3 days in advance for all parties of 12 or more, dining from a set menu. <br />You can pre-order arrival drinks and wines from our drinks menu. If you need help selecting wines to complement your chosen menu we would be happy to make recommendations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Victorian brasserie-inspired dining room can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests for a seated private dining event or 100 guests standing and offers the ideal interior for corporate events, weddings or any celebrations, where you want to impress!For smaller parties we have the option of our stylish bar area which can seat up to 30 guests.

FAQs

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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A photo of Dobson & Parnell restaurant

Dobson & Parnell

4.6
£26 to £40
British
Newcastle upon Tyne

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
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