Hungry? We’ve got great news – NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week is back August 8-14, serving up fantastic offers at scores of great destinations
If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s to embrace the things that bring us joy – like gathering round a table at a great restaurant, perhaps one you’ve never made the time to visit, to eat something you’ve never tasted, and to savour every moment. And that’s why, when NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week returns in August, we’re going to be busy.
If you haven’t previously enjoyed the twice yearly Restaurant Week (where have you been?), we recommend you grab a slice of the fantastic atmosphere this time, the 21st occasion it’s taken place. More than 100 venues, from the quirkiest to the highest quality, will make this one of the biggest ever, serving up great food at just £10, £15 and £20 per person.
The seven-day event run by Newcastle NE1, the city centre business improvement district, follows Restaurant Week in January, when more than 45,000 enthusiastic foodies flocked into Newcastle, boosting the city’s economy by a record-breaking £640,000.The return of the summer Restaurant Week after a three-year break promises to be even more joyous, with great food enjoyed indoors and out.
Popular venues including 21, Blackfriars, Khai Khai, Lola Jeans, and Miller & Carter are back with great menus – all of them relishing the opportunity to showcase fantastic, original dishes to new customers and loyal regulars.
NE1 director of communications Ben Whitfield says: “We’re delighted to celebrate Restaurant Week for the 21st time, with more than 100 restaurants making it one of the biggest in the event’s history. This is a great way to celebrate the city’s thriving food scene, which has played a huge part in our bounceback post-Covid and contributes so much to the vibrancy and economy of the city.
“It always generates huge excitement. People know and love it, it’s simple for restaurants to run and easy for diners to buy into. Originally, we chose the dates to support the industry at quiet times, but the two Restaurant Weeks are now some of the busiest of the year for the restaurants that take part and a fantastic time for everyone coming into the city to enjoy the atmosphere it creates.”
To enjoy this year’s event, go to the website (address at the bottom of the page), check out the menus and download your vouchers. Venues tend to fill up quickly, so book in advance and take note of any special booking conditions. Then you’re all set for one of the biggest food events of the year in the city. Enjoy it, and bon appetit!
Foodie thoughts
Andy Hook
Blackfriars Restaurant and Dobson & Parnell
“Newcastle should be rightfully proud of NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week. It helps to showcase the city’s thriving food scene and encourages diners old and new to enjoy the many and varied delights the city has to offer. We have loved taking part in every Restaurant Week since the beginning and are gearing up to welcome our regulars and new visitors to Blackfriars and Dobson & Parnell to celebrate the 21st event. Restaurant Week has helped to encourage people back into the city and into restaurants after the pandemic and we are grateful for those who continue to support us. Here’s to the 21st celebrations!”
Angela Bowers
Hugo’s
“Even before we opened in Newcastle, we were aware of NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week and wanted to be part of the event. Knowing that the city has such a thriving restaurant scene, supported by events like Restaurant Week, was a major factor in attracting us to the city. We can’t wait to bring our distinctive brand of fine dining to the Newcastle restaurant scene and are delighted to be coming on board for the 21st Newcastle Restaurant Week. We look forward to welcoming diners into Hugo’s to enjoy these exciting celebrations and we have a fantastic menu lined up.”
Bob Arora
Sachins
“Restaurant Week is a real highlight in our calendar. It’s a vibrant event which brings a buzz to the city, introduces new diners to our finest punjabi cuisine and sees old friends returning to sample our authentic food. Our bespoke Restaurant Week menu is a winner every time.”
Kimberley Calton
Route
“Since we arrived in Newcastle, we’ve loved being part of Restaurant Week and we’re looking forward to the return of the summer edition. The week is a chance to welcome new customers and regulars to the restaurant, and introduce them to our food. This year’s menu is a real cracker with some exciting ideas and we can’t wait to have another great Restaurant Week.”
Elahi Shah Amin
My Delhi
“We’re really excited to be part of Restaurant Week for a third time. The buzz across the whole city is fantastic and while it’s a great week for us at My Delhi, I also love going out and about, seeing the city busy and venues full. Newcastle has an amazing, diverse food scene with food ranging from our own North Indian and Delhi-focused menu through to fantastic food from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and so much more. Restaurant Week is the most important week in food in Newcastle, and we’re so excited to welcome back old friends and people who are new to what My Delhi is all about this August.”
Mike Hesketh
Horticulture
“While we’ve been super busy since the last Restaurant Week in January, we love being part of this city-wide event, so are taking part this August. It’s a great way to bring new faces into Horticulture, a chance for people to experiment and try somewhere outside their comfort zone. Since we opened in October 2019, Restaurant Week is the only food promotion we have ever used, so we find it works great for us. During the last one in January we were fully booked for brunch and dinner, pretty much every night for the whole week!”
