Spotlight On: Grey Street
With our pop-up park, Grey Street Gathering, back in place for the spring/summer season, we're guiding you on a glorious journey through one of the city's prettiest streets.
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BROWNS BRASSERIE & BAR
Perfectly-positioned and poised on Grey Street, this well-established bar and brasserie is a guarantee for mouthwatering meals; a place for all-occasion dining, whether it be leisurely weekend brunch, working lunches, celebratory afternoon tea or pre-theatre dinner. Relax while feasting your eyes on a mouthwatering menu, chat with the well-versed waiting staff, or kick-back at the bar, cocktail in hand, and toe-tap to the tinkling coming from the grand piano!
THE NAKED DELI
This nourishing newbie on Grey Street is as good-for-you as it gets! Go to this superfood spot and get your hands on wholesome and natural treats. All the goodies are freshly prepared in the deli, and foodies can expect everything from clean snacks, juices, smoothies, protein-packed salads and brekkie pots. A Grey Street gander isn’t complete without a good-for-you pick-me-up from The Naked Deli.
CARLUCCIO’S
Just a stone’s throw from the shops, theatres and cinemas of Grey Street and beyond, Carluccio’s is the perfect port of call for a bite to eat. Whether it’s a mid-shopping trip munch, a pre-theatre foodie dash, or a leisurely dinner with loved ones, there’s something very refreshing about this place, and it’s sure to put a smile on your face! The traditional pasta dishes are to die for, and if fish is your thing, you’ll love the seafood linguine!
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BLAKES
Blakes Cafe is the perfect place to while away the hours with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake! In a prime position on Grey Street, it’s great for people watching and catching up on a bit of life admin. There's a reason this cool cafe is always buzzing - its brunch is top class and its coffee is one of the best in town. The perfect way to start a day exploring Grey Street.
DI MARCO
If you’re rushing around and just need somewhere to rest your legs and warm up with a cup of coffee or tea, Di Marco is just the spot on Grey Street! Seconds from the busy shopping scene of intu Eldon Square, it’s a great place to meet friends for a mid-morning snack, a cup of the good stuff or even an ice cream on a sunny day!
THOSE WHO KNOW
Go on a curious cocktail adventure at Those Who Know - an enchanting pop-up bar on Grey Street! Step inside and you’ll journey ‘down the rabbit hole’ into a wonderful world of flowers and foliage, where nothing is quite as it seems and the characters created by Lewis Caroll are brought vividly to life!
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NITEHAWKS COCKTAIL BAR
On the corner of Grey Street and Shakespeare Street sits Nitehawks Cocktail Bar - a small speakeasy serving up some of the finest cocktails and concoctions in the city. Sitting at the side of Newcastle's iconic Theatre Royal, it's a great place for cultured cocktail drinkers! Go here for a pre-theatre tipple or two, or kick back after the show and enjoy a bit of downtime with friends.
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GREY STREET GATHERING
Reward yourself after a busy day shopping and strolling through the city, with a bit of downtime in our Geordie Jackpot-funded pop-up park, Grey Street Gathering. This green oasis in the centre of Grey Street offers up the perfect opportunity to relax and rest your legs as the city buzzes around you. Fitness fanatics will be delighted to hear that a programme of pop-up fitness classes will be returning to the pocket park this spring and summer.
GIN TASTING AT DACANTUS
Partial to a G&T or two? Make sure your Grey Street trip involves a visit to Dacantus’ glorious Gin Tasting sessions! Round up a group of friends and check in for your very own gin tasting experience with the expert mixologist at this uber cool bar. You’ll learn everything there is to know about your favourite botanical tipple, and you’ll get to taste some of the team’s favourite creations. We’ll cheers to that!
THEATRE ROYAL
At the heart of Grey Street is Newcastle’s Theatre Royal – a buzzing cultural destination bringing everything from ballet and Shakespeare, to musicals, comedians and family shows to the stage. It’s an iconic venue, bringing the West End to Newcastle on a regular basis! This April’s shows include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor© Dreamcoat, Annie, and The Full Monty. Friends of the Theatre Royal events include an Inside View Coffee Morning and a Celebrating Shakespeare workshop.
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ALL ABOUT YOU URBAN BEAUTY RETREAT
There’s plenty of events and venues to keep you busy on Grey Street, but if switching off for a bit of ‘me time’ is what you’re looking for, check in for a bit of R&R at All About You, an urban beauty retreat in the heart of Newcastle. Go here, switch off, and reward yourself with a bit of feel-good fun. Believe us when we say the pampering possibilities are endless – from ELEMIS facials, to manicures, pedicures and full make-overs, you’ll leave feeling fully refreshed and revitalised.
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GREY STREET HOTEL
If you’re looking for a base when exploring the city, the Grey Street Hotel is the perfect fit. Close to the bars, restaurants, delis, cafes and cultural spots of Grey Street and beyond, you’re in the perfect position to get to know this vibrant area of town. This boutique hotel offers the perfect balance between contemporary and classy - boasting high ceilings, original features and beautiful sash windows. It’s also dog friendly, great if you’re bringing your pooch along for an NE1 adventure. Check in and enjoy!
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