Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Newcastle upon Tyne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The French Quarter

4.9

4.9 (3241)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!

Top review

Nick

Dined 4 days ago

Our second visit to the French Quarter and it won’t be our last! We love this restaurant not only for its ingenious location in a railway arch but also for the creative menu , variety of drinks and attentive service. The vibe inside is also great. Booking is thoroughly advised. Highly recommended.

Solstice

4.9

4.9 (86)

£41 and over

Global, International

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the historical Newcastle Quayside and hidden behind an unassuming facade,
Solstice by Kenny Atkinson offers a very distinctive dining experience.

As a guest at Solstice, you will not be presented with a menu on arrival.

Your menu has been carefully created by Kenny Atkinson and Head Chef Scott John Hodgson, through a procession of courses which is inspired and led by the British seasons and the very best produce available.

From our open plan kitchen our team of chefs will serve every course and we also finish a lot of our dishes in front of the diner, explaining the produce and passion behind our dishes.

In March 2023, Solstice was awarded a Michelin Star after only 8 months of opening. Solstice is currently rated number 26th at The UK Top 100 National Restaurant Awards 2024.

Please be aware if you would like to contact us then do so via email on admin@solsticencl.com as our phone line in not monitored. Many thanks.

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Kevin

Dined on 18 Sept 2026

From start to finish the experience was amazing. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, nice atmosphere and music. The food is out of this world, too many dishes to mention but the crab was the highlight for me in a truly stunning array of dishes. All topped off with Kenny being in the restaurant and adding his personal touch. I can’t recommend highly enough.

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.

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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 (1192)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Part wine bar, part restaurant, a city centre venue with a city centre buzz. St. Vincent is an after-work drinks spot, supper-with-friends place and general 'snack-with-a-glass-or-two' hang out with a big-hearted 'everybody welcome' attitude.

Inspired by the neighbourhood bars we've found on our travels through France and Italy, we offer interesting wines, charcuterie and crowd pleasing plates full of punchy flavours. We're a place where an hour spins into several without anyone noticing.

Open evenings Tuesday to Friday, all day Saturday and close late.

Enough said. Come and find out.

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garry

Dined 2 days ago

Very nice restaurant with a lovely feel to it Staff very good just the right amount of attention Food was stunning all three courses were extremely tasty Thank you

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Experience

Beaujolais Nouveau Menu

Experience

Pedro Lopes Vieira x St. Vincent

Experience

Whole Suckling Pig for the Table

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.8

4.8 (3203)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.

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JULIA

Dined 4 days ago

A dining experience at Bouchon Bistrot is always top notch. The ambience/decor is lovely, stylish, cosy. The service is perfect and the food is always delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommend

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4.8

4.8 (147)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Opened in February 2014 by Kenny & Abbie Atkinson, House of Tides is located on the historical Newcastle Quayside and set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house.

House of Tides is a casual, informal restaurant which is set over two floors. The rustic ground floor entrance level with its original 16th century flagstones and exposed beams, provides an excellent venue whether you're settling-in for a drink, pre-dinner aperitif or a leisurely nightcap. The first floor which houses the main restaurant seating area also with exposed beams, big open fireplace as well as views over the River Tyne.

Kenny and Abbie’s vision for House of Tides was to create a casual and informal space where everybody should feel comfortable and relaxed with no compromise on quality.

House of Tides is a One Star Michelin & 3 AA Rosette award restaurant.

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Claire

Dined 6 days ago

We had such a lovely evening at House of Tides After Hours. The atmosphere and drinks were excellent, and the food was exceptional. The steak, fries and salad were all so tasty and perfectly seasoned, and the green sauce delicious! The desserts were also simply too delicious to refuse. We particularly really appreciated the more relaxed style of service which was warm, welcoming and still with all the quality you’d expect. A special mention to Abbey, who was absolutely brilliant and helped make the evening so enjoyable. All so great, we’ll definitely be back!

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Experience

After Hours @ House of Tides

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!

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

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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