Make a Night of it With NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week
Keep the Restaurant Week fun going with some pre- or post-meal drinks
NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week is almost here, but fantastic dining deals aren’t the only amazing offers available in the city.
Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to enjoy a drink or two before or after your meal, so we’ve rounded up some of the best drink deals in the city to help you make a proper night of it.
WC Newcastle, Bigg Market
Situated in a beautifully re-purposed space that was once a Victorian public toilet, you won’t find a more interesting location for pre- or post-Restaurant Week drinks than WC Newcastle. They’ve got some great weekday deals running from Monday to Thursday between 2pm and 7pm too. For cocktail lovers, there’s a two for £12 deal and fans of vino can take advantage of two glasses of fizz for £10 and bottles of house wine for £15.
Tiger Hornsby, Close
Renowned for its elegant interior and excellent cocktails, Tiger Hornsby is the perfect stop-off for a couple of drinks if you’re dining at a participating Quayside venue this Restaurant Week. They host a Cocktail Hour all night Tuesday to Thursday and until 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays that offers a hand-picked selection of their classic and signature cocktails at a reduced price, but if you’re eating out on the weekend their Fizz Friday deal offers great savings on glasses and bottles of Prosecco, Organic Cava and Veuve Cliquot.
Be At One, Westgate Road
Boasting good vibes and one of the biggest cocktail menus in town, Westgate Road bar Be At One is fine option for cocktails fans looking to kick off their Restaurant Week meal out with some tasty drinks. They’ve got daily Happy Hour offers running from mid-afternoon to early evening and a whole host of 2-4-1 cocktails to choose – including the likes of Singapore Slings, Frozen Daiquiris, Martinis and much, much more.
NQ64, Pilgrim Street
If you like your Restaurant Week drinks a little more laidback, then why not head to NQ64? Their Happy Hour runs from Monday to Friday until 7pm and has some great deals going. Guests can opt for a pint of Amstel or Orchard Thieves cider for £3.50 or two of its retro game-themed cocktails for just £10 a pop. You could even indulge in a spot of retro gaming to build up an appetite for the Restaurant Week feast ahead of you.
Grey Owl, Grey Street
If you’re dining out at any Restaurant Week venues on or near Grey Street then classy cocktail bar Grey Owl is a must-do for pre- or post-meal drinks. Their Happy Hour runs from Monday to Friday between 2pm and 7pm and on Saturdays and Sundays between 12pm and 3pm and offers two of the same cocktail for just £12. With Mojitos, Martinis and Cosmopolitans to choose from, there’s a cocktail to suit everybody too.
No28, Nelson Street
No28 have a fantastic offer going this Restaurant Week with two courses for £15 or three courses for £20 and that’s alongside some brilliant drink offers to sweeten the deal for all NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week bookings. Choose from two cocktails for £12, glasses of prosecco for £4 or bottles of prosecco for £16 and make a night of it with delicious food that includes starters like fish tacos and veg gyoza, mains like burgers and banh mi and a range of decadent waffle desserts.
Livello, Side
Gainford Group bar and nightclub Livello has an oh-so-tempting cocktail offer that’s ideal especially if you’re dining out at its nearby Restaurant Week sister venues like The Maven or Aveika. Sip on two of Livello’s classic cocktails for just £12 from Monday to Friday and choose from delicious concoctions ranging from Mai Tais and Mojitos to Pina Coladas and Pornstar Martinis.
Colonel Porter’s, Dean Street
Vibey Dean Street haunt Colonel Porter’s has a whole host of offers running throughout the week, making it the perfect pit stop for a Restaurant Week drink or two. On Mondays, guests can enjoy margaritas for just £6 a pop and Tuesdays is ideal for rum fans with three 20ml measures and a 200ml mixer bottles for just £15. Their Wine Down Wednesday deal offers bottles of house wine for £17 and Fizz Fridays feature £18 bottles of prosecco. All that alongside their two for £12 cocktail offer available from Sunday to Friday until 9pm too!
Sushi Me Rollin’, Grey Street
Grey Street eatery Sushi Me Rollin’ is taking part in NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week for the first time this year with a pair of amazing £25 sushi platter offers featuring a smorgasbord of uramaki and hosomaki to feast on. Restaurant Week guests can also enjoy a 2-4-1 deal on any two of the same cocktail from their tempting drinks menu – including classics like Mojitos and Old Fashioneds alongside signature Sushi Me Rollin’ concoctions like the Cherry Blossom and Wasabi Mary.
The Continental, Collingwood Street
For a gin-credibly good night out pre- or post-Restaurant Week meals, look no further than Collingwood Street haunt The Continental. They’ve got one of the best gin menus in the city centre with varieties including Durham Gin, Tanqueray, Beefeater and Bombay Sapphire. Get two single G&Ts for £10 or two double G&Ts for just £15 and celebrate Restaurant Week in the most gin-tastic way possible.
Wherever you’re dining at during NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week, there’s a wealth of nearby bars offering all kinds of amazing deals on everything from cocktails and G&Ts to wine and fizz. So, why not make a night of it this January and team some top-class Restaurant Week dining with some equally top-class drinks?
