5 Traditional ‘Geordie’ Restaurants you Don’t Want to Miss in Newcastle

Newcastle is a highly colourful and diverse city and we are proud to welcome all nationalities, races and creeds to share our culture and traditions. Our varied population brings with them many international food establishments reflecting our cultural diversity. While we love trying new foods, you can never beat a bit of good old fashioned Geordie ‘scran’. We’ve picked out the best restaurants in Newcastle for traditional grub, close to your ideal serviced apartments in Newcastle, PREMIER SUITES. 

The Geordie Stottie – 4 min walk:

If you’ve never heard of a Stottie, you’re in for a delicious treat. Essentially, it’s a flat, round, stodgy loaf of bread made exclusively in the North East and served as a vehicle for all sorts of other food. It’s ideal for a breakfast bap, ham and pease pudding or any other sandwich topping you can think of. The Geordie Stottie is a relatively new café, located just 5-minutes from PREMIER SUITES, your perfect accommodation in Newcastle. You can get all manner of Geordie favourites like Yorkshire pudding wraps, homemade pies and of course a delicious filled Stottie. Plus their Sunday Roast really is one for the books.

Blackfriars Restaurant – 3 min walk:

Blackfriars Restaurant is a former 13-century Dominican Friary which claims to be the oldest dining room in the UK and serves all manner of Geordie favourites. They have a banquet room, tasting rooms, a cookery school, a fantastic restaurant and a bar stocking all manner of beverages. On the menu, you’ll find a variety of homely traditional British food all made using seasonal produce and one of the best value early bird specials in Newcastle. While there, try Pan Haggerty – layers of potatoes, melted cheese and sliced onions usually served straight from the pan.

Broad Chare Pub – 15 min walk:

The Broad Chare Restaurant and Bar offer all the best bits of a traditional ale-house. Delicious local beer and ales, homemade traditional food and service with a genuine smile. Their menu offers a variety of delicious filling meals or a nibbles menu if you just fancy a snack. You can try local delicacies like pigs’ ears and oysters or stay safe with some hand-raised pork pies and Scotch eggs. You can also sample some delicious Brown Ale, famous in Newcastle. The dish of the day changes daily and on Wednesday you can sample Pease Pudding and Ham, a dish made famous in the North East. Try it and thank us later!

Greggs – various locations:

While it is by no means a delicacy in the UK, you may not know that Greggs was born and bred in Gosforth, Newcastle! It has grown in popularity to become the largest bakery chain in the UK and it serves a huge variety of sweet and savouries like sausage rolls, pies and bakes. The Newcastle branches often carry regional treats like the above mentioned Stottie if you can get in early enough. Greggs is great for a treat on the run or take it back to your serviced apartment in Newcastle to enjoy in style!

House of Tides – 10 min walk:

The jewel in the crown of Newcastle’s plethora of fine dining restaurants, House of Tides is situated in an enviable location on Newcastle’s Quayside. Opened by double Michelin starred chef and Newcastle native Kenny Atkinson, House of Tides serves honest to goodness British restaurant. Its speciality is set tasting menus that change daily to reflect the seasonal availability of local produce. As well as the delicious food, it’s a stones throw from the iconic Tyne Bridge and the building itself is stunning.

If you’re looking for homely, comforting accommodation in Newcastle to go with the excellent local fare, look no further than PREMIER SUITES. We offer great value, fantastic amenities and an excellent location, close to some of the best restaurants in Newcastle. Make sure to book direct for access to our special offers which aren’t available anywhere else.