Diners' Choice: Good for business meals restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Updated 05 October 2026

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4.8

4.8 (5769)

£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.

Top review

Julian

Dined 2 days ago

Consistently the finest food in Newcastle….. for decades.

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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

Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar

4.8

4.8 (76)

£26 to £40

Indian

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Raval is a nationally recognised, multi award-winning Indian restaurant and Britain’s National Champion, located at the top of the Tyne Bridge with panoramic views across the Newcastle skyline.

Moments from the Hilton Hotel and the Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Raval is perfectly placed for business dining, early evening meals and pre-concert occasions.

Our kitchen delivers refined, contemporary Indian cuisine rooted in bold, authentic flavours, seasonal ingredients and precise technique, recognised as a National Champion of British Indian food and featured in the British Indian Good Food Guide.

With a stylish dining room and elegant lounge bar for pre-dinner drinks, Raval offers a relaxed yet refined setting for special occasions, celebrations and memorable dining experiences.

Advance reservations are recommended.

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Janet

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

Came here for an early dinner before attending The Glasshouse. Ate from the special early evening menu. Food was excellent, light and non greasy. Welcome and service was also excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will definitely return

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Experience

2 Courses for £19.95 – Early Evening at Raval

Experience

Group Banquet Experience

Experience

Raval Signature Tasting Experience

Branches Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (357)

£41 and over

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Branches is a multi award winning restaurant
which aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.

Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.

Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.
All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.

Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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Michelle

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

We had a lovely meal here last night and it was absolutely outstanding. Staff were very helpful and polite.

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 🍷

Hibou Blanc

4.7

4.7 (1618)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle.
Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.
Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.
Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

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Kris

Dined 7 days ago

After wanting to try Hibou Blanc for some time, it certainly did not disappoint. The staff were warm and very attentive, and the food was outstanding. The best steak i’ve eaten was served here. Thank you very much for making last night such a great evening!

Mantra Thai Dining Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (239)

£26 to £40

Thai

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

At Mantra, we take pride in serving top-quality, fresh Thai cuisine to our customers because we genuinely care. Our skilled chefs from Thailand collectively boast over 30 years of experience and are dedicated to crafting authentic, flavorful dishes from various regions. We aim to create a memorable dining experience by infusing our food and service with heartfelt Thai hospitality, always striving to elicit a smile from our guests as a measure of our success.

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SarahGold

Dined 2 days ago

Great Thai food, and nice, relaxed atmosphere. Their early dinner set menu was great before heading to a concert at the utilita arena.

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.

Top review

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

Experience

Little Monks Cookery Club

Experience

Afternoon Tea

Dobson & Parnell

4.6

4.6 (2824)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

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.

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James

Dined 7 days ago

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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Experience

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

Experience

Valentine's Weekend Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit

Gaucho Newcastle

4.4

4.4 (627)

£26 to £40

Steak

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Gaucho is now the custodian of a painstakingly restored Grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending a sophisticated elegance with industrial elements, reflecting the city’s legacy for impeccable craftsmanship. With a sweeping centerpiece bar that’s perfect for early evening drinks and a wide-plan restaurant with an open kitchen, it will become the restaurant to see and be seen in this great city.

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Graham

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding as always, food excellent and service excellent! I’m looking forward to returning soon!

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Lunch Set Menu 2/3 Courses £18.95/£20.95

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