Chris’s guidebook
Food scene
Our top local pick for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. Check opening times before you go.
Starks Kitchen
Our top local pick for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. Check opening times before you go.
Flint Pizza
218a Chillingham RdGourmet grab and go pizza
L'ulivo
245 Chillingham RdFriendly Italian restaurant
For a special occasion, Peace and Loaf is one of our favourites.
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Peace & Loaf restaurant
217 Jesmond RdFor a special occasion, Peace and Loaf is one of our favourites.
One of our favourite things to do in Newcastle. A great daytime & evening venue. Made from shipping containers, they host a micro brewery, an array of independent food outlets and a DJ playing live music on the evening. This place is child friendly during the day
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By The River Brew Co
One of our favourite things to do in Newcastle. A great daytime & evening venue. Made from shipping containers, they host a micro brewery, an array of independent food outlets and a DJ playing live music on the evening. This place is child friendly during the day
Simla Restaurant
39 SideRegarded by many as the best Indian restaurant in Newcastle
Bars/Cafe
The Wild Trapeze
63 Heaton RdA Quirky cafe just along the street
A great micro brewery set in the middle of the beautiful exhibition park. The make some great beers and also serve food and host live events/food festivals
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Wylam Brewery
Claremont RoadA great micro brewery set in the middle of the beautiful exhibition park. The make some great beers and also serve food and host live events/food festivals
Heaton Ingredient
174 Heaton RdA nice breakfast/brunch spot just along the street from the apartment.
An urban selection of bars, food outlets, and small shops set in shipping containers in the heart of the city centre.
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Stack Newcastle
87 Pilgrim StAn urban selection of bars, food outlets, and small shops set in shipping containers in the heart of the city centre.
A very old fashioned pub with a fine selection of drinks. This place must have one fo the best views in Newcastle and is a sun trap in the summer.
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The Free Trade Inn
12 St Lawrence RdA very old fashioned pub with a fine selection of drinks. This place must have one fo the best views in Newcastle and is a sun trap in the summer.
An extremely popular breakfast and brunch spot. I recommend the pancakes. expect to que outside at peak times.
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Butterfly Cabinet
200 Heaton RdAn extremely popular breakfast and brunch spot. I recommend the pancakes. expect to que outside at peak times.
Quilliam Brothers' Teahouse
1 Eldon PlFor the biggest selection of tea's I have ever seen, go here.
For a great cup of coffee, head here. They always stock some unique roasts and the staff are very passionate about what they do.
BLK Coffee
214 Chillingham RdFor a great cup of coffee, head here. They always stock some unique roasts and the staff are very passionate about what they do.
A simple vegetarian Cafe in the heart of Heaton serving some tasty food.
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Sky Apple Cafe
182 Heaton RdA simple vegetarian Cafe in the heart of Heaton serving some tasty food.
Shopping
The Honey Tree
68 Heaton RdA local organic food shop just down the street with a fine array of produce.
Элдон-Сквер
Percy StreetNewcastle main shopping centre
Newcastle first department store opened in 1882. The Food Hall is a particular favourite which is situated on the Ground Floor
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Fenwick
Northumberland StreetNewcastle first department store opened in 1882. The Food Hall is a particular favourite which is situated on the Ground Floor
Sightseeing
St James' Park
Barrack RoadHome of Newcastle United
Announced as the finest example of Georgian architecture in the world. This street, with its shops, bars and cafes & restaurants is a must see.
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Grey Street
Announced as the finest example of Georgian architecture in the world. This street, with its shops, bars and cafes & restaurants is a must see.
The world famous music venue. Even if you're not heading there to see anything music related, its worth a look around for the architecture alone
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Sage Gateshead
Saint Mary's SquareThe world famous music venue. Even if you're not heading there to see anything music related, its worth a look around for the architecture alone
Activities
To explore the North East by bike, why not hire a bike from The Cycle Hub. Newcastle has some wonderful cycle routes and the cycle hub sits right on one of the best which will take you straight along the river to the coast. Please book in advance though to avoid dissapointment as they are popular.
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The Cycle Hub
QuaysideTo explore the North East by bike, why not hire a bike from The Cycle Hub. Newcastle has some wonderful cycle routes and the cycle hub sits right on one of the best which will take you straight along the river to the coast. Please book in advance though to avoid dissapointment as they are popular.
Having never climbed before, I tried this recently and really enjoyed it. There is something for all levels but please book in advance as they will need to take you through an induction.
Climb Newcastle
Shipley WalkHaving never climbed before, I tried this recently and really enjoyed it. There is something for all levels but please book in advance as they will need to take you through an induction.
A hidden gem in Newcastle, right on the doorstep of the apartments.
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Парк Хитон
A hidden gem in Newcastle, right on the doorstep of the apartments.
Free to visit, this Museum is great for everyone. It takes you through the history of the North East and has many actives for the kids.
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Музей открытий
Blandford SquareFree to visit, this Museum is great for everyone. It takes you through the history of the North East and has many actives for the kids.
A nice Inner city bowling alley with a bar. I would advise booking in advance as It gets busy
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Lane7
80-90 St James' Blvd A nice Inner city bowling alley with a bar. I would advise booking in advance as It gets busy
A nice are gallery not too far a walk from Heaton.
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Кондитерская фабрика
16 Stoddart StA nice are gallery not too far a walk from Heaton.
World famous contemporary art gallery. It also has a great gift shop on site.
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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
South Shore RoadWorld famous contemporary art gallery. It also has a great gift shop on site.
A beautiful and popular seaside town. Enjoy a walk down the Main Street lined with its bars, cafes art galleries and restaurants. Using the Metro system to get here is very convenient.
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Tynemouth
A beautiful and popular seaside town. Enjoy a walk down the Main Street lined with its bars, cafes art galleries and restaurants. Using the Metro system to get here is very convenient.
Head here on a Sunday to see an electric mix of market stalls.
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Tynemouth Market
Station TerraceHead here on a Sunday to see an electric mix of market stalls.
Connected to Heaton Park, Desmond Dene continues the beautiful park land. There is a small animal farm on site, perfect for the kids and the lawned areas are great for a BBQ.
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Джесмонд Дин
Connected to Heaton Park, Desmond Dene continues the beautiful park land. There is a small animal farm on site, perfect for the kids and the lawned areas are great for a BBQ.