Everything You Need To Know About: NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week

What is NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week?

Twice a year, NE1 hosts Newcastle Restaurant Week, a seven-day celebration of the city's food scene - a scene that Which? Magazine recently named as the best in the UK! This summer, we're proud to say that Restaurant Week is being delivered in association with Tyne and Wear Metro too!

For that week, over 100 restaurants in the city offer meals at a heavily discounted price - £15, £20 and £25 - throwing open their doors to people who might not have had a chance to try them yet. This is Restaurant Week's fifteenth year and last year's editions were a huge success.

What is NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week designed to do?

Restaurant Week serves a number of purposes: it gives a boost to the city’s restaurants; it gives you the public the chance to try out some restaurants or cuisines you might not have; and it adds to the massive buzz around our city’s brilliant restaurant scene.

Last year, more than 116,000 diners took part across our January and August editions of Restaurant Week and that generated more than £2.3 million for the restaurant industry.

When is it taking place?

The next edition of NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week runs from Monday 4th August 2025 to Sunday 10th August 2025.

Which restaurants are taking part?

This summer, 120 city centre restaurants are taking part. Some are old favourites – fixtures on the city’s food scene and long-time participants in Restaurant Week. We’re thinking places like Sachins, 21 and Blackfriars.

But there are also new names – to the city and to Restaurant Week – including new Fenwick addition Colmans and Maki & Ramen which serves up Japanese cuisine – plus Rasika and St Sushi which are longtime city centre favourites but taking part in Restaurant Week for the first time this August.

The range of restaurants – from intimate bistros to vibey burger joints – means that Restaurant Week can be whatever you want it to be: perfect for a get-together with friends, a much-needed date night away from the kids, a family celebration or just a chance to treat yourself to something more than a cardboard sandwich for lunch.

Check out the full list of participating restaurants on the official NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week page.

How much does it cost?

All participating restaurants offer discounts of either £15, £20 or £25 - covering everything from a selection of small plates to a full three-course meal depending on the restaurant. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you'll be able to enjoy some delicious food at a price you can afford.

How does it work?

It really couldn’t be simpler: find a restaurant you’d like to visit on the NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week page and reserve a table via the specified booking instructions (usually via email, phone or the restaurant's website). Then all you have to do is turn up and chow down on some delicious food!

Can I bring the kids?

Every restaurant will have its own rules and ambience so it’s worth checking their website, but there are lots of family-friendly Restaurant Week options this August.

Restaurant Week is a fabulous celebration of our city’s food scene, finally getting recognised as the best in the country. With so many participating restaurants offering so many diverse cuisines, there’s no reason why you couldn’t order a little slice of Italy on Monday, a fistful of New York on Wednesday and a bowl of something Japanese on Saturday, all at bargain prices!

So, stop by official NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week page and get those tables booked -and don't forget to check out our series of Restaurant Week articles for dining inspiration!

NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, in association with Tyne and Wear Metro, takes place from Monday 4^th August 2025 to Sunday 10^th August 2025. For more information visit: www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/restaurant-week.

Main image: Blackfriars

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