Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Updated 05 October 2026

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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.

Top review

JULIA

Dined 2 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 (1190)

£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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Jay

Dined on 13 Oct 2026

The service and food was great, wine recommendation was class. Got the Gruner and paired really well with everything we ate. The scallop and crudo stood out, ordered more even once we finished the dishes. Service team were super attentive without being on top of us.

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Beaujolais Nouveau Menu

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Pedro Lopes Vieira x St. Vincent

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Whole Suckling Pig for the Table

The Broad Chare

4.8

4.8 (3486)

£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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Dorothy

Dined 1 day ago

A great gastropub. Saw it a couple of years ago and happily could experience it this time around.

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Worker's Lunch

The French Quarter

4.8

4.8 (3238)

£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!

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sarah

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, a vibrant lively restaurant and helpful fun staff

Branches Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (357)

£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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Julie

Dined 4 days ago

First time visiting for sunday lunch and it didn't disappoint !! Food was absolutely gorgeous, stunning venue, such a lovely feel to it, and the staff were great. Nothing was too much trouble, we felt really relaxed, welcome and had a great afternoon ... we will be back !

Kiln

4.7

4.7 (1383)

£26 to £40

Middle Eastern

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Kiln is a small restaurant in the heart of the Ouseburn. We make everything from scratch ourselves to ensure freshness and quality in everything we do.

We serve Breakfast every morning from 10am to 2pm, and our Lunch Menu runs between 12pm and 4pm.

Our Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired tapas style menu is served from 4pm to 9:30pm.

Our great coffee, homemade cakes and cocktails are served all day - and we’re dog friendly!

Please inform the staff of any allergies when booking & due to the nature of our menu please note we cannot accommodate anyone with a sesame allergy.

Thank you!

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Elizabeth

Dined 7 days ago

we had the most wonderful anniversary meal here the food was incredible and the ambience for the whole building was the perfect date night cosy and warm. Service was brilliant 10/10 all the staff we spoke to were warm and attentive especially the girl who handled our table!

Hinnies Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (3023)

£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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Melanie

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful set course meal with wine paring for a birthday celebration, lovely food enjoyed by all 6 of us. First time visit but it won’t be our last. Highly recommend

The Uncommon

4.6

4.6 (88)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Tynemouth

About the restaurant

The Uncommon is a neighbourhood bar and restaurant inside Harbour House in North Shields, where great food, proper cocktails and good music come together. Our young creative kitchen team serves globally inspired small plates designed for sharing, alongside seasonal dishes that change throughout the year.

Behind the bar, cocktails are crafted with care, from ingredients to ice cubes, with a wine list built for long evenings around the table. At the weekend the energy lifts with DJs bringing Funky Fridays and Soulful Saturdays, creating a lively but relaxed atmosphere.

Sunday Service has quickly become the people’s champion, regularly selling out week after week thanks to generous roasts, unlimited gravy and great red wine. Whether you’re joining us for dinner, drinks with friends or a long Sunday lunch, The Uncommon is a place to settle in, relax and enjoy the vibes & flavours

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Jack

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely great evening date with the wife. The DJ played some fantastic music while we ate and kept up A Brilliant atmosphere. The staff were all so professional and cool. Food was sublime the steak was 10/10 and the options for vegetarians is great also. Cocktails were to die for and overall a beautiful atmosphere and design! Will 100% be attending again

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 3 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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The Woodmans Arms

4.4

4.4 (3555)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.

We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.

We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

The welcome was warm and the ambience perfect for a cosy autumn lunch. The staff were attentive and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend.

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