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.
17 locals recommend
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
13 locals recommend
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
11 locals recommend
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.
12 locals recommend
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.
24 locals recommend
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.
19 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
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.
Eldon Square
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
8 locals recommend
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.
21 locals recommend
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
67 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
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.
Heaton Park
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.
58 locals recommend
The Discovery Museum
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
17 locals recommend
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
The Biscuit Factory
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.
139 locals recommend
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.
107 locals recommend
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.
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.
23 locals recommend
Jesmond Dene
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.