The business behind a group of North East bars and restaurants has partnered with an initiative aimed at promoting the region’s food and drink sector.
Northern Bar Management’s operating portfolio comprises The Blackbird at Ponteland and the Northumberland Arms at Felton, along with Newcastle’s Claremont Teahouse and Dot Bagels at Heaton and Jesmond. The company is also the lead investor in Heaton-based brewery Anarchy Beers Ltd, and is an investor and partner in the Lovage and Osters restaurants in Jesmond and Gosforth.
In a bid to shine a spotlight on the quality and variety of its venues, Northern Bar Management has partnered with community interest company Food and Drink North East, which was formed to build the region’s reputation as a food and drink destination and build a vibrant and engaged community that champions positive trade, promotes a sustainable circular economy, and acts as a collective and inclusive voice for the sector.
Northern Bar Management’s Stuart Young said: “Partnering with FADNE is an obvious move for us because their values and ours are so closely aligned. We look forward to working with them to promote the North East’s food and drink sector within the region and beyond.”
FADNE CEO Chris Jewitt added: “Northern Bar Management brings a wealth of expertise across the food and drink industry – from local pubs and high street tea shops to fine dining restaurants, breweries and taprooms – and we’re delighted to welcome the business into the Food and Drink North East family.”
