Food and drink

The Gin Closet might be small, but it has bundles of charm. Here are just a few reasons why you should seek out this petite-sized bar in Newcastle.

Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at Fuego in Fenwick Newcastle, with its delicious mix of authentic tapas, charcuterie and Napoli-style pizzas.

Whether it’s brekkie, brunch or a sweet treat you’re after – here’s 5 of the best cafes to visit in Gosforth, one of Newcastle’s most popular suburbs.

Rise and shine with a spot of brekkie at the uber stylish Missy Milieu’s Bar & Bistro on Newcastle’s Amen Corner.

Get the lowdown on Newcastle’s newest ‘fruit-focused’ cocktail bar, Pepo, and what you can expect from this new addition to Pilgrim Street.

A new casual dining destination from the cook who made shipping containers and supper clubs big in the Ouseburn.

The delights of pan-Asian cuisine meet gorgeous interior design at Geisha Bar and Restaurant on the outskirts of Newcastle.

And just like that, we have a brand new brunch spot in Newcastle city centre. Flore Cafe & Patissserie opened its doors earlier this month in Central Arcade, bringing us all the Instagram-worthy feels we could wish for.

Clamouring for a rock n roll dining experience? Live it up at Newcastle’s new Hard Rock Cafe on the Quayside, which combines casual dining with legendary music memorabilia.

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gino D’Acampo has unveiled a new restaurant on Newcastle’s Quayside serving up classic Italian cuisine and dishes inspired by his travels. But how does this swanky new addition fare?

Time for tea! Indulging in a gorgeous spread of sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats at Jesmond Dene House.

Al fresco cocktails and dining reach new heights at Fenwick’s all-new outdoors terrace, Roof Thirty Nine.

Combining indulgent brunch dishes with plenty of boozy drinks, say hello to Turtle Bay’s frivolous bottomless brunch experience with a big Caribbean twist.

Life’s a beach at Jesmond’s new outdoor food and drink spot. No bucket or spade required.

If you’re craving hearty, wholesome food this weekend, then you’re in luck, as I’ve rounded up my favourite Sunday lunches in Newcastle (with new additions for 2023). Enjoy!

Famed for its theatrical cocktails, how does The Alchemist’s food menu stack up? Newcastle Sparkles visits the bar and restaurant to find out.

Tea for two… Indulging in St Mary Inn’s new rustic afternoon tea menu.

Newcastle Sparkles catches up with local lass Katy Patino from Ponteland to find out more about her enviable role as an M&S Chocolate & Confectionery Developer.

A new pizza restaurant is vying for a slice of the foodie action in the city. Newcastle Sparkles checks it out.

Newcastle Sparkles indulges in afternoon tea at the new-look Great British Cupcakery bakehouse and parlour on Newcastle’s Quayside.

Revolucion de Cuba opened its doors last month to a fanfare of carnival party vibes, a strawberry daiquiri cocktail fountain and a brass band, in what was one of the best launch events we’ve been…

Why did Durham Distillery decide to branch out into whisky, alongside your existing gin and vodka products? Since our launch five years ago, our gin and vodka brands have gone from strength to strength, and…

If you love Thai food, chances are, you’ll have already tried Chaophraya restaurant, located on the top floor of intu Eldon Square’s Grey’s Quarter. We visited when it first opened and after several failed attempts…

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a rum girl at heart – it’s by far my favourite tipple on a night out (mine’s a Kraken, in case you ever want to buy me one!). And although…

Launching back in April, Kiln Workshop & Kitchen is a cafe-come-pottery located in Newcastle’s Ouseburn, an up-and-coming cultural quarter within the city that’s home to hundreds of designer-makers and artists. A new addition to this…

French restaurant Côte Brasserie opened its doors just a few weeks ago and, according to its website, looks to the brasseries of Paris for inspiration. The chain, which has restaurants in locations such as Harrogate,…

If you want a meal with a view, then this is it. SIX restaurant is located on the top floor of BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art on the south bank of the River Tyne. Formerly…

Zaap is a Thai street food chain, with restaurants in Leeds, Nottingham and, now, here in Newcastle. The new eatery is located on Newgate Street, next door to Cabana and Turtle Bay, creating something of…