Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Updated 05 October 2026

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Saltwater Fish Company

4.9

4.9 (1702)

£25 and under

Seafood

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Designed for seafood lovers – Saltwater Fish Company, situated in Fenwick Foodhall, operates as both a Fish Bar and Fishmonger with a ‘we cook what we sell, we sell what we cook’ philosophy. There’s no fuss – just a passion for seafood, simple yet creative cooking and friendly service.

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Penny

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent evening (special evening opening for Beat Boutique) with wonderful food - every course was delicious. No room for pudding sadly. Service was great as was the ambience. It’s not cheap but quality of the food is top notch.

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Experience

Oyster Sunday – £2 Lindisfarne Oysters (All Day)

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BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY 🍷

4.8

4.8 (5768)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.

A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.

Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

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robin

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Superb food and great service. Soufflé really goos a popular. All the food was excellent.

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Popular dish

Cheddar Cheese and Spinach Soufflé

4.8

4.8 (3485)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.

To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.

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Dorothy

Dined 3 days ago

A great gastropub. Saw it a couple of years ago and happily could experience it this time around.

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Experience

Worker's Lunch

Porterhouse Butcher & Grill

4.7

4.7 (1295)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

At Porterhouse, it’s all about the meat. Choose from our menus, watch our chefs at work, buy some more to take home. To showcase what cooking with meat is all about, we’ve brought together a butcher’s counter, a steakhouse and a team of talented chefs.

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sarah

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

Good never disappoints Excellent service by friendly staff

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BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY 🍷

Kiln

4.7

4.7 (1385)

£26 to £40

Middle Eastern

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Kiln is a small restaurant in the heart of the Ouseburn. We make everything from scratch ourselves to ensure freshness and quality in everything we do.

We serve Breakfast every morning from 10am to 2pm, and our Lunch Menu runs between 12pm and 4pm.

Our Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired tapas style menu is served from 4pm to 9:30pm.

Our great coffee, homemade cakes and cocktails are served all day - and we’re dog friendly!

Please inform the staff of any allergies when booking & due to the nature of our menu please note we cannot accommodate anyone with a sesame allergy.

Thank you!

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Simon

Dined 2 days ago

Great food ,staff and service at our local restaurant

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (6753)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.

The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.

Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

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George

Dined 5 days ago

From being welcomed to leaving, the service was faultless. The food was beautifully cooked and presented. The Black friars restaurant also has a comprehensive wine list which adds to the experience. My wife and I will be back.

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Experience

Come wine with me - New Zealand and Australia

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Little Monks Cookery Club

Experience

Afternoon Tea

Hinnies Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (3022)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Hinnies is a relaxed, warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving the comfort food we all like to eat - rustic and hearty Geordie-influenced classics made properly from scratch using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat and Brunch and lunch Sat-Sun (closed Mon and Sun evening).

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Melanie

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful set course meal with wine paring for a birthday celebration, lovely food enjoyed by all 6 of us. First time visit but it won’t be our last. Highly recommend

Fratello's Newcastle Airport

4.4

4.4 (423)

£25 and under

Comfort Food

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Fratellos restaurant is located at Newcastle International Airport. This is a well known UK landmark and is a busy meeting place. Its situated near the A1 and Ponteland. It is perfect for family and friends to gather or for business people to meet.
We do table service for our guests with a varied menu to suit all needs.

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Debbie

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

Our meals were tasty and reasonably priced. The service was great and the surroundings were pleasant.

The Woodmans Arms

4.4

4.4 (3555)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.

We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.

We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

The welcome was warm and the ambience perfect for a cosy autumn lunch. The staff were attentive and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend.

Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

4.4

4.4 (1131)

£26 to £40

Italian

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 0191 933 6994 or email us on Newcastle@ginorestaurants.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.

Gino D'Acampo Newcastle is a beautiful light, open plan restaurant with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood it – it’s a real mood booster. That’s not all, we also have a huge contemporary terrace overlooking the iconic River Tyne, I can’t wait for you to see it.

Serving real Italian food as it should be, the menu really does have something for everyone. Check out my new lounge bar as well, it serves one of the biggest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the UK, with over 30 varieties for you to choose from. Pop by for a drink after work or enjoy one or two while you dine, the choice is yours.

Buon Appetito.

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angelaGold

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, tasty and well presented. Service was good and ambience engaging. Really enjoyed our dinner and recommend you try this restaurant.

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Popular dish

Margherita

Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

Experience

Afternoon Tea

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