Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall British cuisine in Newcastle and Northumberland? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Peace and Loaf Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2574)

£41 and over

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Headed up by Chef / Owner Dave Coulson, Peace & Loaf is a restaurant unlike any other in the region. Dave has an unrivalled reputation and passion for creating flavoursome and innovative dishes, which shows with the diverse menu and delicately decorated food on offer. Highlighting the importance of using only the freshest, locally sourced produce, Peace & Loaf will offer exciting, seasonal menus that will incorporate Dave’s signature dishes. Heavily inspired by traditional British cuisine with Dave’s own inventive flare, the meticulously crafted dishes will excite and intrigue even the most discerning of palates.

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Sandra

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious, service brilliant and good value. We had the Christmas lunch menu which was just the right amount of food and good variety. Lovely cocktail. Definitely recommend.

No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth

4.9

4.9 (828)

£26 to £40

British

Morpeth

About the restaurant

No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth is ready and waiting to offer a warm greeting as you enter Morpeth’s bustling high street. The original, charismatic three-storey building, which dates back to the mid-1800s, stands proudly just over Telford Bridge on the River Wansbeck – a grand feature of the historic market town.

Open for food from Thursday to Sunday, No. 59 Restaurant is the perfect place for an afternoon tea, a great lunch, or a fine dining experience.

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Judith

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding food and service. Can't fault it. Highly recommended

Branches Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (111)

£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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Catherine

Dined 2 days ago

My favourite place to eat with family and friends. Five star service all round.

4.8

4.8 (5241)

£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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Lynn

Dined 5 days ago

21 is a real gem of a restaurant. The food is fabulous and there's a lovely atmosphere. Although it was busy, the noise from other diners was not intrusive and there were plenty of staff to ensure you were well looked after. On that note, the staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant; friendly, chatty and smiley, whilst still being professional. They were attentive, without being intrusive, which is a real skill to master. Every member of staff from front of house reception, waiting staff, sommelier and bar staff, helped to make our visit a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Not sure why I haven't been here before, perhaps I thought it might be a little too formal but that's my mistake as it's not in the slightest bit stuffy, quite the opposite. I may have lost out on a wonderful place and some fantastic food over the years because of a misconception, but I plan on rectifying that error by going back as often as I can from now on.

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Valentine's Bang In Season Menu

The Broad Chare

4.8

4.8 (3188)

£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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Peter

Dined 5 days ago

Brilliant night, good food and wine and the pace of service was perfect!

Percy Arms Hotel

4.6

4.6 (878)

£25 and under

British

Alnwick

About the restaurant

In the heart of rural Northumberland in the village of Chatton you'll find The Percy Arms; an ideal place to visit, dine or stay in luxury. Take a drive Northbound on the A1 from Morpeth (a mere 36 miles), follow the signs for Chillingham Castle and you'll descend on the peace and tranquillity of Chatton. On your drive there, you'll witness the spectacle of the Cheviot Hills, the varied hues of the grasses and heaths and appreciate the true splendour of our county.
The Percy Arms is the ideal place to visit or stay for those looking for a relaxing break in informal but luxurious surroundings in the Northumberland countryside. The Percy Arms is in close proximity to some fantastic places including the spectacular Northumberland coastline, National Park, fine Castles and country houses, splendid churches and delightful towns and villages. We are dog friendly in our bar area if you wish to dine with your beloved dog.

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Karl and Emma

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Superb Christmas lunch from the festive menu. Menu well thought out and Christmas lunch was very tasty, well cooked and nicely presented. Lovely service, warm and welcoming and our four legged friend loved her serving of pigs in blankets for lunch too! Thank you :)

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Experience

Join us for Christmas Day at the Percy Arms

Hibou Blanc

4.6

4.6 (1299)

£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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philipVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Have been many times. Great atmosphere here and always excellent steak

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Popular dish

28oz Chateaubriand to Share

4.5

4.5 (82)

£25 and under

British

Amble

About the restaurant

Our focus is on delivering delicious local Northumbrian produce in a warm and welcoming environment. Our day menu (which operates on a walk-in basis only) is full of local favourites. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch or just some delicious coffee and cake we have something for everyone.

Transitioning into our evening bistro service from 5.30pm onwards, we present a refined yet flavourful menu. Our chefs select trusted local suppliers renowned for procuring the finest quality ingredients, which they craft into irresistible dishes for your enjoyment. Complemented by an extensive wine selection, our offerings provide the ideal blend for a laid-back evening of exquisite dining.

Situated in the heart of Warkworth and only a stone’s through from the village’s historic castle, we are ideally located for people’s exploring Warkworth and beyond.

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Terry

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

We both chose from the Christmas menu which is really good value for 2 or 3 courses. The food was delicious and well presented. I found the quantity of the pork terrine starter and the cheese for dessert rather on the large side. Great staff, quiet ambience and lovely food - what's not to like?

Hinnies Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2795)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Hinnies is a relaxed, warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving the comfort food we all like to eat - rustic and hearty Geordie-influenced classics made properly from scratch using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat and Brunch and lunch Sat-Sun (closed Mon and Sun evening).

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Margaret

Dined 2 days ago

Really good Xmas meal and not too expensive. The wine was reasonably priced also. A nice ambience in the room with lots of chatter but not noisy. Nicely decorated also.

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (6373)

£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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David

Dined 5 days ago

I hate it when restaurants put a discretionary service charge on. I pay it but would tip anyway if the food and service are value for money.And a further point is the Employer should be paying decent salaries without staff having to rely on tips for their living.

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

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