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For a fresh seafood lunch, nothing beats this no-frills trailer just south of Bamburgh. Freshly caught langoustines, lobster, scallops, monkfish, king prawns, crab, and squid are grilled on-site and served with fries or bread and garlic butter. For a quick and easy snack, choose between the Fishy Fries, slathered in a delicious smoked haddock and cheese sauce, and the Scallop and Bacon Roll.
Car Park Links Rd., Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AX, England
Known For
- Very casual dining
- Scallop and bacon roll
- Great ocean views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
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This upmarket yet great value Indian restaurant has been a Newcastle favorite for the best part of four decades, and it's easy to see why. Head chef Kulmeet Arora, better known as Bob, serves up freshly prepared Punjabi cuisine using the finest ground herbs and spices. Meat eaters will savor delicious dishes like garlic chili king prawns, medium-spicy murgh makhani (butter chicken), and delicious machi Kashmiri (monkfish and cashew curry), while vegetarians will enjoy the selection of channa (chickpea), daal (lentil) and paneer (cheese) based dishes.
14 Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SG, England
Known For
- Delicious Punjabi specialties
- Friendly and attentive service
- Good vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
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The treetop location may sound gimmicky, but the effect at this extraordinary restaurant is quite magical and unexpectedly romantic, especially when the place is lit up at night. Here, an enormous complex of buildings spreads out over more than 550 square meters, with a roaring log fire at its center and furniture made from fallen branches; the kitchen serves excellent, decent-value modern British fare. You might find Craster kipper pate on toasted ciabatta on the menu, or North Shields mussels with pale ale and garlic cream. There's also the odd international influence, like the tofu katsu curry with Asian salad. The Potting Shed bar, part of the treehouse complex, is a great option for pre-dinner drinks.
Denwick La., Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU, England
Known For
- Unique setting
- Northeastern flavors and ingredients
- Inoffensive acoustic music on a loop
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Wed.
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A Newcastle classic, this sleek, modern bistro is a local favorite for romantic dinners as the crisp white table linens and mix-and-matched light fixtures lend it an upmarket but quirky look. The menu focuses on contemporary, flavorful versions of classic British food using local ingredients, from Lindisfarne oysters (served natural with shallot vinegar and lemon as sashimi or as crispy tempura) to Northumbrian roe deer venison (served as medallions with cherries, walnuts, and pistachios).
Pandon, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HH, England
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- Modern twists on traditional flavors
- Delicious desserts
- Romantic ambience
Restaurant Details
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Ignore the dad-joke pun—this is a really good, modern, vegetarian- and celiac-friendly café. Mismatched, shabby-chic furniture fills the cozy dining room, where you can enjoy delicious, fresh scones, cakes, gluten-free desserts, and tasty panini and wraps. It's easily missed, so look out for the salmon-colored door at the corner of Saddler Street and Owengate.
Owengate, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HB, England
Known For
- Fantastic gluten-free treats
- Vegetarian food
- Good coffee
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A nicely old-fashioned air pervades this 17th-century building on the main square. Drop in for a tasty light lunch, or just a slice of cake, and tea served from an antique silver pot. It also has a pleasant little housewares and gift shop attached.
29 Market Pl., Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8NE, England
Known For
- Quick pit stop for cake
- Tea served in antique teapots
- Charming gift shop
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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Excellent seafood and indulgent desserts are the specialties at this popular bistro, but there are steaks and a few veggie options on the menu as well. Order the fishcakes with buttered spinach or the jumbo shrimp grilled Tandoori style (with a hint of Indian spice), and save room for the Knickerbocker Glory, an old-fashioned concoction of ice cream, sponge cake, fruit, and chocolate, served in a tall glass. The restaurant is a 20-minute walk north of the city center.
Aykley Heads, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TS, England
Known For
- Intimate atmosphere
- Great seafood
- Heavenly desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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This pretty stone-built pub-hotel is one of the region's best (and best value) dining options. The delicately flavored and beautifully presented dishes, from cured sea trout with cucumber salsa to lamb rump with potato terrine and wild garlic, would seem more at home in a fine-dining restaurant than a village pub if it weren't for the remarkably low prices. A three-course lunch will set you back just £21. More regular pub dishes, like fish-and-chips and beef burgers, are also available, and also far better than you'd expect for the prices. Too full to move? Book yourself into one of the seven well-appointed rooms upstairs.
Station Rd., Greenhead, Northumberland, CA8 7HG, England
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- High-end food at low-end prices
- Center-of-town location
- Seven refurbished rooms available
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The snug bar and restaurant of this remote, peaceful, 17th-century pub make an excellent place to dine. Fine local meat goes into its famous savory pies—take your pick from the likes of wild boar and duckling—while the unfussy menu also features such staples as fish-and-chips, Whitby scampi, and lasagna with garlic bread. Two cottages are available for rent. The inn is 3½ miles east of Greenhead on the B6318.
B6318, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NN, England
Known For
- Tasty house-specialty meat pies
- Traditional pub food
- 17th-century building
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Aside from the punny name, this fine restaurant, in the upscale suburb of Jesmond, hits all the right notes, with chef Dave Coulson serving up delicious, flavor-packed, and beautifully presented dishes. Choose from a selection of seasonal tasting menus that make the most of fresh local produce; the eight-course tasting menu is the best value option. The interior is colorful and airy, and the waitstaff is friendly and attentive—in fact, you might struggle to catch your breath between servings of bread, drinks, endless amuse bouches, and regular courses.
217 Jesmond Rd., Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1LA, England
Known For
- Rapid-fire service
- Good wines by the glass
- Triple-cooked chips with beef dripping
Restaurant Details
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Located near Corbridge Roman Town and the best deli for miles around, this place is filled with all manner of local produce, as well as specialty foods from small-time artisans across Europe. There's also a cafe serving delicious breakfasts, soups, and sandwiches.
18 Hill St., Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AA, England
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- Local and international artisanal produce
- Lovely upstairs café
- Village-shop atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This colorful and inviting restaurant, where diners are "shaded" indoors by a faux cherry blossom tree, mainly serves Thai food, but the menu is also scattered with Japanese, Chinese, and Indonesian dishes. A rather dizzying trip around Asia can take you from Thai green curry to sizzling Mongolian lamb to Japanese teriyaki beef, as well as some less familiar dishes like cod fillet wrapped in banana leaves and served with chili and lime. This place is a local favorite, so make reservations if you're coming on a weekend.
Court La., Durham, Durham, DH1 3JS, England
Known For
- Eclectic pan-Asian menu
- Buzzing atmosphere
- Tasty Thai curries
